Year: 2019
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Students and the importance of sleep
Late nights are common for highschoolers. Whether they’re spent doing homework, on social media, or talking with friends, the effects during the day can be detrimental. The recommended amount of sleep for highschoolers is…
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“Don’t Call Me Angel” is a disappointment
When I first heard that Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey all performed on a song together, I was filled with anticipation for whatever it would be. Although I wouldn’t describe myself…
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Clashes and compromise in mixed religious families
Having two different religious influences in one family is a dilemma that many people have to deal with. In my case, I have a Catholic dad and a Methodist mom. For some, this would…
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A month after getting rid of Smart Lunch…
Originally, I was going to write this article on my first thoughts of AB lunch within the first week, but I realized that to truly give a well thought out opinion article, I would…
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What counselors do for juniors and seniors
Being an upperclassman comes with one more thing to worry about: decisions about college. Student Services helps juniors and seniors with anything college-related. College requires planning, and planning requires hard work. Student Services also…
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Latin Club
The Latin Club held its first interest meeting on September 16 and is ready for a new batch of students to join the club and dive into the Latin language. Meetings are on every…
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Distractions in the classroom
School can be extremely dull for a lot of students at certain times. With the mountain of different classes students find themselves taking, students often do not find any interest in some of their…
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Offseason training in school sports
School sports, especially in the area surrounding Leesville Road High School, can be very competitive. Teams are so competitive that they often end up training during the offseason to make sure the team stays…
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How Technology has changed teaching
Hardware and software, in their many forms, have been playing huge roles in teaching in recent years, and are being used more and more every day. Teachers who have been working for a long…
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The Future of Tarheel football
Former Texas Longhorn football coach, Mack Brown, agreed to return to coaching college football at the University of Chapel Hill for the 2019-2020 season. Having been absent from coaching college football for more than…
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SPARKCon: a Raleigh destination for creativity
Last weekend, the streets of downtown Raleigh were full of snack vendors, dancers, artists, craft booths, and music as VAE Raleigh held its annual SPARKCon festival. The events each have categories called “SPARKs,” such…
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High Schoolers and Fast Fashion
The outfits high schoolers wear everyday go through a long process in order to reach their hands. From a strand of polyester, to a piece of fabric in a factory in China, to the…
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VSCO Girls– The evolved “basic white girl”
VSCO girls have officially taken over the internet. A trend that initially started with videos on Tik-Tok has spread all over the internet, including on Instagram ,Youtube, and Twitter. While VSCO girls are a…
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Brain Game competing for the Pride
Leesville’s Brain Game team smiles even after giving up a question. They have fun when the game is challenging, trying only to have a good time and not worrying about the results. (Photo Courtesy…
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Better than Florence? Hurricane Dorian’s effect on the coast
Hurricane Dorian hit the coast of North Carolina on September fifth, late in the afternoon. Many yards of houses along the coast were filled with broken branches and debris. (Photo used by permission of…
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Jack Fuhrer Feature
Jack Fuhrer practices on the track for his next big race. He focuses on form and cadence, two important parts of racing mechanics. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Jack Fuhrer is a senior on…
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FCCLA club 2019-2020
The mission of the Leesville Family Career & Community Leaders of America club (FCCLA) is to create service projects to provide aid to those who are in need. Whether it be within Wake County…
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Wrestling preseason is in full swing
If your morning stroll to class is interrupted by the crashing of metal, the slapping of frantic feet, or the grunting of disheveled kids, you can be sure the wrestling team is afoot.…
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A Soldier’s point of view on Trump
Under the control of the president, the armed forces of the United States is directed and managed by the commander-in-chief. All military branches of the United States remain under authority to the executive branch…
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Powderpuff returns in hopes of higher participation
The exciting Leesville homecoming week tradition of Powderpuff, where girls play flag football at Marshall L. Hamilton Stadium in a one-night tournament between all grades, returns once again. Every year brings the excitement of…
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NC Governor’s School information
The NC Governor’s School is the oldest summer residential program in North Carolina; the school builds on student passions and experience. Governor’s School is an exciting way to meet new people and learn about…
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Would you give your dog up for one million dollars?
It’s a simple question: would you give up your dog for one million dollars? If you ask me, the answer is absolutely not, but what would Leesville say? The Mycenaean tweeted out a poll…
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Solomon’s First Month
At the start of the 2019-2020 school year, Mr. Solomon entered Leesville Road High School as the principal and began making his mark on the students and staff. Solomon arrived at Leesville from Wake…
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The subgroups of TikTok
TikTok — the app for all of Gen Z. The app is reminiscent of Vine in its immense popularity, but vastly different. The app itself is simple: Users pick a song or sound clip…
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ACT & SAT Testing Prep
According to collegeboard.org, more than 7.8 million high school students participate in standardized college entrance exams every year. Most students know these assessments by their acronyms: the ACT [American College Test] or the SAT…
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Classes With Student Leaders
In yearbook, newspaper, chorus, and band, students have been chosen by teachers and seniors from the previous year to lead their classmates. These roles consist of the students doing things such as editing others’…
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Did the MLB implement “juiced baseballs” this season?
