Category: Multimedia
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How to get birthday freebies
Some of the many free or discounted items businesses offer for your birthday. Pictured is a 24 oz smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, One crumbl cookie, and a Bath and Body Works bag. (Photo…
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Five important songs you need to hear before Election Day
Americans are afraid. Our political climate is more polarized than ever before, and we stand on the precipice of what is, arguably, one of the most controversial elections of our nation’s history. In spite…
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Karen Christie Design Stained Glass Studio and Artist Spotlight: Claire Isham
a collage of stained glass pieces made by Claire Isham. Flowers and nature can be seen as heavy influences in her art. (Photo courtesy of Claire Isham. Collage made by Abigail Crawford)
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Senior Spirit Week
The week of May 20 through the 25th is Senior Spirit Week. Each day of the week has a different theme for LRHS seniors to follow. Monday was Dress Like Little Me Day, Tuesday…
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Should LRHS re-open the bathrooms?
Over the summer, before the 2022-2023 school year, Leesville Road High School installed a new fire alarm system. This system ensured that Leesville would have the latest technology to detect possible fire hazards. Along…
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The open mic experience
Open mic nights are events where talented individuals may show off their skills in front of an audience. They are open for anyone brave enough to participate and are an exciting way to grow…
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Flipturn concert review
Indie rock band, Flipturn, performed at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC on Apr 17, 2024. Going into the concert, I knew maybe three of the band’s songs. I got a ticket to the concert…
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Motivational messages in the Media Center
Hidden on the back of a whiteboard in Leesville’s media center lies notes written in erasable ink. The notes contain motivational messages that change every day and uplift the moods of people passing by.…
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Are college advisors worth it?
College advisors, like everything related to the college application process, have their pros and cons. From one perspective, they offer specialized guidance to help a student create a more well rounded college application. However,…
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“Karma” by JoJo Siwa: bop or flop?
On Friday, April 5, 2024, Jojo Siwa broke the internet by releasing her new song and music video “Karma”. Siwa rose to fame when she joined the Lifetime reality show Dance Moms in 2014.…
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A look into LRHS’s language classes
Leesville offers three foreign language classes for students to take: Spanish, French, and Latin. Each class has many benefits and uses, so it can be hard to choose which to take. Spanish Leesville students…
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What Makes a TikTok go Viral
The platform’s success in fostering viral phenomena is a unique interplay of creativity, algorithms, and distinctive features. TikTok’s commitment to short-form content, easily shareable clips that cater to the modern attention span. The fast-paced…
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What does it mean to be a visionary?
Three Leesville students have been nominated for the 2024 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Triangle Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign. People often anticipate that high school students are busy juggling various extracurriculars alongside their…
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Is the American shopping mall really dying?
The American shopping mall has been a staple of society for decades and has gone through many changes during its existence. Malls are indoor shopping centers consisting of various stores and activities. They exploded…
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Song Review: “Your Apartment” by Wallows
After a two-year dry spell, Wallows finally released their new single, “Your Apartment,” on Feb 16, 2024. As a long-time listener of Wallows, I anxiously anticipated the song’s release; I was hoping for a…
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New Podcast: This Might Sound Crazy
At the beginning of second semester, LRHS seniors, Kaelyn McCann and Sami McGaughey, began a new podcast centered on societal, historical, and pop culture scandals and/or controversies. Through the podcast channel on Spotify, listeners…
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Leesville Alumn: Braxton Berrios
Braxton Berrios is a 28 year-old wide receiver and return specialist on the Miami Dolphins. He has had 6 successful seasons playing in the National Football League, but his football career started at Leesville…
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2024-25 Class Registration
Class registration for the 2024-2025 school year is underway. PowerSchool opened for course registrations on March 6. Current eighth graders, freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may enter eight primary classes into the website, as well…
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Should Leesville Have a Men’s Volleyball Team?
