Author: Kristin Hommel, staff writer
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Is it worth it to “Keep up with the Kardashians”?
For some people, life revolves around the doings and actions of celebrities. Many follow them feverishly through grocery-store gossip magazines, hungering for the latest news about their favorite celebs. One Hollywood family in particular…
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Ready Player One provides a glimpse into the future of gaming
All of us have dreamed of living in another world, one in which we can shape our fates and how we live. Perhaps that is the attraction of dystopian novels: it allows the reader…
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The Hobbit returns to Middle Earth
With the unveiling of The Hobbit project nearly two years ago, Tolkien fans were restless with anticipation and apprehension. Jackson has once again created a beautiful, adrenaline-pumping prequel to his famous productions of The…
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Skyfall Brought Down the Roof
With a legacy of classic James Bond movies setting a high standard, the latest 007 film seemed promising. With the trailer for Skyfall packed full of action sequences, steamy romance scenes, and glimpses of…
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Obesity: eating up Leesville
Obesity is a problem teens must confront as they seek acceptance from their peers and move through society. Many obese teens are confronted with bullying problems due to their weight, most often in middle…
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“Paper Covers Rock” covers teenage boys’ minds
Have you ever wanted an inside glimpse into the mind and psyche of a teenage boy? Have you ever been frustrated because you just can not figure out what exactly he is thinking? Have…
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November nonsense
November is the month for accomplishments and goal setting, both for the ridiculous and the intellectual. In other words, people love creating traditions to look forward to every year. For instance, a popular November…
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Fighting senioritis
Sometimes I just want to scream from the stress of senior year. Seriously, the pressure becomes increasingly intense as the year progresses. So much responsibility lies upon the shoulders of seniors that some completely…
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PowderPuff Seniors Prevail at Game
Many people assume that football is a “man’s” sport, especially men themselves. However, the girls of Leesville set out to prove those people wrong in the 2012 Powder Puff game. The participants of each…
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Obama takes over debate
As Election Day approaches, the air sizzles with tension between the President and Romney, each seeking to put in the last word before the final day. On Monday the President and Governor Mitt Romney…
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Liaisons bring newbies to volleyball game
The Leesville Liaisons have been kept busy this year! With a freshmen class of over 700 students, in addition to transfer students, there has been lots to do, from planning events and showing new…
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Fall Fashion: The how’s, if’s, and but’s about it
For some people, fashion dictates everything about how they go out. It governs everything, from deciding whether to wear wool or cotton (oh, such a dilemma!) to how they pinup their hair. With the…
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Arts and smarts: Are they linked?
As ages pass, support for the arts decreases more and more as other “more important” issues arise. Even in schools, most students and teachers devalue the importance of artistic expressions, mostly because they are…
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Fall play promises an “Eyre” of romance
As the Jane Eyre auditions were approaching after Labor Day weekend, anticipatory and apprehensive hopefuls prepared themselves, mentally and psychologically, for the event. The long-anticipated play is expected to draw a large crowd, attracting…
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Romney plan shows promise
Declining at an alarming rate, our economy has gone from bad to worse. Among other problems, the most concerning is the unacceptable rise in unemployment and homelessness. This is due to what Obama’s “change”…
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New administrator transfers to Leesville
After transferring from West Millbrook Middle School, Ms. Molly Moore, new assistant principal, has finally settled into Leesville life. The new principal, Anthony Muttillo, was also transferred from West Millbrook, making life at Leesville…