High School Advice from a Class of 2021 Senior
On June 10 and 11, the Leesville Road High School class of 2021 will graduate,...
Class of 2021 Events
As graduation nears, the class of 2021 is anxiously awaiting the end of their high...
Retail Resale: The Next Step For Fast Fashion Companies
To be successful as a fashion brand in this day and age, brands must prioritize...
What Do Leesville Students Think of Plan A?
Two weeks ago, Wake County moved from Plan B to Plan A. Plan B was...
Spring Haven Farm
Spring Haven Farm, located in Chapel Hill, offers a unique experience unlike other farms in...
Spring Activities in Raleigh
With the start of the new season and the changing of the weather, people are...
One Year of COVID Lockdown
One year later, the world is still taken over by the COVID-19 pandemic. The year...
Reincarnation: What Is It and Is It Real?
After death, the soul is reborn into a new body and a new life– or...
Black Artists that Changed the Music Industry Forever
Since the beginning of the 20th century, black musicians have influenced the music we hear...
A-Z Artists: Alternative Rock
Dominating the music industry since the 80s, alternative rock is here to stay. The ever-changing...
What Students Need To Know About In-Person School
With students returning to the Leesville Road High School building on February 15, it is...
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...
How to Stay Grounded During Second Semester
Before COVID, the second semester of the school year marked a fresh start in classes,...
A-Z Albums: Classic Rock
In the mid to late 20th century, many people associated classic rock with rebellion. Today,...
NC Chinese Lantern Festival Pop-Up
The NC Chinese Lantern festival pop ups are within walking distance of each other around...
Holiday Activities Around the Triangle
This holiday season, people are struggling to find events to attend and activities to do...
How Students Stay Thankful During Covid
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around giving back and sharing your gratitude with others. Many...
History and Importance of The Evil Eye
The evil eye is most commonly found on jewelry and home decor. The person who...
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...
What Do Leesville Students Think About Abortion?
The pro-life vs. pro-choice debate revolves around the idea of whether abortions should be legal...
Thrifting Tips and Tricks
Goodwill is one of the most popular thrift stores in the United States. You can...
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...
Chip Chrome & the Mono-Tones Review
The Neighbourhood is an alternative rock band that has been creating music since before their...
Divine Llama Vineyards
Divine Llama Vineyards offers a unique experience to people of all ages. Adults can drink...
What Music Do Leesville Students Listen To?
Students at Leesville come from all different backgrounds and cultures, but there is one thing...
How to Start a Waste Reduction Lifestyle
Reusable bags and recycling are just two of the many ways you can reduce your...
A Beginner’s Guide to Spirituality
There are many different ways for one to become in touch with their spirituality and...
Lucifer– Season Five Review
On August 21, Netflix released the long awaited, originally final, season of Lucifer. After waiting...
How you can help the environment from home
While most of us are staying at home, it makes it hard for progress to...
The ozone layer–why is it important?
Ozone–the combination of three oxygen molecules–can be found in the troposphere as a protective layer...
Why “quarantine” is beneficial for everyone
Most of us have been social distancing or in “quarantine” for a little over a...
Musicians in Quarantine
Since the widespread “Stay Home” orders, many have spent the majority of their days online....
What makes social media and apps popular?
Many students use social media apps in their day to day life. Instagram, TikTok, and...
College tours– are they necessary?
Laid out in a target shape, Clemson University has all of its on-campus buildings preceding...
How to avoid slacking off during second semester
With students moving into the new semester, productivity is key. Staying focused and clear on...
What is the hardest class at Leesville?
As the time to sign up for classes approaches, students question what their ideal schedule...
Bad Eyesight and its increasing prevalence in high schoolers
Everyday, teenagers look at their phones, televisions, and other screens. The constant pressure placed on...
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...
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...
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...
My First College Football Experience
On November 2, my family and I went to the Family Weekend football game at...
How sustainable companies are giving back to the Earth
As companies have begun to make the transition from producing their items unethically to being...
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...
Downtown Raleigh’s 2019 Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
Every year PNC hosts the Wide Open Bluegrass festival in downtown Raleigh. The 2019’s festival...
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,...
High Schoolers and Fast Fashion
The outfits high schoolers wear everyday go through a long process in order to reach...
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...
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...
Picking Sides: James Charles Vs. Tati Westbrook
A recent feud between two Youtube stars–James Charles and Tati Westbrook–has overtaken the internet. On...
UNC Charlotte Shooting: History of US School Shootings
On April 30, a student at UNC Charlotte shot several people in a campus classroom....