Author: Lyric Chassin, senior editor
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High School Advice from a Class of 2021 Senior
On June 10 and 11, the Leesville Road High School class of 2021 will graduate, thus ending our senior year and our high school career once and for all. As a graduating senior, I…
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Class of 2021 Events
As graduation nears, the class of 2021 is anxiously awaiting the end of their high school careers. The 2020-2021 school year was different than any other: over half of the school year was virtual.…
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Retail Resale: The Next Step For Fast Fashion Companies
To be successful as a fashion brand in this day and age, brands must prioritize sustainability. With millions of clothing items being produced unethically everyday, environmental damage is inevitable. For multi billion dollar international…
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What Do Leesville Students Think of Plan A?
Two weeks ago, Wake County moved from Plan B to Plan A. Plan B was a division of in person students into three cohorts, rotating each week. Plan A ups the count in the…
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Spring Haven Farm
Spring Haven Farm, located in Chapel Hill, offers a unique experience unlike other farms in the area. The farm holds different types of farm animals: goats, horses, pigs, cows, etc. What makes Spring Haven…
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One Year of COVID Lockdown
One year later, the world is still taken over by the COVID-19 pandemic. The year was a time of growth and reflection for many.(Photo courtesy of Lyric Chassin) On March 13 2020, the United…
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Reincarnation: What Is It and Is It Real?
After death, the soul is reborn into a new body and a new life– or is it? With centuries of speculation around reincarnation, the age long question is entirely unanswerable and is simply up…
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Black Artists that Changed the Music Industry Forever
Since the beginning of the 20th century, black musicians have influenced the music we hear today. Some of your favorite genres would not be popular or even exist if it weren’t for black artists.…
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A-Z Artists: Alternative Rock
Dominating the music industry since the 80s, alternative rock is here to stay. The ever-changing and refreshing take on classic rock and roll music brings a newfound perspective to music in itself. (Photo courtesy…
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What Students Need To Know About In-Person School
With students returning to the Leesville Road High School building on February 15, it is imperative that all people entering the building are aware of the guidelines they must follow. Safety and health is…
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What Do Leesville Students Think About The Covid Vaccine?
With the world overtaken by COVID-19, people are itching for some safety and freedom. The vaccine is a beacon of hope for many; it’s a step closer to reducing the spread. Scientists have…
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How to Stay Grounded During Second Semester
Before COVID, the second semester of the school year marked a fresh start in classes, people, and experiences. Now, with the absence of the face-to-face interaction and the continuation of entirely virtual classes, the…
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A-Z Albums: Classic Rock
In the mid to late 20th century, many people associated classic rock with rebellion. Today, the style of rock and roll inspires many and is prevalent in mainstream music. (Photo courtesy of Lyric Chassin)…
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NC Chinese Lantern Festival Pop-Up
The NC Chinese Lantern festival pop ups are within walking distance of each other around Downtown Cary. You can take in the artistry of the lights all while admiring the ambiance of the area.…
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Holiday Activities Around the Triangle
This holiday season, people are struggling to find events to attend and activities to do safely. Here are a few fun and family-friendly activities you can do this year. (Photo from @raleighhiddengems on Instagram)…
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How Students Stay Thankful During Covid
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around giving back and sharing your gratitude with others. Many families come together to bond, share a meal, and remind each other how grateful they are to be in…
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History and Importance of The Evil Eye
The evil eye is most commonly found on jewelry and home decor. The person who owns an evil eye can use it as a protection.(Photo from Photos for Class) Many companies incorporate the evil…
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How To Throw A Party During A Pandemic Satire
Even in the midst of a pandemic, the party never stops. It’s more important now than ever to throw the best party. (Photo from Photos for Class) In the middle of a pandemic, it…
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What Do Leesville Students Think About Abortion?
The pro-life vs. pro-choice debate revolves around the idea of whether abortions should be legal or not. Although abortions are currently legal, there is the potential for change in the future. (Photo from Public…
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Thrifting Tips and Tricks
Goodwill is one of the most popular thrift stores in the United States. You can donate your items and shop around through other donations at every location. (Photo Courtesy of Lyric Chassin) Thrift shopping…
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What You Can Do To Prepare For The Election
With the upcoming election, being politically active is more important than ever. Even though COVID-19 is preventing many common events leading up to election from happening, there is still a lot for people to…
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Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones Review
The Neighbourhood is an alternative rock band that has been creating music since before their first EP release in 2012. They leave their identity behind to take the form of Chip Chrome & the…
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Divine Llama Vineyards
Divine Llama Vineyards offers a unique experience to people of all ages. Adults can drink wine and bring along their children to enjoy the animals all together. (Photo Courtesy of Lyric Chassin) Located in…
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What Music Do Leesville Students Listen To?
