Author: Noah Derucher, staff writer
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The Evolution of Comic Books
Comic books started out in the early 1930’s, typically rehashing newspaper strips or a small joke. When 1938 rolls around, Action Comics #1 debuts Superman, leading to comic books being associated with superheroes. The…
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Trump ordered to pay damages to E. Jean Carroll. Where does he stand now?
In November 2022, writer E. Jean Carroll filed charges against former president Donald Trump for rape and defamation. On Tuesday, May 9, after 27 years of waiting, Carroll finally got her justice as Trump…
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Leesville Closes Half of its Restrooms
At some point, everyone has had a class interrupted by a routine fire drill. It’s a normal part of a school week. However, for the 2022-23 school year, Leesville has been having fire alarms…
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“The Mandalorian” Season Three Review
As a fan of Star Wars and The Mandalorian, I must say I am thoroughly disappointed in season three of the show. It was set up to be something great and fell victim to…
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What Opening Weekend is like for a Movie Theater Employee
With the release of the Super Mario Bros movie this past weekend, anyone who went to see it would have noticed that the theaters were packed. We all know the feeling: Waiting in line…
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Tipping Etiquette
Tipping has always been relatively controversial. There are differing opinions over whether it should be required, or if it should truly be optional and based on the service provided to consumers. However, with many…
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The Lifestyle shown in The Simpsons is no longer attainable
America’s longest running comedy, The Simpsons, portrays the ideal suburban family. The dad with a high school diploma and a union job, providing for his stay-at-home wife and three kids in a huge house…
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Nikki Haley is Doomed
Usually, when a younger person starts a campaign for national election, it is met with lots of fanfare, hype, and praise. This is not the case with Nikki Haley. Haley became well known in…
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Hawaii Aquarium Fishing Ban could be Lifted
In December 2020, the aquarium industry was booming. Fish were (relatively) affordable, the hobby was massive and continuing to grow, as there has never been a better time to start a reef aquarium. In…
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Should you Really Find Nemo?
At one point or another, almost everyone has wanted a fish tank. With the 20th Anniversary of Finding Nemo approaching, it is important to know that while a flourishing saltwater aquarium is possible –…
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Four Decades Later: “Return of the Jedi”
A long, long time ago (forty years ago to be exact), the final film of the Original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi, hit theaters worldwide. After the cliffhanger left by the previous…
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Speaker Shenanigans (Satire)
I just want to remind everyone that it is NOT funny to watch someone’s lifelong dream of ultimate political power crumble only because they aren’t crazy enough. Unless, of course, that person is Kevin…
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Dance Concert
On Friday, December 2, Leesville’s Dance Ensemble displayed a holiday-themed performance, which featured our Dance Team. Tickets were $5 at the door, with the option to donate, and well over a dozen songs were…
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Open Letter: Teachers, Not Everything Needs to be an Art Project.
As of late, many teachers from different subjects have assigned art projects or crafts in order to make their classes more interesting or interactive. While I appreciate the effort, I personally do not believe…
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An Autopsy of the midterm elections
If you were to talk to any Democrat the Sunday before the November 8 Midterm Elections, chances are, they’d be pretty depressed. Most are pretty pleased with themselves now. The Democrats ended up holding…
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Midterm Satire
Well, President Joe Biden is surging up to a 43 percent approval rating, so naturally Democratic chances look pretty good. We have less than two weeks until the election, and I have to say,…
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VOTE!
I don’t know if you’ve ever heard former President Obama’s famous saying: “Don’t boo, vote.” There is so much whining and booing and complaining about Biden or the Republicans. But the attacks and complaints…
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October Surprises
We all knew it would come, but we couldn’t have known what it would’ve been. After months of relative stability in the race for Congress, multiple candidates on both sides have been hit with…
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Leesville’s Favorite Halloween Movies
Boo! It’s fall again, which means apple cider, voting, haunted houses, and of course scary movies. Horror is a classic genre of film. Most point to the 1930’s Frankenstein movie as the birth of…
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My Experience at a Democratic Fundraiser
This past summer, I started working at an E-commerce company called Murphy’s Naturals. They are located near the Loading Dock coworking space, where I met some amazing people. Patrick Buffkin – a lawyer, city…
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Spirit Week
After many weeks with a broken track and our teams being unable to use our field, our football team will finally be able to use Hamilton Stadium again on Thursday, September 29! What better…
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Star Wars Disney+ Content is Back!
Disney isn’t controversial, but their recent treatment of Star Wars certinately is. Destroying the character of Luke Skywalker, killing the legacy heroes of the Original Trilogy, and creating an Anakin Skywalker wannabe who is…
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The Brutal Summer Campaign
What a summer. This one was a treasure trove of political news and developments that culminated in the unofficial kickoff on Labor Day. But the campaign got way darker before then. Roe v. Wade…
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Fix your strategy, Democrats!
