by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor December 29, 2019

Why the Hurricanes need Justin Williams back

The Canes started off the season with a 5-0-0 start, the best in franchise history. After ending the win streak with a loss to Columbus, the Canes put up 7

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 20, 2019

Harry Styles’ Fine Line Review

On December 13, Harry Styles released his new album Fine Line. The songs range from playful pop tracks like “Watermelon Sugar” to acoustic folksy songs like “Cherry.”  It’s obvious that

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 20, 2019

“Holiday-ish” by The Regrettes

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the influx of old music, new music, new takes of old music and all that good stuff. Every year, more

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer December 20, 2019

Lady Pride steam rolls Broughton

The Lady Pride obtained a huge momentum shifting win against the Broughton Capitals on Thursday night, in a one sided game where it was all Pride from the beginning. After

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer December 20, 2019

Holiday Favorites

Christmas Tree Decorating There is no better tradition than gathering with friends and family to hang ornaments on a brightly lit tree with hot chocolate and marshmallows. Blast your favorite

by Lyric Chassin, junior editor December 20, 2019

Bad Eyesight and its increasing prevalence in high schoolers

Everyday, teenagers look at their phones, televisions, and other screens. The constant pressure placed on the eyes is leading to overall worsening vision, and it’s starting at very young ages.

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor December 20, 2019

Learn from my mistakes

Throughout my years as a high school student, I have learned countless lessons from the mistakes I made. As the oldest child, my parents held little knowledge on how to

by Chase Dutton, staff writer December 20, 2019

Warmth for Wake Charity Review

The Warmth for Wake program is a seasonal charity that donates firewood and space heaters to low-income residents of Wake County during fall and winter. The goal of the program

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer December 20, 2019

Vinyl is making a comeback

Record players come in all shapes and sizes, but they share one thing: they exist to create music. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Music fills our generation: We have instant

by Chase Dutton, staff writer December 20, 2019

Airpods Pro Review

Airpods Pro took retail stores by storm reaching $6.5 billion in revenue within the first two weeks of its release. With a redesigned case and earbuds, the Airpods Pro is

by Jacob Smith, staff writer December 20, 2019

The United States is Becoming Increasingly Polarized Politically

Political parties have always been at each other’s throats but it seemed there was always a sense of moderation and crossover between Democrats and Republicans. In the last few years,

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief December 20, 2019

The most colorful classroom on campus

As you stroll through the science hallway, you will often see a variety of projects decorating the walls. The decorations continue with colorful murals painted on the walls inside classrooms

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer December 20, 2019

Pleasure Reading…Has it Disappeared?

Do high schoolers spend less time pleasure reading due to television and programs like Netflix and Disney Plus? (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) As kids age out of middle school

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor December 20, 2019

The decade in music

As the decade comes to an end, people have taken to social media to reminisce on past memories of the mid 2000’s. Spotify users will be pleased to see that

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer December 20, 2019

‘Tis the Season

As the holiday season begins to take wind, families start preparing for the holidays with decorations, food, and gift-buying. Joy and stress mix to make the holidays unique for everyone.

by John Thornton, staff writer December 20, 2019

A new space race, but is it worth it?

Space tourism is one of the new industries that companies, like Virgin Galactic, are looking into. Virgin Galactic is the first company to open its doors to the public. The

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 20, 2019

Sushi in Raleigh: A Sequel

My sophomore year, I wrote a piece that highlighted what I called “the best” places to indulge in sushi in Raleigh. I explained that being from San Diego, I’ve eaten

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer December 20, 2019

Let It Snow: Not Just Another Christmas Movie

Let It Snow is a drama/romance/comedy movie that was released November 8 on Netflix — based on the novel by Maureen Johnson, John Green, and Lauren Myracle. The film focuses

by Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer December 20, 2019

The Return of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Sunday, November 3, 2019 marks the return of the Popeyes chicken biscuit.  When the first Popeyes chicken sandwich came out it broke the internet with its amazing reviews. Within two

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer December 18, 2019

Speech Class

Brendan Shore gives a speech to the class. Students often stand in front of the class behind a podium in order to make it more official. (Photo courtesy of Rachel

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer December 18, 2019

Bond Touch Bracelet Review

The Bond Touch bracelets are cute, small black bands. They illuminate with a color of choice when your partner sends a vibration. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn) Long distance relationships

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor December 18, 2019

Instagram will hide likes this week

This week, the social media platform Instagram will begin to hide the “like” feature. Facebook initially introduced likes on February 9, 2009 in order to promote easy interaction between friends,

by John Thornton, staff writer December 18, 2019

Revisiting 2000s Disney Channel

Disney Channel’s “golden age” was between 2001 and 2009 (with some exceptions in the early 2010s) when shows made their premiere with a strong start and broke records. Wizards of

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer December 18, 2019

Welcome, Mr. McFarland!

Leesville Road High School welcomes James McFarland, the newest Engineering teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. This is McFarland’s sixth year in education, but first year working in Wake County.

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer December 17, 2019

Traditions in the Christmas Season

The Christmas season is here and with that families all over the world are getting ready for the annual Christmas traditions. Different people have their own experiences when it comes

by Lyric Chassin, junior editor December 12, 2019

Reducing environmental impact–how musicians are changing the world

Upon the release of a new album, it isn’t uncommon for an artist or band to go on tour. This can increase profits, gain attention, and support fans of the

by Lyric Chassin, junior editor December 12, 2019

Why Thrifting is Important: Combatting Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact

The word thrift is the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. Thrift stores are places where people can donate previously owned items to be repurchased

by Jannah Said, junior editor December 11, 2019

The Life and Death of Juice WRLD

On Sunday, Jarad Higgins, professionally known as Juice WLRD, passed away. The death of the 21-year-old American rapper, singer, and songwriter came as a shock to fans and critics alike.

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer December 11, 2019

The Science of MAD and Why it Should Scare You

Have you ever watched those old 19th century short films about what to do if an air raid siren sounds in your area? Well I have, and I probably won’t

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer December 10, 2019

Hidden Killer: Influenza

Flu season lasts for about 13 weeks, with a peak in February.  Make sure you stay healthy to avoid getting sick. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) As the days grow

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor December 10, 2019

Online Relationships: Are They Legit?

A: The internet is the backbone of today’s society. We use it for everything: shopping, researching, completing schoolwork, and even forming relationships? In today’s digital age, we spend lots of

by John Thornton, staff writer December 9, 2019

The Force is with us in Jedi: Fallen Order

Fans of video games heavily criticize specific, character-driven video game ideas– like Star Wars, Spiderman, and Batman. Over the years, video game advertisements changed because of the intolerance of microtransactions–

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer December 9, 2019

Welcoming Mrs. Rogers to Leesville High

As this is her first year teaching at Leesville, some people at Leesville might not know who Mrs. Rogers is yet. But her students and colleagues think of her as

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer December 6, 2019

Terminator: Dark Fate Review

Terminator: Dark Fate released on November 1 in theatres around the globe. Dark Fate takes place after the second movie in the franchise, due to it being easy to continue

by Brendan Shore, staff writer December 3, 2019

Behind the Football: A Story In Pictures

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer December 3, 2019

A History of Anonymous Books

With the recent scandal A Warning, many people want to know who the anonymous author is. All we know is that he claims to be one of Trump’s senior officials.

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer December 3, 2019

8 unique things to do in the Triangle

Ring-tailed lemur at Duke Lemur Center.  Duke Lemur Center is the largest lemur sanctuary in the world.  (Photo used with permission from Andrew Kuchling) Have you ever had a day