Month: March 2021
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Trivia Tuesday at the Museum
By: Marie Cox The North Carolina Museum of Natural Science has hosted a virtual trivia event every Tuesday for almost a year. The event is a YoutTube live stream where Christopher “Quizmaster Chris”…
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Homecoming Scramble
The end of the week marks the homecoming game for the Pride. This will also be the last home game at Marshall L. Hamilton football stadium (photo taken by: Kyla McGhee). Homecoming: an American…
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It’s Springtime… Let’s go shopping for the latest trends!
There’s really no reason to regress back into sweats this spring. It’s time to strut out of the house feeling confident wearing the hottest trends of the season. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain) There…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Ellie Bruno and Mary Mabry #SideTable @emmmmaarose find the frog 🐸 #hotgirlsidetable#plant#crystal#pinterest#thrift#cottagecore#BiggerIsBetter ♬ Ivy – Frank Ocean You can always count on TikTok for the most random trends. This…
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Gender Inequality in March Madness
The NCAA holds a basketball tournament every March — widely known as “March Madness.” There are two separate tournaments, one for men and one for women. This year, the tournament games are located in…
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Feelings on Full-Time School
After almost a full year away from school, Wake County decided to open up Plan A to students. This means that in-person students can return full-time. (Photo in public domain) On Monday night, the…
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The Beauty of the Warehouse District
Street Art Ann and Allen Iverson Beautifying Emerging Spaces Together Out and About Downtown Raleigh’s warehouse district boasts a rich LGBTQIA+ history and plenty of local businesses. The mural depicts a family exploring the…
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Return to school FAQ
What does Plan A mean? Students on Plan A will attend class on campus, in person with their teachers and classmates every school day. When does Plan A start? Plan A instruction will begin…
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Spring is For Softball
The Lady Pride won their first game against Broughton high school on March 25, 2021. The final score was 10-1 and the game ended in only two innings (photo used by permission of Bryan…
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A Summary and First Take of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Falcon and the Winter Soldier brings new depth to the characters Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson. These two superheroes originally appeared in Captain America: Civil War and until now, have yet to have their…
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Hurricanes take NHL by Storm
Throughout 28 games played so far in the 2021 season, the Carolina Hurricanes are dominant throughout the Central division and National Hockey League. With young talented players and a strong coaching staff, the Hurricanes…
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State Republicans aim to stomp out Indoctrination in NC Schools
A new subject of concern has arisen in the North Carolina Republican Party. On March 16, Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R) announced that he would be establishing a task force to catch and stop…
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Review of Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
Donna Heinel, who used to be the highest-ranked woman in the athletics department at the University of Southern California, was roped into Rick Singer’s scam. As of many other clients that Singer convinced to…
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Varsity Boys’ Soccer Loses Playoff Game
The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team huddled together during a timeout. The team played against Holly Springs on March 17, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Dayna Wilkerson) The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team lost their first playoff…
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Going to Plan A — The Results of WCPSS Board of Education’s Meeting
The WCPSS Board of Education ended their meeting with a vote over a motion to move to Plan A. Despite Dr. Jim Martin, Ms. Monika Johnson-Hostler, and Ms. Heather Scott all voting no, the…
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2021 AP Exam Schedule
College Board released the much anticipated AP exam schedule for spring, 2021. A Brief History In the past, the AP exams took place over a two-week period in May, in a format…
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Leesville PreACT
Leesville sophomores can take the PreACT on April 14 on campus. Although Leesville offers the PreACT for free for all sophomores, not all sophomores are comfortable taking the exam in person. Leesville encourages sophomores…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Cassidy Farrell and Lauren Taylor St. Patty’s on the Subway @subwaycreaturesofficial They always after me Lucky Charms #subwaycreatures #stpatricksday #happystpatricksday #fyp #foryourpage #subway #iloveny #nyc #newyorkcity ♬ original sound –…
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Raleigh Woman Produces Over One Thousand Homemade Masks Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
By: Loren Weiss When Rebecca Croft Hilton heard of a mask shortage in the beginnings of the recent pandemic, she took to her sewing machine to create masks for those who needed them…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Lyric Chassin A Reason To Dress Up What’s a good hashtag so I can see other folks in their vaccine appointment best? https://t.co/8TePSHX0i4 — ashlie atkinson (@ashlieatkinson) February…
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Egg Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients: 1 egg ½ of an avocado ¼ of a tomato or ½ cup Butter ½ cup of cheese 2 slices of any type of bread Directions Take out…
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2021 Grammy’s Rundown
Due to the pandemic, the 63rd annual Grammy Awards were not set up the way they have been in the past years. Still located in Los Angeles, in order to keep the attendees safe,…
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Moxie Analysis
Moxie, one of Netflix’s many new original movies dropped earlier this month. It is a surprisingly decent story about feminism in a high school. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Sinor). On March 3, Netflix released Moxie, a movie about…
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Show your Spirit this Week!
