Keanu isn’t as funny as Key and Peele
A cute kitten plus the comedic genius of Key and Peele seems like a combination...
Lemonade Review
After dropping the self-titled album Beyonce in December of 2013 without any warning, many imagined...
10 Questions: How well do you know Leesville?
Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16
Clubs at Leesville
One of the greatest things about attending Leesville Road High School is the wide variety...
For Ms. Engdahl, it’s all about the students
In classes such as AP World History and AP Psychology, Ms .Michelle Engdahl is known...
Why high school kids should follow Tasty
It’s not surprising that as of 2011, 28% of Americans don’t know how to cook...
New Gen Romance
Article after article written by fearmongers everywhere have thrown around many reasons as to why...
Zayn Malik’s solo career is official with “PILLOWTALK”
One Direction fans (aka “Directioners”) faced serious heartbreak last year after Zayn Malik, 22 at...
Just Not Sorry makes emails more unapologetic
Powered by Cincopa Video Cloud for Business solution.How to install Just Not SorryA step-by-step...
Justin Bieber’s life and career
Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16
Horoscopes
Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16
Why random acts of kindness are important
In the ancient religions of Buddhism and Hinduism, the term “karma” refers to the sum...
“Sorry” and what Bieber fans can expect from Purpose
In February, it was “Where Are Ü Now”. Last month, it was “What Do You...
The Mystery Behind Adult Coloring Books
Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16
Cheating consequences need uniformity
Over the years, society has given cheating a variety of definitions — definitions typically swayed...
Ariana Grande delivers electric performance at PNC Arena
[View the story “Ariana Grande delivers electric performance at PNC Arena” on Storify] Lindsay Baker,...
What do you mean Justin Bieber made a comeback?
2015 has been a promising year for Justin Bieber. In addition to making various television...
Dolls with disabilities could change everything
Mattel’s Barbie dolls are about as controversial as toys can get. Some of the harshest...
Unfriended uses social media in a new way
The evolution of social media has impacted more than just how people connect with each...
A new way to tour colleges
For some, college visits are exciting; they indicate the end of high school and the...
Planet Fitness is the friendliest fitness center
As summer quickly approaches, students are working hard to get in shape for those long...
It starts with two words
If you could give advice to a younger version of yourself, what would you say?...
My NACAC College Fair experience
On Tuesday, March 10, the National Association for College Admission Counseling held their annual Greater...
The pros and cons of student feedback
In understanding a student’s true potential, educators only scratch the surface through standardized testing. It’s...
Musical styles converge in “FourFiveSeconds”
Collaborations between modern artists and musical “legends” always seem to produce some of the most...
Be My Eyes gives sight to the blind
A new iPhone app aimed at assisting the blind through video chat proves that modern...
Putting an end to domestic violence
The unfortunate subject of domestic abuse hardly ever receives the attention it deserves. Much of...
Into the Woods has something for everyone
Movie, for example. It was only fitting that Into the Woods end the year with...
Sam Smith makes Christmas sad
Christmas-time and sorrowful feelings almost never go hand in hand. It’s supposed to be a...
Are high school relationships important?
Whether we like it or not, high school is an experience that shapes almost every...
A petition for change
After becoming upset with a new decision made by the North Carolina State Board of...
Another child star resurfaces
2013 and 2014 have held a notable reputation for reintroducing Disney child stars to their...
Advice for student drivers
As a teenager, life is hard enough as it is — balancing grades, relationships and...
What’s so great about streaming music?
Whether we listen to it while we do our homework or to help us fall...
American Horror Story returns with “Freak Show”
A murder house, an insane asylum, a boarding school of witches and now, a circus...
Things to do in fall
With fall right around the corner, people of all ages look forward to the season’s...
The healthy side of fandoms
Whether it’s because they idolize a celebrity, band or book series, fandoms are slowly taking...
What taking a break from social media taught me
After watching viral videos like “Look Up” time and time again, I finally decided to...
Vacancy in Paradise: Coming to an auditorium near you
The Leesville Road High School theater department has big plans underway for the 2014-2015 school...
Misogyny and misandry in the media
On May 23, seven victims were found dead as the result of a mass murder...
The controversy over book-to-movie films
For decades, literature has been the inspiration behind some of the greatest films in movie...
The importance of working teens
With summer only a few weeks away, many high school students are starting to apply...
Oculus brings a new twist to horror movies
On April 11, 2014, the arrival of Oculus to theaters delighted horror movie fans across...
Second semester brings new English teachers
Since the departure of some of Leesville’s English teachers this year, the school has welcomed...
A teen’s response to “What You Learn in Your 40’s”
In the article, “What You Learn in Your 40’s,” Pamela Druckerman shares a few life...
The rise of introverted leaders
The social clash between introverts and extroverts has always been present in society. This is...
Rain: a Tribute to The Beatles
On Sunday, March 16, Rain, a Broadway-produced cover band for The Beatles, visited the Meymandi...
Student teacher spotlight: Ms. Harris
For Ms. Harris, one of Leesville’s many student teachers, the decision to pursue a career...
Failure leads to success
Each day, people all around the world are faced with failure. When failure falls upon...
Pharrell Williams drops G I R L
After a wildly successful 2013 year, Pharrell Williams has made yet another musical debut. The...