“~how i’m feeling~” Review
Lauv, singer-songwriter from California, released his 21-song debut studio album “~how i’m feeling~”...
“The Man” Music Video Analysis
Taylor Swift’s music video of her newest single, “The Man,” dropped on February 27. There...
Taylor Swift: Miss Americana Review
Taylor Swift’s newest documentary Taylor Swift: Miss Americana premiered in theaters and on Netflix on...
Teacher Stress
The Leesville English department gathers for some food and some much needed quality time spent...
Crocs Really Are The Best
My blue Crocs have many Jibbitz, some with significance and some that I thought were...
Sushi in Raleigh: A Sequel
My sophomore year, I wrote a piece that highlighted what I called “the best” places...
My Christmas Wish List (Satire)
My name is Katharyne Mairey Elizhabeth, and I’m so excited to tell you guys about...
The Nextdoor App
Nextdoor is a newer social media platform that brings members of a neighborhood together. Amid...
A Football Life for Me
Friday nights in the fall, I’m dressed up in a tutu and face paint, standing...
Workin’ Moms Review
I’m going to be completely honest here. I love The Office, I love Scandal, and...
Why We Should Appreciate TikTok
Critical thinking skills, such as creativity and problem solving, are talents that teachers attempt to...
The 7 Trumpets Theory
The Book of Revelation is the last book of the New Testament of the Bible. In...
Lover: Song-by-Song Analysis And Review
Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore By: Natalie Gore Two days after the release, Lover became...
Senior Parking Lot Chalk
In recent years, the Leesville seniors have participated in a tradition on the day before...
The Truth About Prom
Prom comes once a year, but generally it’s a major event for lots of students...
The SAT and the New “Adversity Score”
College Board is a non-profit organization that administers the SAT to over two million high...
Taylor Swift is Back Again
On Friday, April 26 at midnight, Taylor Swift released her new single titled “ME!” featuring...
The Night Before: Studying Habits
Let’s be honest: Procrastination is a key studying technique many high schoolers have acquired over...
Sexual Education in the U.S.
As teens transition through puberty into adulthood, their sexual health and lifestyle begin to develop....
Internet Games of Childhood
The student population at Leesville consists of Generation X kids, meaning people born in the...
Cheez-Its v. Goldfish
If you walk around the Leesville cafeteria during lunch, it is extremely easy to identify...
Bird Box: Is it Worth the Hype?
SPOILER ALERT I picked up the remote and turned Netflix on. My phone...
Students Should Be Eating More Often
When you Google “healthier ways to eat,” millions of websites immediately bring up search results...
My Adventure at Publix
On Wednesday, November 28, a new Publix Super Market opened at the intersection of Leesville...
Why Are We So Into Satisfying Videos?
It seems that social media users just can’t get enough of the tingling that they...
Travel Tips During The Holidays
Excitement fills the air as you walk through the airport doors. Thanksgiving is in three...
Christmas Songs All Year Long?
The days of October have faded, and the holiday season approaches quickly. This time of...
Country Music Is Actually Political
Fifteen years ago, the Dixie Chicks took the stage at a show in London and...
Inexpensive but Fun Fall Ideas
Fall is approaching fast, and Raleigh has experienced its first “cool weather” streak. October invokes...
Review: Bikini Body Guide
Although the gym is supposed to be good for you, I’ve always had rather strong...
Real ID in North Carolina
Throughout the school year at Leesville, many students make the horrid trip to the Department...
Leesville Takes the Student Section Seriously
As summer comes to an end, football season at Leesville is beginning again. As the...
North Carolina School Vouchers
On July 23, 2015, the Supreme Court of North Carolina approved the Opportunity Scholarship Act...
Apple’s Prosperous Wireless Earbuds
In September 2016, Apple released their version of Bluetooth wireless headphones called “Airpods”. Since their...
Sushi in Raleigh
Being a native of San Diego, California, sushi runs in my blood. I ate my...
beerbongs & bentleys Review
On Friday, April 27, Austin “Post” Malone released his sophomore album, titled beerbongs & bentleys....
Where did all the real pencils go?
In every school across the country, standard lead #2 pencils have been around for years....
The sentiment of stuffies
Bears, tigers, unicorns. These wild, ferocious, and extraordinary creatures can be found inhabiting almost every...
Postponed Malone?
On December 9, 2016, Austin Post released his debut album, Stoney. Although his first single...
Prestige over preference: Attending college because of its name
This spring, students at Leesville have their minds focused on college. Seniors prepare to graduate,...
Is AP Psych as easy as people say?
As upperclassmen prepare to apply and eventually attend colleges, AP classes are a major part...
My experience with grade advancement
When I have a casual conversation with friends and the topic of age comes up,...
The many, many expenses of the 2018 Super Bowl
As the professional football season ended, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots prepared to...
NFL 2017-18 Season Playoff Scenarios
As the year of 2017 comes to a close, the playoff season for the National...
The Importance of VSCO
VSCO, the photo editing app created by and named after Visual Supply Company, has recently...
Raleigh’s Chinese Lantern Festival
Throughout the holiday season in Cary, North Carolina, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre hosts its annual...
Reputation: Song-by-Song Analysis and Review
Reputation, Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album, was released at midnight on November 10. After over...
SMART Lunch, our never-ending blessing
At Leesville, SMART (Students Maximizing Achievement with Resources and Time) Lunch is one of the...
6 Things All Leesville Students Can Relate To When It Comes to Raleigh’s Fall Weather
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