Year: 2021
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Senior Spotlight: Makenzie Schlegel
Makenzie Schlegel has made a large impact on the Leesville community. Through her service and support for the school and surrounding area, she has made a difference in making the Leesville community a better…
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Senior spotlight: Hannah Bateman
Hannah Bateman has played an incredible role in the building of the Leesville community. Through her involvement in sports, academics, and community service, she can always be counted on. (photo courtesy of @LRHS_LadyLax) Hannah…
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Walking empty halls
Delays, cancellations, and confusion muddled Wake County’s original plan to reopen campus, but the fateful week finally came. Cohort B entered a changed Leesville on Wednesday 17, walking the halls to a brand new…
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Being a High School student in 2021
After 11 months in quarantine, students finally begin to return to Leesville Road High School’s campus for in person learning. Several changes have been implemented to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. Here’s…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Gretchen Stern Joshua Bassett Accepting His Fate @joshuatbassett dream come true? ♬ original sound – joshua bassett Joshua Bassett was recently called out on SNL — but…
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The Ways of Winterfest 2021
Many girls create posters as a part of asking and they often incorporate puns, inside jokes, or funny sayings as a way to make the proposal process more fun. How big people go when…
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The Reality of Eating Out During COVID-19
Most restaurants during COVID-19 look different when guests are dining in. Some restaurants range from only offering online orders to allowing small groups to eat inside but socially distanced. (Photo courtesy if Alexis Mast) …
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Purim in a Pandemic
Hamantaschen — triangular, jelly, or chocolate-filled cookies — is a traditional dessert for Jews around the Jewish holiday Purim. Their three-pointed shape is a reference to Haman, a court official who attempted to destroy…
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The Evolution of Country Music And The Political Side of Things
Country music has its ties to very southern and stereotypical things. The question, “what exactly does country music stand for and was it built on conservative ideals” sparks a continual debate. (Photo courtesy of…
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The Lenten Season
Even in the face of a pandemic, people still received ashes this Ash Wednesday. As seen in this picture, one way was to have “drive-by ashes,” where people could pick up a little cup…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Mary Mabry and Ellie Bruno A New Start for Harry and Meghan So Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals. This is the best news I have heard in ages.…
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Radio host, Rush Limbaugh, dies at age 70
Rush Limbaugh was a well known radio personality, conservative political commentator, author, and television show host. Limbaugh passed away on February 17, 2021 at the age of 70 after a year-long battle with lung…
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To All the Boys: Always and Forever
With a 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, Always and Forever is a smash success on Netflix. Currently, it sits at number 7 in the world today. (Screenshot Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) “[T]he final chapter in…
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Study Tips and Tricks for the ACT
The ACT and SAT are slowly becoming a thing of the past, but some schools still require them. College applications are not the only thing that needs those scores; many scholarships ask for them…
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Warmth for Wake: keeping the home fires burning
North Carolina winters can get pretty frigid, especially for those who rely on a wood-burning fireplace to warm their home. While the majority of U.S. households are heated by electricity or utility gas, 2%…
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2021 Black History Month Read-In
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Leesville’s National English Honor Society hosted the second annual Black History Month Read-In (read about the first read in Here). Because of COVID-19, much like other school events this…
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Liberal QAnon
I can’t write an article about conservative think-tanks and conspiracy theories without looking at the other side. While not as sensationalized as QAnon or Parlor, left-leaning politics have their fair share of unsightly ideologies…
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Cicely Tyson and Her Accomplishments
Cicely Tyson, a powerful figure in the African-American and film community, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 96 on January 28, 2021. Tyson is known for always playing strong Black women, which helped…
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Quick Bites
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The Very Basics of Money Management
Knowing how to manage your finances is a key skill for the future. Teens should not have to go through college debt and overdraft fees just because they were ill-informed. (Photo courtesy of Karolina…
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What do Leesville students think about going back on campus?
