Student Spotlight: Ziah Ascalon
With interests in and out of the classroom, Ziah Ascalon, a senior, is ready to...
Finding the Christmas Spirit
Savannah Sinor, staff writerHi! My name is Savannah and I am a staff writer for...
Review of The Unforgivable
This Netflix movie adaptation of Unforgiven, a 2009 British miniseries, is much better than expected...
Chavis Park’s Poinsettia Art Day
This week, the John Chavis Memorial Park in downtown Raleigh celebrates the holidays with community...
Eternals Review
Overview The Eternals starts in 5000 B. C. with a group of 10 heroes who...
So you applied to college… Now what?
So you hit the submit button on the Common App, Coalition, or whatever program you...
What About Thanksgiving?
Despite stores, radio stations, and that one annoying neighbor pulling out all their Christmas cheer,...
Hour of Code
The week of October 25 is a week of coding. Each day, students can participate...
Countdown to College
People often talk about how expensive university is, but what about the application itself? Upwards...
Diana: The Musical Review
On October 1, Diana: The Musical dropped on Netflix for prerelease before the show goes...
College Visits… Where do you want to attend?
Leesville began hosting college visits and information sessions for students last week and will continue...
Coach Danehower, One of the Newest Members of the Pride
John Danehower, one of many recent additions to the Leesville staff, joins the CTE department...
Lucifer, Season Six Review
Lucifer, a popular TV show, has rocketed into Netflix’s top ten after the streaming service...
Hump Day Riot
On Thursday, September 9, Pleesville students started a riot in the cafeteria because they could...
Collection of Changes, A New Block Gallery Exhibit
From August 3 to October 22, the Block Gallery is displaying a Collection of Changes,...
How to Narrow Down Your College List
On August 1, college applications opened for all students, and a ton of stress came...
LRHS Awards Ceremony
On May 27, 2021, at 6:30 pm, Leesville had its annual Awards Night ceremony (you...
Are AP Classes Worth it?
Advanced Placement or AP classes demonstrate academic achievement when successfully completed. However, they come with...
King Godwin’s Art Inspires Others
Who is King Godwin? King Godwin is a local artist who uses his painting to...
A Day at Shelley Lake
After entering Shelley Lake through one of the many paths, you start the two-mile paved...
JC Raulston Arboretum
Savannah Sinor, staff writerHi! My name is Savannah and I am a staff writer for...
The Weeknd and Ariana Grande Collab in New “Save Your Tears” Remix
On April 23, The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) released his new remix of “Save Your Tears” featuring Ariana Grande....
The “Man Van”
Growing families often buy Minivans as a last resort because they need a vehicle with...
Going to Plan A — The Results of WCPSS Board of Education’s Meeting
The WCPSS Board of Education ended their meeting with a vote over a motion to...
Moxie Analysis
Moxie, one of Netflix’s many new original movies dropped earlier this month. It is a surprisingly decent...
Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson teaches her third-period Honors English I class, with some virtual and some on-campus...
Summer: time to sleep or to work?
Last summer, some teens acquired jobs or completed service projects, but most did nothing. For...
Model UN’s First Conference of the Year
MUNCH (Model United Nations at Chapel Hill) is a conference where students from across the...
Study Tips and Tricks for the ACT
The ACT and SAT are slowly becoming a thing of the past, but some schools...
What do Leesville students think about going back on campus?
For nearly a year, high schoolers have stayed home and done school virtually, but not...
Five Tools to Improve Your Foreign Language Skills
Leesville students must take at least two sections of French, Spanish, or Latin. These classes...
Why should you be a student intern?
Internships are often thought of as something for college students to do, but they are...
Lupin, a Surprising Success
American shows and movies usually fill Netflix’s Top Ten, but not this week. Lupin, a...
Final Exams vs. Final Projects
Finals are almost here, but what students should prepare for depends on whether it is...
Review of Netflix’s Newest Musical, “The Prom”
On December 11, a week after its theater debut, The Prom appeared on Netflix. Overview...
Christmas Traditions and their History
This holiday season, as many Leesville families prepare for Christmas, a few items appear in...
Why should you try Credit by Demonstrated Mastery?
What is the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) option? Why take it? Overview of CDM...
Local Students making an impact with Curamericas Global
Wake County high schoolers are helping, independently and together, the humanitarian organization Curamericas Global. The...
The Career and College Promise Program, an AP Alternative
The application period for the Career and College Promise Program, another way for students to...
The Ballad of Birds and Snakes: The Hunger Games Returns
Almost 70 years before the events of the bestselling series, The Hunger Games by Suzanne...
Time to Disconnect
Online learning increases the need for people to take time to get away from technology....
The Ins and Outs of Social Anxiety
Teenagers with social anxiety deal with a lot of extra stress but remote learning is...
What You Need To Know About Enola Holmes
What is Enola Holmes? Released on September 23, 2020, Enola Holmes, a Netflix original movie,...
Bell Schedule Discrepancies
All 31 high schools in Wake County have unique bell schedules which may impact the...
An Asynchronous School Day
The Wake County School board members are currently discussing a day of asynchronous learning each...
How Does Shop Class Look Online?
Shop class has to change to become an online class, but how will Mr. Miura...
Review of Karate Kid Spinoff Show Cobra Kai
YouTube sold Cobra Kai after deciding to move away from scripted T.V. shows. KARATE KID...
Impact of Coronavirus on Local Book Store
Quail Ridge Books at North Hills is suffering because of Coronavirus. As a small local...