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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
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
Chess club held its first interest meeting on Thursday, April 18. Students interested and passionate about chess gathered to play and share information about chess. Mr. Robinson, drafting teacher and
At Leesville Road High School, the Honors Psychology course is in danger of extinction. With both AP and Academic courses being offered in the subject, people are shying away from
Wow. Just wow. That was my first response upon seeing the Leesville High production of Hairspray. The musical has something for everyone; singing, dancing, comedic wit and even a bit
We have families. We have feelings. We have pets, go to school, go to parties and joke around with our friends. We are just like you except for one fact:
Seven months ago, I made a decision that most people wouldn’t even think about doing: I gave up Facebook and got rid of my smart phone. And you know what?
Leesville students might have noticed the news reports recently about a North Raleigh mother calling for stricter internet filters on Wake County Public School computers. If these restrictions were imposed,
Try and remember the last time you used cursive. For most of the population, it was only to sign a document or check. This brings up the question of why
If you are a true ‘90s kid, you know what a Tamagotchi is. The small, egg shaped toy was a necessity to any cool kid’s repertoire. But now the teenagers
Chinese Americans and people who love Chinese culture gathered at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Jan. 26 to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake. Surprisingly, it
At the beginning of a new year, many people are embracing an age old resolution: to become more physically fit. Many companies, such as Nike and Fitbit are taking advantage
The national media has been abuzz with stories about the severity of this year’s flu season and local media reports that North Carolina has not been spared from the flu.
Up until the last 90 years or so, religion and how it is expressed has remained fairly the same. Preachers and news of religious events were spread by word of
Les Miserables, the film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, is a tale of wretched despair, fury and love that manipulates the audience’s emotions. The story, set in post-revolutionary France
Leesville High will lose a bit of history when one of the founding members of its faculty retires January 22. Mrs. Petty, a career and technical education teacher who has
Long before girls swooned over Jacob and Edward in Twilight, they dreamed about Charlotte Bronte’s hero Mr. Rochester. The brooding and misunderstood Rochester was brought to life by Kordell Draper
Kickstarter is a great option for young people with big ideas but little cash–even a Leesville student could do it. I was curious about how the whole Kickstarter experience worked,
When people think of epic football rivalries, they usually think of the LRHS vs. Wakefield. Now they can add a new rivalry: Pride girls vs. Pride girls, in the annual
Normally, a French restaurant is not my style. I’m more of a steak burrito kind of guy. But I was pleasantly surprised when I went to Coquette in North Hills
Babel, Mumford & Sons sophomore album, will please the band’s existing fans, but may not broaden its base audience beyond that of alternative folk radio. Babel shares much with M&S
Prisoners have to deal with a lot. Sure, most of them are guilty of breaking laws, but we should still treat them like what they are: human beings. The Eighth
On Sept. 11, it occurred to me that the junior class will be the last class to remember the frenzy on Sept. 11, 2001. We were in kindergarten, and the
Not everyone who contributes to the success of Leesville Road athletic teams is a player on the field. Leesville offers a class in Sports Medicine, where students can combine their
Football might get more of the glory, but the thousand-year-old sport of wrestling is alive and well at Leesville. “[Wrestling] teaches you discipline, gets you into shape, and strengthens your
