Author: Lucas Casterline, staff writer
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The 2026-2027 ITS Officer Nominations
The Leesville chapter of ITS (International Thespian Society) is holding officer nominations this week (May 4-8, 2026). Nominations were held during the last meeting on April 30, 2026, and the ballot was released after…
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Local Theatre Shows in the Raleigh Area
If you are looking for something to do this spring, why not support the arts? Local community and high school theatre companies around the Raleigh area are putting on shows primarily during the months…
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Songs, artists and albums that remain my “most played”
Music is a big part of my life and has been for a long time. I enjoy listening to all different genres of music, but most notably country, indie folk, and pop rock. What…
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What is the point of International Night at Hillburn?
The LRHS Theatre Ensemble class is performing Sophocles’ Ancient Greek tragedy Antigone later this month. The play follows Antigone, who buries her brother Polynices and defies the orders of her uncle, the king, Creon.…
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Actor vs. Tech at Leesville
The Pride Productions theatre department at Leesville Road High School consists of many different elements, both on the stage as well as behind the scenes. Theatre students who pursue acting at Leesville typically…
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When did Conan Gray Release Wishbone (Deluxe)?
Conan Gray is a multitalented pop artist who released the deluxe version of his album 2025 Wishbone on April 24, 2026 titled Wishbone (Deluxe). As of April 2026, Conan Gray has garnered 8.2 million…
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What’s it like having your parent work at your school?
Have you wondered what it would be like if one of your parents taught at your school? As someone whose parent taught dance at their middle school, I will be the first to admit…
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Theatre Ensemble at North Carolina ITS Festival
Members from the LRHS Theatre Ensemble class, alongside some freshmen who took Beginning Theatre, attended the North Carolina State Thespian Festival (known as NC Thestfest) from March 13-15, 2026. The NC Thesfest is the…
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All about Leesville Road high school’s Investment club
The LRHS Investment Club was started in 2024 by Neil Shaw, who has now graduated from Leesville. The club’s advisor is Ms. Warren. The club focuses on the stock market, how to manage one’s…
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A Guide to Using Letterboxd
William Harvey, junior, has been a user of Letterboxd since 2023. Over text, Harvey said, “My favorite feature [on the app] is probably the ability to log movies I watch in a…
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Conan Gray’s Wishbone World Tour
Indie and synth pop artist Conan Gray is currently touring to promote his fourth studio album, “Wishbone.” The Wishbone World Tour is his second arena-level world tour, and he is stopping in major cities…
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I Finally Watched Singin’ in the Rain and Here are My Thoughts
Singin’ in the Rain is a 1952 movie musical comedy that society widely considers to be a classic because of its performances from the lead actors as well as its fun and upbeat soundtrack.…
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Noah Kahan’s New Album
Noah Kahan, a folk-pop and indie folk music artist, announced his new 17-track album titled The Great Divide on his Instagram on January 28, 2026. In the caption, Kahan stated, “The music here is…
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The Kid LAROI’s Upcoming Album
Australian rapper and pop artist Charlton Kenneth Jeffery Howard, who goes by the stage name The Kid LAROI, first gained fame around 2020-2021 with the release of his mixtape “F*CK LOVE 3+: OVER YOU.”…
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New Year’s resolutions
Lots of people create New Year’s resolutions as a way of bettering themselves and reaching new goals they want to achieve. This can be a range of things, from working out more to traveling…
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“With Heaven On Top” Album Review
Shortly after announcing his upcoming tour “With Heaven on Tour,” Zach Bryan released his new album that the tour name supports. On January 9th, 2026, his album “With Heaven on Top” came out, with…
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LRHS Prayer 640 Club
LRHS Prayer 640 is a Christian-based club that meets once a month on Mondays at 6:40 am in Trailer 10. The club is devoted to prayer and learning more about the Christian faith and…
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The Outsiders at DPAC review
The Outsiders musical premiered on Broadway on April 11, 2024. Based on the 1967 book and the 1983 movie of the same name, the story follows greaser Ponyboy Curtis navigating life in the town…
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The amazing Jake Minch concert in Durham
On November 17, 2025, Jake Minch performed at the Motorco Music Hall in Durham, NC, as part of his “More George on Tour” tour with Darryl Rahn as an opener. Jake Minch is a…
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Addams Family Auditions
Leesville’s theatre department is currently in the middle of audition week for their spring musical, The Addams Family. Auditions were held on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2, with callbacks on Thursday, December…
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Movie Review: Black Phone 2
The Black Phone 2, the sequel to the original The Black Phone (2021), was released on October 17, 2025. The sequel takes place in 1982, four years after Finney (played by Mason Thames) defeated…
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The Benefits of Taking Wake Tech Classes
Wake Tech Community College is a public college located in North Carolina, open to people of all ages to further their education. One aspect of Wake Tech that many North Carolina students use is…
