Is love truly blind?
Merriam-Webster defines love as, “strong affection for another arising out of out of kinship or personal ties.” Love is something that almost every person in this world has
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Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
In the United States, almost every high schooler’s wish is to drive. It’s a form of independence – a way of learning how to become your own person by becoming
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album,
Many people have a pet. From a scaly snake to a furry ferret, pets bring a smile to people’s faces. In fact, the human-animal bond is very beneficial to one’s
Merriam-Webster defines love as, “strong affection for another arising out of out of kinship or personal ties.” Love is something that almost every person in this world has
Mrs. Tibbets is an AP Statistics teacher at Leesville Road High School. Her classroom is located in the Murphy building and is always open to help students who are struggling.
As a senior, I am well-versed with standardized testing. From state tests to the SAT, every student has significant experience with testing by the end of their high school career.
Throughout my years as a high school student, I have learned countless lessons from the mistakes I made. As the oldest child, my parents held little knowledge on how to
This week, the social media platform Instagram will begin to hide the “like” feature. Facebook initially introduced likes on February 9, 2009 in order to promote easy interaction between friends,
Hustlers made its debut on the big screen halfway through September and has raised a variety of reviews since then. The true story details the life of Destiny, a hard-working
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and 1984 by George Orwell are two summer reading choices for students taking Advanced Placement Literature and Composition. (Photo Courtesy of Sarah Jumma) This
Celeste Castillo rewards her students with pesos — spanish currency — when they answer a question in Spanish. Castillo encourages her students to participate even if they are unsure about
The New Generation’s Ramadan By Jannah Said America is a melting pot, but oftentimes we find the different “groups” somewhat less-than-melted. Today’s American-Muslims often face identity crises as they struggle
High school theater productions are a significant part of school pride and draw large crowds of parents, teachers and students every year. Plays and musicals allow students to express their
As a high school student, it is easy to forget to eat a meal during the week or turn to junk food in the face of hunger. In most cases,
Spring break for the 2019-2020 school year is fast here. While some students will travel far and wide to celebrate their week-long break, others will stay in Raleigh and explore
This is an account of the attack on the Christchurch mosques in New Zealand in the eyes of a Muslim. You can read a Christian’s point of view here: When
I browsed through the list of movies available in my area and A Madea Family Funeral immediately caught my eye. The Madea movies are something that I grew up with,
It’s five in the morning on a Friday, and while most high school students are fast asleep, Duah Abdrahman is wide awake and praying her morning prayers. Praying five times
Driving to school and owning a car is a significant part of being a highschool student. It signifies the increase in responsibility and the impending freedom that the years bring.
It’s May 2009, and you’ve just come home from a long day of first grade. With a cherry popsicle and a bag of chips, you settle down on the couch
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want for a wife,” begins Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, one
Getting into the college of their choice is one of the most important goals for upperclassman a Leesville Road High School. To achieve said goal, students spend hours to maintain
Splash UNC is an educational enrichment program which gives high school students the opportunity to explore the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and take classes taught by Carolina
Written by Arthur Miller, The Crucible is one of the most popular historical dramas — and recent movie– the world has ever seen. The award-winning movie teaches modern high school
Spirit Week is fast approaching for Leesville Road High School and is set to commence in the first week of October. Monday is designated as marvelous Monday, Tuesday as character
Tum khali ho jaogi, a Hindi phrase that roughly translates to “You’ll turn dark”, and something I heard often as a child. Every time I wanted to play outside, my
There have been 270 school shootings since in the United States since Columbine in 1999 according to ABC News Review. New policies and safety precautions have been introduced to the
Revolution Is Not A Dinner Party is a classic coming-of-age story with a historical twist. The story begins in the summer of 1972, from the perspective of nine-year-old Ling Chang,
This spring, Leesville’s Literary Magazine will release another addition, bringing the talented and creative writers of Leesville together. Students created the magazine so others in the community could have the
Out of my Mind is a inspiring, raw and heart-warming book written by Sharon M. Drapor, New York Times best selling author. The highly rated book is narrated through the
Leesville Road High School is filled with intelligent, goal-oriented and ambitious students that have shaped the Leesville community into what it is today. Tushar Varma, a senior at Leesville Road
As the school year comes to a close, numerous rising ninth graders will start to register for their freshman classes. This year, Leesville hosted an open house for parents of
Forever My Girl is a 2018 movie based off the first book in The Beaumont Series by Heidi McLaughlin, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author. The romance movie
Special Needs Awareness Club has been a well known club at Leesville since its establishment four years ago, but its popularity goes beyond what its title may portray. SNAC at
It’s the 21st century, and technology now plays a major role in our lives. From staying in touch with family to help with homework, the latest tech is something humans
On September 26, 2014, Isaiah Langston, a student at Rolesville Road High School, collapsed on the football field, hours before his Friday night football game. Langston, 17, died on September
On April 25, 2017, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 13, which aims to lower school class sizes, while also addressing concern of specials classes, such as music and
This year, the Leesville Road High School theater will be putting on Dearly Departed. Behind the scenes, many different Leesville students have come together to fabricate the production. Cast and
Starting in the chilly month of November each year, while most high school students’ alarms have not yet rung, Leesville swimmers like Jack Irby (sophomore) and Sophia Antanaitis (sophomore) strap
High school is one of the most difficult times in a teenager’s life. Although some proceed through its challenges to pursue college, many drop out due to factors such as
The headlines of the local Houston news blared early Friday morning. On August 25, while children around the United States prepared for the new school year, kids in Texas boarded
Buenos Aires, Florence, Paris and Prague may be some of the best vacation spots in the world, but student’s know them as the best sites to study abroad, according to