Author: Carson Ellerby, staff writer
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Crabtree Valley Mall to add a high-end wing
Texas-based Trademark Property Company released plans for redevelopment of a tract along Glenwood Avenue across the street from Crabtree Valley Mall. An apartment complex will give away for 175 apartments that will accompany the…
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Navy Representative recruits students
Who is joining the Navy? Last week, a representative from the Navy Recruiting District of Raleigh visited Leesville Road. An information crowded with flyers and applications, was placed near the library and cafeteria to…
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Apparel Class holds fundraiser
Each year the Apparel class holds a fundraiser to raise money for future field trips. Pairs of students from the class set up their vending booths near near the cafeteria to lure in passing…
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Students volunteer for PAC sports camp
Throughout summer break, the Pride Athletic Club will offer week-long sports camps. Leesville Road High coaches will run the camps with the help their current and former athletes. The accepted age for each sports…
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Leesville rocks at local marathon
On Sun, April 13, Raleigh geared up its first Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon and half marathon. 12,500 runners from 49 states began the race at 7:00 a.m. under perfect racing conditions. Due to the…
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Model UN shines at MUNCH conference
From March 21 to March 23, the Model UN attended the MUNCH (Model UN Chapel Hill) conference. With outstanding participation at the conference, the club is now on the competitive edge among the Model…
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Spring Blood Drive “pumps up” lives
On Tuesday, Mar. 11, Leesville partnered with the American Red Cross to host the biannual spring blood drive in the main gymnasium. “We are here to save lives. Every pint (unit) of blood saves…
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Senior Spotlights: Sean Yeh and Mollie Jewett, Swimming Duo
Being an athlete is an enduring, strenuous, triumphant, and life-changing journey. Athletes battle on the field and try to prove themselves worthy of honor; athletes look for the long-awaited championship rather than the immediate…
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Pride Swimming and Diving concludes strong season at 4A-States
After a successful season, the Leesville swimming and diving team went on to compete against a competitive field of athletes representing dozens of 4-A classified teams from across the state. After an impressive performance…
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Facebook receives a “facelift”
Recently, Facebook celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Through the many highs and lows, the company has brought in new innovative features, including but not limited to: a live news feed, a message board, and timeline.…
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Senior Spotlight: Chris Zappia’s last season
Being an athlete is a strenuous, triumphant, enduring, and life changing experience. Athletes battle on the field and try to prove themselves worthy of honor; athletes look for the long awaiting championship rather than…
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The next creative economy: 3D printing
Over the past three centuries the steam engine, telegraph, and gasoline engine has propelled technology forward through a series of industrial revolutions. Recently, advances in information technology and robotics have lead to the rapid…
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Profile of Millennials: Who are they?
This summer, Leesville students gear up for graduation, job applications, and college transcripts. Millions of other secondary and tertiary students share the same experiences and stresses. They belong to Generation Y, also coined “Millennials”…
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Leesville band shines at Christmas parade
The WRAL-TV Raleigh 69th annual Christmas Parade took off Saturday, Nov 23. This celebration kicks off the Triangle’s Christmas season. “The atmosphere was energetic and happy, and this year’s parade was the perfect way…
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Pride, it’s time to run!
With the incorporation of the ultimate frisbee club last school year, more fitness clubs are underway. Sean Nicol, sophomore, is starting a running club for students wishing to participate in local road races. “We’re…
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Leesville XC team competes at 4A States
The 2013 girls cross-country team left an impressive mark this season. On Saturday, Nov 2, the Women’s cross-country team participated in the NCHSAA 4-A States at Kernersville for the first time since 2001, a…
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“Deck the streets”- Raleigh Christmas Parade Preview
The WRAL-TV Raleigh 69th annual Christmas Parade this weekend, on Nov 23. This event, along with Winterfest, kicks off the holiday season in the Triangle. Shop Local Raleigh sponsors the parade which draws tens…
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Lower traffic eases early morning stress
Leesville Road High School, a school of 2250 students, is notorious for its heavy, morning traffic. The large plurality of students and parents driving to school continue to wreak havoc on the surrounding roads.…
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The Environmental Club renews its cycle
The Environmental Club is undergoing its first official service project ever, the Terracycle service project. “Garbage that is recycled goes to a processing plant and is converted into new raw materials to make new…
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Band places highly at statewide competitions
The Leesville Road symphonic band continues to impress spectators statewide. Placing first at the 22nd Annual Carolina Cavalcade of Bands (Sept 28) and the 29th Annual Blue Devil Classic competition (Oct 19), the band…
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Club leader in the works of reviving club: Rejuvenating CSA
Expressing faith at public schools has become scarcer as secularization, extracurricular activities, and social media dominate the school hallways. Still, for students who wish to have a little after-school faith and fellowship, the Christian…
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Prep up with former Leesville English teacher
A+ Higher Scores is a test-prep program helping students earn higher scores on the SAT and ACT to get into college and receive scholarships. Founded in 2009 by Sheba Lowe-Brown, the program offers a…
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iOS7 is actually genius
“With iOS 7, every detail warranted the same rigor toward design. Like refining the typography down to the pixel. Redrawing every icon around a new grid system. Sticking to a precise color palette. And…
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Q&A: Local church starts a program to end child hunger
