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New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
A photo opportunity with four players in the Canes locker room. This was one of three attractions during the fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn. Each year as a fundraiser
A list of songs used within this article. Each have their own style, but have all caught fame by the app TikTok. Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn. Launched in September
Pictured on the far left is Justin Williams during the 2018-2019 season. He created his name as “Mr. Game 7” during this year. Photo Courtesy of Rachel Fearn After scoring
Officers and members of Creative Journaling Club smile for a photo after a successful meeting. Everyone enjoys the community and fun of this club. (Photo Used by Permission of Esther
Clipping is a band consisting of three members, two producer (Jonathan Snipes and WIlliam Hutson) and one singer rapper (Daveed Diggs). Daveed Diggs had previously played Thomas Jefferson in the
Below the heavens is the debut album of Blu, a rap and hip hop artist, that was produced by Exile in 2007. It is a Rap and Hip Hop album
A lot of students are working tirelessly to apply and get into the college they want. The common app is an application site that most colleges require to be filled
Black Student Union (BSU) is a club at Leesville Road High School and many other schools. It provides a safe community where people are comfortable with learning and speaking about
Students have been studying very hard for the past few days for their exams. With only a few days left before exams students can be found cramming all the information,
Maggie Bell and Charlotte Goto go to all of the Leesville football games to take pictures. After some of the games, they will post their photos on their Instagram @magsandcharphotos.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came out on December 21. Despite the hype for the final movie in the series, many fans, unfortunately, found it disappointing. (Photo is public
The Academy Awards nominated 1917 for 10 Oscars. While most movie-goers focus on what happens on on-screen, what happened off-screen with filming was just as important. (Photo in public domain)
Scarlett Johansson first portrayed Natasha Romanoff in the Iron Man movies but the character never had a main role until the first Avengers movie. Now, she finally gets a solo
Carter Whitt loses the ball as he goes up for a layup in a game against South Granville. Leesville looks to pull off a big upset against an undefeated South
A poster for the Star Wars show, The Mandalorian. The show was released on November 12th, 2019 and has released five episodes. (Photo public domain) With the release of Disney’s
On Wednesday, the theatre department acted selected scenes from Hamlet for AP English classes. Theatre II and III came together and performed five of the most complex, influential, plot-driven scenes
Pictured is players from the men’s team, Wesley Johnson and Alex Daniels, and the women’s team, Lucy Leen and Paige Van Gorden. The Pride teas will encounter playoff season in
The Leesville English department gathers for some food and some much needed quality time spent with colleagues. Spending time with others who understand the struggle can help to relieve a
My blue Crocs have many Jibbitz, some with significance and some that I thought were just pretty. The N and G are my initials, but the yin and yang symbol
I’m very privileged to have a family that I’m able to see a few times a year. They’ve helped shape me into the person I am today and their unwavering
Napping has a plethora of benefits, yet most teenagers don’t take advantage of them. Instead, they sulk around like zombies– sleep deprived and grumpy. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Ray) I
On Monday, January 7 the extensive three hour first episode of The Bachelor aired on ABC. The show has millions of viewers that tune in weekly to watch the drama
Winterfest is back! The LRHS Executive Council announced on their Instagram yesterday that, for the first time since 2016, we would have a school dance (not counting prom) and for
There are two types of ways that trends are spread: news, which adults use for information, and social media, which teens use to follow people. Trends are an idea that
Learning to drive is definitely a big part of high school, like a rite of passage. Being younger than most of the people in my grade, many of my friends
Gun control has been in debate for a long time. Having gun control laws will help people more than it will harm them. (Photo in public domain) Introduction Gun control
Middle and high school students throughout America use Powerschool as their educational “home base.” The virtual network allows schools to create a file for every student that enters the school
As the time to sign up for classes approaches, students question what their ideal schedule would be. Leesville offers many different levels and subjects, but the workload students are able
On Monday, January 6 the Leesville PTSA had a general meeting. Following this general meeting was a “college panel”: five Leesville alumni who are current college students answering questions about
President Trump is running for re-election despite several Democrats running against him. The presidential election will be on November 3, 2020. (Photo used by permission of DonkeyHotey via Flickr) Public
Students travel extensively over holiday breaks and in their free time. Is this attributed to the fact that their parents and older generations are known to love travel? (Photo courtesy
North Carolina has always been a swing state, but in recent years has trended red. Democrats are hoping to change that in 2020 and turn the state blue in every
Representative George Holding (right) is retiring after redistricting has made his district much bluer. 2016 Senate nominee Deborah Ross (left) is one of many Democrats to replace him. (Photo courtesy
Looking back at the beginning of the decade for most current high schoolers, television was filled with Nickelodeon and Disney shows…has taste for television changed to mold the upcoming decade?
As the month of December begins, many seniors across the country will begin to contemplate their college decisions. For some that have applied early action, their decisions may be more
We could all use a little kindness — that one phrase perfectly sums up this movie. Heartwarming and simple, it will remind you of the value of being kind. (Photo
Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing is a national bestseller, highly recommended, and a masterpiece. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) In August of 2018, Delila Owens released her first fiction book,
Unfortunately, many schools experience fights. They can occur randomly during the day, during any period, to anyone. Not many people are ready for one to happen, but some people are
In 2019 I started a project — I wanted to see how my music taste shifted every month and what I found or rediscovered. I’d like to think that I
The North Carolina Zoo is home to over 1800 different animals. Students can have the opportunity to volunteer at the NC Zoo. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) The North Carolina
The iPad has taken on many forms throughout the years, following in the iPhone’s design as it evolved. I got the iPad Pro (2018) at the beginning of 2019 and
When a new year starts, most like to be upbeat and positive about the future. 2020 has just started and many are looking forward to a good year of success
Signs like this popped up left and right across the school during the week leading up to the final game. However, it raises the question of where is this support
On December 12, the UK held a General Election. The United Kingdom has until January 31, 2020, to come up with a plan for their departure from the European Union.
Little Women (2019) was released on December 25, 2019. It is the sixth movie to be released based on the 1868 novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. (Photo courtesy
Greta Thunberg poses at the EP Plenary Session in France, April 2019. The members of Parliament are currently discussing the means of a European Green Deal. (Photo used by permission
Kim Kardashian, (pictured above) is once again appropriating black culture by wearing cornrows, a popular hairstyle that black women wear. (Photo in public domain) What is culture Culture is “the
Dogs are more than just furry friends. They can improve your health status in many ways. (Photo courtesy of Samiyah Hargrove) Dogs are more than just companions, they are also
November 17, 2019, marked the two-year anniversary of the American release of DC’s Justice League movie. Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Gal Gadot, the
The following review contains spoilers for The Rise Of Skywalker. On December 19, the world collectively held its breath and silently pondered a single thing: the fate of the Star
