Author: David Schuler. staff writer
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North Raleigh should be more ‘walkable’
A recurring problem with city planning is the fact that it is assumed that residents will drive everywhere. This is a problem, because the inability to walk places leads to an unsustainable community. Having…
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NPR not just for old people
Since the invention of the iPod, car radios have gradually been becoming obsolete, due to the availability of more preferable music without advertisements. However, one station, NPR, is still going strong, although the introduction…
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Flight of honors honors WWII veterans
I was at my buddy Lukas’s house, when his dad came home and suggested that we go to the Flight of Honors. I had no idea what it was, but I had nothing to…
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Pride Track defeated the Heritage Huskies, boosted confidence
The Leesville Pride track team defeated the Heritage Huskies on Wednesday, March 28. The meet started off well for the boys with first place in the 800 meter relay. The boys team finished with…
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Leesville’s orchestra performed an inspiring concert
The Leesville Orchestra held a concert at 7:00 on Tuesday, May 1. They played a variety of beautiful pieces, such as “The Maid in Bedlam” and “Over the Rainbow.” “Over the Rainbow” was the…
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Leesville’s Digital Media course teaches students graphic design
Taught in the school’s “Mysterious Mac Lab,” Leesville’s Digital Media course teaches students about graphic design by using high-end, professional quality hardware and software. “This class is cool because the kids get to learn…
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Hulu comes through with hilarious British show
After neglecting to make plans for a Friday night, I was sitting in front of my computer bored out of my mind, trying to find something entertaining to do. I decided to switch on…
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Leesville wrestling has hopes for future
After placing first in their weight classes at the Cap-8 regional championships, two Leesville students, Matt Cesari, sophomore, and C.J. Kimmerly, junior, proceeded to the North Carolina state High School championships February 23-25. Taking place in…
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Latin: Leesville’s not-so-dead language
Latin is often referred to as a dead language, but at Leesville, Latin is very much alive. Leesville has an extensive Latin department while no other schools in Wake county have more than two…
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The River: ABC’s new far-fetched, jumpy horror
The River began with a promising premise when it premiered on February 7: An explorer named Emmet Cole was lost while on an expedition to find “magic.” The search had been called off after…
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Tintin: an animated masterpiece
When I first heard that a movie was being made about the Belgian Comic Tintin, I became very excited. I have always been a fan of animated movies, and The Adventures of Tintin proved…
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The problems with standardized testing
Standardized tests have become the subject of much controversy lately due to what they actually measure, and what they don’t. I often find myself sitting in class, wondering when whatever I am learning is…
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Sports Med: a precursor to athletic training
You’ve probably seen the Sports Medicine students at football games. They are the only students who are down on the field and don’t have either cameras or jerseys. Susan Pridgen teaches Sports Medicine. “This…
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The Inheritance Cycle continues
The week from Sunday, November 6 through Friday, November 11 included two of the most anticipated video game releases of all time: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.…
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Science Olympiad at LRHS
The Leesville High Science Olympiad team is back for another year of competitive, critical thinking. The initial tournament takes place on February 4 at Wakefield High School. The seven best teams in the regional…
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Hering hopes for Ultimate Frisbee club at Leesville
With his plans for an Ultimate Frisbee club, Carter Hering, sophomore, hopes to sling-shot Leesville into a league of Wake County Ultimate Frisbee teams. The league comprises of clubs from Wake County schools, which…
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Leesville shows Milbrook who is boss, improves record
Friday, October 14, the Leesville Road varsity football team further established itself as one of the greatest threats in the CAP-8 conference by defeating Millbrook 56 to 24. With the win, Leesville’s record remains…
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The return of House
Everyone’s favorite drug addict doctor returned to Fox for a seventh season on Monday, October 3. Gregory House is now in jail, a year after driving a car through the wall of his ex-girlfriend’s…
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Youtube unlocked: Unleashing Pandora’s box or a blessing in disguise?
The 2011-2012 school year has introduced a variety of changes embracing technology in school. These changes include allowing cell phone and iPod use between class changes, but the most controversial has been the unlocking…
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“It actually IS rocket science!”
Ever heard the saying: “It’s not rocket science?” In Mr. Kelley’s Aerospace class, it actually is. Michael Kelley is a part-time pilot and is happy to teach his favorite subject. When asked if he…