by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 8, 2020

The Rise Of Skywalker Sticks The Landing

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 7, 2020

Pride Wrestling Dominates The Nac

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 7, 2020

Tattoos That Tell A Story

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 7, 2020

Caroline Marks makes first US Olympic surf team

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor December 10, 2019

Online Relationships: Are They Legit?

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor October 23, 2019

Travel Wrestling: The Good, The Bad, The Unforgettable

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor October 21, 2019

Argument Series 1: Paying on dates

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  A: The expectation for men to pay for dates is simply outdated.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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor October 17, 2019

Joker: A Tragic But Flawed Origin

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor October 3, 2019

The Busch Wildlife Experience

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor April 26, 2019

Caroline Marks soars to #1 in the world

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor February 5, 2019

Leesville Wrestling Performs At Cap 7

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor December 13, 2018

Winter Track Preps For Season

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor December 13, 2018

Wrestling Champion Kyle Snyder Visits Leesville

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor November 26, 2018

The Death Of A Legend: Stan Lee

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.

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor September 20, 2018

AP Summer Work: Why It Is Necessary

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor September 10, 2018

Red4Ed Speaks Out At Leesville Press Conference

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor May 7, 2018

Avengers Infinity War Review

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor April 16, 2018

Eye-opening stats on the U.S. prison system

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor March 28, 2018

March Madness: Why the hype?

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor February 9, 2018

Leesville Athletics Dominate Cap 7

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 8, 2018

The Last Jedi: Fans Get Hyped

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 8, 2018

Net Neutrality

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor November 29, 2017

Wake County Affordable Housing Crisis

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

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor November 21, 2017

Thanksgiving: Traditions and Changes

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,

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor November 7, 2017

Staff Spotlight: Geoffrey Travagline

The Leesville community is full of fantastic teachers, administrators, and coaches–but it’s the Leesville staff members that take it upon themselves to go above and beyond that truly make a