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…
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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…
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…
Should Students Have Access to Cool Math Games?
A very popular website that many students use during their free time at school is Cool Math Games. The website is a place for child…
Wrapping Up Chicago
On April 4-6, Leesville Road High School put on their production of Chicago: High School Edition. After preparing for months and putting on five successful…
What Do High Schoolers Think About Vaccines?
Starting on March 28, all unvaccinated children will be prohibited from going into public areas in Rockland County, New York due to a measles outbreak….
Queer Eye Season Three Review
On March 15, Netflix released season three of their original series–Queer Eye. The spin off of the early 2000s show–Queer Eye for the Straight Guy–features…
Every Parent’s Nightmare: Leaving Neverland
On March 3, the film first displayed at Sundance film festival—Leaving Neverland—premiered on HBO. It gives you an inside look on the childhood of two…
St. Patrick’s Day History and Traditions
For many years, people all over the world have been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. People of all ages get together to dance, eat, and drink….
Can We Trust Horoscopes?
A popular app among many teenagers–Snapchat–recently released a new update incorporating astrological signs and horoscope information. The update allows you to read your friend’s horoscope…
Behind the Scenes: Mamma Mia!
The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh put on a production of Mamma Mia!-– a classic musical from the early 2000’s–from February…
How Do Stereotypes Affect Students?
The word stereotype is defined as a widely held and fixed image of a particular type of person or thing. Everyday, we meet people and…
Glass: Make or Break?
The American filmmaker and actor M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film, Glass, hit theaters last Thursday. The film is a combined sequel to two of his…