Time to Disconnect
Online learning increases the need for people to take time to get away from technology....
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My Travel Experience during Covid-19
The packing list was different this year from past road trips. This time, we included...
Local Boy Hosts Yard Sale, Says He’s Given Up
Kyle Jenkins, like other teens across the nation, has been in quarantine for the last...
Equity Club: Fighting Inequalities
Beckett London shows off Equity Club’s Fall Fest Display. They used lights and glow sticks...
Why Rushing a Vaccine is a Bad Idea
A doctor holding a vaccine. (Photo courtesy of RF._.studio on Pexels) In a CNN poll...
Amy Coney Barrett: Her Past & Future
President Trump applauds U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett from the Blue Room...
How has COVID-19 Affected Student-Athletes?
During the intensity of a socially-distanced swim meet, Alexis Mast grabbed her computer to get...
The Dangers of Amy Coney Barrett’s Appointment
Tuesday, October 27 Amy Coney Barrett, the conservative judge appointed by Trump after Ruth Bader...
3 Things About College Applications I Wish I’d Known as a Freshman
Many students spend years preparing themselves for the college applications that loom ahead like the...
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Contributors: Keeli Johnson and Gretchen Stern Rats! Rats! Rats! Just like their bio says, @RatsEveryHour...
The Stress of College Applications
The time of year is here for seniors applying to college. Stress levels are increasing...
Do Teenagers Trick-or-Treat?
With Halloween fast approaching, the question becomes what teenagers will do to celebrate. COVID-19 has...
Student Spotlight James Rolfe Blizzard
As a senior, James Rolfe Blizzard has accomplished many things on both the Track team...
How We Are an Interrupting Culture
Interrupting has become a common practice in everyday conversation. It has a very frustrating effect...
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Quick Bites: Cassidy Farrell, Lyric Chassin, and Ellie Thompson Tom Holland Posts Photo From the...
The Fall Fest Parade
On Friday, October 23, Leesville students gathered (COVID style) for this year’s Fall Fest celebration....
What Life is Like as a Teen in Singapore
Singapore is a diverse country with a different way of life. Day to day life...
1619 Project & 1776 United: Dueling Sides of the Same Coin
American history books and teachings are criticized by some as white-washed, factually incorrect, and little...
Celebrating Halloween During a Pandemic
Pumpkin carving is a classic Halloween activity you can do with friends and family. It...
NC Can’t Catch a Break When it Comes to Cheating
Former North Carolina senator John Edwards’ political career ended when it came out that he...
A Justice for Justice?
Amy Coney Barrett, 48, has been under heavy controversy since her appointment to the Supreme...
Busywork, an Unnecessary Burden
Frustrated student with her head in hands. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio, pexels.com) There is...
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Contributors: Lauren Taylor and Keeli Johnson Ilhan Omar, and Others Stream Among Us on Twitch (Photo courtesy...
The Best and Worst Books of High School English Classes
For a person in search of thought-provoking, multilayered reading material, the richest mining ground may...
National Race and Ethnicity Classifications Whitewash Arabs and Middle Easterners
In post 9/11 America, it is a clear fact that people of Arab descent are...
The Future of the Gifted Student
Among society’s most pressing challenges is the quest to mold the younger generations of today...
Covid-19 Effects on LRHS Yearbook
With all the effects and issues the Covid-19 pandemic has caused this school year, the...
Shadow and Bone Netflix Update
Leigh Bardugo is the creator of the Grishaverse. Ten years after the release of her...
How has COVID-19 changed Christianity?
As COVID-19 hit the United States, the way churches were able to gather shifted: How...
Cross Country Startup
Cross Country is the first sport to make its return out of all of the...
Pam Beasley loves local jewelry
Windblown Jewelry is a cute jewelry business located in Wake Forest, N.C. They do metal...
The Ins and Outs of Social Anxiety
Teenagers with social anxiety deal with a lot of extra stress but remote learning is...
That Vegan Teacher Exposed
@thatveganteacher makes videos to persuade others to follow the vegan lifestyle. These videos attract...
The Evolution of Hip Hop Pt. 2
*Disclaimer: some songs linked may have explicit language* The 2000s Kanye West was just as...
Thrifting Tips and Tricks
Goodwill is one of the most popular thrift stores in the United States. You can...
“Hubie Halloween” Review
The comedy horror Hubie Halloween is now available to watch on Netflix in honor of...
Claud’s New Single “Gold”
On October 13, indie artist Claud released their single “Gold” on Saddest Factory, the record...
The MLB Final Four
The MLB postseason is in full swing and has had plenty of exciting moments....
Trump and COVID-19: A Twisted Affair
U.S. President Donald J. Trump at his desk in the Oval Office signing papers on...
What is Among Us?
The game Among Us has recently reached its peak in popularity. With imposters, sabotages, and...
How Kellyanne Conway’s Daughter has Become the Newest White House Whistleblower
When Kellyanne Conway left President Trump’s staff in August, she was supposed to no longer...
Debate Satire
Debates are a huge part of politics and elections. However, debates such as the debate...
Leesville Community Food Truck Events
The Leesville community of Westgate holds food truck gathering events at the neighborhood’s clubhouse. These...
College Tour Series: UNCW
As UNCW tries to recruit students to enroll at their college, it has become more...
ECU and Wake Forest Virtual Tours
ECU and Wake Forest are two colleges located in North Carolina and have both created...
Introducing Fall Fest Week
Due to COVID-19, school events and traditions are being altered. October is generally the month...
Traveling to Boone during school
Leesville Road High School is currently online, which allows students to do their schoolwork from...
Local Seniors Cope With Covid-19
My grandparents, Mike and Carol Kaelin. They’re wearing masks and keeping their distance, a necessary...