Students at Leesville come from all different backgrounds and cultures, but there is one thing every student has in common–they all listen to music. Music allows students to disconnect from our current reality, being…
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How to Start a Waste Reduction Lifestyle
Reusable bags and recycling are just two of the many ways you can reduce your waste production. The first step to lowering your waste production is being aware of what is right and wrong.…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Spirituality
There are many different ways for one to become in touch with their spirituality and use it to improve their daily life. Having a positive relationship between the body, mind, and soul through spirituality…
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Lucifer– Season Five Review
On August 21, Netflix released the long awaited, originally final, season of Lucifer. After waiting for over a year for a new season, fans are ecstatic at the release of season five, and the…
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How you can help the environment from home
While most of us are staying at home, it makes it hard for progress to be made in improving the environment. People are producing large amounts of waste and using increased amounts of energy,…
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The ozone layer–why is it important?
Ozone–the combination of three oxygen molecules–can be found in the troposphere as a protective layer in our atmosphere. Ozone keeps harmful UV rays from the sun from reaching us and severely damaging our skin,…
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Why “quarantine” is beneficial for everyone
Most of us have been social distancing or in “quarantine” for a little over a month. The media has provided no comfort as to when we will be able to return to the normal…
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Musicians in Quarantine
Since the widespread “Stay Home” orders, many have spent the majority of their days online. Separated from their norm of creating and performing music, many artists took to social media to share their songs…
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What makes social media and apps popular?
Many students use social media apps in their day to day life. Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are some of the most popular apps among Leesville students. (Photo Courtesy of Lyric Chassin) Whether it’s through…
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College tours– are they necessary?
Laid out in a target shape, Clemson University has all of its on-campus buildings preceding each other in rings. Somewhere in the middle, the tour begins at the visitor center. (Photo courtesy of Lyric…
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How to avoid slacking off during second semester
With students moving into the new semester, productivity is key. Staying focused and clear on goals is essential to move smoothly through the semester. (Photo courtesy of Lyric Chassin) Every Leesville Road High School…
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What is the hardest class at Leesville?
As the time to sign up for classes approaches, students question what their ideal schedule would be. Leesville offers many different levels and subjects, but the workload students are able to take on is…
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Bad Eyesight and its increasing prevalence in high schoolers
Everyday, teenagers look at their phones, televisions, and other screens. The constant pressure placed on the eyes is leading to overall worsening vision, and it’s starting at very young ages. The number of young…
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Reducing environmental impact–how musicians are changing the world
Upon the release of a new album, it isn’t uncommon for an artist or band to go on tour. This can increase profits, gain attention, and support fans of the musicians. While it may…
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Why Thrifting is Important: Combatting Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact
The word thrift is the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. Thrift stores are places where people can donate previously owned items to be repurchased for less expensive than…
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The Black Keys: Let’s Rock Tour- Raleigh
The Black Keys–an alternative rock band that has been popular throughout the 2000’s–released their latest studio album this past summer. The album titled Let’s Rock, features 12 new songs with a total listening time…
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My First College Football Experience
On November 2, my family and I went to the Family Weekend football game at UNC Charlotte–the college my older brother attends. With this being my first college football experience, I could only compare…
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How sustainable companies are giving back to the Earth
As companies have begun to make the transition from producing their items unethically to being more sustainable, it has become important to many consumers to only support companies that are giving back to people…
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How companies and consumers are making the switch to sustainable fashion
There is more caution surrounding production and purchasing since the media is shedding more light on the environmental impacts of fast fashion in recent years. The education enables people to change their decisions on…
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Downtown Raleigh’s 2019 Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
Every year PNC hosts the Wide Open Bluegrass festival in downtown Raleigh. The 2019’s festival took place on September 27-28. With the festival being the largest free urban bluegrass festival in the world, it’s…
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How Do High Schoolers Use Tattoos and Piercings to Express Themselves?
Many high school students use piercings as a semi-permanent way to express themselves. Ear, nose, and many other piercings are one of the many ways students use accessories to express themselves. Getting piercings can…
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High Schoolers and Fast Fashion
The outfits high schoolers wear everyday go through a long process in order to reach their hands. From a strand of polyester, to a piece of fabric in a factory in China, to the…
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What do students think of Leesville’s new policies?
This 2019-2020 school year is Mr. Ian Solomon’s first full year as Leesville Road High School’s principal. His transition into being a full-term principal has brought new changes to the schedule and approach of…
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Fast Fashion: What is it and how does it affect us?
In the ever changing fashion world, brands try to keep up with the latest trends. The design, create, and release process is a never ending cycle—enabling clothing brands to drop new clothes frequently.…
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Picking Sides: James Charles Vs. Tati Westbrook
A recent feud between two Youtube stars–James Charles and Tati Westbrook–has overtaken the internet. On May 10, Westbrook released a video titled “BYE SISTER…” with the intention to call out and expose Charles for…
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UNC Charlotte Shooting: History of US School Shootings
On April 30, a student at UNC Charlotte shot several people in a campus classroom. The shooting left two people dead and four injured. This scenario has sparked fear in many North Carolinians, as…
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Teenagers and Bad Habits
During high school, students face many stages of growth and development that help shape them into adults. As they go through their life as a young adult, they develop tactics that become a natural…