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by Mariana Herrera, senior editor May 10, 2019

The Perfect Date is far from the perfect movie

Netflix Original movies are either hit-or-miss and when it comes to their rom-coms, and it’s usually miss– The Perfect Date is no exception. The Perfect Date stars America’s most recent

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor January 4, 2019

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 in a movie industry run

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 19, 2018

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 of being heartwarming. They don’t

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 17, 2018

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 Smithfield. It was the swim

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor September 12, 2018

Preparing for Florence

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by Mariana Herrera, senior editor September 7, 2018

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 Union. In reality, anyone, regardless

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor May 4, 2018

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 — the franchise has its own

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor March 12, 2018

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 what Leesville’s Model United Nations

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor January 25, 2018

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 people at interest meeting Wednesday,

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor November 29, 2017

The Stages Every AP/Honors Student Goes Through During the Semester

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by Mariana Herrera, senior editor November 6, 2017

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 skeptical that the second season

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor September 8, 2017

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 old locker bay that once

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor June 2, 2017

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 to relax due to the

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor May 3, 2017

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 GPAs. For those who don’t

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor May 3, 2017

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 the country. Unfortunately, his recent

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor April 28, 2017

Maintaining Friendships after High School

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by Mariana Herrera, senior editor April 5, 2017

If you could change one thing about Leesville…

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by Mariana Herrera, senior editor March 31, 2017

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 born in Colombia and was

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor March 2, 2017

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 said garden is the work

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor February 24, 2017

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 of Grammy winner, Adele, singing

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor February 9, 2017

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 points, with Enloe coming in

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor February 6, 2017

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, the chair of the Wake

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor January 18, 2017

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 this process along, LHRS hosted

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 19, 2016

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 the journey in junior year,

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 19, 2016

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 to unique celebrations in every

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 12, 2016

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 Appalachian State’s campus from November

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor December 1, 2016

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 get-together was to learn more

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor November 4, 2016

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. One option that has recently

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor October 17, 2016

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, a select few can start

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor October 6, 2016

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 planned for the club. The

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor September 20, 2016

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 2014. The juniors and seniors

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor September 20, 2016

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 UNC-Wilmington. Bouchard didn’t always know

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