March Madness bracket season begins
March Madness brings the best of college basketball together, all vying for a national championship ring. Perhaps one of the most popular aspects of the…
Articles by Maddie Bimonte
Is going “viral” still possible?
Virality is now splintered across age groups and generations, with younger generations and millennials viewing videos that their parents have never heard of. Youtube is…
Is fast fashion worth the price?
All over social media, images of celebrities in the latest Gucci or Louis Vuitton are posted to millions of teenage fans. The fueled obsession with…
Is The Masked Singer a new kind of talent competition?
Over the past five years, more and more Americans each year are tuning into reality tv shows. Out of the reality tv genre, competition based…
How bad was the Super Bowl LIII halftime show?
Each year, the Super Bowl halftime show brings together music’s most talented and popular artists to perform a set in front of not only the…
A cheap alternative to airpods
Across the world, Airpods are popping up everywhere becoming a staple in listening to music. Unfortunately, the hefty price tag may make it impossible for…
Is It Time For New Netflix shows?
Netflix is one of the premiere websites for watching old television shows that have maintained a cult following throughout the early 2000’s and 90’s. Over…
Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD Tour Comes To Raleigh
Travis Scott commenced his first stadium arena tour across the US on November 8. The highly anticipated artist came to Raleigh for the second show…
Apple Music or Spotify?
Streaming music is not a new concept and is easily accessible via smartphones, laptops and any other device. With the increasing number of options to…
Ray Swims to the Junior National Team
Leesville is home to a handful of athletes who compete on a national level with the best of the best. One of those athletes is…
Halloween Traditions for Teenagers
Trick-or-Treating is arguably one of the most important traditions on Halloween. However, as kids become teenagers, many teens lose interest in going out for candy…
The Importance of Learning a Second Language
Schools across the United States offer language electives where students can learn a second language of their choice. While students enroll in these electives, the…
UNCW Students Launch We Wilm Rebuild
As Hurricane Florence fizzles out, devastation to cities throughout North Carolina continues to pile up, requiring many students enrolled in eastern North Carolina colleges to…
Does Working During the School Year Affect Student Performance?
Being a high schooler has become relatively more expensive, as upperclassmen gain the privilege to eat off campus during lunch and have their own car….
Last Weekend of Summer
The reward after the first week of school for students comes in the form of Labor Day weekend. It is often considered the last weekend…
New Marine Ecology Class
Leesville Road High Students have many options when choosing which classes they would like to enroll in. This year, students are now open to take…