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In the United States, almost every high schooler’s wish is to drive. It’s a form of independence – a way of learning how to become your own person by becoming
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album,
Many people have a pet. From a scaly snake to a furry ferret, pets bring a smile to people’s faces. In fact, the human-animal bond is very beneficial to one’s
In the Triangle area of North Carolina, there are three things that are guaranteed: death, taxes and intense college basketball rivalries. The Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina,
For the longest time, people have seen Dungeons and Dragons as the epitome of nerdiness. I too once thought that I would never get into D&D and no matter
Maggie Bell and Charlotte Goto go to all of the Leesville football games to take pictures. After some of the games, they will post their photos on their Instagram @magsandcharphotos.
The Leesville English department gathers for some food and some much needed quality time spent with colleagues. Spending time with others who understand the struggle can help to relieve a
Kyla McGhee at UNC’s campus after her journalism camp. (Photo used by permission of Kyla McGhee) If there is a strong role model for student athletes, it would be Kyla
The Book of Revelation is the last book of the New Testament of the Bible. In Revelation 8:6, the “seven angels which had their seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.” The
Dalia Hasan (third from the right) stands with her team after the 2018 State Championship race. She hopes to compete in the 2019 State championship this coming year to keep
Pumpkin Picking Fall would be incomplete without the infamous, side of the road pumpkin shacks selling overpriced pumpkins while families pose in barrels of hay in matching flannels, a sight
Jack Fuhrer practices on the track for his next big race. He focuses on form and cadence, two important parts of racing mechanics. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Jack Fuhrer
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
Leesville, in an ongoing focus of Social-Emotional Learning and Equity, is hosting a film. The film screening, Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope, is on Monday,
Throughout her three years at Leesville, Maggie Bell, a junior, has ingrained herself in the school community. She is a sports editor for the Menagerie, Leesville’s yearbook; she has earned
This is a Christian’s point of view on the Christchurch shooting. You can find a Muslim point of view here . The first time the news broke to me about
The “Vibe and Tribe” series focuses on on examining social divisions, hierarchies, labels, stigmas, and comfort zones among America’s youth– specifically the students of Leesville Road High School. In the
The reputation of Susan Duncan, a chemistry teacher at Leesville, precedes her. Every summer, Leesville students rejoice to see the name “Duncan, Susan Spangler” on their class schedules for the
Leesville senior Brittany Staves didn’t even want to play basketball at first. “I saw how much work it took,” said Brittany. She watched from afar as her older brother, Brandon,
The North Carolina Theatre Conservatory in Raleigh aims to impact the community by offering access to theater for people of all walks of life. “We want and strive for North
On February 7, the Leesville women’s swimming and diving team clinched a North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4A state championship. (Click here to read more.) But this victory
Jeremiah Stubbs and Dylan Reeves, Leesville seniors, have played football together since sophomore year. On Thursday, February 28, the two signed their National Letters of Intent (NLI) to continue their
The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh put on a production of Mamma Mia!-– a classic musical from the early 2000’s–from February 12th-17th. The cast and crew
Raleigh is home to hundreds if not thousands of church league basketball teams. All over the area, boys and girls of all ages participate in the league for either their
Valentine’s Day is huge holiday in the U.S and the history of the holiday dates far back. Valentine’s Day rose up at the end of the 5th century when Pope
The 100 Win Club, as of January 2019, remains an exclusive group inside the Leesville Wrestling team. Only four members of the Varsity Wrestling team can own the right of
Like many pop and rock cultural icons, Freddie Mercury is one of the most recognizable figures of the 20th century. Anyone who was alive during the reign of the rock
Every day, we are surrounded by people. We do not know what’s going on in their lives or how it’s affecting them. In recent weeks, Sally*, a Wake County high
Marco Gomez, Manas Panchavati, Abhi Manhass, Tanmay Joshi, Ushno Chakraborty, and Srikar Nanduri are seniors at different Wake County high schools. They spend the day taking quizzes and tests, studying,
High school is a time period during which we grow, develop, and come of age. However, each and every teenager experiences a unique search for identity before then. We explore
Book Club kicked off their first meeting on November 28. The biography section of the library hosted a group of about a dozen potential members as they explained what they
Hoping to impart wisdom upon me before I leave their home in less than a year, my parents presented me with a small book for my eighteenth birthday. Its title?
Stan Lee, Marvel icon, died on November 12 at the age of 95. Many remember him as the overseer of the company’s emergence as an international media giant, a writer,
Hard work. Honesty. Loyalty. Respect. Self-actualization With the help of these values, my grandmother– whom I refer to as Ati– made a life for herself in the United States from
Dear reader, We have discovered America’s favorite book through The Great American Read on PBS, but what is Leesville Road High School’s favorite book? After watching an episode of the
Football is a game of passion, hard work, and pure dedication. Dylan Reeves, a senior at Leesville Road High School, has been displaying these characteristics since he first started playing
Freshman year. Sophomore year. Junior year. Senior year—parking in the senior lot, making plans for the next year, Homecoming, Prom, the Senior Assembly, the Senior Picnic, and, finally, graduation. Most
Back in September, I started research for an article about department funding at Leesville Road High School, specifically in regards to the arts department. As an active participant of the
Home entertainment has skyrocketed within the development of technology over the 21st century. Transitions in platforms of how people watch shows and events to entertain themselves have largely shaped the
Dear Class of 2020, You are juniors! Hard to believe, right? It seems like just yesterday it was your first day of freshman year, and now you are only a
In the great era of comic books, there were plenty of sources of inspiration to any aspiring artists. For one young boy in particular, it was the beginning of a
Over the years, friends Malina Pardo, Leesville senior, and Hannah Arostegui, former Leesville student, would sometimes discuss the possibility of attending the same college together, side by side. As elite
Every day approximately 2,800 students walk through the doors of Leesville Road High School and into the classrooms of approximately 140 teachers. Class sizes vary amongst however the average class
