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New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
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 really identified with “les garҫons
Casey Neistat has received recognition over the years for his viral videos including Bike Lanes, Make it Count and most recently, Snowboarding with the NYPD. However in addition to
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 for over half a century.
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, Senor Ross and Mr.
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 his desk, amongst textbooks and
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 return of Downton Abbey did
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 regarding buying gifts relate to
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 that we need to eat
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 Youth’s Companion in 1892, has
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 gone up and is expected
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 and beyond. The kinds of
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 forced to think about our
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 Divergent films. The Hunger Games:
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, with some failures and some
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 across the country. Questions tended
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 shining star among them is
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 later in the Pacific ocean
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 run with consumerism. With commercials
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 well as old fashioned creatures
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 their teacher appreciation campaign. The
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 my response is, “and your
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 in theater, Redmayne was first
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 secession. This decision was incredibly
…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 food culture exemplifies. While downtown
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 Carolina. Smaller towns like Asheville
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 laziness and lack of productivity.
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. Model UN chose a Joint
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, it wasn’t always this way.
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 Gras delicacy, attendees were able
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 the tired minds of the
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 school are with their their
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 Moore Square Magnet Middle School,
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, high school version of Jeopardy.
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 performing arts teachers, held audition
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 to a theater that full
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 through the new year. The
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 through the new year. The
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 conference gave a quick powerpoint
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 assembly led by Joe Canada,
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 was a tournament consisting of
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 of an upper classman. After
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 floor and began to read.
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 known as the Day of
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 average american family the opportunity
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 the club into a competitive
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, Jordan Hayes, a freshman, used
