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by Emma Nani, staff writer January 21, 2020

The wait is on for Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’

Scarlett Johansson first portrayed Natasha Romanoff in the Iron Man movies but the character never had a main role until the first Avengers movie. Now, she finally gets a solo

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by Trevor Darnell, staff writer January 17, 2020

Leesville Basketball falls short against South Granville in Phenom Hoops Report

Carter Whitt loses the ball as he goes up for a layup in a game against South Granville. Leesville looks to pull off a big upset against an undefeated South

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by Brendan Shore, staff writer January 17, 2020

The Mandalorian Review

A poster for the Star Wars show, The Mandalorian. The show was released on November 12th, 2019 and has released five episodes. (Photo public domain) With the release of Disney’s

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The wait is on for Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’

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The Mandalorian Review

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Hamlet Review

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Pride Basketball Playoff Picture

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by Lyric Chassin, staff writer January 15, 2020

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer December 20, 2019

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.

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer December 12, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer December 12, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer November 21, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer November 21, 2019

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,

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer October 25, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer October 14, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer October 3, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer October 3, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer September 24, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer September 19, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer September 17, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer May 30, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer May 20, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer May 6, 2019

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

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 26, 2019

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 friendly games, some educational and

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 26, 2019

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 performances for everyone to see,

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 1, 2019

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. People under 18 who have

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 1, 2019

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 five gay men who work

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 1, 2019

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 men and their interactions with

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 1, 2019

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. The holiday is seen as

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer March 20, 2019

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 and test you and your

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer February 28, 2019

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 12th-17th. The cast and crew

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer February 21, 2019

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 without even speaking to them,

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer January 30, 2019

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 previous movies- Unbreakable(2000) and Split(2016).

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