Author: Emma Nani, staff writer
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Art Student Spotlight: Taylor Greene
Contributors: Emma Nani and Noah Derucher Many Leesville students take the route of attending a North Carolina public university, but Taylor Greene, a senior at Leesville, is taking a different path. Her plan is…
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Why prom isn’t overrated
Listen, prom might seem a little stressful in the planning stage, but the dressing up and tradition of prom forms a core memory from high school. Prom is the American high school tradition that…
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Artists Return to the Stage
2022 is the year of concerts around the world. Now that Covid restrictions are laxer, dozens of artists are traveling around the nation and the world to make up for the lost time. Billie…
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How Classroom Aesthetic Impacts Learning Environments
Walking into a classroom for the first time can be intimidating. Even more so when the walls are bare and white. Most teachers at Leesville cover the walls of their classrooms with posters and…
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Girl Scout Cookies at Leesville
Every year around the beginning of second semester, students carrying boxes of cookies around the halls is not an uncommon sight. The Girl Scouts intentionally bring the cookies to entice high school students looking…
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What is White Noise
When I began to ask around, people using white noise to fall asleep turned out to be more common than I initially thought. White noise is a common tool to aid someone in falling…
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LRHS Varsity Cheer Takes Home their First Win of the Season
On Saturday, December 4, 2021, LRHS Varsity Cheer won the 4A Large Co-ed Varsity State Competition. They competed at the Raleigh Convention Center with friends and family in the crowd. Amelia Garrelts, a captain,…
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The Voice Behind Leesville’s Sports: Ed Hughes
Ever wonder who is the voice behind narrating almost all sports games at Leesville? That man is Ed Hughes, a Leesville parent who has committed his time to Pride athletics since 2011. Hughes grew…
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Leesville Women’s Tennis Is Moving Up the Ranks
Leesville Women’s tennis is moving up the ranks this season as Highschool OT recently ranked them number 2 in the east. With a current record of 11-1, the team will play against Athens Drive…
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LRHS Powderpuff is Back!
Powderpuff is back and LRHS for another year! During Homecoming week each fall, every grade participates in a women’s flag football tournament. Powderpuff puts a fun spin on what is usually seen in football;…
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Leesville Labor Day Covid Concerns
On an Instagram Poll of 48 people in the Leesville community, 44% responded that they would be traveling out of town for Labor Day’s long weekend. Now as Labor Day approaches, Covid is a…
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A Leesville Teaching Legacy: Cinnamon Frame
There’s a new face in room 239 this school year. Taking the position of retired chemistry teacher, Mrs. Duncan, Cinnamon Frame now picks up where Duncan left off. Not only has she taken over…
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New Marvel Shows Coming to Disney+
Marvel Studios recently announced their new upcoming projects and release dates during their Disney Investor Day.Through Disney+, Marvel will release brand new shows and films as soon as January 8, 2021. The Marvel Cinematic…
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Celebrating the New Year in 2020
Raleigh, the City of Oaks, has a tradition of an Acorn Drop to celebrate the New Year. Due to the pandemic, the Acorn Drop will not be held. Instead, it will be on display…
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Junior Class Council’s New Project
While learning at home, Mrs. Stone hopes that her students might get to connect with LRHS students during the pandemic. The teacher wants this to be an opportunity for juniors to participate in a…
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Positive COVID-19 case at LRHS
LRHS volleyball teams are ready for their next game with shiny new floors and spaced out seating prepared for players. No spectators will be allowed to view the game in the gym due to…
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No Off-Campus Lunch For Third Quarter
Lunch is a big topic when it comes to returning to school for second semester. Students are questioning if they will be able to socialize with others or if they will be restricted to…
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Students and Holiday Travel During COVID-19
COVID-19 spread across the world extremely quickly, mostly due to globalization and international travel. Because of this, the airline industry has had a slow recovery, especially in the U.S as the virus continues with…
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Wake County Elementary Students Return to School
In order to ride the bus to school, parents must fill out an attestation form for their child saying that their child will follow all of the new health and safety protocols.The County has…
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Shadow and Bone Netflix Update
Leigh Bardugo is the creator of the Grishaverse. Ten years after the release of her novels, she finally found a company she was willing to invest in to bring the Grishaverse to life– Netflix.…
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2020 Parking Pass Changes
