The Reality of Senioritis
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…
Articles by Olivia Fontaine
The Most Important Meal of the Day
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?…
The Fulfillment of College Acceptance
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…
Are High Schools Starting Too Early?
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…
Looking Forward to Spring Break
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…
Is lunch off campus really worth it?
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…
Recognizing Leesville’s Exceptional Staff
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…
An outside look into Queen of Hearts
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…
Teenage addiction, rehabilitation and renewal
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,…
Innovation at Leesville
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…
Are Finals Fair?
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…
2019: Here we go
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…
The Hidden Hardships of College Application
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…
Saving Grace: Every Dog’s Safe Haven
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…
Wait, Leesville has a dress code?
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…
Sawmill Taproom’s connection with Raleigh locals
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…
College life: the foreign struggles and solutions
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…
The Threats of State Fairs
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…
Teachers v. Students: Leesville’s new Phone Pouches
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…
Leesville Road traffic through the eyes of a Loonie
One parking lot entrance + hundreds of student drivers = one daily chaotic mess. Any Leesville driver can tell you that entering and exiting the…
Senior Privileges
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…
Welcome Señora Jones
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…