Hip-Hop is undergoing a resurgence
It has been seven years since hip-hop legend Nas declared it: Hip-Hop Is Dead. Rap’s nonsensical subject matter and elementary lyrics had finally caught up…
Articles by David Nyamu,staff writer
Leesville Men’s Lacrosse defeats Garner on Senior Night
In convincing fashion, Leesville Men’s lacrosse team defeated Garner 12-1 and claimed the Cap-8 championship on Friday, May 2. Jeremy Fullbright, head coach, has coached…
5 Reasons Why The Office Is The Best Show Ever
The Office is a TV show that ran from 2005 to 2013. Its non-stop comedy and silly drama never got old. One can catch the…
Coach Smothers’ Departure: The End of a Leesville Legacy
After nine years at Leesville, including three as head coach of varsity football, coach Chad Smothers will step down. He has accepted the Athletic Director…
Student Spotlight: Chris Jeffreys continues to make us laugh
If you don’t know Chris Jeffreys, I know you’ve heard him. He’s had quite a successful high school career, as he’s recently won Pridefest King…
Student spotlight: Alex Hunter
The first time I saw Alex Hunter, he was walking with Russ Frazier varsity basketball coach, on the track. We were in gym class, and…
Leesville Basketball holds off Heritage, 58-50
Editor’s Note: Before the snow hit and cancelled school for the remainder of the week, Leesville Men’s Varsity Basketball faced off against Heritage on Monday…
Lady Pride blowout Heritage, 62-26
Editor’s Note: Before the snow hit and cancelled school for the remainder of the week, Leesville Women’s Varsity Basketball faced off against Heritage on Monday…
The “N” Word: Has Its Meaning Changed?
NOTE: Coming from a teenage African American male, I can only give you my perspective. I have heard various opinions, and I respect them all….
What role do brands play in shoe buying for guys?
Nike continues to rule the shoe industry. Then comes everything else: Jordan, Sperry, Adidas, Converse and Vans, among others. It is not unusual for guys…
Winter Jam 2014 kicks off in Raleigh
On Friday, January 3, the PNC Arena kicked off the one of the biggest tours in the nation, Winter Jam. In terms of attendance, the…
Middle Creek squeaks by Leesville Basketball
Despite having the lead in crunch time, Leesville fell short to the Middle Creek Mustangs, 56-53, on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Jonathan Mebane, frehsman, got the…
Leesville Basketball falls short to Smithfield-Selma
The Leesville Pride (2-2) came up short against the Smithfield Selma Spartans (2-5) at home. A nail-biting 4th quarter saw Leesville take the lead, only…
Leesville Men’s Varsity Basketball season preview
Leesville basketball is coming off a year in which the program was reignited. The team went 19-9 last year, the first above-.500 record in 7…
The Leesville vs. Millbrook “rivalry” continues
No student in Millbrook High School has seen their team beat Leesville in varsity football. Another year, another victory for the Leesville Pride over the…
Could SMART Lunch benefit Leesville?
Students Maximizing Achievement Relationships and Time. That’s the acronym for SMART Lunch, an extended lunch period developed by Rodney C. Nelson, Panther Creek principal. Schools…
Student Spotlight: Malcolm Hitchcock
Rewind to Senior Night 2011. All of Leesville’s worst fears come true: Starting QB Austin Berrios is injured, unable to return. Sophomore Malcolm Hitchcock is…
Rap Stats shows rap fads
Using rap word frequency charts offered by website RapGenius.com, Mycenaean staff writer Dave Nyamu analyzes several intriguing trends in modern hip-hop. Blackberry vs. iPhone The…
All students are forced to use county issued e-mails
This year, Wake County has implemented a rule prohibiting students from using their personal e-mails to communicate with teachers. Students have been assigned a WCPSS…
App of the Month: Vine
Unfortunately, the App of the Month is a social networking app: Vine. Another social networking app. At this point it’s getting hard to keep up…
Why cigarettes should be illegal
North Carolina is one of America’s most profitable states. Is it because we have the greatest collegiate system in the world? Is it because we…
Review of 42
42 tells the true tale of ex-Major League Baseball (MLB) player Jackie Robinson, the first African American in the MLB. Jackie Robinson, a pioneer for…
The history of video gaming
With the Playstation 4 and XBox 720 coming out soon, video gaming will once again push its limits and show how far the gaming industry…
The legacy of Jimmy V.
“I urge all of you to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have. Spend each day with laughter, and some thought. To get your…
It’s bracket time in Leesville!
The time of the year has rolled around again, primetime for those in the Triangle. It is March Madness; the NCAA tournament is in full…
App of the Month: Temple Run 2
Temple Run has returned, with a new rendition of perhaps the most popular mobile game of all time. Imangi Studios, the creators of the game…
App of the month: Fun Run
I will be starting a column evaluating the most entertaining smartphone app. Every month the best apps that are available on both Androids and iPhones…
Does North Carolina have the best college basketball culture in the nation?
The Triangle boasts some of the most recognizable teams in college basketball. Duke and UNC, of course, have been staples of consistency and winning throughout…
The truth of the lottery
With all this lottery talk, one cannot abstain from thinking what they would do with all that money. Maybe you would buy a new car…
Leesville men’s varsity basketball wins Cap-8 opener
Leesville Men’s Varsity Basketball beat Enloe 48-38 in its Cap 8 opener. Lemont Martin and Reggie Jones, seniors, led the Pride with a combined 28…
NC State hires new football coach
About a week after firing six year head coach Tom O’Brien, NC State has hired former Northern Illinois coach Dave Doeren. NC State has been…
Team building creates community for men’s basketball
After a rather disappointing season last year, the varsity basketball team is ready to start a new season. They will begin this season under new…
Charlotte Bobcats come to the PNC Arena
The PNC Arena had an announced attendance of 17,924 people, all coming to watch basketball. The NC State logo was in the center, and Duke…
Pregame prayer: not a privilege, a right
Prayer in schools continues to be one of the most passionately argued topics in our public school system today. The Supreme Court has tackled case…
Wake County superintendent fired
Tony Tata has been fired after almost 20 months as the superintendent of Wake County. The controversial superintendent has had six to eight months of…
Obama rebounds in town hall debate
The second presidential debate of the 2012 had no shortages of fireworks. After the debate between President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, ABC News Contributor…
NC State upsets No. 3 Florida State
NC State beat Florida State 17-16 in the perhaps the biggest upset this college football season. Many thought the Florida State Seminoles would blow NC…
Is listening to music while working beneficial?
It is hard to overstate the effect music has on our minds. Music can bring back memories, incite emotions and even relieve anxiety. However, it…
Ms. Scioli changes things up in her classroom
Ms. Scioli is the first teacher to try out a different style of teaching in the Social Studies department. The “flipped classroom” is to have…
NC State falls in its season opener
Another season, another disappointing start for NC State football. NC State lost 21-35 to the Tennessee Volunteers. The game was played in Atlanta on Friday,…
Small freshmen, big freshmen class
During the upcoming school year, there are expected to be about 2,400 students in Leesville Road High School. A third of those students are freshman….