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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
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
Hannah Snell is the newest addition to the English department at Leesville Road High School, joining the staff in the 2020-21 school year. Snell, a former student at Leesville, works
The Colonial Pipeline, a pipeline that provides 45% of the oil for the East Coast, was the target of a ransomware attack this week. On Monday, the FBI revealed that
Not often throughout history have celebrities from various areas of stardom thrown their hats into the political ring. When they do, it can be met with hostility or triumph. After
Books are an opportunity to escape this world and go into another world full of mystery, fantasy, romance, and horror among other things. With millions of Young Adult (YA) books
On April 7, 2021, Roy Cooper, the Governor of North Carolina announced that all North Carolinians sixteen and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Cooper’s announcement came one day before
Tammy Duckworth (D), U.S. Senator from Illinois pictured in 2017. Senator Duckworth lost both legs in 2004 from a helicopter attack while she served as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot.
The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team huddled together during a timeout. The team played against Holly Springs on March 17, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Dayna Wilkerson) The Varsity Boys’ Soccer team
Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, speaking with Oprah Winfrey at a friend’s house in California. This is the first interview they have done since moving
A view into what a classroom looks like in this new schedule. Everyone has to be spaced apart and masks on the whole time. (Photo used by permission of Monica
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, speaking at the World Travel & Tourism Summit in 2016. Abbott is the third governor of a U.S. state to use a wheelchair permanently. (Photo
Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), Chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party speaking to the chapter. Hampton arrived home from prison while appealing his sentence after being arrested
Cicely Tyson, a powerful figure in the African-American and film community, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 96 on January 28, 2021. Tyson is known for always playing strong
WandaVision features Avengers Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, and Vision living through sitcoms throughout the decades. The series is running from January 15 to March 5. (Photo used by permission
Inside the office prepped for his arrival, the United States 46th President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., was busy at work signing executive orders after his inaugural activities. (Used by permission
The Capitol building is hailed as the people’s house, and no group had taken over the building in 200 years until a group of American rioters stormed the building on
Leesville with a diverse group of students and staff members. We all have different holiday traditions and celebrate different holidays. I asked my followers on Instagram some questions about holiday
Scenes like this have been unfolding in many British doctor’s offices and hospitals. The United Kingdom is the first country to vaccinate the public for COVID-19. (Photo used by permission
Millions of seniors across the United States have filled out their college applications. Due to the pandemic, many had to do it with just the help of their families. (Photo
The highly anticipated U.S. 2020 Presidential election concluded on November 7, 2020, when various media outlets predicted Joe Biden won Pennsylvania, pushing him over the 270 electoral votes threshold, leading
Actor Johnny Depp in Deauville, France, in 2019. Depp is famous for playing the pirate Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series and many more films. (Photo
Singer Ariana Grande at the Red Carpet for the 2020 Grammys on January 26, 2020. Grande was nominated for Record and Album of the Year. (photo used by permission of
The Voter Registration Club’s sign from the Fall Fest Parade was held on October 23, 2020. The club was formed this year by Megan Sandy and Claire Theunissen. (Photo used
Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, and Robert L. Woodson, creator of 1776 Unites. These civil rights activists have produced two dueling projects to depict the African-American experience in
U.S. President Donald J. Trump at his desk in the Oval Office signing papers on December 21, 2018. Donald Trump has been President since January 20, 2017. (Photo used by
The sign at the entrance of the Black Farmer’s Market in Raleigh. Black August in the Park at the YMCA Center in Raleigh. (Photo courtesy to Dayna Wilkerson) The Black
Jayden Mancini’s home screen she was able to create after the iOS 14 update. (Photo used by Jayden Mancini) Apple’s new iOS 14 update allows users to edit their home
The inside of Abigail Ake’s AP Psychology notebook. (Use by permission of Abigail Ake) Taking your first AP class is hard enough without a pandemic and a virtual learning environment.
The inside of a fried oreo, one of the things sold at the Drive-Thru. (Photo used by permission of benzado) When I went to the NC State Fair Drive-Thru, I
The 2019-2020 Model UN team at a Model United Nations conference at the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill on February 22, 2020. The team went to the university from
Caption: The outside of Daniel Harvey (D.H.) Hill Library, a place often used to study by NC State’s students and faculty. (use by permission of Daryn Wilkerson) As of August