Volleyball is a sport that is predominantly played by women but is quickly growing in popularity amongst men. As of now, Leesville does not have a men’s volleyball program, but should that change? Since…
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Leesville Students At NoRa Cafe
NoRa Cafe is known throughout the LRHS student body as a popular study and hangout spot. The cafe provides a wide selection of different pastries, lunch foods, beverages, and a comfortable and ambient atmosphere…
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WCPSS New Spectator Event Bag Policy
On March 1, 2024, the Wake County Public School System will implement a new bag policy for high school spectator events. This new policy is intended to deter people from bringing weapons to these…
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The North Carolina Symphony
The North Carolina Symphony is one of our state’s most esteemed organizations and is full of incredible musical talent. Recently, the orchestra performed on February 17, 2024, at the Martin Marietta Center for the…
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Tik Tok Shop
TikTok Shop is a retail store within the TikTok app that enables brands to display products for users to discover and purchase. After months of testing, the online store opened on September 12, 2024.…
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LRHS Dance Team’s Trip to Disney
The Leesville Dance Team and Dance Ensemble — the highest level of dance offered at LRHS– took their annual trip to Disney World this past weekend. The dance program has been taking this field…
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2024 Indoor Track & Field State Championship
The Leesville Indoor Track and Field Team closed out their 2024 season at the State Championship Meet on February 9. The meet took place at JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The team…
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Billy Joel Releases New Song After Almost Two Decades
Billy Joel published his new single titled “Turn the Lights Back On,” on February 1, 2024. This long-awaited release puts him on the growing list of legendary musicians returning to songwriting after long hiatuses.…
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Is Groundhog Day Accurate?
Every year on February 2, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow in Pennsylvania to predict the forecast for the coming months. Groundhog Day originated from the German holiday called Candlemas. (A Western Christian festival…
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Mental Health Awareness Club
The LRHS Mental Health Awareness Club hosted its third meeting on Thursday, February first, 2024. This fun, easy-going club meets once a month and is always welcoming new members. Jayden Camilo, president, and his…
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LRHS Rising 9th Grade Open House
The Leesville Liaisons are hosting a Rising 9th Grade Open House on February 8 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. At the Open House, incoming freshmen will hear a presentation from Principal Jacobs and…
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Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is a fast-food chain that specializes in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast. On November 7, 2024, the third Raising Cane’s restaurant in North Carolina opened on Franklin…
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Working During the Holiday Season
Many Leesville students have part-time jobs after school and/or on weekends. A lot of the time, students will take time off during the holidays from those jobs to enjoy the break. However, in some…
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Bring Yoga to Leesville
The end of the first semester is in the near future for Leesville students on January 23. But first comes winter break starting on December 21 through January 3. This time of year is…
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Leesville Cold Outbreak
Over the past couple of weeks, the seasonal cold has swept over the LRHS student body. As is typical with the time of year and the changing weather, the common cold is making its…
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Trying the Pocket Notebook
My Pocket Notebook, with the pink pen I use most often in it. I decorated the outside with stickers that I made. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Crawford)
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Real-Sports app review
Real-Sports is an up-and-coming sports app that seeks to revolutionize the way fans interact with other fans. Real-Sports seeks to revolutionize the way fans interact with each other through the use of social elements…
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Morning at Leesville: A Photo Story
The front entry, just before a bus arrives. The entry is empty but is soon to be filled with the arriving students. Daylight is now starting to shine through the doors of the school.…
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Diving Into The Lululemon Brand
What Is Lululemon? It all started in Vancouver in 1998. Chip Wilson, Canadian Entrepreneur, had a vision; to create a store that was more than just a place to buy clothes to sweat in.…
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“If You Remember Nothing Else”
Most students will not remember most of the content covered in their classes, but they may remember key ideas and important things their teachers taught them about life in general. Look below to…
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A Day at Shelley Lake
After entering Shelley Lake through one of the many paths, you start the two-mile paved trail that encompasses the lake. The route is relatively flat, except for two hills that bookend the dam. Most…