Author: Natalia Fernandez, staff writer
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Why Students at Leesville Think Third Quarter Sucks
First quarter, you get back to school after a long summer and see some friends you didn’t see over the break. “First quarter is the excitement of the new year, new classes, and new…
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Is school the issue for students?
After coming back to school from winter break, it dawned on me that school genuinely is the source of most of my issues. It’s impossible to not worry about school. School is definitely the…
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Is it better to be the only sibling at home?
Growing up with siblings has its ups and downs, especially if you are the youngest. Once your sibling goes off to college, you get this feeling that nothing feels completely right. The house feels…
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How are Christmas and New Years Different?
Separated by a total of six days, Christmas and New Years mark the end of the year. Even though they are very close on a calendar, they could not be more different. Christmas is…
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What is the Best Christmas Movie Genre?
The Christmas season is in full swing. But what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to cuddle up with your favorite people and watch Christmas movies. Watching Christmas movies is an…
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New Leesville mural design
Mrs. Julia Killian, parent of an LRHS student, has created a new senior-wall mural for Leesville Road High School. Killian’s inspirations were various lion paintings she found online. She then revised her models and…
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The Loss of Christmas Magic
When you are little, Christmas morning means popping out of bed at the crack of dawn, tiptoeing through the house to your parents room and bursting in to wake them up. The only thing…
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Should High Schoolers Have Field Trips?
A textbook, slide show, or packet can describe the workings of a farm, museum, or business, but it can’t possibly fully capture the feeling of being inside of it. High school students are in…
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When Does Halloween Stop Being a Holiday?
Halloween season is in full swing — people have officially finalized costumes and plans. But the meaning of Halloween truly depends on your stage in life. For a little kid, it’s a super exciting…
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Can you Survive Panic Point?
Panic Point is a super fun and exhilarating experience. Many people from all ages go to get a good scare and a little adrenaline rush. Panic Point isn’t for everyone, but for the ones…
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When Should you Actually Decorate for Christmas?
The annual debate has begun: When exactly is it the right time to start Christmas decorating? There are some who strongly believe that Christmas decorations should skip Thanksgiving decorations and just automatically whip out…
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How to Choose The Best Halloween Costume
Figuring out your halloween costume can be stressful and chaotic. There are many things to think about when picking a costume, whether it’s deciding if you want to be scary or sweet. Depending on…
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Why Are Only Football Games Allowed to Have Spirit Themes?
Both soccer and football are largely celebrated in America, Leesville high school is no exception to this. The football games are a big deal at Leesville. The bleachers are always filled or overflowing with…
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Powderpuff Football: Leesville’s Fun Way to Boost School Spirit
Powderpuff is a football game where girls play and boys can either cheer or coach the girls. Any girl can join and participate in the game. To sign up, there is a google form…
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What is the Leesville Homecoming Court?
Homecoming is an annual weeklong school tradition. Homecoming week includes themed days, powderpuff, and the homecoming game. This week allows for students to come together and show their school spirit. Homecoming Court is the…
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Do Students like A or B Lunch Better?
Leesville Road High school has two separate lunch periods to accommodate the amount of students. Students with A lunch eat from 10:30-11:06 am. Students with B lunch eat from 12:07-12:42 pm. Students’ third period…
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Leesville Principal Chats Kick Off the New School Year
Ms. Jacobs hosts principal chats at the beginning of the year in order to touch base with the students and remind them of the school policies. Students attend the principal chats in the auditorium…