September 2019 - Page 2 of 2

by Jacob Smith, staff writer September 18, 2019

Raleigh’s Mayoral Race

Yard signs dot the ground in downtown Raleigh, an area where candidates must get out the vote to have any chance of winning their election. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith)

by Mariah Kern, staff writer September 18, 2019

Why schools should teach more black history

In 1926 Carter G. Woodson started to teach Black History Week which would later become Black History Month in 1976. In the United States, we celebrate Black History Month, but

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer September 18, 2019

The Office and TV Time

The TV sensational show The Office has taken over the world, sometimes pushing important homework and due dates to the side as students would rather watch an episode than do

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer September 17, 2019

Fast Fashion: What is it and how does it affect us?

In the ever changing fashion world, brands try to keep up with the latest trends. The design, create, and release process is a never ending cycle—enabling clothing brands to

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer September 16, 2019

How Athletics vs Academics Impacts High School Students

Along the journey that is high school, there are many routes one can take all with the same goal in mind: walking across the stage during graduation. Depending on the

by Francis Fleming, staff writer September 16, 2019

Harper balances teaching and earning a Master’s degree

All high schoolers know the struggles and hard work that goes into being a student: the hours of homework and classwork required to get A’s. However, only a select few

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer September 16, 2019

The minds behind the 2020 Leesville Mural

Leesville Road High School students and staff see many murals around the school, including the ones in the cafeteria, inside some of the teachers’ rooms, and the new one on

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 16, 2019

It: Chapter Two Review

Two years ago, killer clowns will all the rage. At a time when there were stories of clowns menacing people, It, based off of the Steven King book by the

by Mariah Kern, staff writer September 16, 2019

Colin Kaepernick: Impacting the Pledge

With the NFL season starting, Colin Kaepernick is back in the news. In August of 2016, Kaepernick made a decision that would end his football career. Kaperpernick took a stand

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer September 16, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Hits Ocracoke Island

The devastation of Hurricane Dorian really hurt the Carribean, but the Outer Banks also felt the storms power. and while everyone is hearing about the tragedies of the Carribean, there

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer September 12, 2019

Although school starts at 7:18 a.m it is required for some to arrive at school earlier than that. The early arrivals is due to the fact their coaches or directors believe extra practice or rehearsal is necessary. (Photo courtesy of Alicia Melvin)

by Marie Cox, junior editor September 12, 2019

Naming the storm

In North America, we identify hurricanes through different names to ease communication and confusion. However, until 1953 we tracked hurricanes by year and the order in which they occurred during

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 12, 2019

The Story Behind Nuking Hurricanes

Hurricanes are one of the most powerful natural forces on Earth. Governments would jump at the thought of being able to prevent one of these disasters, but would they go

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer September 12, 2019

Balancing School and Athletics

Sonnet House is one of many students at Leesville High School who has to balance school and soccer. Being a student athlete helps her be responsible and improve her time

by Trevor Darnell, staff writer September 12, 2019

Leesville’s JV football loses close game to Panther Creek

On Thursday, August 29, the Leesville JV football team took on Panther Creek in Leesville’s first home game of the season. Both teams fought hard, but Panther Creek walked away

by Amanda Ray, senior editor September 12, 2019

Why does nobody care about winter sports?

Aside from men’s basketball, most winter sports don’t get much publicity within the Leesville community. While parents and friends attend some games/matches, most winter sporting events are barren, full of

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 12, 2019

Lana Del Rey continues to slap

Norman F***ing Rockwell, Lana Del Rey’s sixth studio album, dropped August 30. As a fan of her music, I looked forward to the release of this album since hearing “Venice

by John Thornton, staff writer September 12, 2019

DC’s Universe needs a new dawn

Zack Snyder’s Man Of Steel (2013) gave some DC fans a new hope for the future of live-action DC movies. But, critics and hardcore fans were suspicious of the potential

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 12, 2019

Lover: Song-by-Song Analysis And Review

Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore By: Natalie Gore Two days after the release, Lover became the top-selling album of 2019. Swift’s music is enjoyed around the globe by millions every

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer September 11, 2019

Volunteer Service Awards

In November, Leesville Road High School will be honoring students who have given back to the community. The LRHS PTSA is recognizing “individuals who demonstrate outstanding volunteer service and civic

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer September 11, 2019

SNAC is giving back

By: Ellie Thompson, Staff Writer The officers of the Special Needs Awareness Club stop for a photo after a successful interest meeting. They constantly offer their time and resources

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer September 11, 2019

Sony vs. Marvel: The Spiderman Split

The recent news of Sony and Marvel’s split has fans of the Spiderman films worried about the beloved character’s future. Fans are asking many questions concerning where Spiderman will appear.

by Jacob Smith, staff writer September 11, 2019

Hurricane Dorian, Did We Overreact?

