Author: Stella Davis, staff writer
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An Ode to Dolly Parton
If you were to ask the average 18 year old who their idol is, they would probably say something along the lines of Harry Styles or Emma Chamberlain. However, I believe that everyone in…
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Athlete Spotlight: Haleigh Arostegui
The Leesville women’s soccer team just completed their regular season with an overall record of 8-5-3. With the end of the season comes a celebration of the team’s eldest members. One of these seniors,…
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What Happened to “Required” Student Digital Portfolios?
Leesville upperclassmen: remember when we were given class time in the fall of 2019 to create a Digital Portfolio? If you don’t, I don’t blame you. The short-lived experiment lasted only a few months…
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Senior Parents Are Trying Their Best (Satire)
As the school year nears its end, Leesville seniors seem ready to throw out their parents’ rules and begin an early transition to collegiate independence. Broken glass litters the hallways, anti-establishment graffiti lines the…
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Athlete Spotlight: Tony Taylor
It’s no secret that the “field” aspect of track and field is often overlooked, especially in high school sports. However, Leesville field events contribute a tremendous amount of points to the team’s overall performance…
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The College Board is Beneficial to College Preparedness (Satire)
Many students spend their high school careers confused about how to impress college admissions offices. Lack of transparency and promises of “holistic reviews” from universities create a general uncertainty, especially with advice coming from…
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Parkland Anniversary Highlights Lack of Gun Violence Action
February 14, 2022 marked the 4th anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that resulted in the deaths of 17 students and faculty members. Four years ago,…
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Varsity Women’s Basketball Playoff Preview
Leesville’s varsity women’s basketball team has officially concluded their regular season, and the playoffs are rapidly approaching. Let’s see where they stand. RECORD The Lady Pride have an overall winning record of 10-9 for…
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Stop Hating on Valentine’s Day
So this upcoming Monday, keep in mind your childhood memories as you navigate Valentine’s Day. It is not just for couples, and there is no reason to be left out. You do not have…
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Reevaluating Service Hours Requirements
The intent of requiring service hours for clubs and college admissions is inherently positive. What better way to motivate students to engage in their community than asking for an easily-measured amount of effort? However,…