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Even in a virtual world, Mrs. Susan Duncan seeks to engage her students. Through Google Meet, she teaches AP and Honors Chemistry. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Nestled in the
From before the first bell rings to the rush towards home, every part of student’s days looks different. One of the first differences is the COVID-19 screening outside the school
As the senior class of 2021 works their way through their final semester of high school, those planning on going to colleges or universities have a lot of preparation to
Urban Dictionary defines senioritis as, “a crippling disease that strikes high school seniors…” It goes on to explain common symptoms, including: “laziness” and “an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old
Many view breakfast as the most important meal of the day, but how significant is the early morning meal to our daily productivity and success? Does consuming a nutritious breakfast
When applying for college, I truly believed that I had a good chance of getting accepted into my schools. I had faith in my personal essay, SAT scores and high
One of the most debated issues involving high schools and the students attending them is the daily start time. As of now, most schools nationwide demand an earlier arrival time
The countdown to spring break has begun for the students of Leesville Road High School. This annual break is the sneak peak of summer that all students long for. Each
An opportunity is bestowed to juniors and seniors to get their lunch from an off campus destination. Although the upperclassman of Leesville love going off campus, most students don’t realize
Leesville Road High School is filled with a multitude of supportive and kind-hearted teachers. Some teachers strive to create special and genuine relationships with their students. It is time to
Queen of Hearts, otherwise known as QOH, is an annual dance held at Broughton High School. The dance dates back 78 years and will continue to be a loved tradition
Every day, we are surrounded by people. We do not know what’s going on in their lives or how it’s affecting them. In recent weeks, Sally*, a Wake County high
Over the course of the past two years, a group of sharp Leesville students have worked continuously towards the completion of our school’s first solar car. The car was officially
High school students prepare for finals in many different ways. Some create flash cards, highlight important information and review their notes. Others might choose to avoid studying and skip reviewing
We’ve all heard the phrase “new year, new me” before. Everybody strives to make the New Year their best year, but how often does this really happen? Making New Year’s
How would I describe applying to college in one word? Stressful. With college applications stacking up and a taunting timeline staring back at me, I couldn’t imagine this process being
Hundreds of stray dogs wander lonely streets, either thrown out by their owners, lost from their homes, or born onto the streets. Saving Grace is a non-profit organization, located in
Basic rules and regulations are undeniably necessary in order to keep authority and structure in schools, but how much have school dress codes truly been enforced? Wake County’s Dress Code
In its many years of operation, Sawmill Taproom has been able to build strong and genuine relationships with their customers. The restaurant has created a reputable name for itself through
The jump from high school to college is a big leap– arguably one of the biggest events a young adult will endure in their new lives. After graduating from Leesville
Raleigh residents are eager for the annual kickoff to fall, considering the gates to the NC state fair opened on Friday, October 12. Children, teenagers and adults of all ages
The unpermitted use of cellphones in high school classrooms has been a major problem since the day smartphones were released. Schools around the country have searched high and low for
One parking lot entrance + hundreds of student drivers = one daily chaotic mess. Any Leesville driver can tell you that entering and exiting the student parking lot is no
Senior year has begun for Leesville Road High School’s class of 2019. As the students kick off their final year at Leesville, they can take advantage of the perks that
Being the new kid is hard, but what about being the new teacher? Señora Jones is Leesville’s newest Spanish teacher, located in room 204. The new addition to the Pride
