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by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer February 25, 2020

Baseball Season Begins

Major League Baseball started Spring Training the weekend of February 22 amidst cheating scandals from the 2017 and 2019 seasons. While these scandals have caused major outrage among fans, teams

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by Jacob Polansky, senior editor February 25, 2020

The Death Of Leesville’s Club Community

For a number of years, Leesville Road High School has operated under the SMART Lunch schedule: a school-wide lunch period just shy of an hour long where all classrooms are

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer February 24, 2020

Beach Bunny’s Honeymoon Review

For a lucky few, Valentine’s Day is a holiday for spending time with their partner. For the rest of us suckers, we gorge ourselves on heart-shaped candy, get gifts for

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by Mariah Kern, staff writer January 16, 2020

Gun rights vs. gun Control

Gun control has been in debate for a long time. Having gun control laws will help people more than it will harm them. (Photo in public domain) Introduction Gun control

by Jannah Said, junior editor January 15, 2020

Does Powerschool power students, or is it more harmful than helpful?

Middle and high school students throughout America use Powerschool as their educational “home base.” The virtual network allows schools to create a file for every student that enters the school

by Lyric Chassin, junior editor January 15, 2020

What is the hardest class at Leesville?

As the time to sign up for classes approaches, students question what their ideal schedule would be. Leesville offers many different levels and subjects, but the workload students are able

by Marie Cox, junior editor January 15, 2020

College 101

On Monday, January 6 the Leesville PTSA had a general meeting. Following this general meeting was a “college panel”: five Leesville alumni who are current college students answering questions about

by Emma Nani, staff writer January 14, 2020

Top 2020 Presidential candidates and their views of education

President Trump is running for re-election despite several Democrats running against him. The presidential election will be on November 3, 2020. (Photo used by permission of DonkeyHotey via Flickr) Public

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer January 14, 2020

Travel or Stay Home?

Students travel extensively over holiday breaks and in their free time. Is this attributed to the fact that their parents and older generations are known to love travel? (Photo courtesy

by Jacob Smith, staff writer January 14, 2020

Who’s Running in NC Elections?

North Carolina has always been a swing state, but in recent years has trended red. Democrats are hoping to change that in 2020 and turn the state blue in every

by Jacob Smith, staff writer January 14, 2020

Leesville is Drawn Into a New Congressional District

Representative George Holding (right) is retiring after redistricting has made his district much bluer. 2016 Senate nominee Deborah Ross (left) is one of many Democrats to replace him. (Photo courtesy

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer January 13, 2020

A TV Decade

Looking back at the beginning of the decade for most current high schoolers, television was filled with Nickelodeon and Disney shows…has taste for television changed to mold the upcoming decade?

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor January 13, 2020

In-state vs Out-state; which one is better?

As the month of December begins, many seniors across the country will begin to contemplate their college decisions. For some that have applied early action, their decisions may be more

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer January 13, 2020

Is it A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood?

We could all use a little kindness — that one phrase perfectly sums up this movie. Heartwarming and simple, it will remind you of the value of being kind. (Photo

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer January 13, 2020

Where the Crawdads Sing

Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing is a national bestseller, highly recommended, and a masterpiece. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) In August of 2018, Delila Owens released her first fiction book,

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer January 13, 2020

Fights, Violence, and what the people think

Unfortunately, many schools experience fights. They can occur randomly during the day, during any period, to anyone. Not many people are ready for one to happen, but some people are

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer January 10, 2020

2019 in Music

In 2019 I started a project — I wanted to see how my music taste shifted every month and what I found or rediscovered. I’d like to think that I

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer January 10, 2020

The North Carolina Zoo: showing North Carolina how to make a difference

The North Carolina Zoo is home to over 1800 different animals. Students can have the opportunity to volunteer at the NC Zoo. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) The North Carolina

by John Thornton, staff writer January 10, 2020

My 4 hopes for the next iPadOS update

The iPad has taken on many forms throughout the years, following in the iPhone’s design as it evolved. I got the iPad Pro (2018) at the beginning of 2019 and

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer January 10, 2020

A WWlll Scare

When a new year starts, most like to be upbeat and positive about the future. 2020 has just started and many are looking forward to a good year of success

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor January 9, 2020

What about the rest of Leesville?

Signs like this popped up left and right across the school during the week leading up to the final game. However, it raises the question of where is this support

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer January 8, 2020

Elections, Plans and Delays: The Brexit Movement

On December 12, the UK held a General Election. The United Kingdom has until January 31, 2020, to come up with a plan for their departure from the European Union.

by Emma Nani, staff writer January 8, 2020

TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year: Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg poses at the EP Plenary Session in France, April 2019. The members of Parliament are currently discussing the means of a European Green Deal. (Photo used by permission

by Mariah Kern, staff writer January 8, 2020

Cultural appropriation

Kim Kardashian, (pictured above) is once again appropriating black culture by wearing cornrows, a popular hairstyle that black women wear. (Photo in public domain) What is culture Culture is “the

by Mariah Kern, staff writer January 8, 2020

The benefits of having a dog

Dogs are more than just furry friends. They can improve your health status in many ways. (Photo courtesy of Samiyah Hargrove) Dogs are more than just companions, they are also

by Brendan Shore, staff writer January 8, 2020

Looking back on Justice League– what went wrong?

