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Contributors: Lauren Taylor and Mary Mabry #weddingrules @flossybaby #weddingrules ♬ original sound – jay A new trend on TikTok is alive and well! Often exaggerating, people on TikTok
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Contributors: Lauren Taylor and Mary Mabry #weddingrules @flossybaby #weddingrules ♬ original sound – jay A new trend on TikTok is alive and well! Often exaggerating, people on TikTok
Makenzie Schlegel has made a large impact on the Leesville community. Through her service and support for the school and surrounding area, she has made a difference in making the
Hannah Bateman has played an incredible role in the building of the Leesville community. Through her involvement in sports, academics, and community service, she can always be counted on. (photo
Delays, cancellations, and confusion muddled Wake County’s original plan to reopen campus, but the fateful week finally came. Cohort B entered a changed Leesville on Wednesday 17, walking the halls
After 11 months in quarantine, students finally begin to return to Leesville Road High School’s campus for in person learning. Several changes have been implemented to ensure the safety of
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Gretchen Stern Joshua Bassett Accepting His Fate @joshuatbassett dream come true? ♬ original sound – joshua bassett Joshua Bassett was recently called out
Many girls create posters as a part of asking and they often incorporate puns, inside jokes, or funny sayings as a way to make the proposal process more fun. How
Most restaurants during COVID-19 look different when guests are dining in. Some restaurants range from only offering online orders to allowing small groups to eat inside but socially distanced. (Photo
Even in the face of a pandemic, people still received ashes this Ash Wednesday. As seen in this picture, one way was to have “drive-by ashes,” where people could pick
Contributors: Mary Mabry and Ellie Bruno A New Start for Harry and Meghan So Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals. This is the best news I
Rush Limbaugh was a well known radio personality, conservative political commentator, author, and television show host. Limbaugh passed away on February 17, 2021 at the age of 70 after a
The ACT and SAT are slowly becoming a thing of the past, but some schools still require them. College applications are not the only thing that needs those scores; many
North Carolina winters can get pretty frigid, especially for those who rely on a wood-burning fireplace to warm their home. While the majority of U.S. households are heated by electricity
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Leesville’s National English Honor Society hosted the second annual Black History Month Read-In (read about the first read in Here). Because of COVID-19, much like
I can’t write an article about conservative think-tanks and conspiracy theories without looking at the other side. While not as sensationalized as QAnon or Parlor, left-leaning politics have their fair
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Knowing how to manage your finances is a key skill for the future. Teens should not have to go through college debt and overdraft fees just because they were ill-informed.
For nearly a year, high schoolers have stayed home and done school virtually, but not anymore. The Wake County School Board decided to move forward with Plan B, so it
Dominating the music industry since the 80s, alternative rock is here to stay. The ever-changing and refreshing take on classic rock and roll music brings a newfound perspective to music
In the past few months, multiple Covid-19 variants emerged throughout the world. (Photo courtesy of Fusion Medical Animation on Unsplash) While the U.S. partially recovered from the winter peak of
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, couples all around the world will be using this holiday as an excuse to shower their significant others in love. I personally think
The Key Club meets virtually every month to discuss goals and projects. This month, Key Club planned their February service project: creating bookmarks for Leesville Elementary School students. Key Club
Contributors: Ellie Bruno and Mary Mabry Bye Bye Gorilla Glue! @im_d_ollady Stiff where????? Ma hair 🤬🤬 ♬ original sound – Tessica Brown After Tessica Brown glued her hair down to
Justin Thyme, Leesville freshman, has one concern with returning back to school: he’s out of time to adopt a new personality. He’s currently debating between being a skater, a theater
How can you not love going to the library? The quiet, relaxed atmosphere offers a respite from the busy outside world — this library does just that. (Photo Courtesy of
By: Abigail Mabe Leesville Road Middle School is very accommodating to their students and teachers during this time of virtual learning, having opportunities to involve students linked to the
The Wilds television show, created by Sarah Streicher, is a new series on Prime Video. (Photo Courtesy of Gretchen Stern) The Wilds, released in December of last year, is a
2021’s Super Bowl LV was unprecedented as COVID-19 concerns and safety precautions limited gatherings. The unusual circumstances of this year’ football game between the Buccaneers and the Chiefs resulted in
Contributors: Cassidey Farrell A Zoom Mishap We have all had embarrassing moments on Zoom or Google MEET calls, but this lawyer’s mistake went viral. He appeared at a virtual court
Tom Brady (left) and Patrick Mahomes (right) match up for Super Bowl LV. Brady is the quarterback for the Buccaneers and Mahomes is the quarterback for the Chiefs. (photo courtesy:
The United States House of Representatives voted on the night of February 4 to strip freshman Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) from the two committee’s that she’s assigned to. The
Bezos has been huge in the business world ever since Amazon skyrocketed as a business. He’s opened countless buildings for his company, including the Seattle Spheres pictured above. (Photo in
With students returning to the Leesville Road High School building on February 15, it is imperative that all people entering the building are aware of the guidelines they must follow.
Contributors: Lauren Taylor and Ellie Bruno New Year New Meme “we gotta go the uber is here” pic.twitter.com/23F1yfQdyP — Danya (@dxxnya) February 8, 2021 Every year after the Super
Seniors on the Leesville swim team were celebrated this past weekend with flowers and goodies at Conference Championships before beginning a day full of fast swims and team spirit for
Kaitlyn Canelas, pictured second from the left in the top row, has been playing on the LRHS volleyball team for the past 4 years. She plans on playing collegiate volleyball
Maggie Salisbury, number 12 shown in this picture, has been playing on the LRHS volleyball team for 4 years, starting her volleyball career at the age of 13 for the
As we approach one year in quarantine, doctors and researchers made several discoveries in efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Social distancing, good hygiene, and wearing masks are necessities
Caroline Howey, pictured left, has been a part of the LRHS volleyball team for 4 years and for 9 years total. Her determination and sportsmanship have driven her to multiple
Leesville students must take at least two sections of French, Spanish, or Latin. These classes can be difficult, and it is easy to fall behind if you do not study
EA officially announced Tuesday afternoon that NCAA Football is soon to return back to the gaming world after seven long years. Players and fans are excited for the game’s next
Contributors: Mary Mabry and Gretchen Stern Happy Wear Red Day! It’s #WearRedDay! Share a pic using #WearRedDay to show your support and raise awareness that heart disease is the No.
Leesville’s soccer team is starting their season later than usual. However, the team wants to strive for another Cap 7 conference title and state title (photo used from highschoolot.com). Fall
The final score between the Leesville Women’s Basketball team and Sanderson. (Screengrab Courtesy of Mary Mabry) Breaking their 0-3 losing streak, Leesville beat Sanderson 62-32 at their home game on
The fall 2019 interns took a picture in front of the senior wall. These students worked at engineering firms, local law firms, and Meredith College. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn)
With a whopping 22 months until the 2022 elections, the race for the open North Carolina Senate seat is already heating up. Three major candidates have already declared their candidacies
One Night In Miami, released on January 15, is an Amazon Original movie directed by Regina King. The movie tells the tale of a true (but slightly fictionalised for Hollywood’s
Catherine Hadro(right) of EWTN helped cover the in-person march this year. Jeanne Mancini, the president of the March for Life, joins her in this photo as they talk about the
While there are many shopping areas in Raleigh, North Hills is one of the most popular. There is so much it has to offer and it is suited for all
With the world overtaken by COVID-19, people are itching for some safety and freedom. The vaccine is a beacon of hope for many; it’s a step closer to reducing the