Author: Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018
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Professional Sports and Their Impact on Us
It’s the final three seconds of Game 5 in the Cavaliers vs. Pacers matchup. The game is tied 95-95. LeBron James receives the pass from the inbound, and immediately drives up to hit the…
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Through the Lily Pads
It was the first warm Saturday morning of the year, with 70 degree temperatures and a sun unshielded by any clouds above. The wind smacked the back of my head with a calm hand…
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Guns simply aren’t going away
First and foremost, I would like to express our sympathy for the victims of the Parkland shooting this past week. Guns are a sensitive topic to debate about now and it’s important that we…
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Memoirs of an ex-Mycenaean staff writer
Jonathan Spear, Senior at LRHS …
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Where next?: The College Decision
Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018
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Scioli’s Economic Extravaganza
The Civics and Economics course at Leesville is an engaging class that teaches students the basic principles of the American political structure and economy on all levels. As the semester winds down for Leesville…
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Fire at Leesville Sparks Investigation
On Monday, November 6, Leesville students were sent out of class for the majority of third period and had lunch pushed back for a fire evacuation procedure. Standing outside and away from the apparent…
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Catching Up with a former Leesville Ballplayer
For many students at Leesville, the culmination of our educational journey is marked by throwing our caps into the air during senior graduation. Former student Tyler Stocum, however, decided to change his high school…
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First NTHS Meeting for Leesville
Leesville hosted its first annual National Technical Honors Society (NTHS) meeting on Friday, October 27. NTHS aims to foster professional relationships and experience between high schoolers, their Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, and…
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College Application Season at Leesville in Full Swing
October is a month of transition for North Carolina. The temperature is cooler, but not cold, and Leesville’s football team is just over the halfway point of their season. For many high school seniors,…
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Concrete and Gold Album Review
The Foo Fighters have remained a rock powerhouse since their formation in 1994, consistently releasing chart-toppers, Grammy-winning albums, and timeless hits that have solidified their glory as the rock kings of Seattle. Their newly…
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Want to Serve? Join Key Club
Situated in an upper income area, Leesville is considered by many to be a school with a pretty privileged populous. Many students here want the chance to use some of their privilege for the…
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Spotlight: Macia Takes Her Game to the Next Level
Cheerleading is one of the most strenuous and practice driven sports Leesville High has to offer. An array of challenging routines and tricks couple with the sound of pulsating music to create an entertaining…
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The RompHim: Trend or Bust
A new craze in men’s fashion has taken the internet by storm. Dubbed the “RompHim” by the creators ACED Design, the male alternative to the traditional romper has become instantly viral ever since its…
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(Happy) Memorial Day?
This past weekend, students at Leesville and nationwide received an extra Monday off of school in honor of Memorial Day. For many, the extra day off provides an opportunity to escape the grind of…
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Mural of Memories
Outside of the halls of Leesville stands a larger-than-life interpretation of the Leesville Pride. Situated near the parking circle by the Junior and Senior parking lots, the Pride Mural boasts a large multicolored lion…
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Über-Controversial
It’s Friday night, and thousands of busy, anxious, and sometimes drunk people are waiting for their Uber. Pinned as one of the most innovative transportation services of this decade, the app streamlines the transportation…
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DAMN. Album Review
Kendrick Lamar is the most influential rapper alive today. He is a figure that captivates the ears of millions when he does so much as open his mouth to speak. Three words come to…
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iSpy
We, as a student body, have grown up surrounded by technology. Ranging from desktop computers to mobile phones and even wearable devices, humans now have the ability to mass communicate and convey ideas to…
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My Generation
We Leesville students live under a roof alongside those who are generations past. Our grandparents are baby boomers, our parents Gen X’ers, and our older siblings Millennials. Each generation maintains characteristics associated with individual…
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The Brier Creek Dilemma
Brier Creek is a public town center located in North Raleigh. It provides for the shopping, dining, and living needs of thousands of North Raleigh residents, along with hundreds of Leesville students. Breaking ground…
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The Downfall of the EU
[View the story “The Downfall of the EU” on Storify] Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018
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Leesville Captains Ready to Lead Teams to Glory
For the Leesville Pride, spring sports games are just around the corner. This signifies a time of renewal through new faces and coaches for all teams as they head into the final season of…
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Gamble Wins CAP 8 Diving Meet
Pike variations and tuck flips captivated the audience in the stands at the Willis R. Casey Aquatics Center. And when the splashes finally settled, it was clear who had exited victorious. “I felt super…
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Affirmative Action: Helping or Hurting?
Generally speaking, Affirmative Action works to provide special benefits for those potentially or historically disadvantaged through differing racial, sexual, ethnic, gender, or religious backgrounds and provide for them in the sphere of educational, social,…
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Copycat Apps
One of the biggest apps of December, “Houseparty”, is taking Leesville students by storm, allowing up to 8 people to “facetime” each other at once. Soon, however, the app may become obsolete. “Fam” is…
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Outside: A Short Story
It was the weekend of October 30. Halloween was right around the corner, and my fourteen-year- old cousin, his dad, my dad, and I were embarking on a challenging backpacking trip through the Linville…
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Leesville Basketball Dusts Orange County in Opener
It was Tuesday night before Leesville Varsity Basketball’s opener in Millbrook against Orange High School. The squad was looking to start their season off with some momentum. They wanted their first game to be…
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The Job Disparity
For many students, obtaining a first job represents a big leap of one’s journey into adulthood. It is a shining symbol of independence, one that shows that a student will soon be ready to…
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College Tours: The Ultimate Guide
According to a recent study done by The National Center for Educational Statistics, there are 4,726 public and private universities available for students to attend in the United States. According to the same source,…
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World Series has Leesville on Edge
It is a proud moment for Cubs fans the world over: For the first time since 1945, the Chicago Cubs are set to take the stage in the World Series, the biggest event in…
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Students Seize Their Future at DC Conference
While it may seem that some students have their future careers all figured out, many are unsure of where they will be in life after college. Thanks to Envision, however, all students have a…
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Ben-Hur movie review
The tale of the plight and resurrection of a hero from Jerusalem, Ben-Hur has been retold through the big screen time and time again after it’s inception as a novel in 1880. In its…
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Leesville Political Club Brings Students Together
Students who are aware of current events developing in our country usually long for their opinions on subject matters to be heard. Unfortunately, it can often be difficult to voice these opinions in class…