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Windblown Jewelry is a cute jewelry business located in Wake Forest, N.C. They do metal work and make jewelry by hand. September 9, the day after her birthday, Rachel Calhoun
Teenagers with social anxiety deal with a lot of extra stress but remote learning is lessening that stress and making things easier for these teens. What is social anxiety disorder?
Caption: The front of the Art Institute of Chicago. The iconic featured lions have stood in front of the building since the opening year. (Photo courtesy of Viviana Straniero) One
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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.
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
‘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
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
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,
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
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,
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
(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,
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
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
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
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
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
