Author: Darcy Meehan, editor in chief, 2025-26
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The exciting PTSA senior events for the Class of 2026
The Leesville PTSA hosts monthly events for seniors that celebrate the Class of 2026. So far, they’ve hosted Senior Sunrise and an advisory ice cream sundae bar. The PTSA started hosting these events for…
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Is The Paper a good spinoff?
After running for nine seasons, The Office touched the hearts of millions of viewers, so much so that NBC created a spinoff show titled The Paper, 12 years after the series wrapped. The Paper…
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The FAFSA opens for the incoming 2026-27 school year
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on September 25, 2025, for the 2026-27 application cycle. Students applying to college can now fill out the form to determine their eligibility for financial…
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High schoolers react to Charlie Kirk’s death
Most Americans have probably heard about the death of Charlie Kirk a couple of weeks ago. His divisive politics spread across the nation for years, and his stance on gun violence was arguably not…
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Why Jane Eyre is the GOAT
You probably did not expect to see both the words “Jane Eyre” and “GOAT” in the same sentence, considering the dichotomy between a title from classic literature and a phrase from modern slang. However,…
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Come to the Model UN interest meeting this Friday
The interest meeting for Leesville’s Model United Nations club will be after school on September 12 in room 121. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting, which will provide information about Model UN and…
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The incredible experience of the North Carolina Governor’s School
Before I attended the North Carolina Governor’s School, past alumni told me that the experience was one of the best times of their lives. I was skeptical, but these words have proved to be…
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What did students think of the digital AP exams?
May 2025 marked the first time that AP exams were digital nationwide. Now that exams are over, every AP student has had time to compare this year’s digital exams with past years’ paper exams.…
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NC Congress files bill changing high school graduation requirements
On March 17, 2025, the North Carolina General Assembly filed a bill that — if ratified — would change high school graduation standards for math and social studies. These standards would go into effect…
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Viewing Bojack Horseman through the eyes of The Great Gatsby
Just like every other high school junior, I had the opportunity to read The Great Gatsby in my English class. During this time, I happened to be watching the Netflix show Bojack Horseman. Processing…
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LRHS juniors need to start studying for the ACT
All juniors at Leesville Road High School will take the ACT on Thursday March 13, 2025. The school will administer the ACT, and the test will be free for all students on this date. …
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High schoolers criticize Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico
Just days into his presidency, Donald Trump officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. He declared that he would rename the gulf before his inauguration and now…
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Leesville teachers give out end-of-semester awards
At the end of every semester, Leesville teachers give students awards based on their in-class performance. Teachers announced fall semester awards in front of the class during the last few days of the semester. …
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Are New Year’s resolutions worth it?
Every New Year, people find a burst of motivation to improve their lives. Whether it’s making the bed every day or becoming a world champion at the gym, the increase of a number on…
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Student Spotlight: Maddie Victor’s Jewelry Business
Maddie Victor, junior at Leesville Road High School, owns a jewelry business called Maddie’s Jewelry. Her Instagram is @maddies_jewelry_. Victor started the business in August of 2024, and has made several kinds of jewelry…
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Raleigh’s unique holiday musical comedy: A Christmas Carol review
Fifty-one years ago, Ira David Wood III debuted his musical, A Christmas Carol. His comedic imitation of the Charles Dickens classic fosters Christmas spirit in Raleigh and Durham every holiday season. The novel, A…
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A high schooler’s advice for Wake Tech CCP
Wake Technical Community College offers high school students a brilliant opportunity to earn college credit with their Career and College Promise (CCP) program. This program allows high schoolers to take online classes at Wake…
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Leesville’s start to the exciting Indoor Track and Field season
Leesville’s 2024-25 Indoor Track and Field season began on October 30, and will last until mid-February. Tryouts took place during late October and early November, and the team finalized the roster on November 15.…
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Five important songs you need to hear before Election Day
Americans are afraid. Our political climate is more polarized than ever before, and we stand on the precipice of what is, arguably, one of the most controversial elections of our nation’s history. In spite…
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Leesville High School hosts Exciting Halloween trick-or-treat event
The 2024 Leesville Hall-oween event will take place on Tuesday, October 29. At the event, Leesville invites members of the community into the school to trick-or-treat around the various classrooms. The event is free,…
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Do high-schoolers listen to the radio in 2024?
