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by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 May 25, 2016

Keanu isn’t as funny as Key and Peele

A cute kitten plus the comedic genius of Key and Peele seems like a combination for cinematic success. Unfortunately, Keanu was only somewhat funny. The film, after months of funny

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 May 5, 2016

Lemonade Review

After dropping the self-titled album Beyonce in December of 2013 without any warning, many imagined it would be difficult for Beyonce to surprise fans in the same way. They were

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 15, 2016

10 Questions: How well do you know Leesville?

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 12, 2016

Clubs at Leesville

One of the greatest things about attending Leesville Road High School is the wide variety of clubs students can join. Everyone has heard of Leesville’s more prestigious clubs, like National

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 24, 2016

For Ms. Engdahl, it’s all about the students

In classes such as AP World History and AP Psychology, Ms .Michelle Engdahl is known for keeping things student-centered in both the curriculum and the student-teacher relationships that formulate during

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 22, 2016

Why high school kids should follow Tasty

It’s not surprising that as of 2011, 28% of Americans don’t know how to cook their own meals. The Huffington Post cites that half of those who can’t cook have

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 February 25, 2016

New Gen Romance

Article after article written by fearmongers everywhere have thrown around many reasons as to why the youngest generation has completely changed–or ruined–romance and their consequent chance at true love. We

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 February 18, 2016

Zayn Malik’s solo career is official with “PILLOWTALK”

One Direction fans (aka “Directioners”) faced serious heartbreak last year after Zayn Malik, 22 at the time, announced his departure from the group. That heartbreak has since been mended with

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 February 18, 2016

Just Not Sorry makes emails more unapologetic

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by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 January 21, 2016

Justin Bieber’s life and career

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 December 17, 2015

Horoscopes

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 November 18, 2015

Why random acts of kindness are important

In the ancient religions of Buddhism and Hinduism, the term “karma” refers to the sum of actions in a person’s past and present existences; actions that determine fate. In western

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 November 5, 2015

“Sorry” and what Bieber fans can expect from Purpose

In February, it was “Where Are Ü Now”. Last month, it was “What Do You Mean?” This week, it’s “Sorry”. Justin Bieber continues to dominate the 2015 music scene with

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 October 27, 2015

The Mystery Behind Adult Coloring Books

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 October 12, 2015

Cheating consequences need uniformity

Over the years, society has given cheating a variety of definitions — definitions typically swayed by age, experience or occupation. For example, a student may view cheating as blatantly copying

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 October 8, 2015

Ariana Grande delivers electric performance at PNC Arena

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by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 September 2, 2015

What do you mean Justin Bieber made a comeback?

2015 has been a promising year for Justin Bieber. In addition to making various television appearances to clean up his soiled 2013/2014 reputation (look at his roast on Comedy Central,

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 June 1, 2015

Dolls with disabilities could change everything

Mattel’s Barbie dolls are about as controversial as toys can get. Some of the harshest critics claim that Barbie’s inaccurate and unattainable proportions negatively affect girls. Beyond the undeniable fact

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 30, 2015

Unfriended uses social media in a new way

The evolution of social media has impacted more than just how people connect with each other. It’s also crawled its way into major motion pictures and television, drastically changing the

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 22, 2015

A new way to tour colleges

For some, college visits are exciting; they indicate the end of high school and the beginning of independence. For others, after thinking about the time spent traveling and touring, the

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 13, 2015

Planet Fitness is the friendliest fitness center

As summer quickly approaches, students are working hard to get in shape for those long weekends at the beach. Due to its easy accessibility, Fitness 19 is usually the go-to

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 6, 2015

It starts with two words

If you could give advice to a younger version of yourself, what would you say? A recent YouTube campaign explores this question, specifically targeting young girls. This Youtube campaign entitled

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 16, 2015

My NACAC College Fair experience

On Tuesday, March 10, the National Association for College Admission Counseling held their annual Greater Raleigh National College Fair at the convention center downtown. I was lucky enough to be

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 6, 2015

The pros and cons of student feedback

In understanding a student’s true potential, educators only scratch the surface through standardized testing. It’s somewhat understandable why students are graded in this fashion, but how should teachers be graded?

