Author: Maggie Weathington, staff writer
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The Night Circus captivates and enthralls
The book Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern, is a fantastic read. Though it starts out slow and never really seems to speed up, it is so intricate and gripping that I could not put…
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Leesville band goes out with a bang
In Orlando, Florida, Leesville Road Symphonic Band took part in their last competition of the year. The band swept away all other competitors, bringing home first place. They received ratings of four across the…
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Edgar Allen Poe in a new light
“The Raven” was one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poems and arguably one of his best. It was also the inspiration for parts of the new movie, The Raven. The movie was a…
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Gone: a book worth reading
Throughout the years, many fads have come and go in teen fiction. The Harry Potter series made fantasy a big seller in bookstores. Then the Twilight series gave birth to “teen paranormal romance.” The…
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The facts on Amendment One
Most people have heard about the amendment to the North Carolina constitution that will ban gay marriage. On May 8, the day of the presidential primary, there will be a vote to make gay…
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The point (or pointlessness) of blogs
Blogs. With the expansion of the Internet, the popularity of blogging has exploded. There are hundreds of thousands of blogs online with people blogging about everything from TV to dinosaurs to the latest fashion…
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The reasons for legalizing marijuana
There has been a recent movement within the states to legalize marijuana for medical uses. Already 16 states and Washington D.C. have legalized it as a medical treatment. The people who support the movement…
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The Year of Living Biblically
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Jacobs may be the best book I have ever read. If not the best then it’s…
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In Time: A lukewarm review for a lukewarm movie
As a fan of both Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried, it was a given that I would kick off “In Time.” Both stars have been extremely successful in the box office and with movies…
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Dragon boat racing brings mythical creatures back to life
Every week at Lake Wheeler, the Raleigh Dragon Boating Club (RDBC) meets to practice. There are 20 paddlers on average as well as a captain who steers and calls cadence. The RDBC recently won…
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Literature is getting old
When I read a book for school I often have a hard time connecting. Stories that are even decades old can seem so alien that I just can’t imagine being in the shoes of…