What do you listen to when you’re in the car? Do you put on your favorite podcast, or connect your Spotify playlist? Or do you simply just turn up the volume on a random…
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2024-25 Wake County Principal of the Year, Shejuanna Jacobs
Shejuanna Jacobs, principal of Leesville Road High School, was named Wake County Principal of the Year on October 3, 2024. Ms. Jacobs’ first year as Leesville’s principal was the 2023-24 school year, and she…
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Separating the art from the artist: is it possible?
Picture this: your favorite author or musician — the one whose books you’ve cried to or songs you’ve danced to — is the subject of every big newspaper and social media platform because of…
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Lessons from the service industry: Teenagers’ Perspectives
Harris Teeter has many positions in customer service. Managers, cashiers, and baggers all interact with customers nonstop. (Photo courtesy of Darcy Meehan)
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Leesville Cross Country Friday Night Lights meet recap
(From left to right) Elizabeth Dokulil, Clara Davis, Kate Slobodnyak, and Meklit Yeshitla are seniors on the girls Cross Country team. All four of them raced hard in the Championship race at Friday Night…
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Driving a stick drift car
Driving a manual, or stick shift, car is an uncommon, but rewarding experience that many drivers today miss out on. Stick shift cars are becoming increasingly obsolete in the United States. According to an…
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Leesville Welcomes Incoming Freshmen
On August 23, 2024, Leesville held a Freshmen Orientation event for the incoming 2028 class. The event lasted all morning and gave the new students an introduction to their new school. At the event,…
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Stuffed animals
Almost every child develops a strong attachment to a stuffed animal they receive at a young age. Stuffed animals provide comfort and security for little children and serve as a childhood memento for those…
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Mrs. Batten’s social studies movies
Mrs. Batten, a social studies teacher here at Leesville, has movies she plays for all of her classes to enhance the learning experience. Batten teaches AP US Government and Politics, AP Psychology, and Economics…
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Water Bottle Trends Over the Years
Students at LRHS have a wide variety of water bottles. Some water bottles are a part of the brand that is most popular, but not everyone participates in the trends. (Photo courtesy of Darcy…
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AP Precalculus exam
College Board introduced AP Precalculus as an AP Class this school year. This May is the first AP exam season that includes Precalculus, and the date is fast approaching. Because AP Precalculus is brand…
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The open mic experience
Open mic nights are events where talented individuals may show off their skills in front of an audience. They are open for anyone brave enough to participate and are an exciting way to grow…
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Motivational messages in the Media Center
Hidden on the back of a whiteboard in Leesville’s media center lies notes written in erasable ink. The notes contain motivational messages that change every day and uplift the moods of people passing by.…
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A look into LRHS’s language classes
Leesville offers three foreign language classes for students to take: Spanish, French, and Latin. Each class has many benefits and uses, so it can be hard to choose which to take. Spanish Leesville students…
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Student spotlight: Molly Ray
Let me introduce you to Leesville’s nicest Mean Girl: Molly Ray. Molly Ray is a senior at Leesville who is very involved in the school. She is on the swim team, she is editor-in-chief…
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Is the American shopping mall really dying?
The American shopping mall has been a staple of society for decades and has gone through many changes during its existence. Malls are indoor shopping centers consisting of various stores and activities. They exploded…
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2024-25 Class Registration
Class registration for the 2024-2025 school year is underway. PowerSchool opened for course registrations on March 6. Current eighth graders, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may enter eight primary classes into the website, as well…
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WCPSS New Spectator Event Bag Policy
On March 1, 2024, the Wake County Public School System will implement a new bag policy for high school spectator events. This new policy is intended to deter people from bringing weapons to these…
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The North Carolina Symphony
The North Carolina Symphony is one of our state’s most esteemed organizations and is full of incredible musical talent. Recently, the orchestra performed on February 17, 2024, at the Martin Marietta Center for the…
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2024 Indoor Track & Field State Championship
The Leesville Indoor Track and Field Team closed out their 2024 season at the State Championship Meet on February 9. The meet took place at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The team…
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Billy Joel Releases New Song After Almost Two Decades
Billy Joel published his new single titled “Turn the Lights Back On,” on February 1, 2024. This long-awaited release puts him on the growing list of legendary musicians returning to songwriting after long hiatuses.…
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LRHS Rising 9th Grade Open House
The Leesville Liaisons are hosting a Rising 9th Grade Open House on February 8 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. At the Open House, incoming freshmen will hear a presentation from Principal Jacobs and…