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All 31 high schools in Wake County have unique bell schedules which may impact the success of the students who attend each school. A bell schedule includes information about what
Tuesday September 22 marks the first day of fall. This season will be here until winter begins December 21. As autumn sneaks in, so does everything pumpkin. Visit your local
Sophia Batista, a junior at Leesville, recently finished her 14-day quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19 early September. Batista was one of the many infected by the coronavirus. She was
Students working jobs during COVID-19 have experienced changes in their protocol, availability, and safety. They could be more at risk for the virus, since most are involved with interacting with
Leesville Road High School is proud to announce a new teacher, Logan Merchant, joining the social studies department this year. An NC State graduate, Merchant is fresh and excited to
Five years after the hit TV show “Phineas and Ferb” stopped airing on Disney Channel, creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh got to make a revival-type movie that premiered
Many students can’t wait for their senior year, to stand at the front of the football stands during each game, shouting storytimes into the rest of the crowd during halftime.
The new number one show on Netflix is Outer Banks, a show that follows the lives of four kids who live in the Outer Banks and search for treasure. It
AP exams are just around the corner, but this year’s exams are a little different from years past due to the coronavirus. This year, all exams are going to take
Coronavirus has allowed for people to reconnect with their surrounding environments. Because of the Stay At Home order in effect for all North Carolinians until April 30, many people want
AP exams are coming up fast, and the study rush is just beginning. Not for Amy May, though. Amy May has been preparing for this her whole life. Before she
Coronavirus has us all social distancing and staying at our homes with the Stay at Home order in effect until April 30. This Stay at Home order allows residents of
Everyone has heard at some point or another that daily exercise makes us happier and healthier. But does it actually make high schoolers happier? On one end of
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before P.S. I still Love You is rocking its way through netflix after the hit success of its first movie, To All The Boys
Whether you love it or you hate it, Valentine’s day is right around the corner again. Do you anticipate this holiday or dread it? (photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) It’s
Laziness is an epidemic in our modern society, taking everyone one by one. What started this epidemic and why does it keep spreading? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Everyone can agree
Students travel extensively over holiday breaks and in their free time. Is this attributed to the fact that their parents and older generations are known to love travel? (Photo courtesy
Looking back at the beginning of the decade for most current high schoolers, television was filled with Nickelodeon and Disney shows…has taste for television changed to mold the upcoming decade?
Do high schoolers spend less time pleasure reading due to television and programs like Netflix and Disney Plus? (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) As kids age out of middle school
As the holiday season begins to take wind, families start preparing for the holidays with decorations, food, and gift-buying. Joy and stress mix to make the holidays unique for everyone.
The older and younger generations converse on a daily basis, but does the difference in slang change the meaning of the conversation? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Slang, prevalent throughout all
If you listen carefully to high school conversations, you will most likely hear some teenage slang. Take a look at what these words mean, how to use them, when to
All around people are getting ready for Halloween, and trick or treating is about to commence. As children and teenagers get their costumes ready, they contemplate Halloween plans…should High Schoolers
Dalia Hasan (third from the right) stands with her team after the 2018 State Championship race. She hopes to compete in the 2019 State championship this coming year to keep
Large backpacks are frequently seen carried around Leesville, weighing down on students’ backs and causing stress. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Students at Leesville Road High school carry their backpacks
Anna Claire Bridge holds up her plaque for the “North State Girls Challenge” match, holding the best score for the Leesville girls, with a low score of 72 for the
Jack Fuhrer practices on the track for his next big race. He focuses on form and cadence, two important parts of racing mechanics. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Jack Fuhrer
The TV sensational show The Office has taken over the world, sometimes pushing important homework and due dates to the side as students would rather watch an episode than do
Matt Cash, sophomore and member of Leesville’s marching band, practices his saxophone. The members of the marching band often practice after school and on their own to keep improving for
Leesville football has a good reputation, including a record of 10-3 in 2018, and making it past two rounds in the final playoffs in 2018. Although the team has notable