November 17, 2019, marked the two-year anniversary of the American release of DC’s Justice League movie. Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Gal Gadot, the

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 8, 2020

The Rise Of Skywalker Sticks The Landing

The following review contains spoilers for The Rise Of Skywalker. On December 19, the world collectively held its breath and silently pondered a single thing: the fate of the Star

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 7, 2020

Pride Wrestling Dominates The Nac

While the rest of the world was asleep, still ringing in the new year, Pride wrestling was on the prowl. Whether it was bright and early or the dead of

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 7, 2020

Tattoos That Tell A Story

Whether their purpose is strictly artistic, deeply emotional, or designed to tell a story, tattoos paint a picture on the most unique canvas of all: the human body. Each drop

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor January 7, 2020

Caroline Marks makes first US Olympic surf team

Caroline Marks is a normal person, just like the rest of us. She wakes up, brushes her teeth, and puts on her pants one leg at a time, just like

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer January 6, 2020

How adulting classes are reshaping the young Americans

High schools and colleges across America teach teenagers and young adults about writing, science and math. However, these students lack one important skill: how to be an adult. They lack

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor December 29, 2019

Why the Hurricanes need Justin Williams back

The Canes started off the season with a 5-0-0 start, the best in franchise history. After ending the win streak with a loss to Columbus, the Canes put up 7

by Amanda Ray, senior editor December 20, 2019

The Weeknd drops two new singles: “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights”

The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, dropped two new singles this month: “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights.” These two singles come as a delight to fans, who haven’t heard new

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 20, 2019

Harry Styles’ Fine Line Review

On December 13, Harry Styles released his new album Fine Line. The songs range from playful pop tracks like “Watermelon Sugar” to acoustic folksy songs like “Cherry.” It’s obvious that

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 20, 2019

“Holiday-ish” by The Regrettes

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the influx of old music, new music, new takes of old music and all that good stuff. Every year, more

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer December 20, 2019

Lady Pride steam rolls Broughton

The Lady Pride obtained a huge momentum shifting win against the Broughton Capitals on Thursday night, in a one sided game where it was all Pride from the beginning. After

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer December 20, 2019

Holiday Favorites

Christmas Tree Decorating There is no better tradition than gathering with friends and family to hang ornaments on a brightly lit tree with hot chocolate and marshmallows. Blast your favorite

by Lyric Chassin, junior editor December 20, 2019

Bad Eyesight and its increasing prevalence in high schoolers

Everyday, teenagers look at their phones, televisions, and other screens. The constant pressure placed on the eyes is leading to overall worsening vision, and it’s starting at very young ages.

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor December 20, 2019

Learn from my mistakes

Throughout my years as a high school student, I have learned countless lessons from the mistakes I made. As the oldest child, my parents held little knowledge on how to

by Chase Dutton, staff writer December 20, 2019

Warmth for Wake Charity Review

The Warmth for Wake program is a seasonal charity that donates firewood and space heaters to low-income residents of Wake County during fall and winter. The goal of the program

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer December 20, 2019

Vinyl is making a comeback

Record players come in all shapes and sizes, but they share one thing: they exist to create music. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Music fills our generation: We have instant

by Chase Dutton, staff writer December 20, 2019

Airpods Pro Review

Airpods Pro took retail stores by storm reaching $6.5 billion in revenue within the first two weeks of its release. With a redesigned case and earbuds, the Airpods Pro is

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer December 20, 2019

YouTube Rewind 2019: Entertainment or Statistics?

‘YouTube Rewind 2019: For the Record’, released on December 5, 2019, has so far, it has become the 3rd most disliked video on the YouTube platform. (Photo courtesy of Alexis

by Jacob Smith, staff writer December 20, 2019

The United States is Becoming Increasingly Polarized Politically

Political parties have always been at each other’s throats but it seemed there was always a sense of moderation and crossover between Democrats and Republicans. In the last few years,

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief December 20, 2019

The most colorful classroom on campus

As you stroll through the science hallway, you will often see a variety of projects decorating the walls. The decorations continue with colorful murals painted on the walls inside classrooms

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer December 20, 2019

Pleasure Reading…Has it Disappeared?

Do high schoolers spend less time pleasure reading due to television and programs like Netflix and Disney Plus? (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) As kids age out of middle school

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor December 20, 2019

The decade in music

As the decade comes to an end, people have taken to social media to reminisce on past memories of the mid 2000’s. Spotify users will be pleased to see that

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer December 20, 2019

‘Tis the Season

As the holiday season begins to take wind, families start preparing for the holidays with decorations, food, and gift-buying. Joy and stress mix to make the holidays unique for everyone.

by John Thornton, staff writer December 20, 2019

A new space race, but is it worth it?

Space tourism is one of the new industries that companies, like Virgin Galactic, are looking into. Virgin Galactic is the first company to open its doors to the public. The

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 20, 2019

Sushi in Raleigh: A Sequel

My sophomore year, I wrote a piece that highlighted what I called “the best” places to indulge in sushi in Raleigh. I explained that being from San Diego, I’ve eaten

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer December 20, 2019

Let It Snow: Not Just Another Christmas Movie

Let It Snow is a drama/romance/comedy movie that was released November 8 on Netflix — based on the novel by Maureen Johnson, John Green, and Lauren Myracle. The film focuses

by Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer December 20, 2019

The Return of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Sunday, November 3, 2019 marks the return of the Popeyes chicken biscuit. When the first Popeyes chicken sandwich came out it broke the internet with its amazing reviews. Within two

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer December 18, 2019

Speech Class

Brendan Shore gives a speech to the class. Students often stand in front of the class behind a podium in order to make it more official. (Photo courtesy of Rachel

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