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In the United States, almost every high schooler’s wish is to drive. It’s a form of independence – a way of learning how to become your own person by becoming
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album,
Many people have a pet. From a scaly snake to a furry ferret, pets bring a smile to people’s faces. In fact, the human-animal bond is very beneficial to one’s
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
The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, dropped two new singles this month: “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights.” These two singles come as a delight to fans, who haven’t heard new
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
‘YouTube Rewind 2019: For the Record’, released on December 5, 2019, has so far, it has become the 3rd most disliked video on the YouTube platform. (Photo courtesy of Alexis
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
It is not everyday you hear of a student athlete like Melanie Hupp. When one imagines their depiction of a “student-athlete,” minds typically go to someone who consistently performs well
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
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
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,
The story of the Leesville Road High School 2019 football team was one of success, hard work, and overcoming the odds. Every tough piece of competition the Pride faced during
My name is Katharyne Mairey Elizhabeth, and I’m so excited to tell you guys about what I’m asking my parents for for Christmas this year!! Or should I say, what
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
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.
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
The cheer team will be at the Championship Game along with continuing to cheer for basketball. (Photo used by permission of Amy Sellers) After cheering for an undefeated football team
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
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
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.
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
Critics know Disney to have disappointing sequels, but Frozen 2 has been a success. With a U.S box office debut of $127 million, it surpassed forecasted amounts and the original’s
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
The North Carolina Symphony and German conductor Andre de Ridder after the performance of the New World Symphony. The orchestra performed at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts,
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
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–
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
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
Winter offers so much from holidays to activities and even my birthday. Winter often gets a bad rep for “winter blues” but that simply isn’t true. (Photo used with permission
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.
Veda Ouwehand, a senior, painted this mural in the Leesville media center. The mural is a representation of how the justice system is blind, and sees everyone as equal. (Photo
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
On November 13, Billie Eilish released her new song “everything i wanted.” Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, it fails to communicate any genuine emotions to the audience about her regrets about her
On November 1, Netflix released a slew of new content including Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! In this emotional new season, the Fab 5 take their talents and cross cultural
