Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and into our hearts
The past 18 years have seen an influx of superhero movies, leaving audiences to wonder if Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse would simply be an afterthought…
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Instant Family an instant hit with families
I’ve lost faith in feel-good family comedy movies. They’re often extraordinarily not-funny in their desperate attempt to be funny, disgustingly cheesy for the sake…
LRHS Men’s Swimming scores first meet win in over three years
“We are Leesville; we are Pride! We are Leesville; we are Pride!” chanted about two dozen teenagers in green Speedos on a pool deck in…
Preparing for Florence
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Black Student Union: not just for black students
On today’s episode of Mythbusters, I debunk one of the most common misconceptions at Leesville Road High School: only black students can join Black Student…
Harry Potter nerds everywhere rejoice with the release of new app.
Despite having released its last book over ten years ago, the Harry Potter franchise is still going strong. You can’t escape Harry Potter anywhere —…
Leesville’s MUN team argues their way to the podium
Spending a Friday night arguing about historical and current world topics doesn’t seem like the average teenager’s idea of a good time. But that’s exactly…
The MSA is introduced to Leesville
The Muslim Student Association, or MSA for short, has recently become a part of Leesville’s impressive repertoire of clubs. While there was only about 15…
The Stages Every AP/Honors Student Goes Through During the Semester
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Is the new season of Stranger Things 2 good to be true?
The wildly anticipated second season of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things debuted October 27, 2017, just in time for a Halloween binge. Many fans were…
Unveiling the New and Improved Locker Bay
As returning students wander through the first floor of the main building, they may be surprised to find a new installation in place of the…
When should you start studying for finals?
As the end of the school year rapidly approaches, many students have found themselves in a state of constant procrastination. While many may have started…
How Much Does GPA Really Matter
Many students’ biggest worries can be traced back to one little thing, only three letters long, that holds the power over our future — our…
Bill Nye Attempts to Save the World
Everyone in the American public school system knows who Bill Nye is. Chants of “Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!” can be heard in science classes across…
Maintaining Friendships after High School
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If you could change one thing about Leesville…
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What does it mean to be an American?
I never gave this question much thought, and I can imagine that most of peers didn’t either. I really didn’t have to– although I was…
Adding Green to Leesville: Our School’s New Garden
If you have gone wandering around Leesville’s campus lately, you might have stumbled upon a fledgling garden in the back of the Murphy Building. This…
Recap of the Grammys
The international music community eagerly tuned in to the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 12. Music’s biggest night kicked off with a performance…
Five-Peat for the Leesville swim team
On Saturday, January 28, the Leesville girls won the Cap-8 Swimming Championship for the fifth consecutive year. The girls’ team earned a total of 661.5…
What’s up with Winter Break?
The school calendar is often a breeding ground for the high schoolers’ complaints, especially when it comes to winter break. According to Monika Johnson Hostler,…
College Student Panel
Some seniors at Leesville have already begun to prepare for their upcoming college experience as this school year flies past the halfway point. To help…
How Early Should You Start Thinking About College?
One of high school students biggest worries is what they are going to do after graduation– for many, this means college. Most people consider beginning…
Christmas Traditions Among Leesville Students
As Christmas rapidly approaches, many Leesville families prepare for the festivities with their own twists to classic traditions. The blend of cultures and customs leads…
Model UN Takes Appalachian State
Leesville’s Model United Nations club left school early on November 9 to attend the Model Security Council Conference in Boone. The conference took place on…
Fall Games and Treats with New Students
The Leesville Liaisons met with new students during SMART Lunch on October 12 to have a “October Fall Games and Treats.” The purpose of the…
Trip to Spain and Italy 2018
Although it may be the fall of 2016, it is never too soon to think about what you’re going to do the summer of 2018….
Leesville Students Register to Vote in This Year’s Elections
This year, National Voter Registration Day fell on September 27, 2016. Although the majority of Leesville students aren’t eligible to vote in this year’s election,…
Positive Outlook on Environmental Club’s Future
Environmental Club had their first meeting of the year this Tuesday, September 13. During the first half of the meeting, members discussed what they had…
African American Studies Returns to Leesville
African American Studies has been reintroduced at Leesville Road High School for the 2016-2017 school year. The last time Leesville offered the class was in…
From student to teacher
Alexandra Bouchard was a former student at Leesville Road High School. She has returned to teach Spanish for the 2016-2017 school year after graduating from…