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by Greyson Rupert, staff writer February 19, 2020

Psychological Warfare

With World War III trending on social media and just about everywhere else, this idea got me thinking: What types of warfare will be used during this massive conflict if

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by Marie Cox, junior editor February 19, 2020

Shifting Sounds

Music marks history: it reflects the social and political climate of any era. The study of music shows how the various forces of a time helped shaped its creation. Looking

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by Greyson Rupert, staff writer February 14, 2020

What insults are getting under our skin?

After collecting the interview data, it was time to look at the responses that people had left. I can say with certainty that some of these have truly… caught my

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Psychological Warfare

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Shifting Sounds

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What insults are getting under our skin?

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Clouded 2020 vision

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by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer December 4, 2019

Winter is the best: here’s why

Winter offers so much from holidays to activities and even my birthday. Winter often gets a bad rep for “winter blues” but that simply isn’t true. (Photo used with permission

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 21, 2019

Why We Should Appreciate TikTok

Critical thinking skills, such as creativity and problem solving, are talents that teachers attempt to implement in students’ minds throughout their school career. From building macaroni necklaces in kindergarten to

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer October 4, 2019

Backpack Troubles

Large backpacks are frequently seen carried around Leesville, weighing down on students’ backs and causing stress. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Students at Leesville Road High school carry their backpacks

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 3, 2019

Are NC State House Republicans Playing Dirty, or Are They Just Being Smeared by Democrats?

Representative Deb Butler has gone viral for her fiery protest to the House majority’s surprise veto override vote during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Terrance Everitt’s Twitter) “It’s

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor May 20, 2019

How to begin your college search

Ah junior year, a time of immense stress and deciding what your future is at 17 years old. College visits can be stressful, but don’t have to be if handled

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief May 8, 2019

5 reasons to have a garden

Gardens are a great source for nutritious food and learning life skills, two very different things that provide endless value. Every teen should have a garden while in high school,

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor April 26, 2019

An MCU Reflection: Counting Down the Best

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been at the forefront of the film industry since its onset nearly 11 years ago. Now, more than a decade later, the film empire built

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor April 26, 2019

Toxic Masculinity

Masculinity definition: “qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men.” Stoicism Strength (physical, emotional, mental) Pride Aggression Courage Independence Assertiveness Take a moment and imagine something: a tank of

by Marie Cox, junior editor April 11, 2019

The Devouring Gray Needs to Devour Me

The Devouring Gray is the debut novel of Christine Lynn Herman. The young adult novel is about three very different teens who come together to save a small town. The

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 11, 2019

Pomodoro Technique: why it worked for me and could work for you too

Upon scrolling through the various public Snapchat stories, I noticed a news station had a story on a Youtuber who makes videos of himself studying. He just sits in front

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor February 22, 2019

Milk Lovers, Listen Up

For years, people around the world have been told about the importance of drinking milk. Between federal funded “got milk?” ads and doctors reminding patients to drink their daily glass

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer January 29, 2019

The Possible Death of Tumblr

Tumblr users like to joke that it’s a hell-site but recently that sentiment seems to be truer than ever. Reportedly, users told the Tumblr staff that their bot system meant

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer January 4, 2019

Is It Time For New Netflix shows?

Netflix is one of the premiere websites for watching old television shows that have maintained a cult following throughout the early 2000’s and 90’s. Over the past couple years, many

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 4, 2019

Race Reversal Character Roles

In the ever-expanding realm of film making, nothing is ever certain, and as time passes, films themselves evolve. Be it the shift from black and white to color, the the

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 12, 2018

Does Banning Books do More Harm than Good?

Banning books can be a controversial subject because of the number of factors that lead to a book being banned. Intense language, mentions of violence, and racial themes are some

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 25, 2018

Styrofoam In Schools

Snuffing out our oceans, clogging our landfills, and feeding our children? The culprit of these heinous deeds is none other than insidious styrofoam. Styrofoam–scientifically known as polystyrene–has been the bane

by Kyla Stone-Houze, staff writer 2017-18 December 21, 2017

Top 10 Christmas Songs

Christmas is one of America’s most celebrated holidays. The endless amount of christmas movies, the mixture of cold weather and warm cocoa, the excitement of decorating the tree, and the

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 April 15, 2016

Leesville Spiritwear for Everyone

At Leesville Road High School, supporting the school through spirit wear is a right of passage. Through spirit wear, we are supporting not only our school, but some of our

by editorial board February 18, 2016

Senior Superlatives Re-Visited

NOTE: Mrs. Cade, social studies teacher at LRHS, wrote a guest editorial. Below is the Editorial Board’s stance on Superlatives: Leesville Road High School has been publishing senior superlatives since

by Guest Writer February 18, 2016

Re-thinking the Superlative Categories

When I was in high school, I won two superlatives. One of them was called “Most likely to be President”, and the other was called “Senior of the Year.” My

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 January 8, 2016

Compassion, lost in the fight

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 October 27, 2015

Model Analysis

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by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 October 12, 2015

News Reporting Editorial

Twitter’s significance in the life of teenagers today is obvious. It has become the number one source for all reporting, whether it be reporting emotions, school events, school assignments or

by editorial board January 16, 2015

Police brutality

Police shoot citizens, citizens shoot police. News sources replay clips displaying crying families of victims and passionate protesters chanting “Who do you protect? Who do you serve?” or “Hands up,

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 December 19, 2014

Are high school relationships important?

Whether we like it or not, high school is an experience that shapes almost every aspect of our lives. This raises questions about the importance of certain “sub-experiences” in high

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 14, 2014

Keep Halloween an innocent holiday

For generations, Halloween has been about more than passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters. From teenagers to adults, most people see Halloween as a time to be anything other than

by editorial board October 30, 2014

A call for school spirit

In regards to high school, one would find the experience consists of cheering on one’s school’s athletic teams, proudly wearing the school colors and possibly revisiting the school long after

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