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by Spencer Schneier, staff writer June 3, 2013

Teachermetrics: What is the question?

Students know what they’re measured by. Doing poorly on the math exam could be devastating, getting an A in that AP class is going to boost that GPA, better study

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer May 29, 2013

Mad Men Season 6 provides interesting storylines

I don’t watch a lot of live TV. So, when I enjoy a show enough to make the time to watch it live, it really means something. One of the

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer January 24, 2013

Bobcats’ games worth attending

On Saturday December 29, I attended the Charlotte Bobcats vs New Orleans Hornets game at the Time Warner Cable Arena, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Going into it, I did not

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer January 24, 2013

CNN sports coverage change an example of shifting journalism

The recent news of CNN shifting its sports coverage isn’t news, it’s part of a growing trend. In case everyone hasn’t heard, CNN has decided to shift its sports coverage

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer January 10, 2013

Leesville making effort to aid homeless people

640,000 is a large number. 640,000 is how many people on average spend a night homeless in the United States. One student at Leesville has decided that he was going

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer December 18, 2012

Nate Silver shows polling may have value

The 2012 Presidential Election may have featured President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, but that wasn’t the only raging debate. Nate Silver, blogger at the New York Times, projected

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer December 6, 2012

2012 Food Drive has high expectations

Beginning on Friday, Nov. 9 the Leesville Executive Council ran the yearly food drive for all Leesville students. Ending on Nov. 29, the food drive’s proceeds go towards the Food

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer November 8, 2012

World Baseball Classic gives players opportunity to represent Israel

Just 40 years after a tragic terrorist attack on Israeli athletes, Israel is stronger than ever on the international athletics scene. In the 2013 World Baseball Classic, Israel fielded

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer November 7, 2012

Tennessee is wrong to continue pregame prayer

Disclaimer: Obviously the combination of religion and government is a huge subject, and it would take thousands of words to tackle completely. I’m going to look at this issue on

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer October 10, 2012

New guidance counselor takes unconventional path to Leesville

Leesville’s new guidance counselor’s path here has been anything but conventional. Frank Eaton, guidance counselor, has taken over providing guidance and help to all Leesville students whose last names fall

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer September 17, 2012

Should sophomores be allowed off-campus?

Becoming an upperclassmen carries certain privileges, and possibly the best one is being able to go off campus for lunch. From my own experience, I can say that it energizes

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer June 5, 2012

Panther Creek Scandal Causes Questions Over No-Zero Policy

At Panther Creek, a recent cheating scandal has highlighted a controversy that has existed in Wake County for a long time. The controversy is over the “no-zero policy,” which states

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer June 5, 2012

Lunch Detention for Tardies is Unnecessary

Hit the snooze button one too many times? Lunch detention. Caught in traffic? Lunch detention. In what world does being 15 minutes late to school constitute a punishment? I understand

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer June 5, 2012

Leesville and Broughton to Play Alumni Game for Richard Murphy Scholarship

On June 14, 2012, an alumni basketball game, at 6:30 p.m., will be played between former Leesville and Broughton players in the Leesville Gym. The game will commemorate the February

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer May 30, 2012

Leesville baseball’s playoff run falls short in second round

The Leesville Road Varsity Baseball team fell in the second round of the playoffs to Apex High, but learned a lot about themselves in the process. On Friday May 11,

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer May 17, 2012

Dr. Muttillo comes to Leesville with high expectations

“In high school, I learned to type on a typewriter. When I went to college, I brought a word processor with me. Over the same period of time, information was

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer May 16, 2012

School board votes ‘yes’ to rename building

Mr. Murphy, the first principal at Leesville, opened the school with the end in mind. His end goal was to have an outstanding high school. The legacy he left still

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer April 18, 2012

New principal to bring stability to Leesville

The next principal of Leesville Road High will be current West Millbrook Middle School principal Dr. Muttillo. He said that he should be taking over “the first week of May,

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer April 10, 2012

A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words. Luckily I have that many. Expanding on my last column, I will continue to explore my ability to develop my artistic intelligence as

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer March 28, 2012

NC learns from the past, extends social studies curriculum

Starting with the class of 2016, the Social Studies Curriculum for North Carolina will be expanding to include a second semester to the U.S. History course. The change was due

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer March 19, 2012

Linsanity Hits Leesville

People are naturally going to unfairly stereotype certain groups. One would imagine Asian-Americans are probably tired of hearing jokes about how good they are at math, or how they’re going

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer February 9, 2012

Intelligence comes in many forms

This column began with a lazy effort attempting to draw a bird, leading to a year of my being poked fun. I will be embarking on a journey to see

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer January 3, 2012

Custodians sweep up with a smile

“Imagine a school of 2000 students, who are solely responsible for cleaning up after themselves.” Mr. Ward, assistant principal, presents a scary scenario. “It is so important that they keep

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer December 19, 2011

Leesville JV soars past Eagles

On December 8, the Leesville JV men’s basketball team beat Enloe, 71-62. The game started off sloppily, with turnovers and missed free throws by both teams. Enloe played an up-tempo

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer December 8, 2011

Blue vs. Green important to wrestling team

On Wednesday November 16, the Leesville Wrestling Team held the “Blue vs Green” scrimmage to help jump-start the upcoming season. The event is an exciting kickoff to the 2011-2012 season

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer November 10, 2011

NBA 2K12 a slam dunk

Whether it’s crossing up Pippen, dunking over Shaq, or trying to guard Larry Bird, NBA 2K12, the latest installment of the NBA 2K series is full of action. The makers

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer November 8, 2011

Social Studies Dep’t gives soldiers treats

From Monday, October 17 through Friday, October 21, the Social Studies Department at Leesville organized and started the “Give Soldiers a Treat” fundraiser, which sent non-perishable foods and other goods

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer November 2, 2011

PSAT — an immeasurable experience

On Wednesday October 12, Leesville High School sophomores and some juniors participated in the PSAT. The PSAT offers a different test-taking experience than other standardized tests, such as the EOCs.

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer October 27, 2011

AP Art added to LRHS curriculum

Beginning in second semester of, Leesville will allow students who have taken Honors Art to enroll in a new, more challenging AP-level art class which will be taught by Mr.

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer October 4, 2011

Ninja Gabe participates in Parkour

He jumps, runs and swings. Kids point and stare. Gabe Rivera doesn’t care. And as for the people who think he’s weird? “I never really wanted to be normal; you

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer September 14, 2011

New school policy videos a success

On Friday, Aug. 26 and Monday, Aug. 29, Executive Council showed videos during Pride Period to inform faculty and students about all school policies. “Yes, they were meant to be

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