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by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 21, 2019

Hustler’s; The Truth of the True Story

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 20, 2019

Controversial Literature in Schools

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 4, 2019

Celeste Castillo Joins the Leesville Faculty

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor June 6, 2019

Not Even Water: Ramadan as a Muslim American student

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor June 3, 2019

Theatre Around Wake County

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor May 16, 2019

Food for Thought

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,

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor April 12, 2019

What you can do over spring break to beef up your college application

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor April 3, 2019

The Attack on Christchurch; A Muslim’s Point of View

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor April 3, 2019

Madea: Review

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,

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor April 3, 2019

What it’s like to be a Muslim high school student

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor March 5, 2019

Parking Spots at Leesville

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.

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor January 23, 2019

Behind the wedding of the Century

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor January 11, 2019

Classic Romance’s in the Age of Tinder

“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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor December 3, 2018

UNC Splash; The Experience

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 31, 2018

The UNC Splash Program

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 26, 2018

How the Crucible is Relevant to Today’s Society

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 27, 2018

2018 Spirit Week

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 11, 2018

Asian Representation is at its peak- Just not for dark-skinned Asians

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 10, 2018

Locking doors at Leesville; A safety precaution or a nuisance?

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor June 5, 2018

Revolution Is Not A Dinner Party book review

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,

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor April 30, 2018

The Leesville Literary Magazine Revival

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor April 13, 2018

Out of my Mind: A Book Review

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor March 26, 2018

Tushar Varma Spotlight

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor February 22, 2018

Open House for Rising Freshman

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor February 8, 2018

“Forever My Girl” Review

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor January 29, 2018

The wrap on SNAC

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor November 20, 2017

The Age of Digital Distractions

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor November 16, 2017

Autopsy of High School Football

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor November 7, 2017

The Costly Wake County Scheme

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor November 2, 2017

The Cast and Crew Behind Leesville’s Play Dearly Departed

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 25, 2017

Leesville Swim Team Breakdown

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 12, 2017

Upperclassmen advice to freshmen

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 4, 2017

Houston vs. Hurricane Harvey

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

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 13, 2017

Studying Abroad with Professora Richards

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

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