Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
Social media heavily influences today’s adolescence. Over the course of a few years, there has been a creation of a variety of different social media platforms; there has been
Even if you don’t listen to K-pop, you’ve probably heard of BTS before. Over the past few years, the K-pop genre as a whole has gained popularity in
Everyone has heard at some point or another that daily exercise makes us happier and healthier. But does it actually make high schoolers happier? On one end of
Middle and high school students throughout America use Powerschool as their educational “home base.” The virtual network allows schools to create a file for every student that enters the school
On Sunday, Jarad Higgins, professionally known as Juice WLRD, passed away. The death of the 21-year-old American rapper, singer, and songwriter came as a shock to fans and critics alike.
As technology advances, adapts, and becomes more available, consuming information has never been easier. Television, social media, and electronic newspapers such as the Mycenaean itself are both a cause and
The Wake County Public School System grants students vacation days for holidays such as Christmas and Good Friday. It also plans teacher workdays on a number of other holidays– especially
Hi, I’m Mackenzeigh-Anne Elizabeth Marie Greene, a sophomore at Leesville. You can call me Mackenzeigh — we’re chill like that. I need to, like, help my community, so I can
The Presidential Volunteer Service Award is an honor available to students who demonstrate high levels of service and outreach over a twelve-month period. It recognizes those who go above and
Last weekend, the streets of downtown Raleigh were full of snack vendors, dancers, artists, craft booths, and music as VAE Raleigh held its annual SPARKCon festival. The events each have
Leesville Road High School’s yearbook, Menagerie, has been documenting the school’s history since its establishment in 1993. Every year, the Menagerie staff is responsible for compiling a tribute to the
With the start of the 2019-2020 school year, the Wake County public school system has introduced a new requirement that will impact students and teachers alike. All Wake County students
The New Generation’s Ramadan By Jannah Said America is a melting pot, but oftentimes we find the different “groups” somewhat less-than-melted. Today’s American-Muslims often face identity crises as they struggle
Almost every high schooler is familiar with parental complaints when it comes to messy rooms, unorganized binders, and chairs piled up with laundry. Teenagers often express frustration back at their
Many students at Leesville know Ms. Scioli as the AP Gov and American History teacher; famous for her unique teaching style, love of current events, and encouragement of students to
One of the most popular and well-known dances held in Wake County high schools is Enloe’s Charity Ball. At the end of each school year, Enloe releases an application for
The “Vibe and Tribe” series focuses on on examining social divisions, hierarchies, labels, stigmas, and comfort zones among America’s youth– specifically the students of Leesville Road High School. In the
“An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” said Jessica Holmes, Wake County Commission Chair, last Saturday, stirring up a response of enthusiastic shouts and cheers from the crowd.
On Sunday, rapper Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, known as 21 Savage, was arrested by the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement under charges of overstaying his visa. Abraham-Joseph had previously made repetitive
Marco Gomez, Manas Panchavati, Abhi Manhass, Tanmay Joshi, Ushno Chakraborty, and Srikar Nanduri are seniors at different Wake County high schools. They spend the day taking quizzes and tests, studying,
As first semester draws to a close, the pressure of oncoming exams becomes prevalent in every student’s daily routine. We spend days finishing work and nights studying, and class is
On November 8th, students and faculty of LRHS shared a bittersweet moment as Dr. Muttillo’s six-and-a-half-year-long reign on the school came to an end. The administrator we all know and
High school is a time period during which we grow, develop, and come of age. However, each and every teenager experiences a unique search for identity before then. We explore
If you’ve recently been to downtown Raleigh, Charlotte, or any other major city, you’ve probably noticed the sudden plethora of bicycles and electric scooters. Two companies are responsible for the
Downtown Raleigh is a bustling, lively area that is growing more popular as reconstruction and development progresses. Many new unique and trendy shops, restaurants, galleries, and offices are springing up
It’s predicted that by the year 2045, the white population will make up only 49.7% of Americans, a phenomenon known as “the white minority.” The world today is engaging in
Today, a total of 7,106 languages are spoken around the world. At Leesville, students have the opportunity to learn three of them. The two credits in either Latin, French, or
Senior year is a bittersweet one as the twelfth graders wrap up their time in high school and move into the real world. These graduating students seize opportunities to leave
