Author: John Thornton, staff writer
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Adult trends vs. Teen trends
There are two types of ways that trends are spread: news, which adults use for information, and social media, which teens use to follow people. Trends are an idea that someone can follow, or…
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My 4 hopes for the next iPadOS update
The iPad has taken on many forms throughout the years, following in the iPhone’s design as it evolved. I got the iPad Pro (2018) at the beginning of 2019 and sometimes I felt like…
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A new space race, but is it worth it?
Space tourism is one of the new industries that companies, like Virgin Galactic, are looking into. Virgin Galactic is the first company to open its doors to the public. The first Age of Exploration…
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Revisiting 2000s Disney Channel
Disney Channel’s “golden age” was between 2001 and 2009 (with some exceptions in the early 2010s) when shows made their premiere with a strong start and broke records. Wizards of Waverly Place’s series finale…
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The Force is with us in Jedi: Fallen Order
Fans of video games heavily criticize specific, character-driven video game ideas– like Star Wars, Spiderman, and Batman. Over the years, video game advertisements changed because of the intolerance of microtransactions– a way for the…
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Sarah Gress, a leader and friend
The symphonic band has many talented and interesting people — Sarah Gress is one of these people. Gress entered the symphonic band playing clarinet; since freshman year, she has grown to be a great…
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Pony by Rex Orange County album review
Pony is Rex Orange County’s latest album which he promoted a lot over social media since September. Some songs have a 1980s vibe; the never-ending loops of synth subtly keeps the music of 1980s…
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Fruits, Flowers and Fundraisers
The Fruit and Flowers Fundraiser is used by the Leesville bands every year– these fundraisers become income for the Bands Club and students accounts. Fruit and Flowers has been a tradition of the Leesville…
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IS by Khary album review
Khary is an up-and-coming rapper from Rhode Island and began his career in 2017 with his debut album, Tidal Graves. Khary’s music has gotten more unique over the years. His upcoming album, IS, features…
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Mood at Leesville football games
Varsity football games have a different atmosphere at Leesville compared to other schools. The band plays short phrases of a song for the football team, and the dance teams whirl and twirl for the…
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Rhiannon Williams, an authentic student leader
Drum major may be one of the most fun student leadership roles at Leesville; leading and guiding students every day to improve. While some students meet in groups once or twice a week, Rhiannon…
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What counselors do for juniors and seniors
Being an upperclassman comes with one more thing to worry about: decisions about college. Student Services helps juniors and seniors with anything college-related. College requires planning, and planning requires hard work. Student Services also…
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NC Governor’s School information
The NC Governor’s School is the oldest summer residential program in North Carolina; the school builds on student passions and experience. Governor’s School is an exciting way to meet new people and learn about…
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DC’s Universe needs a new dawn
Zack Snyder’s Man Of Steel (2013) gave some DC fans a new hope for the future of live-action DC movies. But, critics and hardcore fans were suspicious of the potential plot to the franchise. …
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A fresh face for the bands
Mr. Ballard, the talented new student teacher for the Bands, stands beside the LRHS Bands banner. Ballard will be staying with the band throughout the winter and making sure they have a good start…