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Leesville Student’s Plans for Halloweekend
This year Halloween takes place on a Friday and many students have plans for this Halloweekend. Around Halloween, people typically look forward to Halloween parties, trick-or-treating, eating candy, and having lots of fun with…
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An Overview of Leesville’s Hall-O-Ween Event
Each year around Halloween, Leesville puts on their annual Hall-O-Ween event hosted by the LRHS Executive Council. Different clubs and honor societies host games and activities, lots of candy is given out, and it…
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Everything You Missed from Leesville’s University of Florida College Visit
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a college admissions officer from the University of Florida (abbreviated to UF) came to visit LRHS. The representative walked students through the application process, introduced different courses the university…
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NC State vs. Virginia Tech Game
This past Saturday, September 27, 2025, North Carolina State University (commonly known as NC State) went head to head against Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (commonly known as Virginia Tech) which took place…
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The 2025 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The officers of Leesville’s National Honor Society pose for a picture with Leesville’s principal, Ms. Jacobs. From left to right: Madeline Carpenter (President), Sophie Key (Vice President), Ms. Jacobs, Natalie Vargas-Kitchens (Historian), and Chloe…
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Movie Review: The Long Walk
Pictured above, Stephen King, author of The Long Walk novel which was recently turned into a 2025 film. King is shown at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival which is held in Toronto, Canada.…
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2025 Homecoming Theme: Luau at Loonieville
The LRHS Homecoming theme was announced on the Executive Council’s Instagram page on September 3. The post includes information about the Homecoming week, dates and times. (Photo via @lrhs_exec on Instagram)
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New Fall Play Audition Process
A poster outside the media center displays information about Anne of Green Gables auditions. Auditions will be held on September 3rd in the school auditorium. (Photo Courtesy of Lucas Casterline)
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Leesville Theatre departments student directed scenes
This poster on the main staircase is advertising the Student Directed Scenes that the Honors Theatre Ensemble presented on 1/6/25. The poster contains information on how to purchase tickets as well as where the…
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The students of Leesvilles favorite christmas movies
This image shows a list of some of the most popular and beloved holiday films. This list includes films such The Santa Clause and I’ll Be Home For Christmas. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons).
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The winter leesville chorus concert
The members of Leesville’s Capital Pride chorus program are performing a medley of the songs Some Nights, We are Young, and Carry On. This medley includes solos sung by Syd Worth, Sara Hauge, Genesis…
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the wicked movie release in theaters 2024
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the stars of Wicked are present at the world-wide premiere for the film. The premiere began in London and traveled to places like Australia, Los Angeles, New Mexico, and…
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How leesville high students are staying involved at LRMS
Madeline Carpenter, junior, teaches choreography to some of the cast members in the middle school musical production of Legally Blonde Jr. Carpenter is working with the students that are playing the Delta Nu sorority…
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the sophomore class council officers 2024-2025
The officers of the Sophomore Class Council pose for pictures. These pictures allow them to introduce themselves to the rest of the sophomore class. (Photo Courtesy of the LRHS Sophomore Council Instagram @lrhsclassof2027).
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Hurricaine supply drive at leesville
Items for the supply drive here at Leesville are getting packaged and ready to be sent out. These items are going to help the survivors of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. (Photo Courtesy…
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Conan Gray’s Found Heaven On Tour Comes To Raleigh
Conan Gray performs his hit single Alley Rose, at Red Hat Amphitheater in Downtown Raleigh. During the finale of the concert, confetti was shot into the crowd. (Photo Courtesy of Lucas Casterline).
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Leesville’s remodeled Media center has new spaces for collaboration
Entering the 2024-2025 school year, Leesville’s media center is getting a revamp. The media center is adding a new circulation desk for the media specialists, dry-erase tables for students, comfy chairs, etc. (Photo Courtesy…
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How to Survive Freshman Year
Leesville staff members put signs like these around the exterior of the campus. These signs are meant to offer guidance and support for freshmen. (Photo Courtesy of Lucas Casterline)
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All About The Earth & Sustainability Club
The Earth & Sustainability Club created this mural, which was placed in the school’s media center. This mural is constructed of different colored bottle caps arranged to create planet Earth. (Photo Courtesy of Lucas…
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In the eyes of a lion
The mural to the right depicts a Lion head with a quote from Marsha Canham. This mural is meant to replicate the already-present mural to the left. (Photo Courtesy of Lucas Casterline)