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 February 23, 2015

Musical styles converge in “FourFiveSeconds”

Collaborations between modern artists and musical “legends” always seem to produce some of the most interesting compositions. For example, take “FourFiveSeconds” by Rihanna ft. Kanye West and Paul McCartney. The

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 February 3, 2015

Be My Eyes gives sight to the blind

A new iPhone app aimed at assisting the blind through video chat proves that modern technology has no limits. It’s innovative, but how efficient is it in reality? Be My

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 January 22, 2015

Putting an end to domestic violence

The unfortunate subject of domestic abuse hardly ever receives the attention it deserves. Much of this is because domestic abuse (or any type of abuse, for that matter) is difficult

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 January 21, 2015

Into the Woods has something for everyone

Movie, for example. It was only fitting that Into the Woods end the year with one last well-orchestrated bang. Into the Woods, based on the Stephen Sondheim musical of the

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 December 19, 2014

Sam Smith makes Christmas sad

Christmas-time and sorrowful feelings almost never go hand in hand. It’s supposed to be a joyful occasion, but Sam Smith’s rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” makes a

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 December 19, 2014

Are high school relationships important?

Whether we like it or not, high school is an experience that shapes almost every aspect of our lives. This raises questions about the importance of certain “sub-experiences” in high

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 December 15, 2014

A petition for change

After becoming upset with a new decision made by the North Carolina State Board of Education, Parker Renberg, a Leesville freshman, decided it was time to stand up for what

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 November 13, 2014

Another child star resurfaces

2013 and 2014 have held a notable reputation for reintroducing Disney child stars to their former relevance. Last year, it was Miley Cyrus with “We Can’t Stop,” and now it’s

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 October 30, 2014

Advice for student drivers

As a teenager, life is hard enough as it is — balancing grades, relationships and free time takes a lot of extra effort. In managing these things, we forget about

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 October 28, 2014

What’s so great about streaming music?

Whether we listen to it while we do our homework or to help us fall asleep at night, music is undoubtedly a very prominent part of our daily lives. The

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 October 28, 2014

American Horror Story returns with “Freak Show”

A murder house, an insane asylum, a boarding school of witches and now, a circus of freaks. “American Horror Story” is back and better than ever. After a highly successful

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 October 15, 2014

Things to do in fall

With fall right around the corner, people of all ages look forward to the season’s traditions. Here are a few local venues and activities to help fill up your fall

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 October 8, 2014

The healthy side of fandoms

Whether it’s because they idolize a celebrity, band or book series, fandoms are slowly taking the world by storm. Yes, the dedicated individuals in said fandoms are often labeled as

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 September 24, 2014

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 year. To get the year started, the department plans on running a production of Vacancy

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 June 5, 2014

Misogyny and misandry in the media

On May 23, seven victims were found dead as the result of a mass murder in California. The tragedy came as a great shock to the families involved as well

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 June 2, 2014

The controversy over book-to-movie films

For decades, literature has been the inspiration behind some of the greatest films in movie history. Bringing popular books to the big screen has been especially evident in the last

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 May 20, 2014

The importance of working teens

With summer only a few weeks away, many high school students are starting to apply for summer jobs. Unfortunately, the number of applicants isn’t as high as one might think.

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 May 7, 2014

Oculus brings a new twist to horror movies

On April 11, 2014, the arrival of Oculus to theaters delighted horror movie fans across the world. The movie earned $12 million its opening weekend, in addition to generally positive

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 22, 2014

Second semester brings new English teachers

Since the departure of some of Leesville’s English teachers this year, the school has welcomed two replacements into the department. New this semester are Kyle Goodson and Andrew Brennan. Mr.

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 16, 2014

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 lessons and gives wise tips to her younger audience, all based on her own experiences

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 11, 2014

The rise of introverted leaders

The social clash between introverts and extroverts has always been present in society. This is mainly because introverts tend to rely on solitude and silence, while extraverts gear more towards

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 28, 2014

Rain: a Tribute to The Beatles

On Sunday, March 16, Rain, a Broadway-produced cover band for The Beatles, visited the Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. Rain is not your typical cover band though. In a

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 25, 2014

Student teacher spotlight: Ms. Harris

For Ms. Harris, one of Leesville’s many student teachers, the decision to pursue a career in education was obvious. “My mom’s a teacher, everybody else in my family’s a teacher,

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 21, 2014

Failure leads to success

Each day, people all around the world are faced with failure. When failure falls upon us, it tends to influence the way we think and the things we do dramatically.

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 13, 2014

Pharrell Williams drops G I R L

After a wildly successful 2013 year, Pharrell Williams has made yet another musical debut. The Grammy award winning artist released his new album G I R L on March 3.

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