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Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
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The Census Bureau recently released the numbers gathered from the 2020 census. Only seven House seats require reallocation from state to state, much smaller than the 12 seats that changed
On April 23, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train officially debuted in theatres across the country. According to Polygon, the highly anticipated anime movie already raked in $21 million during its first
On April 23, The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) released his new remix of “Save Your Tears” featuring Ariana Grande. The original version is still quite popular and ranks sixth on Billboard’s Hot 100 List (as of April
By: Matthew Levecque Together, Arts Access and the City of Raleigh’s Block Gallery, are hosting the Art Unblocked exhibit from March 3 to May 14. The show consists of
Getting a job is one of the biggest obstacles that people face during their lives. Many people also consider the interview process to be the most difficult part of securing
In 2018, Apple made a 5-year goal to invest $350 billion in the United States. After surpassing this goal, Apple raised its level of commitment on April 26 to $430
On Monday, April 26, Ian Soloman, the principal of LRHS, released the final exam protocols and schedule for the 2021 Spring Semester. The information covers both state and teacher-made
Yet another Leesville tradition has died: athletes have lost the right to listen to the warm-up music they choose and instead, are only able to play instrumental music. Traditions. No
The NC General Assembly introduced two different bills regarding marijuana in April. Senate Bill 771 focuses on legalizing medical marijuana while HB 617 aims to legalize recreational use. A task
By: Ellie Thompson On June 3-6 and 10-13, the North Carolina Museum of Art will hold their annual Art in Bloom exhibit. Due to the pandemic, the museum was
Japanese city pop is a lot more than just a genre of music; it tells the story of 1980’s Japan, a golden era in Japanese history. The extravagant horns, up-tempo
Monday, April 19, McDonald’s tweeted out an upcoming meal in collaboration with the popular Kpop band BTS. This collaboration is similar to other limited-edition celebrity meals McDonald’s launched with artists
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By: Aditi Yerra During the pandemic, Ashley M.’s 8 year old son had a school project where he had to create his own business. They decided on making coffee
By: Aditi Yerra Green Lined Climate Change Environment Infographic by Aditi Yerra Quill and ScrollQuill and Scroll is an international high school journalism honor society that recognizes and encourages both
As more and more Americans receive some form of the COVID-19 vaccine, the country is slowly returning to normal. The pandemic saw the country go into lockdown, and some aspects
The Biden administration and private companies are working to develop a standard way of handling vaccine credentials — often referred to as “vaccine passports” — that would allow Americans to
Books are an opportunity to escape this world and go into another world full of mystery, fantasy, romance, and horror among other things. With millions of Young Adult (YA) books
To be successful as a fashion brand in this day and age, brands must prioritize sustainability. With millions of clothing items being produced unethically everyday, environmental damage is inevitable. For
Nintendo Entertainment’s hit game, Wii Sports Resort offers players a rollercoaster of adventure and nostalgia. Background Wii Sports Resort accompanies the famous Nintendo gaming console, the Wii. Making its debut
Since 6th grade, Karsyn Elmore has been a dedicated student at Leesville. Through her involvement in various clubs, Elmore has built relationships with peers and teachers. She is a member
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Matt Wiener is a hard working college student with a bright future. Wiener has embraced his passions throughout his high school and college years and is going full steam ahead.
Though it is only the fourth quarter of the school year, many students have taken a hiatus from their second-semester classes to start summer break early. “We’re already in the
College applications are done, acceptance letters are sent, and now it’s up to these high school seniors to decide which college best fits them. Seniors have until May 1st to
As the 2020-2021 school year nears its end, students start to look towards the next. Not only do students prepare for the following year by choosing classes, but they also
Contributors: Ellie Bruno and Mary Mabry Mickey Mouse’s Minecraft Madness “mickey mouse” is trending! lord.. it’s just dream tweeting this at like 10 different people after being MIA
On April 7, 2021, Roy Cooper, the Governor of North Carolina announced that all North Carolinians sixteen and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Cooper’s announcement came one day before
The art of nail design has exploded in popularity. What used to be simple nail designs with basic colors has developed into a form of self expression. In the recent
Growing families often buy Minivans as a last resort because they need a vehicle with more space, but that does not mean that those families can’t grow to appreciate a
Two weeks ago, Wake County moved from Plan B to Plan A. Plan B was a division of in person students into three cohorts, rotating each week. Plan A ups
By: Lyric Chassin In Chapel Hill, Spring Haven Farm invites people to enjoy time outside with the animals at the farm. With masks required for entrance, visiting the farm
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The worldwide phenomenon known as BTS (aka Bangtan Boys), the biggest kpop group with millions of fans around the world, had their most recent comeback with the single “Film Out”
Mike Miller has been an influential member of the community for over 13 years now. He has inspired many through his coaching and teaching career at Sycamore Creek. “This is
Cailey Brooks, senior, spent two years on the JV tennis team. Even though she’s not on the team anymore, tennis is still one of her favorite hobbies. Brooks is also
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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Lil Nas X recently released his hit single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” quickly claiming the number one spot on the Billboard’s Hot 100 list. “Montero”’s bold music video
Even after 50 years, Scooby-Doo is still one of the most known television cartoons, and now the quirky mysteries and fun-loving characters are not the only reason to watch, many
Schools all across the country closed their doors to students and transitioned to remote learning over a year ago. For over 6 months, students learned virtually. As Covid-19 infection rates
By: Savannah Sinor Together, Arts Access and the City of Raleigh’s Block Gallery, are hosting the Art Unblocked exhibit from March 3 to May 14. The show consists of
At Leesville, we have 3 band ensembles: intermediate band, concert band, and symphonic band. Speculation of what these bands look like in the future is majorly altered by Covid-19. The
Winter is over! Spring is here and warmer weather brings out the beautiful colored flowers and plants all across North Carolina. As spring rolls into 2021, Gertie’s Flowers sets up
Country Music has developed ideals based upon what kind of music and artists are “acceptable.” The generalization regarding “what is and what is not country music” did not just occur
By: Ellie Thompson On Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17, the LRHS theatre class performed The Virtual Family, via online streaming site. This play, written by Jeremy Johnson,
Collin Sharp is a great role model for the underclassmen to look up to. He takes on multiple leadership roles in clubs. Sharp is the president of Key Club, Co-President
When thinking about indicators of the economy, heels might be the last thing you’d look to. But from hemlines to lipstick, fashion trends have long been indicators for the economic
