Prepping for the SAT
Most high school students have to complete the long exam known as the SAT at least once in their lives, which means having to study for it in advance —
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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
Most high school students have to complete the long exam known as the SAT at least once in their lives, which means having to study for it in advance —
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Ashlyn Watkins In this clip, Oliver talks in-depth about the general volunteer program at the YMCA — how it works and what they do for the
At NoRa Cafe you can expect a warm welcome, great company, and delicious treats 100% of the time — it is a special treasure in North Raleigh. Located on the
Being an oldest child is one of the best gifts life could give me. I have two younger siblings, and I have always felt so bad for them — they
Portsmouth Island is located around 6 miles from Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks, and tourists can visit to see the now abandoned town and surroundings. History: Established in 1752,
(Photo Courtesy of Pixabey) Contributors: Gretchen Stern, Rachel Fearn, and Alexis Taylor English History Science Math System Model LRHS Changes Since the creation of modern education, people have wondered why
With Halloween fast approaching, the question becomes what teenagers will do to celebrate. COVID-19 has also made social activities more complicated this year, and Halloween is no exception. At some
During this technological age there are many kids, youth, and adults that are forgetting the importance of reading tangible books. People can read everything on their electronic devices. From short
As the current global pandemic spreads throughout the world scientists and doctors are constantly working on creating and improving the coronavirus tests. Swabbing your nostril cavities or throat is the
Soapstone UMC on Norwood Road created the “Soapstone Schoolhouse,” where so far about twenty students come every morning to have class. With in-person school a thing of the past for
Snikroc Concessions is a popular soft serve ice cream place that has recently moved to Page Farms in Raleigh. It has already become an attraction for many ice cream lovers
With the COVID19 pandemic, real-life guided tours and information sessions for colleges are scarce, and it is harder to get the same touring experience. For many places, you can find
During quarantine there is a lot of time to go on walks, runs, or bike rides. There are only so many times you can go around your neighborhood before it
The real name for these huge insects are Asian giant hornets. They are much bigger than other hornets and have quarter-inch stingers. Found in Canada last August and then in
The One World: Together At Home global special paid tribute to essential workers and heros during this pandemic. Organized and created by the WHO organization, Global Citizen, and Lady Gaga,
Ender’s Game, written in 1985 by Orson Card is a fascinating book that I have enjoyed reading in my recent free time. The novel focuses on young Andrew “Ender” Wiggen
With the coronavirus forcing the majority of people to go on lockdown in their houses, families are scrambling to find things to occupy their time. Practicing social distancing is definitely
Lacrosse is a popular sport here at Leesville Road High, both for women and men. The women’s lacrosse team began official practices a couple weeks ago and have already started
Every year when February comes around people not only in the U.S but across the world get excited for Valentine’s Day. Many holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving emphasize family love
When people think of Girl Scouts, they think of little girls selling cookies in the standard vest and sash. However, Girl Scouts can also be found at Leesville Road High
Learning to drive is definitely a big part of high school, like a rite of passage. Being younger than most of the people in my grade, many of my friends
When a new year starts, most like to be upbeat and positive about the future. 2020 has just started and many are looking forward to a good year of success
Let It Snow is a drama/romance/comedy movie that was released November 8 on Netflix — based on the novel by Maureen Johnson, John Green, and Lauren Myracle. The film focuses
The Christmas season is here and with that families all over the world are getting ready for the annual Christmas traditions. Different people have their own experiences when it comes
As this is her first year teaching at Leesville, some people at Leesville might not know who Mrs. Rogers is yet. But her students and colleagues think of her as
Released November 12, Disney Plus is already causing a lot of controversy. On the one hand, people are excited to re-watch some classic disney shows and movies, and love the
At the recent “Truth Matters Conference”, controversy struck when guest of honor John MacArthur was playing a word association game with some other men, and the moderator asked what two
Pilgrimage is an annual event in Fayetteville, N.C where youth groups from the eight United Methodist conference districts gather to worship, learn and celebrate. Thousands of people — middle and
On October 18, I walked through one of the many State Fair entrances looking forward to having a great night with two of my friends. The fair is a rite
When Downton Abbey came out with its first episode in 2010, it was something new and intriguing. Fifty-two episodes and five years later the show ended, but fans didn’t realize
Foreign exchange is a unique opportunity for an exciting adventure: Students are part of a program where they study abroad at a partner institution of the program they are a
On Wednesday, September 18, a new adventure opened to the public. The Life and Science museum in Durham, N.C. has worked for many years to build a fun and interactive
Having two different religious influences in one family is a dilemma that many people have to deal with. In my case, I have a Catholic dad and a Methodist mom.
There are about 570 seniors in this year’s graduating class, and it is pretty clear that at some point or another these students will experience something commonly known as senioritis.
The devastation of Hurricane Dorian really hurt the Carribean, but the Outer Banks also felt the storms power. and while everyone is hearing about the tragedies of the Carribean, there
The recent news of Sony and Marvel’s split has fans of the Spiderman films worried about the beloved character’s future. Fans are asking many questions concerning where Spiderman will appear.
In the heat and humidity of Raleigh, the last thing most people would think of doing is getting up and going on a run. Cross country runners are not most