Females should play more male roles
When the movie interpretation of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michelet Schönberg’s Les Miserables musical came out in 2012, I immediately fell in love. For me, I…
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If you’re going to watch a daily vlog, this one is pretty good
Casey Neistat has received recognition over the years for his viral videos including Bike Lanes, Make it Count and most recently, Snowboarding with the…
The 100 vs the Lord of the Flies
William Goulding’s the Lord of the Flies has served as an representation and prediction for how children will respond to no rules and no regulations…
PLEASE don’t use Google Translate
Leesville is initiating a new series of summer trips beginning with 2016’s trip to England, France and Spain, chaperoned by Mrs. Scioli, Mr. Andy…
Hunt knows school, does school, teaches school
Mr. Andy Hunt’s classroom is a trailer in the bus parking lot. You can hear rain pounding the roof of the trailer. Hunt is at…
Downton Abbey is back
Sunday night on PBS featured the long awaited return of Masterpiece Classic’s “Downton Abbey.” Chalked full of emotional rollercoasters and witty, passive aggressive remarks, the…
Why the institution of Christmas is a good thing
When December rolls around, the majority of what we hear on the radio and see on TV are advertisements for the Christmas season. All deals…
Food Studies: What are they really telling us?
We all like that we know what we should put into our bodies. We know that consuming foods in excess is bad for us, and…
What is wrong with the pledge
Francis Bellamy’s Pledge of Allegiance is a symbolic part of the United States’ patriotism and history. The pledge, originally introduced in a magazine called The…
Don’t be afraid to move abroad
According to the government census, few citizens claimed to have moved abroad in the past year. However, the percent of people who have moved has…
How language and music benefits your cognition, at any age
It’s no secret that the benefits of learning a language or an instrument at a young age can be seen all throughout your adult life…
Rethink the ‘dead-end office job’
Time and time again I hear my peers talking about what they want to do with their life. It’s natural–we’re in high school and we’re…
Instead of the Hunger Games, watch the Grand Budapest Hotel
People love big action movies. Specifically, book to screen adaptations have gained a lot of popularity over the years with the successful Hunger Games and…
The DUFF does enough to be an honest high school story
It’s an incredible feat for any movie to try and recreate the unique environment that is high school. The DUFF tries to do exactly that,…
The DUFF’s actors speak out about their own high school experiences
Robbie Amell, Mae Whitman and Bella Thorne, stars from the CBS film, The DUFF, sat down for a conference call with several high school journalists…
The Imitation Game’s brilliance is impossible to imitate
Every year, the Christmas season is met with a massive release of movies. The majority are nominated for Golden Globes and considered for Oscars. The…
Will we find life on Mars?
After Thursday’s complications, the first Orion test flight was finally launched on Friday, December. Orion successfully orbited twice around the earth before landing four hours…
Who cares if Christmas comes early?
After October 31, malls and stores bring out the Christmas lights, songs and decorations. Then follows the constant grumbling that the holidays have been over…
Pixar: The Use of Creatures in Disney
When one thinks of Disney, the obvious Mickey Mouse is one of the first characters that comes to mind. Then follows Minnie and Goofy as…
Key Club Advocates Unicef programs and Teacher Appreciation
Leesville’s Key Club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday November 4, 2014 to finalize Unicef donations and write notes to teachers as a part of…
Are Millennials really selfish?
Sitting around the dinner table, it’s common for my over fifty-years-old parents to make comments about how ‘my’ generation does not like hard labor, and…
Bright Future For Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne, at age 32, is considered a part of the new invasion of English actors, the list also including vampire heartthrob Robert Pattinson. Starting…
Scotland’s Great Decision
On September 18, 2014 Scotland voted no to declaring independence. The 84% turnout at Scottish polls was pretty evenly split, with 55% voting no to…
Reasons to love Raleigh
…Because we have greasy spoons (Well, small, single-location eateries) America knows Raleigh as the big city with a small town feel, a reputation our city’s…
North Carolina’s landscape is movie famous
If you ask a North Carolinian where the Hunger Games was filmed, they will proudly tell you that it was filmed right here in North…
Why John Green is great
While the internet has the potential to be a source of creativity, more people tend to consume it. The internet has come with connotations of…
Model UN does simulation with AP World History
On May 19, 2014, Mrs. Engdahl’s AP World History class joined with Leesville’s Model UN team to create a simulation of a Model UN conference….
The problem with American schooling
When it comes to school and grades, I become easily overwhelmed and concerned. My mind is overcrowded with a mixture of stress and frustration. However,…
French Club celebrates Mardi Gras
On Tuesday, March 11, the French Club held their annual Mardi Gras celebration. With a special Mardi Gras presentation, mask making, and tasting a Mardi…
Why museums are important
Older generations interact differently with culture than teens. We tend to associate age and time with slower, wiser people, making deliberate actions more suitable for…
Can you compete with technology?
As a human with limited ability, I was critical of technology and its increasing influence on our lives. I thought about how obsessed kids at…
Leesville Says ‘Bon Courage’ to the french department
Madame West, head of Leesville’s French department, has big plans for this year’s Wake County French Festival, on Wednesday, March 19. The competition, held at…
Leesville’s Brain Game shows promise
WRAL’s Brain Game features smart students putting their knowledge to the test. High schools, including Leesville, compete on Saturdays at 11:30 am on this local,…
Audition workshops help students ‘Break a Leg’
After winter break, students came back to the theater department preparing for their next big production, Grease. Ms. Catania, Mrs. Hoban-Carbone and Ms. Dickens, the…
The mystery behind movie humour
I went to see Catching Fire the day after it came out and a lot of people had the same idea. I had never been…
Raleigh’s rink extends winter cheer
Every year Raleigh holds its Winterfest which includes an outdoor ice rink and other festivities. The ice rink is open through February, extending winter cheer…
Raleigh’s Rink Extends Winter Cheer
Every year Raleigh holds its Winterfest which includes an outdoor ice rink and other festivities. The ice rink is open through February, extending winter cheer…
Model UN attends their first conference
On Saturday, 16 November, Leesville’s Model UN team held their first conference at the UNC center for education in Chapel Hill. The organizers of the…
Indoor Track gets a running start
On Monday, Nov. 11, the Leesville track team held their first practice for the opening of the Indoor Track season. The practice started with an…
Power to the Seniors in Powderpuff
On Wednesday, October 30, Leesville held its annual Powderpuff football game. It was a warm evening with a great turnout and some serious competition. It…
The happenings of Homecoming
As a sophomore, I was reluctant to attend this year’s homecoming dance as I didn’t have the excuse of being a freshman, nor the experience…
Calvin and Hobbes keeps it classy
Walking into my great uncle’s living room and finding the full collection of Calvin and Hobbes made me very nostalgic. Immediately I sat on the…
The History Museum brings the day of the dead to life
On Wednesday, October 2, the North Carolina Museum of History is hosting a celebration in honor of the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. Better…
Technology and Vacations: Should they go together?
Technology-free vacations are known as a chance to get away from it all. In a world that is so interconnected and stressful, they give the…
Model UN becomes a competitive team
On Tuesday, September 3, Mrs. Mosley, the club’s advisor, led one of two meetings introducing the new Model UN at Leesville. She plans to turn…
Pride Launch Familiarizes Freshmen
For freshmen, the first week of school causes emotions ranging from anticipation to complete and utter terror. To describe his first impression of high school,…