Category: December Print Issue 2025
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Student Spotlight: Avery Carroll
Avery Caroll is a musician and artist here at Leesville, improving her talent over the past few years. Avery plays both the violin and the piano, a rare combination for young musicians. “I’ve played…
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Cultural bites
This December issue I decided I wanted to do something different for my page, I wanted to meet with people from different backgrounds and ethnicities to see where we all unite. I thought, and…
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Are Apple’s Over-Ear Headphones Worth It?
Released in 2020 and updated in 2024, AirPod Max’s are Apple’s only over-ear headphones. These headphones offer pro-level active noise cancellation, allowing users to control what they hear or don’t hear with the click…
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All the ruckus about Ruckus
Ruckus Scratch Kitchen opened up this June and has been a huge hit. When I went, the food was good, but it was a little expensive. My favorite thing I’ve had there was the…
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Taco Bell is one of the best overall off-campus lunch locations near Leesville
By far the greatest aspect of Taco Bell is the cost. The low cost of food here is easily the greatest appeal for me, as it is for a lot of people. An (albeit…
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The power of a hype songs
There’s always a moment when anticipation starts to rise before any big game, match, performance, or competition. Then someone presses play, the beat drops, and suddenly everyone is focused or “locked in.” This is…
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Fashion trends 2025 going into the new year
Adding new pieces to your closet can be tricky, but the fashion trends of 2025 are a good place to start. This year has had numerous fashion trends — some are throwbacks, some are…
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Club Sports Impact on High School Sports
As high school sports and club sports seasons continue to be in full swing, many students find themselves caught between two demanding schedules. With overlapping seasons, students are forced to make tough decisions about…
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How does violents seen in society and media impact students
On paper, schools are safer than ever – with more advanced security systems, metal detectors, clear backpacks, and a significant decrease in school shootings. So, why do roughly a third of students in the…
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe review
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a “fast casual” restaurant. It serves smoothies and tasty breakfast/lunch foods with a tropical vibe. LRHS students frequent the location at Brennan Station; its relative proximity to school, combined with…
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Book Review: Funny Story by Emily Henry
Funny Story is a romance novel by NYT bestselling author Emily Henry. Published in 2024, it quickly attracted a large BookTok fanbase. *NOTE: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK* The story follows…
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Hannah Allen; a triple threat
Hannah Allen is a senior who is involved in three different arts departments at LRHS: dance, chorus, and theatre. “I’ve been dancing since I was three, and I’ve been doing other arts probably since…
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North Carolina Students are being robbed
School choice is a program that allows taxpayers to apply for publicly funded scholarships for private schools. It began as a program to delay the effects of school desegregation on privileged white students. Modern…
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I gave up my phone for 24 hours
I did not realize how dependent on my phone I was until I tried to go a day without it. I have never considered myself addicted to social media, but this 24-hour detox made…
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I gave up AI and I suffered
Chatbots are Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s new best friend. Chatbots are a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that allow for students to have a personalized, human-like conversation with technology that has access to…
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Society is desensitized to violence
In the United States, constant access to information exposes people to violence on a daily basis. The media floods us with reports and recounts of “another bad thing” that took place in society on…
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Hot take: Squatted trucks are beyond unnecessary
Nearly everywhere you look, you’ll see a truck; that’s an average North Carolinian experience. However, nearly everyone has experienced the less-than-desirable sound of a truck rumbling past with its muffler off. Picture this: you’re…
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Sleeping with socks on is okay
Despite the widespread disdain for sleeping with socks on, sleeping with socks on is the optimal and most comfortable way to sleep. First, picture this: It’s a freezing January night, you are settling into…
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Hot take: billionaires should not exist
No one should be a billionaire. No exceptions. Yes, even your favorite celebrities are nefarious for having that amount of money. If a person has somehow acquired — and kept — one billion dollars,…
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Leesville offers international tours
EF Educational Tours is a program that creates opportunities for students to visit countries abroad through teacher-led trips. In the 2026-2027 school year, there are two tours available for students to join: one to…
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How does LRHS celebrate the holiday?
The 2025 holiday season is rapidly approaching, and Leesville Road High School has no lack of events throughout it. With concerts and charities taking place in December, everyone has something to be excited about.…
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LRHS Teacher of the Year: Sarah White
Ms. Sarah White is Leesville’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. White teaches various levels of English as well as Creative Writing. She is also the advisor for the school’s Literary Magazine. White has been…
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New Leesville mural design
Mrs. Julia Killian, parent of an LRHS student, has created a new senior-wall mural for Leesville Road High School. Killian’s inspirations were various lion paintings she found online. She then revised her models and…