Author: JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14
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Summer sneakers sneak peek
Nike has saved some of the year’s best sneakers for the summer. Nike will kick off June with the Elite Gold Collection, a beautiful tribute the the best players in soccer; thanks to the…
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Students deserve say in teacher effectiveness rating
Education is a flawed system, but one thing that can make a big difference is the teacher. A good teacher can take a difficult class and make every student successful. With teachers being so…
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Pricy Prom
Prom is one of the most expensive dates anyone will ever go on. With high expectations that are almost impossible to live up to, is it worth it? Prom has been a spring ritual…
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The Netflix dilemma
Netflix has created a problem in America that can’t easily be solved. Thanks to Netflix, we have a new and even better way to waste our time. Thousands upon thousands of hours worth of…
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King of Late Night
Jimmy Fallon has officially taken over for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. For almost twenty-two years, every weeknight at 11:30, on NBC, Jay Leno could be seen on the most popular late night…
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True life: binge-watching
Urban Dictionary defines “binge-watch” as, “consuming an entire TV series at once, rather than weekly.” Binge watching first became possible when TV shows released entire series on DVD. Now with streaming websites like Netflix…
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Leesville dominates the David Oliver Classic
On January 25 in Leesville’s biggest track meet of the year, a school record was set, and Leesville qualified for states in over five events. Leesville’s winter track team traveled to Winston-Salem for the…
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Palpable piracy
A study done by The Institute for Policy Innovation showed that pirated music contributed to the loss of over 700,000 jobs, over $12.5 billion dollars to the economy and over $2 billion in wages…
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Macklemore snubbed at Grammys
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were snubbed with only seven Grammy nominations. Seven nominations tied the dynamic duo with Justin Timberlake for second most nominations — Jay-Z topped off with nine — but that still…
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The Piano Man is Back
Billy Joel is back on tour for the first time in three years. In December Billy Joel announced his franchise at Madison Square Garden. Joel will play monthly shows at Madison Square Garden as…
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Senior exemptions: good for some, unfortunate for others
As Leesville students start reviewing and preparing for exams, some students are getting ready for break. There are quite a few advantages to being a senior, but without doubt, finals exemption is the best.…
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Word of the Year speeches
After much grueling deliberation, the Oxford English Dictionary named “Selfie” as the word of the year for 2013. “Twerk” was one of the many contestants that did not make the cut. Below is the…
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Preview
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Fall Tour comes to Raleigh’s PNC Arena on November 19. Macklemore is currently on tour with The Heist, his second studio and most recent album. The Heist was released in…
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The ultimate club: Ultimate frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee Club meets every Tuesday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Students of all skill levels come to play, and that’s what Carter Hering, president and creator of the club, likes so much about…
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James Spader revives career with The Blacklist
James Spader made a bold comeback with The Blacklist, the show USA Today is calling the fall’s number one new drama. This is Spader’s first hit since Boston Legal, which ended over five years…
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Orchestra Starts the Year Off on a Good Note
Leesville Orchestra, lead by Mark Stiles, has begun preparation for their winter concert — December 9. Stiles has been at Leesville for sixteen years. He teaches at both the middle and high school, and…
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Leesville welcomes new counselor, CTE staff
The new school year brings new faculty members to Leesville in Student Services and the CTE departments. Ms. Cherie Williams, CTE teacher, is in her second year of teaching. After one year in Alamance…