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Prom Dress Drive
Because of movies and television, almost every girl dreams that one night when she can dress up, look beautiful, and stand side by side her prince charming. Thanks to Pearl’s Closet that may become…
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Leesville’s fall blood drive is a bloody success
Leesville students once again gathered to participate in first semi-annual blood drive on Tuesday, October 15. The Red Cross comes to Leesville twice a year to hold the drives, and students get out of…
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A cheap girl’s guide to prom prep
Prom evokes many emotions: excitement, nervousness, joy, etc. Your wallet does not feel the same way. Preparation for The Big Night takes time, effort, patience and, above all, money. Females especially have difficulty in…
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Leesville strives to make a difference
Leesville has participated in several fundraisers in the past: food drives, treats for troops, prom dress drives, and countless more. One particular fundraiser caught surprised me because this fundraiser was more than material items,…
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How to do Homecoming week right
Homecoming week is taking place this year from October 6 through 10. It is a week filled with fun activities, joyous smiles, and plenty of school spirit. Many people don’t know where to start…
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Student Walkouts Take Place Around The Country to Protest Violence in Schools
Contributions made to this page by: Maddie Gransden, Daniela Plata, Alexis Engalson, Sophie Key, Bennett Ange, Darcy Meehan, and Lucas Casterline After the recent Minneapolis shooting, students around the country have started to get…
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What high school gossip really does to teenagers
Have you ever gossiped with your best friend, overheard a rumor, or even found yourself at the center of one? This is Rumorville — a social environment that is constantly driven by spreading misinformation.…
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This New Formula One season
The 2025 Formula One season has officially commenced, bringing with it a slew of changes. Driver lineups and revised regulations have been restructured to make this season more competitive. Driver Line-Up Changes This season…
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The Ocky Way: Brooklyn’s Viral Bodega
In the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, a small bodega in Red Hook has become a culinary sensation, thanks to the innovative creations of its owner, Rahim Mohamed, popularly known as “General Ock.” …
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From SOUR to GUTS: An Analysis of the Evolution of Olivia Rodrigo
On Friday, September 8, worldwide pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo released her highly anticipated sophomore album titled GUTS. The album came more than two years after her debut record SOUR. After SOUR gained worldwide popularity,…
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Good On You — The Ethical Shopping App
As the fashion industry grows, sustainability decreases and unethical practices skyrocket. This is a problem that needs to be addressed, but it can be difficult to target brands directly. However, reaching consumers is possible…
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Senior Spotlight: Abigail Mountz
Abigail Mountz has played a large role in making the Leesville community inclusive and supportive. She has worked to build a foundation for generations of students to come. (photo used by permission of Mountz)…
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The FY2020 Cap
1911 photo of immigrants coming to the mainland US from Ellis Island. (photo from flickr photographer unknown) There has been lots of controversy over the new FY2020 refugee cap which puts a cap on…
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Raleigh’s Mayoral Race
Yard signs dot the ground in downtown Raleigh, an area where candidates must get out the vote to have any chance of winning their election. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) *In no way is…
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The good and bad of The Last Jedi
The Last Jedi: A marvelous addition to the Star Wars saga The Last Jedi is not worth the hype The Last Jedi: A marvelous addition to the Star Wars saga By: Ashley Tysiac, Junior Editor…
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Teachers reflect on their high school experiences
—Ms. Barrow —Ms. Rizzuto —Ms. Robinson —Ms. Scioli —Dr. Stone As seniors prepare to graduate, reminiscing about the last four years becomes inevitable. Leesville teachers relive their high school memories every year, witnessing it…
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The ever-changing world of fashion
Part of what makes the fashion industry so special is that it is constantly changing. As one can imagine, the industry, who is involved and how it works has shifted dramatically since the 1960’s.…
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10 BOOKS Everyone Should READ Before 15
Last year, Entertainment Weekly or EW.com, made a list of 55 Essential Movies kids should see before turning 13. The movies they listed ranged from the Princess Bride to Toy Story. Movies aren’t the…
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5 apps every high school student should have
Twitter While the Mycenaean does not condone the use of social media in school, it’s hard to deny the benefits that having a Twitter account can have! Take someone like me: with…
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Voter suppression: the college edition
Republican legislators in the North Carolina General Assembly introduced a new bill (SB 667) into the NC Senate on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The proposed bill would carry a tax penalty for parents whose…
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New North Carolina Laws
The state legislature has passed several new laws ranging from December 1 to January 1. The new laws range from serious, such as the new “no texting while driving” law, to wacky, such as…