Teaching students to handle finances after college
For recently graduated college students, adulthood can seem like a daunting task. Finding a job, buying a house, are all things that can be difficult…
Articles by Kaitlyn Stocum, junior editor
How to begin your college search
Ah junior year, a time of immense stress and deciding what your future is at 17 years old. College visits can be stressful, but don’t…
UNC-Charlotte: Too Close
Shots reported near Kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately. This alert — posted at 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 — rang throughout the…
Christchurch: A Christian’s Perspective
This is a Christian’s point of view on the Christchurch shooting. You can find a Muslim point of view here . The first time the…
Pomodoro Technique: why it worked for me and could work for you too
Upon scrolling through the various public Snapchat stories, I noticed a news station had a story on a Youtuber who makes videos of himself studying….
Tarson goes out with a bang
Pop! Six! Squish! Uh uh! Cicero! Lipschitz! Leesville Road High School presents Chicago the Musical: High School Edition. Being the final show of her career…
Should the U.S. Lower the Drinking Age?
Everyone knows the legal drinking age of the US is 21, but did you know that the US is one of only 12 countries (out…
What’s the Obsession with Tropical?
Around this time last year, I wrote an article about the obsession of Leesville students with Cookout. At the time I didn’t understand the obsession…
Milk Lovers, Listen Up
For years, people around the world have been told about the importance of drinking milk. Between federal funded “got milk?” ads and doctors reminding patients…
Leesville’s New Creative Journaling Club
If you can think of an activity you enjoy, there’s probably a club for it at Leesville. Such is the case for the Creative Journaling…
Students, Time to Put on the B.R.A.K.E.S
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, more teens die everyday in car crashes than cancer, homicide, and suicide. Does this fact surprise you?…
Yo Vikings!: A Play for All Ages
After working tirelessly for months, Leesville Road High School proudly presented, “Yo Vikings!” on November 15 through the 17, with a small preview on the…
The Top Three Netflix Rom-Coms of Our Generation
According to theringer.com, Netflix stated that over 80 million people watched their “Summer of Love” movie series, including rom-coms such as The Kissing Booth, To…
Spanish Club Prepares for the New Year
Spanish Club held their interest meeting for the 2018-2019 school year on Friday, October 26. After much delay due to the hurricanes, around 60 new…
The Award for Underrated Artist of the Year Goes to…
When most people ask me what my favorite song is, my answer usually surprises. They might expect someone like Taylor Swift or Logic, but my…
Finding Christ Through the Rise Up Effect
Many times, when the words ‘Jesus’ and ‘camp’ are associated together, there are often more negative than positive connotations attached to the words. Some people…
Volunteering for A Fiery Future
Many students spend their summer soaking up rays at the beach or travelling to national parks, but some students, like Victoria Rodriguez, chose a different…
Chorus Takes on Busch Gardens
On May 5, Leesville Intermediate Chorus traveled to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia to perform in Music in the Park. The competition occurs all throughout…
So which one is it, Leesville?
Another year, another controversial internet debate, but unlike the black-blue or white-gold dress, this debate concerns not an item but an audio recording. Posted by…
My Ongoing Experience with Y-Guides of the Triangle
When I joined Y-Guides and Y-Princesses in 2007 with my dad, I had no idea what I was truly getting into. Thanks to the program,…
The Wedding Singer
On April 18-21, the LRHS Theatre Department performed the Wedding Singer, a 2006 musical based upon the 1998 movies written by Tim Herlihy. Katrina Tarson,…
Krispy Kreme Survives Sale
On April 2, Broadstone Real Estate, a company who sponsors and manages diversified real estate investment offerings, bought the downtown Raleigh Krispy Kreme location for…
School Shootings From a Student’s Perspective
So far in 2018, there have been 18 different school shootings and over hundreds of threats against schools all around the country. With over 58…
Mainstage Horrifies Audiences at Doctor Faustus
Whenever I hear that the LRHS Theatre Department is doing another production, I instantly know I want to see it. Every production is incredible from…
Señorita Bouchard Takes On a New Role
Since the departure of Señora Sollie in 2017 school year and Señor Ross last previous semester, other Spanish teachers have had to step up and…
The Legacy and Stories of Walt Disney
As long as I can remember, I’ve loved anything and everything that had to do with Disney. I loved to read books and stories like…
Victory Junction: Raising Money for Great Cause
For kids with disabilities or chronic illnesses, all they ever want to do is be a normal kid and do normal kid activities. With Victory…
The Heart of the Pride
When someone first thinks of cheerleading, the first thing that comes to people’s heads is most likely not special needs; however, the co-ed cheer team…
Cook Out: Convenient, Cheap, Good Food
If you mention the words “Cook Out” to any high schooler at Leesville, I guarantee that almost every student will have at least heard of…
Holiday Traditions at Leesville
Holidays for high school students are a time to relax, pretend to study for exams, and spend time with friends and family. Of course traditions…
The Red Velvet Cake War
The cast of “Red Velvet Cake War” performed their last show on Saturday, November 18, at 2 p.m. The show starred the Verdeen family, more…
Teacher Spotlight: Chef Goins
For so many high school students once they finish their senior year and begin their life adult lives, they don’t look back on their high…
FCA Leaves A Lasting Impact on Leesville Students
When FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was founded in 1954 Don McClanen wanted to project the idea of athletes and coaches as Christian men strongly…
Leesville Sophomores Take The Pre-ACT
On Thursday, November 2, around five hundred sophomores from Leesville took the Pre-ACT, the Preliminary American College Testing. The Pre-ACT is a multiple choice test…
Visual Arts at Leesville
The Arts Department is an integral part of who Leesville is. Overall arts classes include dance, band, chorus, and theatre. The most familiar though, is…
iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8: Is it Really Worth It?
On September 12, 2017, the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, introduced the newest Apple devices and programs at the Steve Jobs Theater. Cook introduced the…
7 Things Students in Math Relate To
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Dysautonomia Awareness Month
October is National Dysautonomia Awareness Month. Dysautonomia is an umbrella term that describes the breakdown of the Autonomic Nervous System which controls many of the…
Another Successful Homecoming at Leesville
Every October during Homecoming week, Leesville celebrates their school spirit with Spirit Week. Past themes have included Disney Week and Blast from the Past. Freshman…
Brain Games: the smartest 30 minutes on television
Since 1997, Brain Games has been tricking and challenging high schoolers across North Carolina. Schools such as Cardinal Gibbons, Millbrook, Research Triangle, and our very…
LRHS Dance Ensemble Looks Ahead to the Upcoming Year
As all students settle into the new school year, the LRHS Dance Ensemble have already begun their dance season. Tryouts for the dance ensemble occurred…
Leesville Students Change Lives One Wish at a Time
The Make-A-Wish Club held their annual interest meeting on September 6. New and returning members listened to the club president and various officers explain what…
Leesville Liaisons help out at New Student Lunches
During the first week of the 2017-2018 school year, the Leesville Liaisons held three lunches on August 28, 29, and 30 designed to introduce new…