The parking space students get is organized by what year the student is in. Sophomores park towards the back, juniors closer to the school, and seniors park closest to the stairs near the school.…
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PEPI faces the challenges of COVID
PEPI focuses on being good role models for young kids through academics and games. (Photo used by permission of Pexels) PEPI– or Physical Education Pupil Instructor– is a unique class offered for upperclassmen at…
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Devastating Oil Spill on the Island of Mauritius
The Wakashio sits run aground on the coral reefs of Mauritius. It will begin to leak oil in the following days. (Photo used by permission of Beata Albert) The Japanese-owned ship, The Wakashio, ran…
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Mrs. Winick’s Summer Project
Deanna Winick is pictured here giving advice to a student volunteer. With permission from Mr. Soloman, principal, Winick was able to borrow sewing machines from her classroom to create the masks. (Photo used with…
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The wait is on for Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’
Scarlett Johansson first portrayed Natasha Romanoff in the Iron Man movies but the character never had a main role until the first Avengers movie. Now, she finally gets a solo movie of her own.…
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Top 2020 Presidential candidates and their views of education
President Trump is running for re-election despite several Democrats running against him. The presidential election will be on November 3, 2020. (Photo used by permission of DonkeyHotey via Flickr) Public education is a popular…
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TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year: Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg poses at the EP Plenary Session in France, April 2019. The members of Parliament are currently discussing the means of a European Green Deal. (Photo used by permission of European Parliament) Climate…
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Busy Times for Varsity Cheer
The cheer team will be at the Championship Game along with continuing to cheer for basketball. (Photo used by permission of Amy Sellers) After cheering for an undefeated football team during many cold Friday…
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Into the unknown with Frozen 2
Critics know Disney to have disappointing sequels, but Frozen 2 has been a success. With a U.S box office debut of $127 million, it surpassed forecasted amounts and the original’s debut back in 2013. …
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JV Cheer Wins Pre-State Regionals
The JV Cheer team posing after their win at Dorton Arena. (Photo used by permission of Lyssa Menendez) On Saturday November 16, while many may have been relaxing, the JV cheerleaders were working hard.…
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The Danger of Anti-Vaxxers
Groups of Anti-Vaxxers gather on Facebook to talk about their hatred of vaccines. Their posts consist of mostly protesting, boycotting companies, and how all vaccines are simply poison. (Photo in public domain of Flickr)…
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Student Spotlight: Kyla McGhee
Kyla McGhee at UNC’s campus after her journalism camp. (Photo used by permission of Kyla McGhee) If there is a strong role model for student athletes, it would be Kyla McGhee. She’s adored by…
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Leesville VS Broughton volleyball games end in defeat for the Pride
Kaitlyn Canelas, junior, and Mary May, senior, block Jade Demps’ hit during their Monday night game. It was Leesville’s last home game and senior night. (Photo courtesy of Emma Nani) The volleyball games on…
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ITS prepares for their annual Haunted House
One of ITS’ jobs for their haunted hospital was advertising. This poster was sent out via social media describing the event. (Photo courtesy of Emma Nani) The International Thespian Society is beginning to organize…
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Is it time for a Homecoming dance again?
LRHS has gone several years since last holding a homecoming dance. Is it finally time to change that? (Photo used by permission of Rachel Alvis) Highlights of going to a public school are all…
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Students and the importance of sleep
Late nights are common for highschoolers. Whether they’re spent doing homework, on social media, or talking with friends, the effects during the day can be detrimental. The recommended amount of sleep for highschoolers is…
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Nashville Catholic School bans Harry Potter, Leesville Media Center Specialist Weighs in
Library shelves in a Nashville, Tennessee school are empty of the classic series Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter is one of the highest selling books series and is popular among kids…
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Epic Soccer Win against rival Cardinal Gibbons
The Varsity Men’s Soccer team pulled an epic victory against Cardinal Gibbons Monday, September 16. They won the game after tying, going into overtime, and won during penalty kicks. Alex Walczyk, junior, scored the…
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The Story Behind Nuking Hurricanes
Hurricanes are one of the most powerful natural forces on Earth. Governments would jump at the thought of being able to prevent one of these disasters, but would they go as far as dropping…
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The Story of Stiles
As students begin tuning instruments, sharp A’s and flat D’s fill the room. Mark Stiles, the orchestra director, whistles for the class to quiet down. Stiles has been at Leesville for 21 years. He…