Author: Alexis Taylor, staff writer
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The Scoop on the Local Ice Cream Scene
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 air-conditioned coolness. But there’s…
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RTP Welcomes Boxyard
Industry meets innovation at a new creative hub, Boxyard RTP. Boxyard RTP has over 15,000 square feet of creative space for small businesses and dining. The catch? Every shop is located in a shipping…
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The best of The Beatles
On the evening of February 9, 1961, in The Cavern Club, a pub located in the industrial town of Liverpool, England, a group of young musicians made their debut. As they took the stage…
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Ken Burns’ Hemingway hits PBS
Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. He published seven novels, six short story collections, two non-fiction works, and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. Several of his…
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Enjoying the little things
When was the last time you’ve slowed down and enjoyed the world around you? Or the last time that you were able to look past your beliefs and realize how incredibly beautiful life can…
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Unhealthy side-effects of global quarantining
On March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization told the world to stay home. Naturally, many people felt safer in their homes, seeing they wouldn’t be exposed to the Coronavirus. But staying home doesn’t…
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The History of Minimum Wage
In 1938, the United States Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act. This law guarantees overtime pay, record keeping, provides youth employment standards and establishes minimum wage. Minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate…
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How corporate has YouTube become?
In the early 2010s (and even before), YouTube was a place to just share your talents with random people who might be interested. In recent years, it has simply become a marketing ploy –…
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Businesses closing their doors
Millions of small businesses have closed over the last year due to Covid-19. In a study conducted by Yelp, an estimated 800 new businesses were closed each day from March through August of 2020. …
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High School sports open to viewers
On March 1, Wake County Public School System announced that indoor and outdoor athletics are now allowed to have spectators at the games, but only at a 30% capacity. Spectators are required to practice…
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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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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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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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Could Vitamin D help stop the spread of Covid-19?
As we approach one year in quarantine, doctors and researchers made several discoveries in efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Social distancing, good hygiene, and wearing masks are necessities around the world. But…
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“One Night In Miami” Movie Review
One Night In Miami, released on January 15, is an Amazon Original movie directed by Regina King. The movie tells the tale of a true (but slightly fictionalised for Hollywood’s sake) event of the…
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Why you should watch Classic Television Shows
Growing up, I always remember watching two things: the cooking channel and old classic television shows. Even to this day, classic television shows are always my go-to for bingeing. As I’ve gotten older,…
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North Carolina enters Phase One of reopening
The US government planned to open the states in three phases, according to President Trump. The phases would allow each state to gradually reopen its public places as Covid-19 lessened in the area. The…
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Quarantine brings new opportunities
Being in quarantine has put a stop to many things that we’ve taken for granted. We no longer go to school and meet up with friends. We no longer can go to the movie…
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2020 Census: shaping America’s future
The year 2020 marks the 230th anniversary of the US Census. The first census for the United States of American occurred in 1790, under Thomas Jefferson’s supervision when he was Secretary of State for…
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Will you answer The Call? Call Of The Wild movie review.
Call of the Wild, released on February 21, 2020, is the sixth movie adaptation of Jack London’s The Call Of The Wild novel written in 1903. While it does have the same aspect as…
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Tips for student drivers
In the United States, almost every high schooler’s wish is to drive. It’s a form of independence – a way of learning how to become your own person by becoming less reliant on others. …
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Stay CALM – 5 Seconds of Summer CALM album review
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album, CALM, on March 27. …
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Pets are mental health relievers
Many people have a pet. From a scaly snake to a furry ferret, pets bring a smile to people’s faces. In fact, the human-animal bond is very beneficial to one’s mental health. Studies say…
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Louis Tomlinson’s <i>Walls </Album Review
Four years since the band One Direction began their ‘18 month’ hiatus, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson released his first solo album, Walls. The long awaited album dropped on January 31. Walls follows the same…
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The North Carolina Zoo: showing North Carolina how to make a difference
The North Carolina Zoo is home to over 1800 different animals. Students can have the opportunity to volunteer at the NC Zoo. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) The North Carolina Zoo is a great…
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Elections, Plans and Delays: The Brexit Movement
On December 12, the UK held a General Election. The United Kingdom has until January 31, 2020, to come up with a plan for their departure from the European Union. (Photo Courtesy of Alexis…
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Little Women movie review
Little Women (2019) was released on December 25, 2019. It is the sixth movie to be released based on the 1868 novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) Little…
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YouTube Rewind 2019: Entertainment or Statistics?
‘YouTube Rewind 2019: For the Record’, released on December 5, 2019, has so far, it has become the 3rd most disliked video on the YouTube platform. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) On December 5,…
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Hidden Killer: Influenza
Flu season lasts for about 13 weeks, with a peak in February. Make sure you stay healthy to avoid getting sick. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) As the days grow shorter and colder, the…
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The North Carolina Symphony: Sharing music with North Carolina
The North Carolina Symphony and German conductor Andre de Ridder after the performance of the New World Symphony. The orchestra performed at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, on Friday and…
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8 unique things to do in the Triangle
Ring-tailed lemur at Duke Lemur Center. Duke Lemur Center is the largest lemur sanctuary in the world. (Photo used with permission from Andrew Kuchling) Have you ever had a day where you had nothing…
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The Heroes of Midway: Midway (2019) Movie Review
Midway 2019 movie poster at Cinemark Raleigh Grande. Midway released on November 8, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) Seventy-seven years ago, in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a tiny island located…
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This is Halloween: How do High Schoolers celebrate Halloween?
How do students at LRHS celebrate Halloween? Halloween for 2019 will be on Thursday, October 31. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) It’s that time of year again. The night for pumpkin carving, candy, scary…
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The Washington National Cathedral
(The Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC. The cathedral is open to the public and has regular services every Sunday. (Photo used by permission of soomness.) On Saturday, October 12, 2019, I joined over…
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The Burns Effect
Ken Burns, producer of many award winning documentaries. Burns’ released his latest production, Country Music, last month. (Photo used by permission of David Hume Kennerly) Last month, American filmmaker Ken Burns released his latest…
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The Hidden Impact of Student Drivers
Leesville students beginning to leave campus after a day at school. These are just the first few student drivers of hundreds that were lucky to get out of the parking lot before the crowd. …
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Drama at Downton: Behind the Big Picture
The hit PBS television series, Downton Abbey, has now hit the big screen! On Friday, September 20, the movie released in the US. Over the first weekend, it raked in 31 million dollars. And…
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ACT & SAT Testing Prep
According to collegeboard.org, more than 7.8 million high school students participate in standardized college entrance exams every year. Most students know these assessments by their acronyms: the ACT [American College Test] or the SAT…
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Volunteer Service Awards
In November, Leesville Road High School will be honoring students who have given back to the community. The LRHS PTSA is recognizing “individuals who demonstrate outstanding volunteer service and civic participation over the course…