Everyone that knows me, knows I’m a Democrat. I have one thing to say to my party: get your act back together Democrats! For over 60 years, the Democratic party dominated in manufacturing and…
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The Simpsons: My Octopus and a Teacher
After the death of Marcia Wallace on October 25, 2013, The Simpsons retired her character of Edna Krabappel. She played a cynical, chain smoking fourth grade teacher from America’s longest running comedy. Bart Simpson…
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Prom Night
Junior Class Council traditionally plans for prom night festivities. The Marriott also usually provides a venue for prom. Planning the theme was one of the easier parts of the process. “We dedicated a council…
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White House Correspondents Dinner
The White House Correspondents Dinner honors “distinguished print and broadcast journalists for excellence in reporting on the White House, deadline reporting on the White House, and visual journalism covering the president.” Prom at…
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Students Panic as Prom Looms Closer (Satire)
Obviously, high school is the “best time of our lives,” but then there’s stress about prom. “I don’t have a date,” said Susan, a senior here at Leesville. “I’m going to be sooo embarrassed,…
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Being autistic in high school
As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, it is important to remember all of the misconceptions and stereotypes of those who struggle with autism. According to the CDC, autism is a range of…
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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination
The Supreme Court was not looking to be in good shape for Democrats. In 2016, the Republican party blocked Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to replace the ultra-conservative Antonin Scalia in February. The…
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How to Deal With Narcissists
Narcissists. We all know at least one. However, sometimes the signs are hard to diagnose and their “Holier than Thou” persona can be tricky to navigate in a safe way. Narcissism is a personality…
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Biden’s First State of the Union
Most Democrats are terrified of their midterm prospects. Amid a decline in support for Biden, most Congressional Democrats are over performing him and distancing themselves. Democrats so far have abandoned mask mandates, moved to…
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Finding Your Own Nemo: How to Choose a Healthy Marine Fish
There is nothing more exciting than stocking your aquarium full of fish, but it should be treated as a slow process. Your aquarium should be allowed to cycle for 4-6 weeks before you start…
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How to set up a reef aquarium
The prospect of starting an aquarium can be invigorating and exciting, but there are steps and processes to setting one up. Nothing good happens in the saltwater hobby unless you wait. Reef Builders recommend…
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Trump’s January 6th Comments are Problematic, but Not New
Usually if you lose, your party wants you to go away and stay out of politics. Former President Donald Trump has certainly not received that treatment by the Republican Party, even though he suffered…
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How to Vote in NC
It’s 2022, which means it’s officially election season. The midterms will be critical to determine whether President Biden continues to govern, his job gets easier or whether the majority of things he attempts will…
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Note in the Pocket Charity
As the holiday season approaches, it is a time to think of the less fortunate. A stellar charity to give support to this season is Note in the Pocket. Note in the Pocket donates…
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LRHS Executive Council Hosts NCASC Conference
Leesville Road High School hosted the NCASC (North Carolina Association of Student Councils) for a Central District leadership conference on Saturday, November 13. The point of the conference was to increase leadership skills in…
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LRHS SNAC Club Off to a Great Start!
SNAC stands for Special Needs Awareness Club, and it is filled with students who genuinely care about inclusivity and diversity at Leesville. “I wanted to join SNAC club because I thought it would be…
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Changes to Leesville Road Could Make Getting to School Easier
Students will have their commute to school made easier once the improvements to Leesville Road are finished. The road plan will start in May 2022 and should take about eight months to complete, but…
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Leesville Students Take the PSAT
Leesville students took the Preliminary SAT (more commonly known as a PSAT) on Wednesday, October 13. The test is widely viewed as crucial to the college career of students. The College Board, the corporation…
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Huge Substitute Shortage Impacts North Carolina
The substitute teacher shortage at Leesville and across the country has led to many teachers covering other teacher’s classes. The Wake County Public School System hired just 511 of 1,603 substitute teachers needed, according…
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Leesville’s Opinion on National Gun Control
In recent years, many schools across the United States have had fatal school shootings and dealt with horrible loss. Students took action, protesting and organizing for gun control, but no new laws, such as…
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Star Wars: Visions Hits Disney+
On September 22, Lucasfilm released their newest masterpiece, Star Wars Visions. The new animated series is based off of George Lucas’ original inspiration from samurai movies that he used for the original Star Wars,…
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LRHS Freshmen Decide on Officers for Class Council
Every September, Leesville freshmen pick the leaders and officers for their class council. This year, the class of 2025 chose their officers. The officers for class council are President, two Vice Presidents, a Secretary,…
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Robert F. Kennedy Killer Granted Parole
Robert F. Kennedy, the beloved United States senator from New York and 1968 presidential candidate, was assassinated almost immediately after winning California’s presidential primary that year. Sirhan Sirhan, his killer, has been granted parole…
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Leesville Cross Country Team Off To A Great Start
Leesville has had a roaring start to the 2021 cross country season. On Saturday, August 14 and Saturday, August 21, Leesville competed in the first two meets of the season. The first meet they…