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There has recently been a new disease linked to the coronavirus, this new disease is similar to the Kawaksaki disease. The Kawasaki disease originated in Japan in the 1960s; it
Percentage of foster care children in congregate care by state in 2013. Photo in public domain by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The United States foster care system is broken.
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
With high school wrestling in the rear view, it’s time to reflect. Four years of late nights, early mornings, and an innumerable amount of sweat, blood, and tears…it’s certainly been
For a number of years, Leesville Road High School has operated under the SMART Lunch schedule: a school-wide lunch period just shy of an hour long where all classrooms are
On February 1, Pride wrestling kicked off its postseason at Enloe High School for the always tough Cap-7 Tournament. With the regular season behind them, this would be the first
The following review contains spoilers for The Rise Of Skywalker. On December 19, the world collectively held its breath and silently pondered a single thing: the fate of the Star
While the rest of the world was asleep, still ringing in the new year, Pride wrestling was on the prowl. Whether it was bright and early or the dead of
Whether their purpose is strictly artistic, deeply emotional, or designed to tell a story, tattoos paint a picture on the most unique canvas of all: the human body. Each drop
Caroline Marks is a normal person, just like the rest of us. She wakes up, brushes her teeth, and puts on her pants one leg at a time, just like
A: The internet is the backbone of today’s society. We use it for everything: shopping, researching, completing schoolwork, and even forming relationships? In today’s digital age, we spend lots of
If you’re looking for wacky action, hilariously ridiculous set pieces, and some surprisingly good spirited characters considering the apocalypse, Zombieland 2: Double Tap is the movie for you. All four
As one grows increasingly adept at a sport, it is only natural for them to set their sights on larger playing fields. More competitive tournaments, stronger competitors, and locations with
J: Some say chivalry is dead; I say it’s changed. A: The expectation for men to pay for dates is simply outdated. The tradition initially started before female employment needs
For nearly a century, DC Comics dominated the superhero scene, utterly quashing lowely competitors such as Marvel Comics. Batman, Superman, and the entirety of the Justice League are the brain
For the better part of three years, I spent most Saturdays at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary was not a zoo, but a place of refuge
If your morning stroll to class is interrupted by the crashing of metal, the slapping of frantic feet, or the grunting of disheveled kids, you can be sure the
A summer job is an opportune way for any teenager to utilize their abundance of time in a productive manner.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been at the forefront of the film industry since its onset nearly 11 years ago. Now, more than a decade later, the film empire built
Masculinity definition: “qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men.” Stoicism Strength (physical, emotional, mental) Pride Aggression Courage Independence Assertiveness Take a moment and imagine something: a tank of
Florida native Caroline Marks began her pro surfing career at 15 years old, becoming the youngest girl to ever go on the pro tour. In her maiden season, she was
Releasing in the U.S. on April 5, Shazam! was projected to steal the show as DC’s next breakout star—and it did just that. Boasting a $53 million opening weekend, resounding
As winter sports seasons come to a close, fall sports seem more like a distant memory, and we welcome the onset of spring sports. But as time passes and new
Success. Why, may I ask, does just the sound that word elicit such emotion? Why does society–from presidents to parents, from bums to lawyers, and most importantly, from children; from
How To Train Your Dragon Three released on Thursday, February 22, and is already making quite the splash—a $56 million opening weekend splash– to be exact. Being the third and
On Friday, February 8, Leesville wrestling set out for New Bern High School with a single goal in mind: qualify as many wrestlers for the state tournament as possible. New
On Saturday, January 26, Leesville Wrestling took on Cap 7’s best at the annual conference tournament. Though the event was held at Enloe, the Pride came in full force and
DC Comics was founded in 1934 and has seen incredible success throughout its 85 years in existence so far. Spawning some of the world’s most memorable and influential super heroes
In the ever-expanding realm of film making, nothing is ever certain, and as time passes, films themselves evolve. Be it the shift from black and white to color, the the
As the air gets colder and the snow begins to fall, most high school sports head inside for the season to train–but not winter track. Track is a three season
On Thursday, November 30, Kyle Snyder, a world and Olympic wrestling champion payed a visit to Leesville Road High School. Upon releasing his new line of wrestling shoes, Rudis—the company
When looking through a typical high school student’s schedule, it is fairly easy to see the real world application for each class. Pre-Calculus is a must for engineers, any English
On November 12, 2018, the world lost a real life hero; the world lost Stan Lee, an innovator, an artist, an absolute legend, whose work will long transcend his existence.
On Wednesday, October 17, Leesville’s cross country team faced off against the best competition our conference has to offer in the 2018 Cap 7 Championships. Despite both the boys and
Venom is the origin story of the classic comic anti-hero of–you guessed it–Venom. Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy, is an investigative reporter and an anti-hero in his own right.
The bane of many student’s vacations, summer work is a staple for nearly half of all advanced placement (AP) courses at Leesville Road High. While many students find the prospect
On Friday, August 24, dozens of Wake County Schools staff/faculty members, parents, and news crews gathered in the bus lot of Leesville Road High School. The purpose of this gathering
On Saturday, April 28, Leesville Road High spring track and field took on the Cap 7 conference championships. Southeast Raleigh High hosted this event and the stakes were higher than
The following review contains potential spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War. Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War is the climactic culmination that encompasses 19 feature length films, ten years of worldbuilding (beginning with
It’s the month of March, and here in North Carolina, everyone knows what that means: March Madness. This collegiate basketball sensation is one of the most highly anticipated athletic events
Richie Rizzuto, a sophomore wrestler at Leesville Road High, is taking the high school wrestling scene by storm. This past season–Rizzuto’s first in the starting lineup–he achieved or surpassed nearly
Les Misérables, by Victor Hugo, is a French historical novel originally published in 1862. The novel has been widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature of the
Persepolis, by Marjane (“Marji”) Satrapi, is an autobiography-graphic novel about a young girl growing up in Iran during the time of the Iranian Revolution. Marji is the only daughter of
The 4A East region wrestling championships took place on February 9-10, and Leesville showed up in force. Of the nineteen schools present, Leesville placed fourth overall, narrowly losing third place
The Leesville athletics program has always been known for its general success, but Cap 7 titles across four different sports is simply unprecedented. Leesville’s gymnastics, cheerleading, women’s swimming/diving, and wrestling
Snuffing out our oceans, clogging our landfills, and feeding our children? The culprit of these heinous deeds is none other than insidious styrofoam. Styrofoam–scientifically known as polystyrene–has been the bane
You are in overtime, in a wrestling match that could qualify you for the individual state tournament. Your entire high school athletics career has been building up to this single
Star Wars: A name synonymous with “nerd heaven” for the past forty years. With each passing film, TV show, and novel, the franchise’s prestige and fan base only seem to
Take a moment to imagine an internet divided — our once free-roam domain carved up by varying net speed, arbitrary paywalls, and a slew of restricted websites. This is the
How can the state that has a rank of 12 out of 50 for upper education, some of the most prestigious universities in the world, and some of the most
Wake County is the second most rapidly growing county in the United States, with a 12% cumulative growth rate in the past five years. It goes without saying that an
Turkey, football, and family — the traditional picture of an American Thanksgiving. However, Thanksgiving hasn’t always looked like this. Traditions and values have evolved throughout the course of its existence,