Arguably one of the best aspects of baseball comes from home runs. For many baseball fans, it is a once in a lifetime experience to catch a ball. However, this season, it is easier…
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Cycling class: is it worth the money?
Recently, I decided to try out one of the new popular trends among teenagers; cycling. Cycling classes gained a following from social media stars who go to SoulCycle, a trendy cycling chain. While the…
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Teenage addiction reaches dangerous high
Across the nation, addiction is plaguing teenagers in the form of nicotine and caffeinated drinks. From the popular trend of vaping, to energy brands such as Red Bull and Bang, teens are now the…
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The Younger Sibling Disposition
My older sister graduated from Leesville with the class of ‘18 — the same year I started my freshman year here. Both of us were in the Leesville Road school system since elementary school…
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How the senior wall was created
Painting the senior wall has been a tradition here at Leesville since 2008. Seniors come together to put their mark on the school every year. “I really wanted to be a part of the…
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Students In Multiple Art Programs
For this school year it was very competitive to get in to any of the performing arts programs .The four top performing groups here at Leesville are Dance Ensemble, Capital Pride, Main Stage and…
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Are class rings worth the price?
The class of 2021 is starting to order their class rings this fall. Class rings traditionally have a center stone and band with designs on the side, like a school mascot. Over the 184…
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Groff’s Commitment to Duke
Leesville is one of the top schools for athletics in Wake County. Students have committed for sports, from soccer, lacrosse, football, and softball. One student who is going to be remembered is Katie Groff,…
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Ground homes — NCMA’s rooftop exhibition
NCMA’s expansive park is full of unique sculptures and functional art installations; their latest is no exception to the idea of unique design with a new purpose. Back in May, artist Heather Hart added…
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School Internships
The fall class of internship takes a picture in front of the senior wall. These students are working with all types of internships to ready themselves for the future. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn)
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Controversial Literature in Schools
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and 1984 by George Orwell are two summer reading choices for students taking Advanced Placement Literature and Composition. (Photo Courtesy of Sarah Jumma) This summer, I read The…
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How to know what club is right for you
Most club interest meetings have already happened, and students are scrambling to get a spot in their favorite clubs with friends or personal interests in mind. Some clubs, like HOSA, Chess, Model UN, and…
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Nashville Catholic School bans Harry Potter, Leesville Media Center Specialist Weighs in
Library shelves in a Nashville, Tennessee school are empty of the classic series Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter is one of the highest selling books series and is popular among kids…
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Epic Soccer Win against rival Cardinal Gibbons
The Varsity Men’s Soccer team pulled an epic victory against Cardinal Gibbons Monday, September 16. They won the game after tying, going into overtime, and won during penalty kicks. Alex Walczyk, junior, scored the…
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What do students think of Leesville’s new policies?
This 2019-2020 school year is Mr. Ian Solomon’s first full year as Leesville Road High School’s principal. His transition into being a full-term principal has brought new changes to the schedule and approach of…
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The Leesville Yearbook’s new dynasty
Leesville Road High School’s yearbook, Menagerie, has been documenting the school’s history since its establishment in 1993. Every year, the Menagerie staff is responsible for compiling a tribute to the highs and lows of…
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Mental health of students
High school students have learned to cope with stress because it is almost always going to come up. Some stressors are worse than others, and people may not notice that they are stressed. Most…
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Diagnosis: Senioritis
There are about 570 seniors in this year’s graduating class, and it is pretty clear that at some point or another these students will experience something commonly known as senioritis. This is when the…
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What’s The Difference Between Fans Of College and Pro Football?
This past weekend, on September 8-9, I had the opportunity to go on an intense football weekend with my father and his friends. On the night of September 8 (Saturday), we went to Kenan…
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Justin Williams stepping away for the 2020 season
The 2020 season is around the corner, and Carolina Hurricanes fans are already buying new gear and season tickets, and getting ready to see their favorite team back on the ice. The past season…
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Surprise! Vaping is bad for you!
Originally created to be a way for smokers to wean off cigarettes, teens discovered the nicotine- filled juice of vapes and became hooked. Vaping drew teens in with fun flavors, with some of the…
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Senior v.s. Freshman
In the four years of high school, students grow and change dramatically. But how different are their opinions about school? Thoughts on the first day? “On the first day of school, I was really…
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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) *In no way is…
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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 February shouldn’t be the…