Many people in Wake County were worried about the hurricane, but for most people in the county this was this scene. No torrential rain, no 100mph winds, no dark clouds,

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor September 11, 2019

Parking Lot Chaos: Split Lunch’s Impact on the Student Lot

The parking lot has been an important sign of independence for students. With this new schedule change, leaving campus is a daunting task that some upperclassmen are avoiding entirely. (Photo

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer September 11, 2019

Marching Band

Matt Cash, sophomore and member of Leesville’s marching band, practices his saxophone. The members of the marching band often practice after school and on their own to keep improving for

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 10, 2019

Leesville Tennis Dominates Green Level

The Leesville Road women’s varsity tennis team won their match with the recently built Green Level high school at home on Wednesday, September 4. Leesville won every set, with the

by Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer September 10, 2019

Customers give the new Popeyes sandwich a thumbs up

On August 12, Popeyes broke the internet with its new Chicken Sandwich. The sandwich caused an amazing amount of attention–especially on social media– and was so successful that it sold

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer September 9, 2019

Wave Goodbye to Digital Media Classes

During the 2019-2020 school year, students at LRHS will witness the last batch of Digital Media students as the original classes will make way for the more focused, content-heavy Adobe

by Brendan Shore, staff writer September 9, 2019

What are the new digital portfolios?

Colleges have been defining students by just their grades for many years, but they’re are realizing that there is more to a student then how good or bad students score

by Brendan Shore, staff writer September 9, 2019

LRHS Bands Introduce New Organization of Students

If you’re not familiar with the Leesville Band program, you’re missing out. Led by Alyssa Montgomery, currently in her seventh year as the director of the program, all three bands

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 4, 2019

Celeste Castillo Joins the Leesville Faculty

Celeste Castillo rewards her students with pesos — spanish currency — when they answer a question in Spanish. Castillo encourages her students to participate even if they are unsure about

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer September 4, 2019

Future of Football

Leesville football has a good reputation, including a record of 10-3 in 2018, and making it past two rounds in the final playoffs in 2018. Although the team has notable

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer September 4, 2019

Mr. Hurley at head of theatre department

Matthew Hurley laughs with his students during first period. Mr. Hurley is teaching them how to express themselves both on and off the stage. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Thompson) With

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer September 4, 2019

Student Entrepreneurs at Leesville

Student entrepreneurship is when a person in school has created their own business. At Leesville we have a few student entrepreneurs that balance school and after school activities and their business. (Photo used by permission of Sophie McKnight)

by Mariah Kern, staff writer September 4, 2019

New Lunch Schedule

S.M.A.R.T. lunch has been a norm for Leesville Road High School students and staff since 2015, but recently the administrative team changed the lunch schedule. S.M.A.R.T. lunch before was 51

by Jacob Smith, staff writer September 4, 2019

New Problems Have Arisen Within Model UN

Every time a new school year starts, it gives clubs a chance to advertise themselves and attract new members. This year, some clubs are finding it increasingly difficult to operate.

A view from the main stairwell on the first day of school. Because it was the freshman’s first day of school, most didn’t know where to go which caused further confusion and crowding (Photo used by permission of Violet Thorton).

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 4, 2019

Students weigh in on AB Lunch

With the start of the 2019-20 school year comes new students, new classes, and new rules. After the arrival of Leesville’s new principal, Dr. Solomon, he brought with him a

by Marie Cox, junior editor September 4, 2019

Leesville’s Glowing Fall Play

Leesville’s theater department has announced that its fall play, Radium Girls, will premiere on November 14 at 7 p.m. The play is based on the true story of female factory

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 4, 2019

The Story of Stiles

As students begin tuning instruments, sharp A’s and flat D’s fill the room. Mark Stiles, the orchestra director, whistles for the class to quiet down. Stiles has been at Leesville

by Jannah Said, junior editor September 4, 2019

What Exactly is a Digital Portfolio?

With the start of the 2019-2020 school year, the Wake County public school system has introduced a new requirement that will impact students and teachers alike. All Wake County students

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor September 4, 2019

Will “Personalization Time” Kill Fast-paced Classes?

The 2019-2020 school year kicked off with a rough start. Administration put in place a new bell schedule, taking 30 minutes out of structured instruction and replacing it with “personalization

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief September 4, 2019

The senior anthology is no more

The start to the new school year means lots of changes around Leesville. From the new lunch schedule to tardy policy, the changes are receiving mixed reactions. However, there is

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor September 4, 2019

Six reasons every kid should get a summer job

A summer job is an opportune way for any teenager to utilize their abundance of time in a productive manner.

by Anna Boodee, staff writer September 4, 2019

An inside look at the Freshman Class

On Monday the 26, Leesville Road High School welcomed the class of 2023 for their first day of high school. They are the newest members of an already huge Pride.

by Amanda Ray, senior editor September 3, 2019

New Club System

With a new lunch system at Leesville, clubs have gone through some major changes. Last year, with traditional SMART lunch, club meetings could be held every day during lunch, and

by John Thornton, staff writer September 3, 2019

A fresh face for the bands

Mr. Ballard, the talented new student teacher for the Bands, stands beside the LRHS Bands banner. Ballard will be staying with the band throughout the winter and making sure they

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer September 3, 2019

Running with the Pride

In the heat and humidity of Raleigh, the last thing most people would think of doing is getting up and going on a run. Cross country runners are not most

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 3, 2019

Taylor Swift’s Lover review

On Friday, August 23, Taylor Swift finally released her long-awaited album Lover. The album contains eighteen tracks including three songs she released previously this year. One of the reasons I

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 3, 2019

Senior Parking Lot Chalk

In recent years, the Leesville seniors have participated in a tradition on the day before the new school year begins. Rising seniors gather in the student parking lot, bringing their

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