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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: Cassidy Farrell Dog Gets a Puppy @maddy_harding Our dog Hadley meeting her sister #fyp #merrychristmas #christmas #pup #puppy #dogsoftiktok #dogs #doggosdoingthings #surprise #cute #babydoggy ♬ Ice Dance (From “Edward
Quawan Charles, a 15-year-old, went missing on October 30 and was found dead on November 3 in a sugar cane located in Loreauville, Louisiana, 20 miles away from his father’s
Almost a year into a world-wide pandemic, many are feeling the effects of “Pandemic Fatigue” According to the UCLA Health Connect, Pandemic Fatigue is the “feeling of exhaustion stemming from
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many are excited to get together with their friends and family and eat some good food. Thanksgiving has always been a holiday where people
Being an oldest child is one of the best gifts life could give me. I have two younger siblings, and I have always felt so bad for them — they
The highly anticipated U.S. 2020 Presidential election concluded on November 7, 2020, when various media outlets predicted Joe Biden won Pennsylvania, pushing him over the 270 electoral votes threshold, leading
A flight attendant distributing masks out to passengers. Mask-wearing is the first significant step to safety when flying with COVID. (Photo courtesy via Getty Images) As people excitedly prepare for
LRHS volleyball teams are ready for their next game with shiny new floors and spaced out seating prepared for players. No spectators will be allowed to view the game in
Lunch is a big topic when it comes to returning to school for second semester. Students are questioning if they will be able to socialize with others or if they
Asynchronous days are incorporated into the school schedule to provide students and teachers with a break from the stress and workload of online class. As freshmen students begin their high
Contributors: Cassidy Farrell Locker Room Sing-along @rawrits.alex Only the best #football #videography #lockerroom #dancing ♬ original sound – Rawr This video just emulates exactly how being a teenager should feel.
Portsmouth Island is located around 6 miles from Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks, and tourists can visit to see the now abandoned town and surroundings. History: Established in 1752,
The LRHS PTSA introduced a new virtual fundraising event in the form of purchasing givebacks or items of their choice on this website. The money raised will go to the
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, health officials are worrying about a spike in Coronavirus cases due to mass gatherings. This year will test whether or not Americans value safety
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around giving back and sharing your gratitude with others. Many families come together to bond, share a meal, and remind each other how grateful they
Wake County high schoolers are helping, independently and together, the humanitarian organization Curamericas Global. The central belief of this nonprofit organization is that everyone should have equal access to health
Actor Johnny Depp in Deauville, France, in 2019. Depp is famous for playing the pirate Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series and many more films. (Photo
Person getting vaccinated; an image that will hopefully become a lot more common in the next few months due to Pfizer and Moderna. (Photo courtesy of Gustavo Fring on Pexels)
The Leesville second period Speech I class is starting their day by singing to a fellow classmate for their birthday. As usual, the class participation is high and the students
Singer Ariana Grande at the Red Carpet for the 2020 Grammys on January 26, 2020. Grande was nominated for Record and Album of the Year. (photo used by permission of
Whether you use weights, go on a run, do yoga, or go on a walk, exercise benefits both the body and the brain. There are three major benefits of working
On November 17, the WCPSS Board of Education voted for students to return to in-person instruction in the second semester. Their November 17 update includes information on the return to
Contributors: Lyric Chassin, Lauren Taylor Official Queen Tik Tok @queenofficial It’s been a long time coming….give Queen a Royal arrival by duetting with Freddie! 👑##SingWithQueen ##QueenonTikTok ##singalong ##Duetwith ♬ Ay-Oh – Live
Selling your old clothes online is extremely rewarding. Not only does it turn an easy profit, but it provides new clothing for someone that needs it. (Photo from Pexels/Kai Pilger)
Leesville Road High School volleyball is back in season. Many changes had to be made to fit COVID protocols but athletes and coaches are staying safe. (Photo Courtesy: Public domain)
Students are facing a huge decision: Embrace hybrid learning, or stay virtual for the rest of the school year? Click the link below to see what some students have to
Quarantine has locked people in the house since last March, turning them towards Netflix and other streaming services as their entertainment. Netflix’s top TV show lists vary from website to
As seniors are getting to the end of their early applications, they are scrambling to finish their college essays, and most are feeling very stressed out. However, Amy May has
As a black woman, it inspires me when I see other black women making history; as minorities, we are already at a disadvantage, but seeing black women who defy the
(Photo Courtesy of Pixabey) Contributors: Gretchen Stern, Rachel Fearn, and Alexis Taylor English History Science Math System Model LRHS Changes Since the creation of modern education, people have wondered why
“The Girl With the Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer, is a classic. Many have seen this painting before, making this recreation fun and familiar. (Photo courtesy of @Getty on Twitter)
On the scale of introversion/extroversion, everyone falls on a different point. Society has trained introverts to think that their natural, contemplative thought process should be abandoned in favor of mimicking
COVID-19 spread across the world extremely quickly, mostly due to globalization and international travel. Because of this, the airline industry has had a slow recovery, especially in the U.S as
Contributors: Cassidy Farrell Thoughts of a Dog i feel chaotic today. so i am off to look for trouble. if i cannot find it. i will create it — Thoughts
The evil eye is most commonly found on jewelry and home decor. The person who owns an evil eye can use it as a protection.(Photo from Photos for Class) Many
A local swim team is getting prepared to start their practice. They are all separated and practicing socially distancing in order to be able to train with their teammates. (Photo
The application period for the Career and College Promise Program, another way for students to earn college credit, is coming to an end in December. What is the Career and
Contributors: Kyla McGhee and Lauren Taylor Harry Styles Is A Model Too https://t.co/uf2ZP81TPZ pic.twitter.com/rYbAigFTtX — Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) November 13, 2020 Vogue released their December issue starring Harry Styles. The
America remains a divided nation. Distrust between Democrats and Republicans grows. (Photo courtesy of johnhain on pixabay) Anyone following the presidential election for the past few months can agree that
Governor Cooper may have handily won a second term, but other Democrats across the state weren’t as lucky. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.) North Carolina Democrats felt hopeful going into
The Oreo McFlurry is McDonald’s first and bestselling McFlurry flavor. Even with new flavors, it is still very popular. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) In 1997, McDonald’s introduced a new
Reading books is a great way to increase vocabulary and fluency. There are many options in almost any language. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) Many LRHS students are currently studying
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election. When they become elected they will become the 49th Vice President and the 46th President of the United States of
Contributors: Cassidy Farrell Grint Joins The Gram View this post on Instagram Hey Instagram….only 10 years late, but here I am. Grint on the Gram! Here to introduce you all
Teens have mixed emotions about their peers voicing political opinions. Some believe it is a necessity for the future of voting while others believe it is a waste of time
Ever since The 100 first aired in March 2019, it has been extremely popular with teens and young adults. Unfortunately, the recent finale has been left with mixed reviews. (Photo
Contributors: Lyric Chassin “I Ain’t Never Seen Two Pretty Best Friends” https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHqBE8h/ TikTok star Jordan Scott shared the viral video only a month ago and it now dominates the app.
John Mark Pantana grew up in a Christian home but didn’t have a good relationship with God. Riddled with guilt, Pantana strayed from his path until he found the light.
On October 18, Coach Harold Baldwin became the new head coach for Leesville’s women’s basketball team. Baldwin was the assistant coach for the varsity basketball team and the head coach
Seniors applying for college are offered a special two week extension for certain colleges. However, is the extension truly beneficial to students? (Photo used by permission of pixy.org) The College
