Author: Annelise Miller, staff writer
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What makes exchange student applications so difficult?
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to travel and explore the world abroad. Studying abroad wasn’t just a random thought; it was a dream I had for years. But…
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Food Puns Bring a Little Joy in Life
Honestly, life gets pretty stressful being a teenage girl in 2026, but I’ve found the easiest way to bring some good vibes into a bad day is food puns. I am so obsessed with…
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Is CORTIS the new K-pop?
Big Hit Music’s newest powerhouse group, CORTIS, has officially solidified its status as the music industry’s next global leaders. After debuting on August 18, 2025, the group made history with their first EP, Color…
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Is the Red vs. Blue Button debate really as simple as we think?
Back in late April 2026, user Tim Urban (@WaitButWhy) posted a random question on Twitter (now known as X) that broke the internet and started a massive online war. He asked: “Everyone in the…
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Leesville spotlight: Sara Molinero Torres
Moving to a new place can be difficult for anyone; moving to a new country at 16 is an entirely different level of adversity. Senior Sara Molinero Torres dealt with exactly that when she…
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The Art of Hear Me Out Cakes
“Hear me out.” This single phrase has left the mouths of just about every teenage girl in the modern day. It’s that one crush, usually a fictional character or a polarizing public figure, that…
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Leesville’s 2025-2026 Exchange Students
The Leesville Road High School exchange students come from all over the world. Leesville continues its tradition of international exchange, fostering global citizens through shared culture in the 2025-26 school year. (Photo used by…
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Duolingo: the worst language app out there
I hate Duolingo. I am an avid language learner, and I devote at a minimum 10-15 minutes per day to practicing and studying a multitude of languages. Amongst the community of language enthusiasts, there…
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How to get a girlfriend in 2026 (5 better tips)
Getting a girlfriend in the year 2026 is one of the most daunting things a high school boy can conquer. As a girl myself, I worry about the drought of charm found in our…
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Can boys and girls be just friends?
Can boys and girls be just friends? It’s a question that has puzzled adolescents globally for generations. In childhood, the gender of a playmate was irrelevant, but high school changed the game. As platonic…
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Leesville EF educational tour opportunities
Enrollment has opened for the upcoming EF Education Tours available to students at Leesville Road High School. These independent travel opportunities, taking place in the summer of 2027, allow students to earn high school…
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A new Leesville family’s restaurant
Saigon Kitchen is a restaurant located at 321 S Blount St, Raleigh. As of late November 2025, the restaurant has been offering a cultural experience to downtown Raleigh through its authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The…