Author: Gretchen Stern, senior and SEO Editor
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Walking through quarantine
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 gets boring, so here…
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No ordinary bee
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 Washington State last December,…
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One World: Together At Home Recap
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, the virtual concert was…
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A twisted world: Ender’s Game book review
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 and his journey as…
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Board games fighting boredom
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 a challenge — to…
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Leesville lax
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 to work hard. They…
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Where Did Valentine’s Day Come From?
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 and spending time with…
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The glorious season of Girl Scout Cookies
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 school. For most non-scouts,…
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Driving: A Ritual of High School
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 started the process a…
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A WWlll Scare
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 and improvement. However only…
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Let It Snow: Not Just Another Christmas Movie
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 on 7 young adults…
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Traditions in the Christmas Season
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 to Christmas, affected by…
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Welcoming Mrs. Rogers to Leesville High
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 a spirited and engaging…
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Introducing Disney Plus
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 fact it is only…
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John MacArthur tells Beth Moore to “Go Home”
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 words he would use…
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A Different Kind Of Pilgrimage
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 high schoolers as well…
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A Day at the State Fair
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 of passage for many…
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Downton Abbey: Movie Review
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 it would make a…
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The Foreign Exchange Experience
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 part of. These students…
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The Museum of Life and Science: Earth Moves
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 exhibit — Earth Moves.…
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Clashes and compromise in mixed religious families
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. For some, this would…
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Diagnosis: Senioritis
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. This is when the…
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Hurricane Dorian Hits Ocracoke Island
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 are also people in…
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Sony vs. Marvel: The Spiderman Split
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. Luckily the character is…
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Running with the Pride
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 people. Leesville Road High’s…