For nearly a year, high schoolers have stayed home and done school virtually, but not anymore. The Wake County School Board decided to move forward with Plan B, so it is time to drag…
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A-Z Artists: Alternative Rock
Dominating the music industry since the 80s, alternative rock is here to stay. The ever-changing and refreshing take on classic rock and roll music brings a newfound perspective to music in itself. (Photo courtesy…
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Antiracelet, the Cary-based Instagram jewelry store that supports BLM
Since June of 2020, Rhythm Bhatia, a student at UNC Chapel Hill, has been selling handmade jewelry on Instagram in order to raise donations and support the Black Lives Matter movement. Nearly 8 months…
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Leesville Middle School Crowns a New Chess Champion
By: Savannah Sinor Competing and winning against other middle schoolers, Matthew Fontes, a sixth-grader, takes his place as the second quarter champion. He proudly wears the medal bestowed upon him as the winner.…
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New Covid-19 Variants Worry Scientists
In the past few months, multiple Covid-19 variants emerged throughout the world. (Photo courtesy of Fusion Medical Animation on Unsplash) While the U.S. partially recovered from the winter peak of Covid-19 cases, with new…
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A Corona Swim Meet
Wake County swimmers and divers were extremely anxious at the beginning of the school year to find out if they would be having a season this school year. With the pandemic limiting opportunities, many…
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Ricky Montgomery and mxmtoon’s “Line Without a Hook” Duet
Friday, February 5, popular indie artists Ricky Montgomery and mxmtoon (aka Maia) dropped a surprise collab version of Montgomery’s song “Line Without a Hook.” A day or two before the remix came out, Montgomery…
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Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have To Break the Bank
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, couples all around the world will be using this holiday as an excuse to shower their significant others in love. I personally think couples should treat every…
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Key Club Announces February Service Project
The Key Club meets virtually every month to discuss goals and projects. This month, Key Club planned their February service project: creating bookmarks for Leesville Elementary School students. Key Club already completed four service…
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Quick Bites: The Internet’s Latest News
Contributors: Ellie Bruno and Mary Mabry Bye Bye Gorilla Glue! @im_d_ollady Stiff where????? Ma hair 🤬🤬 ♬ original sound – Tessica Brown After Tessica Brown glued her hair down to her head accidentally, she…
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Plan B Students Rushing to Gain Personalities
Justin Thyme, Leesville freshman, has one concern with returning back to school: he’s out of time to adopt a new personality. He’s currently debating between being a skater, a theater kid, or the class…
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Leesville Community Library Reopens
How can you not love going to the library? The quiet, relaxed atmosphere offers a respite from the busy outside world — this library does just that. (Photo Courtesy of Jen Thompson) After remaining…
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Lunch Bunch
By: Abigail Mabe Leesville Road Middle School is very accommodating to their students and teachers during this time of virtual learning, having opportunities to involve students linked to the website for easy access.…
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Is Profanity Becoming Less Profane?
We see cursing on TV, in movies, and books, we even hear our friends and parents do it. Since when have we used expletives this often and what will it do to the impact…
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A Review Of The Wilds
The Wilds television show, created by Sarah Streicher, is a new series on Prime Video. (Photo Courtesy of Gretchen Stern) The Wilds, released in December of last year, is a thrilling story about eight…
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American Horror Story: How the Unique Show Amassed a Cult Following
Since 2011, FX’s American Horror Story has been engaging audiences and inducing shivers through its engrossing plots, complex characters, and chilling Americana-themed horrors. The series is unlike any other, and is comprised of (so…
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Soul: The Disney-Pixar Movie That Broke Boundaries
On Christmas 2020, Disney-Pixar released Soul, a new movie starring Jamie Foxx as Pixar’s first-ever Black lead, as well as supporting actors Daveed Diggs, Tina Fey, and Angela Bassett. The movie quickly became a…
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How the Leesville Community Spent the Covid Super Bowl
2021’s Super Bowl LV was unprecedented as COVID-19 concerns and safety precautions limited gatherings. The unusual circumstances of this year’ football game between the Buccaneers and the Chiefs resulted in a disparity from the…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Cassidey Farrell A Zoom Mishap We have all had embarrassing moments on Zoom or Google MEET calls, but this lawyer’s mistake went viral. He appeared at a virtual court via Zoom, not realizing…
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Super Bowl LV
Tom Brady (left) and Patrick Mahomes (right) match up for Super Bowl LV. Brady is the quarterback for the Buccaneers and Mahomes is the quarterback for the Chiefs. (photo courtesy: Forbes) The NFL championship…
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Republicans Back Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in House Vote
The United States House of Representatives voted on the night of February 4 to strip freshman Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) from the two committee’s that she’s assigned to. The vote was 230-199, with…
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A New Era for Amazon
Bezos has been huge in the business world ever since Amazon skyrocketed as a business. He’s opened countless buildings for his company, including the Seattle Spheres pictured above. (Photo in public domain) Amazon is…
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A Saying for the Week
(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) You hear the saying “actions speak louder than words” commonly in day-to-day life. If someone wants to apologize to someone else, or is trying to accomplish something — as…
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What Students Need To Know About In-Person School
With students returning to the Leesville Road High School building on February 15, it is imperative that all people entering the building are aware of the guidelines they must follow. Safety and health is…
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UNC beats Duke to Win Famous Rivalry Showdown
Duke Freshman, Jalen Johnson, shown driving down the lane. He ended the night with 14 points, but unfortunately, he did not score enough for the Blue Devils to clinch a rival victory. (Photo Courtesy…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Lauren Taylor and Ellie Bruno New Year New Meme “we gotta go the uber is here” pic.twitter.com/23F1yfQdyP — Danya (@dxxnya) February 8, 2021 Every year after the Super Bowl halftime show there…
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The Little Things Review
Joe Deacon (Denzel Washington) talking to a dead victim in the morgue. He is investigating her death as part of a series of recent murders. (Screengrab courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) The Little Things, an…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2021
Valentine’s Day is a day that should be full of love and laughter and if you have the ability to shed some gratitude on your loved ones, you should. Whether your gifts are handmade,…
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Leesville Swimming Conference Championships
Seniors on the Leesville swim team were celebrated this past weekend with flowers and goodies at Conference Championships before beginning a day full of fast swims and team spirit for the Leesville men and…
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The History of First Lady Fashion from Inauguration Day
Throughout history Inauguration Day has always been about swearing in the next president to office, but First Ladies have stolen the show with their tailored suits and glamorous designer dresses. (Photo Courtesy of Public…