Author: Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18
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The power of Buzzfeed quizzes
Okay, let’s get one thing straight: Buzzfeed quizzes are addicting. But why? The quizzes are pointless, yet we can become addicted and enter a long cycle of taking quiz after quiz after quiz. This…
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Teenage drug use
After the allegations about Leesville’s student drug use, the Mycenaean felt obligated to explore the truth about teenage drug use. Yes, drugs are a problem for the youth of America, but according to the…
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ATTENTION ALL SHOPOHOLICS
First things first, I am a shopoholic. I’ve been known to spend a crap ton of money on pointless items that I view as necessities– more specifically a way over priced pair of jeans……
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Leesville’s March 14 Walkout: Why we care
On March 14, hundreds of Leesville students participated in a walk-out to “uplift the names of the Parkland 17,” calling for an end to violence in schools. @WRAL@newsobserverpic.twitter.com/G7Idt5WzEg Key Leaders: Two key leaders…
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Apps that help mental health
By the age of six, the brain is about 90-95% the size of an adult brain. When a child enters puberty, the brain completes its development. Throughout this stage, the brain becomes more efficient…
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Why we relate to 2007 Britney Spears
Britney Spears by Regan Harsa Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18
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And my final Ramen goes to…
Applying to college is stressful enough on its own.. add on top of that finding a roommate!! Craziness! Many schools have Facebook groups for admitted students. In these groups, students post a profile about…
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December Edition (2017-18)
Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18
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Audrey Hemming and her road to states
This Saturday, November 4, the top seven boys and girls on Leesville’s cross country team travel to Kernersville, North Carolina to compete in states. For most runners, this is their last race of the…
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“As Seen On TV” product reviews
Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18
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Remembering the month
Many look back at their year and think, “man, this year sucked, next year will be my year.” Although they experienced positives, the negatives create a dense cloud suppressing the good. This past January,…
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How to help Texas: AKC Reunite knows the way
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas hard, damaging homes, businesses and the lives of those living within the cities. Those living outside of Texas receive a better glimpse of the damages through videos circulating the…
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It’s about time
On June 8, North Hills is unearthing their time capsule that was buried 50 years ago. What a fun activity to kick off summer break! It is exciting to see artifacts from the past…
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The truth about coral reef ecosystems
Through both Mr. Phillip’s AP English III class and Dr. Stone’s APES class, I have had the opportunity to research and formulate questions concerning the Great Barrier Reef and other reefs around the world.…
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ATTENTION: Movies playing for $1 over the summer
After returning from spring break, Leesville students are already looking forward to summer. Summer is a time for high school students to relax and recharge for the following school year. More times than not,…
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The Dangers of Brennan Station
Brennan Station is a hotspot for Leesville students seeking a quick bite. Some of the restaurants included are Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Moe’s, Five Guys, and Jersey Mike’s. The plazas are packed during lunch time…
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Crossroads FLEX helps the busy student
Remember the Teen Nick TV show Victorious– a school that allows students to follow their passion of the arts and excel at what they believe in? Viewers wished this school could be a reality…
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Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Responsible Dog Ownership Day commenced on September 17 at the NC State fair grounds. Hundreds of dog lovers meet up at one location to celebrate their dogs and participate in the festivities. At the…
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A change in the SAT’s writing portion
In March of the 2016 school year, the SAT recieved a facelift. Not only is the testing time shorter, but the number of questions has been drastically reduced as well. In addition to the…
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Summer Service Hour Restrictions are Restricting Year Round Activity
Key Club focuses on giving back to the community. The club requires members to complete a minimum of 50 hours of community service by the end of the school year. Some take advantage of…
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Can sticker cards help with classroom shyness?
A teacher’s role in a classroom is to teach students and make sure they understand the curriculum. A student’s role is to absorb and understand the material. Asking and answering questions in class is…
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Crew soon-to-be Valedictorian
Heather Crew, a very impressive student, has taken 13 AP classes spanning the four years she has been at Leesville. Graduating with a GPA of 5.25, Crew has been working for the title of…
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There is No “I” in Team
Many students at Leesville participate in afterschool programs. Whether it is a sport, theater or chorus, the same principle applies to all members: there is no “I” in team. The definition of team is…
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Sports Medicine and the importance of CPR
Sports Medicine Sports medicine teaches students life long skills. As they continue with the class, students appreciate and understand the importance of the teacher Susan Ennis’s lessons. Sports Medicine is a popular class amongst…
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What do you know about earth day?
Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18
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Benefits of Becoming Bilingual
“It’s a passion of mine to speak a language. When you have the ability to speak a language, it’s not only being able to change words in text from English to French, Spanish or…
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Becca Jones, The Comeback Kid
Leesville High School’s very own Becca Jones, sophomore, is planning her comeback. As a freshman, Jones had been talking to six schools, all with great softball programs. Everyone close to Jones knew she was…
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Leesville Road Construction Actually Finished?
Many students and teachers have experienced first hand the annoyance of the slow construction on Leesville Road. With it now complete, residents of the area have a few questions for DeVere Construction Company as…
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Ross Takes on the World
August 1-10, Señor Ross will be leading yet another summer trip out of the country. Two years ago he lead a very successful trip to Costa Rica — hopefully this one will be just…
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Duck Donuts catching on
Duck Donuts has taken Raleigh by storm. “What started as a whim, far-fetched idea, a fun project, about ten years ago” said Russell DiGilio, founder, on the Duck Donuts website, has turned into a…
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Three Drug Stores, One Spot
Currently, another drugstore, Walgreens, is being added to the Leesville, Strickland intersection. It seems ridiculous since there is already a CVS and Rite-Aid at this intersection. But, clearly Walgreens sees it as a great…
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The Carolina Lightning
The Carolina Lightning are a girl’s u16 hockey team. Hockey is an intense sport, and these girls are tough enough to handle it. Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18
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Leesville Women’s Soccer Preview
Leesville women’s soccer is starting its 2016 season. Compared to last year, there are more girls trying out. The team’s 2015 season had about 45 girls, and this year there are 60 girls trying…
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S(no)w Excuses to be a Good Neighbor
The 2015-2016 students of Leesville High School are enjoying the snow that came to Raleigh. One neighborhood is using the time stuck at home to come together — The Sanctuary. “[Snow days] gives…
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Leesville Swim Makes a Splash
Leesville High School’s 2015-2016 girl’s swim team blew the other Cap 8 teams out of the water on January 30th. The girls team added another notch to their belt naming them champions for four…