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On April 9, 2021, Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name, DMX, passed away after days of fighting to stay alive. Following a heart attack, DMX’s family reported that
After graduating, most people never have to go through their high school routines again, but not Hannah Snell. One of the teachers new to Leesville this year is walking back
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Contributors: Savannah Sinor and Viviana Straniero President Trump Prevented From Banning TikTok A federal judge temporarily revoked President Trump’s ban on TikTok, a popular social media app. The judge passed
Contributors: Keeli Johnson and Emma Nani Trump’s Shocking Tax Returns (Photo taken by Gage Skidmore. Creative Commons) After several years of speculation, President Trump’s tax returns have been revealed. An
Wake County is trying to find a way to start in-person learning again. The Board of Education is discussing plans to safely reopen schools. (Photo in public domain) Wednesday, September
This anything but normal MLB regular season is coming to an end, faster than normal because of the shortened 60 games season rather than the normal 162 game season. Fans
The parking space students get is organized by what year the student is in. Sophomores park towards the back, juniors closer to the school, and seniors park closest to the
School went from being in a classroom to being on Google Classroom because of the COVID pandemic. Most students are wanting to get back into the classroom as soon as
Student volunteers stand outside of a fully packed car with food boxes ready to be distributed to the families and students of the trailer homes. Scioli’s efforts, alongside the coordination
Zendaya, 24-year-old actress, made history on Sunday (the 20th) at the Emmy awards for her role in the hit HBO show “Euphoria.” The actress was nominated for one of the
Voter Registration Club is a new club at Leesville Road High School. Its goal is to get as many students as possible to register to vote. The demographic 18-29 year
Divine Llama Vineyards offers a unique experience to people of all ages. Adults can drink wine and bring along their children to enjoy the animals all together. (Photo Courtesy of
During this technological age there are many kids, youth, and adults that are forgetting the importance of reading tangible books. People can read everything on their electronic devices. From short
What it is and how it all started Hip hop is a popular music genre that originated in African American and Hispanic communities. Hip hop allowed young Black and Hispanic
NC is home to many different types of environments, from the beach to the mountains and lots of things in between and with the weather cooling down it is the
The students in Wrayno’s tech theatre class are learning about costume design and how costumes are important in theatre. Normally this unit would be reserved for later on in the
Apple users now have the option to put widgets on their home screens. These widgets can show data from apps like Health and Apple Music. (Photo used with permission of
All 31 high schools in Wake County have unique bell schedules which may impact the success of the students who attend each school. A bell schedule includes information about what
Tuesday September 22 marks the first day of fall. This season will be here until winter begins December 21. As autumn sneaks in, so does everything pumpkin. Visit your local
Sophia Batista, a junior at Leesville, recently finished her 14-day quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19 early September. Batista was one of the many infected by the coronavirus. She was
Contributors: Ashlyn Watkins and Alexis Mast Another Holmes? (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain) Enola Holmes, starring the famous Millie Bobby Brown and Helena Bonham Carter, was released on September 23.
Bravelands “Broken Pride” cover shown along with the lion pride symbol. (Photo courtesy of “Shelf Stuff”) The book Broken Pride by Erin Hunter is the first in the Bravelands series.
Many students receive a few textbooks at the start of each school year. While helpful, they can add to the number of things students need to keep track of. (Photo
On Wednesday, Louisville judge Annie O’Connell announced that the grand jury decided not to charge any of the three officers with homicide who fired 18 shots into Breonna Taylor’s home
Students across the country are more stressed out than ever. Social media, sports, and other activities can make life very stressful for students and some are struggling to handle it.
The Child (dubbed Baby Yoda by fans) gazing into the distance. This is featured in the trailer for the Madalorien’s second season. (Photo Courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) A few months
A pumpkin patch off Leesville Road is now open along with many other fall festivities in North Carolina. (Photo Courtesy of Alexis Mast) Despite Covid-19 and weather patterns, fall’s start
Students working jobs during COVID-19 have experienced changes in their protocol, availability, and safety. They could be more at risk for the virus, since most are involved with interacting with
As the current global pandemic spreads throughout the world scientists and doctors are constantly working on creating and improving the coronavirus tests. Swabbing your nostril cavities or throat is the
Soapstone UMC on Norwood Road created the “Soapstone Schoolhouse,” where so far about twenty students come every morning to have class. With in-person school a thing of the past for
Leesville Road High School is proud to announce a new teacher, Logan Merchant, joining the social studies department this year. An NC State graduate, Merchant is fresh and excited to
Pokémon is an amazing series of games that formed many nostalgic memories. Today, games are still being released and there is an active community of players who still have a
Remembering the Legend Following Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Friday, thousands gathered outside the Supreme Court building to pay homage to her life and legacy. Right Wing Conspiracy Theorist, Jacob
Junior curlers gather for the second annual Triangle Junior Bonspiel. A bonspiel is a tournament in which curlers gather to play each other and broomstack. (Photo used by permission of
The inside of Abigail Ake’s AP Psychology notebook. (Use by permission of Abigail Ake) Taking your first AP class is hard enough without a pandemic and a virtual learning environment.
It was stated in the Bill of Rights many years ago that Congress cannot prohibit free speech. This law applies to everything — from a conversation on the street to
Contributors: Ellie Thompson N.C State Vs. Wake Forest (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain) The Pack played the Deacons this Saturday, beating them by only three points in their first game.
Students at Leesville come from all different backgrounds and cultures, but there is one thing every student has in common–they all listen to music. Music allows students to disconnect from
Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah is a compelling and well written autobiographical comedy book that gives the reader an insight on life during Apartheid South Africa. The rustic, detailed
In this day and age practically everyone lives on their phones. The Social Dilemma discusses how that is not entirely the consumer’s fault. (Photo used with permission of Jakob Owens)
Customers line up outside Two Roosters Ice Cream off Lead Mine Road. Staff receives customers’ orders from a distance. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Ice cream is the perfect indulgence
Students have had to adapt in many ways during virtual learning. Figuring out a way to manage stress and balance the anxieties of their sport with online school is something
Youtube is a staple entertainment and educational site in many people’s lives. It’s gone so far as to become the number one video sharing site on the internet. (Photo in
Contributors: Chase Dutton and Dayna Wilkerson A Ghostly Trend (Permission of distractify.com) Boo! Another Tik Tok trend has taken over this spooky season as people dress up in bedsheets and
Caption: Cosmo, happy and healthy, swimming in his bowl. Betta Fish have smart and curious personalities, and love to interact with their owners. (Photo Courtesy of Viviana Straniero) During the
A photo of “The Charli Cold Brew” from the Dunkin’ off of Strickland Road. This drink is available for a limited time on the Dunkin’ Donuts menu nationwide. (Photo Courtesy
The United States has seen some of the worst coronavirus numbers out of any other developed country. Daily deaths are still in the triple digits, and cases are still rampant.
The feeling of fall is specific to individuals, so other people may have a completely different opinion on these songs. This is my interpretation of autumn in music. Picture
The Wake County School board members are currently discussing a day of asynchronous learning each week. Before these conversations, high schools had permission to implement such a day. Principals were
Leesville teachers are learning how to properly adjust to remote learning for the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. Staff are trying to plan their tests, quizzes, and
Leesville Road High School hosts chapters of various different National Honor Societies. The newest honor society that has been introduced to Leesville is Rho Kappa–the national honor society for Social
As a teenager in virtual learning, or as an adult in any setting; it can be difficult to keep yourself motivated. Many know what they need to be doing, and
