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by John Thornton, staff writer January 17, 2020

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

by John Thornton, staff writer January 10, 2020

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

by John Thornton, staff writer December 20, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer December 18, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer December 9, 2019

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–

by John Thornton, staff writer November 21, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer November 21, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer October 25, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer October 22, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer October 4, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer October 3, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer September 26, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer September 23, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer September 12, 2019

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

by John Thornton, staff writer September 3, 2019

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

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