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On April 9, 2021, Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name, DMX, passed away after days of fighting to stay alive. Following a heart attack, DMX’s family reported that
After graduating, most people never have to go through their high school routines again, but not Hannah Snell. One of the teachers new to Leesville this year is walking back
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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
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
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
“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
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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
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
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
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,
[View the story “The stages of an AP/honors student throughout a semester” on Storify] Mariana Herrera, senior editor
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
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
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
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
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
[View the story “Maintaining Friendships after High School ” on Storify] Mariana Herrera, senior editor
[View the story “If you could change anything about Leesville…” on Storify] Mariana Herrera, senior editor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