Last Week, Baptist Grove Church began partnering with Leesville Road Elementary to start the Pride Pack Program to aid those in need of full meals. Contributions from those in the community will ensure the…
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Drake’s new album is ready to crush billboard charts
“Started a label, the album is comin’ September, just wait on it.” That’s right, Drake’s third album is coming out this month. The album will feature a number of artists: Jay-Z, Sampho, Big Sean,…
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Leesville reacts to a proposed voting amendment
During the Vietnam War, college aged students were drafted to serve overseas. There was a dilemma, the age bracket could not vote nor have a say over a policy which directly affecting them. The…
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Local Attractions: Hillsborough
There are many critics who believe that North Carolina lacks a touristy vibe. When people look closer there are many places locally providing enough attractions for a pleasant sightseeing experience. Hillsborough is one of…
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Leesville track coach seeks opportunity at new school
In the midst of transition, the Leesville track team is losing another coach. Coach Grether announced his departure from Pride athletics to pursue a new dual coaching and teaching job at Rolesville High. As…
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Drug awareness week at Leesville
Drug and alcohol usage is a persistent issue among adolescents. 22.9 percent of 12th graders used marijuana in the past month and 23.9 percent reported binge drinking (5 consistent drinks in a two week…
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University of North Carolina CABJ recap
Black writers and journalists have participated in the changing face of journalism. The next generation of black writers and broadcasters are taking the effort to strengthen the presence of minorities within this speciality. On…
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Competition begins for the brain team
Students are eager to show off their their intellect among their friends. The Brain Game gives an on-camera opportunity to show it off. So why would students want to join the Brain Team at…
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Blood Drive preview
Leesville is preparing for its second blood drive on March 6th. Students eligible for donating are encouraged to participate to save lives in the local community. Students who are 16 and older need to…
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Inside the drafting elective
Here at Leesville there are many different electives for diverse array of interest among students. Drafting, part of the Career-Technical division is unique among electives incorporating art, technology and mathematics. The Leesville drafting classes…
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Raleigh aims for smart growth
For the last half-century growth in major metropolitan areas has developed outward. According to the Triangle Transit Authority, the population of the greater Triangle area has nearly quadrupled over the last 50 years to…
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Django Unchained is worth seeing
If Inglorious Basterds was a radical change to Tarantino’s directing style, then Django Unchained is a movie genre of its own. The movie incorporates so many historical themes while still sticking to its spaghetti…
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Foreign language clubs sponsor holiday drives
The Latin and Spanish clubs held holiday drives for the local community. The Latin Club supported the the WRAL Coats for the Children campaign donating hundreds of winter clothing items to the local community.…
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UNC breaks out of losing streak
Last Saturday, two local Tobacco Road teams, UNC Tar Heels (6-3, 3-2) and State Wolfpack clashed at Kenan Flagler stadium. The game was a chance for UNC to break State’s (5-3, 2-2) five year…
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Leesville represents at City of Oaks Marathon
People of all ages and physical shapes participated in the City of Oaks Marathon. There were not any physical requirements for racing in it, however most participants were experienced long distance runners or trained…
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Aerospace visits RDU
On Friday, Nov 16, forty Aerospace students traveled to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to explore Raleigh’s best runways and airplanes. The biannual trip visits many behind-the-scene looks at how the airport operates. For many…
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Third Party candidate struggles to gain ground
Now that Ron Paul is out of the presidential race, North Carolinians turn to a local libertarian. Barbara Howe, chair of the North Carolina Libertarian party, is running for governor against Pat McCrory and…
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Brain Team needs your help!
The Leesville Road High School Brain Game held their first meeting of the year on Oct. 23. The Brain Game, sponsored by WRAL, is a competition where school teams, consisting of students specializing on…
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Leesville XC team celebrates senior night with victory
On Wednesday, October 10, the Leesville Cross Country celebrated Senior Night during their last home meet. The guys won 27-34 and the girls trailed Millbrook in a 28-30 loss. Five seniors on the guys…
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Changes to come to men’s basketball
Major changes are coming to the basketball program. Coach Frazier will coach the men’s varsity team for the 2012-2013 season. Previously he coached for Northwood High and helped the team defend two championship titles.…
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Blood drive saves lives
Many Leesville students took a part of their school-day off to help people in need. The school blood drive was held on Tuesday, Oct 2 in the main gym. Twice a year, blood drives…
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The “cancer” of politics: Are gaffes harmful in presidential elections?
The political candidates can’t seem to stop self-destructing themselves. Last Monday, Romney committed another gaffe when he said at a private fundraiser in Boca Raton, Florida that the 47 percent of Americans who do…
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Mrs. Paradise joins English department
LRHS hired three English teachers for the 2012-2013 school year bringing a fresh profile to the English Department. The spotlight this week is on Mrs. Paradise. Two weeks into school and most students seem…
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Environment Club begins with high expectations
Are people afraid of becoming tree huggers? Do not ask the 40 students who attended the first environmental club meeting. With the first meeting, held last Tuesday, came an impressive attendance. “There were so…
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Buses baffle homebound students
On Monday, the first day of school, Aug. 27, buses began their service. Students flooded the bus parking lot making the situation slightly hectic after the bell. Alexander Magee, junior, described the situation as…