Author: Maya Schpero, senior editor, 2026-27
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What is Leesville’s Powderpuff 2026-2027?
Powderpuff is an event Leesville’s executive council hosts every year in the fall. It usually occurs around Homecoming time. Powderpuff is a game where girls play a game of flag football while being…
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How was Outer Banks Season 5? (Spoilers)
For five seasons, Netflix’s Outer Banks has taken viewers on a ride filled with treasure hunts, dangerous enemies, complicated friendships and enough dramatic cliffhangers to keep fans coming back. Now, the Pogues have reached…
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Are these popular brands overhyped, underhyped, or worth the hype?
Trends in this day and age, with social media and the internet, come and go fast. They can be about clothing brands, food places, celebrities, or TV shows. The real question is: are these…
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How was Spring Break 2026?
Spring break started on March 28 and ended on April 6, spanning just over a week. Spring break marks the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth and final quarter…
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How was the Charlotte Zach Bryan concert?
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Zach Bryan performed at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This was one of his many shows on his tour, “With Heaven on Tour,” named after his…
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Leesville vs. Millbrook: Reunited
This year is the first year Leesville’s athletic conference, NCHSAA 8A Cap 8, has had Millbrook in it, since 2021. Millbrook has been a long standing rivalry for Leesville, in all different sports. Are…
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What places are the best to buy prom dresses?
Prom season is one of the most exciting times of the school year, and can be one of the most stressful parts because it can be very difficult finding the perfect prom dress. Between…
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What are the best jewelry brands for teens?
Jewelry is very popular among high school students. It’s not just something you wear to a formal event or special occasion. Necklaces, rings, and bracelets are now part of daily outfits, whether that’s a…
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Which is better, the ACT or the SAT?
The SAT and ACT are both rigorous tests that give scores that students submit to colleges, impacting acceptance into colleges. The SAT has a reading section and a math section, while the ACT has…
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What is the controversy of the Ticketmaster Wars?
For many music fans, going to a concert used to be simple. You waited for tickets to go on sale, logged on at the right time, and purchased your ticket. Now, buying concert tickets…
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Do students prefer asynchronous days over makeup days?
For the school year 2025-2026, Wake County has utilized asynchronous days instead of using banked days for days school is off due to weather. In previous years, days that were intended for a teacher…
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Thanksgiving Traditions and Plans
Thanksgiving break is coming up, from Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on different aspects in life and show appreciation for everything you have. Students spend Thanksgiving…
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Leesville Exam Schedule and Policy
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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LRHS Thanksgiving traditions and plans
Thanksgiving break is coming up, from Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on different aspects in life and show appreciation for everything you have. Students spend Thanksgiving…
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LRHS upcoming exam schedule and policies
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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Christmas Decorations: After Halloween or Thanksgiving?
After Halloween, the Halloween decorations start to be put away, and people transition into the next season of the year. The debate has been going on for years and years about when exactly Christmas…
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday: History, Purpose, and Effects
Every year, as soon as Thanksgiving is over and the fall decor starts to go away, people begin to turn their attention to one thing: shopping. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become two…
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Service Hour Ideas
For many high school students, service hours are necessary for a variety of reasons. Some could include meeting service hour requirements for a club in school, such as Leesville’s chapter of National Honor Society,…
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What are LRHS students doing for Halloween?
Friday, October 31, 2025, is Halloween, and officially the start of Halloweekend. Many students are taking advantage of Halloween not being on a school night, but the question still remains: What are students’ plans…
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Grade Improvements for quarter two
October 31 marks the end of quarter one for the 2025-2026 school year.. Quarter two means there is a chance for students who want to improve their grade to do so. Quarter two can…
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Race to the World Series
As it gets later into October, baseball fans got to experience one of the craziest weeks of the 2025 playoffs. From game-winning home runs to domination on the mound, the ride from the League…
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Horror Movie Reccomendations
Horror movies are the best movies to watch in the fall time. They aren’t all about screams; they push at fear, build suspense, and make the audience use their imagination in ways that thrill…
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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…