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New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
Leesville’s Political Club is holding a food drive for the tornado victims of North Carolina. The food drive began on May 18 and will end on Wednesday, May 25. Donations
On May 13, Leesville’s Choral Department presented the 2011 Spring Concert. The Beginning Chorus, Intermediate Chorus and Capital Pride all performed a variety of songs. The concert began with all
On Saturday May 15, Scotty McCreery, an American Idol top 3 finalist, returned to his hometown of Garner to perform at Lake Benson Park. To celebrate his homecoming, the town
Three Leesville students were selected to attend the Governor’s School of North Carolina for the 2011 summer session. Michael Elderkin and Brooks Jordan will attend Governor’s School West at Old
On April 27 the Leesville Track and Field team traveled to Heritage high school to compete in the CAP-8 Conference Championship. The men placed second overall and the women placed
As technology advances, education will only become more digitalized. The omnipresence of computers is rising steadily–and will only continue to increase. The globalization of the job-world, along with the technologically-based
Bobby Griffin, senior, and C.J. Kimmerly, sophomore, recently competed in the State tournament for wrestling. Both finished in the top 4 in the region in order to qualify. Griffin placed
A group of Leesville students including Gene Kim, Gabriel McNair, Bilo Hoese and Andrew Byrum recently co-founded a humanitarian group called Caring4Congo. Caring4Congo is a local movement, with the
On March 4 Leesville will host an American Red Cross student blood drive in the auxiliary gym. In order to participate one must be at least 16 and weigh at
In the 2011 State of the Union Address, President Obama spoke about education in America and what Americans must do to improve it. Obama convinced the nation that this is
True value is never determined until the moment before it evaporates. And as I hung ornaments on the family Christmas tree this year, I realized that soon it would be
It is so easy to become disillusioned that many once-hopeful adolescents revert to apathy. The system of over-testing, memorization based “learning,” and constant (often meaningless) resume building strips students of
Metacognition is the awareness of one’s thought process, the ability to think about how one thinks. In “Doing School:” How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and
On November 6 the men’s cross country team competed in the NCHSSA 4A State Championship meet at Beeson Park. It was a cold morning and many sweatshirt-clad runners pulled on
Urinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, is not a laughing matter. When one uncontrollably pees while running, it is often referred to as “runner’s bladder.” Despite the embarrassing
Resume building has become a necessary skill for high school students. In order to appeal to colleges, students must remain competitive by participating in extracurricular activities. To an extent,
October 20 was National Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) day. SAVE, a national organization to counter violence in schools, was founded in 1989 to honor Alex Orange. Orange attempted to
In addition to the plethora of floats, the 2010 Homecoming parade also included sports teams. In the past, sports teams walked across the football field during the pep rally, but
I had high expectations for Homecoming 2010. After three years of watching the seniors waltz in at 10:15, I was ready to do the same. Expecting a chorus of
Any movie that persuades teens to read more of The Scarlet Letter than the title deserves kudos. In Easy A, directed by Will Gluck, Olive Penderghast (Emma Stone) embroiders
On September 1, the Mens’ Cross Country team defeated Enloe 23-33. The race was held at Enloe’s home course, Lions Park. The places (1, 2, 4, 5, 11) of the
On Thursday, March 4, there was a ninja fight staged in the front lobby. Ms. Scioli’s fourth period Sociology class was recently assigned a project on Japanese culture. The range
For the past two years, the Leesville Varsity Women’s soccer team has won the State Championship. Coach Riggs, the JV soccer coach, wants to establish this prestigious standard for the
On Wednesday, May 5, Leesville hosted the Cap-7 track meet. Seven schools competed in the meet: Leesville, Wakefield, Broughton, Enloe, Sanderson, Wake Forest Rolesville and Millbrook. Overall, the Wakefield Men
On May 28, I visited the front office to say goodbye to Ms. Fussell, a front-office assistant. Due to budget cuts, Ms. Fussell was forced to move to Lynn Road
On May 17, many devoted theatre and technical theatre students were inducted into the International Thespian Society (ITS). In order to be inducted, one must have logged at least 100
After students returned from Spring Break, many realized that something was different. Allergies, dirty cars, and yellow extremities were all in high supply. The culprit? Pollen. 2010 has reigned in
Students in higher-level Spanish classes strive toward more than just good grades. With fluency in mind, many students embrace the challenge of extending their second language skills beyond the classroom.
For many cynical high school students, ‘can’t’ has become the default excuse for idleness. I can’t get an A. I can’t do my homework. I can’t arrive to class on
On March 17 Leesville Road High School’s girls and boys track and field teams defeated Sanderson. The men won 77-69 and the women won 76-68. Originally, however, Sanderson claimed victory
With the remnants of Valentine’s Day still in the air, the topic of love resonates in the minds of many Leesville students. However, as many students ponder future relationships, the
On Sunday, March 7, Sanderson High School will host a “Spring College and Post Secondary Opportunities Fair.” The fair will provide students with the opportunity to interact with representatives from
On Saturday, Feb 20 the Leesville Track team traveled to UNC-CH to compete in the Indoor State Championship meet. Since qualifying standards are so difficult to meet, only seven athletes
Due to snow, Wake County Schools cancelled classes Feb. 1-3. Although the snow provided a temporary vacation, many students are not pleased with the placement of the make-up days. In
On January 23 the Leesville Swim Team competed at the Cap-7 meet. The women’s team won first place and the men’s team secured third place. Ms. Bunch, the coach, was
The Girls from Ames “Tell me who you’re with, and I’ll tell you who you are.” This Spanish proverb is quoted in the last pages of The Girls from Ames
Thinking about registering for Newspaper? Consider these things first! 1) You learn to never procrastinate. Maybe you’ve gotten into that habit in other classes, but Newspaper, that’s a whole different
The winter season is a time of many holidays, and many students wish to communicate their well wishes to family, friends, and even strangers during this time. There is a
For many students at Leesville, student teachers have become commonplace. By the time most graduates have concluded high school, they will have had at least one student teacher. The opinions
The word, “Thanksgiving” generates a variety of mental images: pilgrims, Squanto, turkey, maize…the list is different for everyone. According to many Leesville students though, the most important factors of the
Most students at Leesville define a football game with spectacular passes, insane touchdowns, and impenetrable defense. Many, however, fail to notice another amazing aspect of the event, the marching band.
President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, and since his surprising win, critics have not ceased complaining. Conservatives and liberals alike questioned the validity of Obama’s award. Sean
All teens talk on their cell phones while driving, all the time. This major misconception was recently shattered by the 9-out-of-10 campaign, a study developed by the UNC Highway Safety
Leesville Men’s Cross Country defeated Enloe 15 to 44 Wednesday, September 2, at the first regular season meet. The top five places were won by (in order of finish) Andrew
Caster Semenya, winner of the women’s 800 meter final at the Track and Field World championship, is under speculation that she might not be considered a female. Prompted by high