It’s that time of year again Leesville! Spirit Week is back in celebration of our Homecoming game on March 26. Prepare for an exciting week, packed with fun dress-up days, exciting competitions, and a…
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How Coby White Uses His Platform
Coby White grew up in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He played college basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2018-2019. Although he was only at Carolina for a short period of…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Mary Mabry and Ellie Bruno Justin Bieber’s “Justice” is finally here! #Justice by Justin Bieber reaches #1 on US iTunes Albums chart. Congratulations, @Justinbieber! 🍾 pic.twitter.com/1j5CBk34IR — Pop Crave (@PopCravs) March…
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Cancel Culture: The Latest Online Boogeyman
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines cancel culture as the act of canceling as the removal of support for public figures in response to their objectionable behavior or opinions. I define cancel culture as an overreaction…
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How corporate has YouTube become?
In the early 2010s (and even before), YouTube was a place to just share your talents with random people who might be interested. In recent years, it has simply become a marketing ploy –…
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Class of 2021 Information
Leesville released updates about caps and gowns, honor stoles, and graduation this past week. Since students may return to campus on Plan A following spring break, the dates below are subject to change. …
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Six GroundBreaking Women In STEM
In 1983, Sally Ride made her mark as the first woman to ever go into space. Just like others did before her, Ride paved the way for more women in male-dominated fields like astrophysics.…
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LMAC Virtual 5k
By: Ellie Thompson (Screenshot Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Leesville Middle Athletic Club is hosting its virtual 5k from March 26-April 9, open to anyone wanting to support LRMS. LMAC is a nonprofit organization…
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Hilburn Virtual Art Museum
By: Gretchen Stern The main gallery in this virtual museum displays all the student’s work. There is also a video showing things people might hear that make them feel like they matter less.…
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Yes Day: Plot Summary and Review
Yes Day is a movie for the whole family to watch. Three kids and two parents: a recipe for some major dilemmas. Allison Torres (Jennifer Garner) faces a reputation as the “bad cop” as…
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Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is a month used to celebrate women and how they have made a way for themselves in society. (Photo courtesy of Deadline) The month of March was recognized as Women’s History…
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Senior Spotlight: Allison June Mabe
Allison June Mabe is one of the highlights of the Leesville community, always putting others first with her outgoing personality and spirit. She can be found doing several community service projects and her school…
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School Board Recommends Plan A
As soon as early April, middle and high school classrooms throughout Wake County could be full of students not already enrolled in Virtual Academy. (Photo courtesy of Feliphe Schiarolli on Pexels) After over a…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Lauren Taylor Tiktok Trend: Natures Cereal @natures_food nature's cereal ##fruit ##fruits ##share ♬ original sound – 🥭Fruits & Leaves🍃 A new healthy and easy recipe has hit…
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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Experience in the Royal Family in Their Words
Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, speaking with Oprah Winfrey at a friend’s house in California. This is the first interview they have done since moving to California last year.…
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Cyber Nightmare
YouTube content creator Onision — Gregory Jackson — is under a massive firestorm from the release of Discovery+’s latest documentary. Onision: In Real Life explores his complicated behaviors, suspicious relationships, and fiery downfall. (Photo…
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BTS’ Grammy Nomination Marks Their Latest Success
BTS performing their hit song “Dynamite,” at the 2021 Grammy Awards after receiving a Grammy nomination for the song. (Screencap courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) In the nearly 8 years since BTS debuted in…
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What’s a Super Straight?
Kyle Royce, the proud founder of the “Super Straights”, is playing a dangerous game on Tik Tok. His comment section is filled with supporters and haters alike, as he veils his transphobic tendencies as…
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One Year of COVID Lockdown
One year later, the world is still taken over by the COVID-19 pandemic. The year was a time of growth and reflection for many.(Photo courtesy of Lyric Chassin) On March 13 2020, the United…
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Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson teaches her third-period Honors English I class, with some virtual and some on-campus students. In her final year of teaching, she describes how she became a teacher and what she does in…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Gretchen Stern Grammy Award Winner Harry Styles Fans are ecstatic that Harry Styles won his first Grammy award — Best Pop Solo Performance. Not only did they…
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Review: Ginny and Georgia
Netflix has been dropping originals left and right. A recent Netflix Original TV show, Ginny and Georgia, has shot to Netflix’s number one spot. With hour long episodes, the show is a drama that…
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Miracle on Morgan Street, an NCMA Exhibit
By: Savannah Sinor Till May 16, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) will show its “Miracle on Morgan Street” exhibit. This displays the history of the museum and some original pieces of…
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# Stop Asian Hate
Asian Americans have dealt with injustices and hate for over a century. Many have remained silent for a long time, but now the younger generation is coming out and standing up for themselves with…
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Senior Assassin
With COVID-19, most senior traditions have taken a hit. However, Leesville seniors have come together to organize a new tradition starting on April 12: senior assassin. For decades, high school students have had a…
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Golden Mummies of Egypt
The mummy of an unknown child from the 1st century AD. The small area of the headdress not covered by the bandages is filled with protective scenes of the Egyptian gods. The damaged area…
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Businesses closing their doors
Millions of small businesses have closed over the last year due to Covid-19. In a study conducted by Yelp, an estimated 800 new businesses were closed each day from March through August of 2020. …