Author: Maya Schpero, staff writer
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The changes in Leesville’s Phone Policy
On July 1, NC Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 959 into law. This law “requires school districts to adopt policies prohibiting students from ‘using, displaying, or having a wireless communication device turned on’…
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Fun Fall Activities in North Carolina
After the summer heat is finally gone and the air becomes cooler, Raleigh is one of the best places to spend the fall season. With the cool air, autumn foliage, and the fall festive…
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Do Leesville students have enough time at lunch
Lunch at Leesville Road High School from bell to bell currently is 35 minutes long. At that time, students who stay on campus are expected to buy their food from the lunch line or…
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Cheerleaders missing out on games
Going to sports games, such as basketball games or football games, is popular among students in high school. They get to dress up in the theme of the game, go hang out with their…
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The 2025 fall menu at starbucks
This is a Pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. This drink is one of the most popular drinks of the fall season. (Photo Credit to Tribu Creative)
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Back to school supplies, what students need
These are some school supplies, including pencils, erasers, and staples. They are a popular, necessary supply for going back to school. (Photo use by creative commons and Steven Depolo)
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The mystery of Appalachia
The Appalachian region is one of the most mysterious and misunderstood places in the United States. Stretching over 1,000 miles from southern New York to northern Alabama and Georgia, Appalachia is known for its…
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Does music help students focus?
Music is very popular among the students at Leesville Road High School. Many students keep their AirPods in throughout their day Students use it as a tool to help them throughout their day. Music…
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Was your AP exam studying successful?
The weeks May 5-9 and May 12-16 were the weeks of AP exams. Students take these exams to get a college credit for the AP course. Many students took AP classes and tested, but…
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What is the perfect hair routine throughout the week?
Dealing with your hair throughout the week can be stressful and time consuming. If you want to save time in the morning, have less stress, and like to switch up your look between curls,…
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What is a high school students morning routine?
For many high school students, mornings can feel like a race against the clock. With classes starting early and homework often keeping them up late at night, it can be tough to find a…
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Is Chic-fil-a or Bojangles better?
Many teens love fast food. Some fast food places are specialized in some sort of food category, such as how Taco Bell specializes in tacos. Chick-fil-a and Bojangles are both extremely popular fast food…
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What to expect with Leesville’s athletic conference next year
For the 2025-2026 school year, Leesville Road High School will be a part of the Cap 8A conference. This conference has new teams coming in and old teams leaving. The current Cap 4A conference…
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2000/2010’s TV shows are the best
The 2000’s and 2010’s were a fantastic time for TV shows. Shows like Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill, and Grey’s Anatomy became famous and are still extremely popular. I believe that shows…
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Which is better: staycations or vacations?
Spring break this year takes place from March 29 to April 6. During spring break, students get to take a break off from school in between the 3rd and 4th quarter. Over this break,…
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It is very important for teenagers to play a sport
Every teenager should play a sport. Now I know some people will disagree with me on this opinion, but hear me out. Sports play a huge role in the lives of teenagers. They’re not…
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Should sophomores be allowed to go off campus for lunch?
At Leesville Road high school, juniors and seniors are able to leave the school during their lunch period, if they have a pass. The rule at our school is that sophomores and freshmen are…
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Defining popularity as a high school student
Being popular is something many people, especially high school students, strive to be. High school students often define popularity by social influence, recognition, and fitting in with their peers. Popular students are typically known,…
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Leesville student’s opinions on the snow make-up days
In the past two months, there have been three snow storms in Wake County. The weather has caused school to be canceled five times and delayed once. Wake County has found a way to…
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A Lunch vs B Lunch at Leesville Road High school
At Leesville Road high school, there are two lunch periods: A lunch and B lunch. A lunch takes place between 10:31 am and 11:06 pm. Meanwhile, B lunch takes place between 12:07 pm and…
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2025 Super Bowl Eagles exciting Victory
On February 9, 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, in Super Bowl LIX. The Chiefs have been in 5 out of 6 of the past super bowls, and…
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Why should you join the LRHS Special Needs Awareness club?
The Special Needs Awareness Club, otherwise known as SNAC club, is a club that happens a couple times per month. It takes place in room 2202 during lunch and students spend time with Leesville’s…
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What to expect at the upcoming Leesville softball tryouts
Leesville Softball tryouts for the upcoming spring season are coming up on February 12, 13 and 14 at 4:30pm on the softball field. Before tryouts happen, everyone planning to tryout needs to make sure…