Category: News
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Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Kluckman
Elizabeth Kluckman is a positive and determined student who dedicates her time towards encouraging and helping others. Kluckman is a member of National Honors Society, Math Club, Math NHS, and National Dance Honors Society.…
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U.S. Senator Duckworth to Reject Biden Nominations Due to Lack of AAPI Representation
Tammy Duckworth (D), U.S. Senator from Illinois pictured in 2017. Senator Duckworth lost both legs in 2004 from a helicopter attack while she served as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot. (Photo Used from Public…
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The History of Minimum Wage
In 1938, the United States Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act. This law guarantees overtime pay, record keeping, provides youth employment standards and establishes minimum wage. Minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate…
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Put a Bug in Your Ear
While this saying does not refer to an actual bug, the idea comes from the buzzing sounds they make. That is definitely a good thing, as no one would want actual bugs put in…
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Homecoming Scramble
The end of the week marks the homecoming game for the Pride. This will also be the last home game at Marshall L. Hamilton football stadium (photo taken by: Kyla McGhee). Homecoming: an American…
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Feelings on Full-Time School
After almost a full year away from school, Wake County decided to open up Plan A to students. This means that in-person students can return full-time. (Photo in public domain) On Monday night, the…
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The Beauty of the Warehouse District
Street Art Ann and Allen Iverson Beautifying Emerging Spaces Together Out and About Downtown Raleigh’s warehouse district boasts a rich LGBTQIA+ history and plenty of local businesses. The mural depicts a family exploring the…
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Return to school FAQ
What does Plan A mean? Students on Plan A will attend class on campus, in person with their teachers and classmates every school day. When does Plan A start? Plan A instruction will begin…
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Spring is For Softball
The Lady Pride won their first game against Broughton high school on March 25, 2021. The final score was 10-1 and the game ended in only two innings (photo used by permission of Bryan…
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State Republicans aim to stomp out Indoctrination in NC Schools
A new subject of concern has arisen in the North Carolina Republican Party. On March 16, Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R) announced that he would be establishing a task force to catch and stop…
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Going to Plan A — The Results of WCPSS Board of Education’s Meeting
The WCPSS Board of Education ended their meeting with a vote over a motion to move to Plan A. Despite Dr. Jim Martin, Ms. Monika Johnson-Hostler, and Ms. Heather Scott all voting no, the…
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2021 AP Exam Schedule
College Board released the much anticipated AP exam schedule for spring, 2021. A Brief History In the past, the AP exams took place over a two-week period in May, in a format…
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Leesville PreACT
Leesville sophomores can take the PreACT on April 14 on campus. Although Leesville offers the PreACT for free for all sophomores, not all sophomores are comfortable taking the exam in person. Leesville encourages sophomores…
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Egg Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients: 1 egg ½ of an avocado ¼ of a tomato or ½ cup Butter ½ cup of cheese 2 slices of any type of bread Directions Take out…
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Show your Spirit this Week!
It’s that time of year again Leesville! Spirit Week is back in celebration of our Homecoming game on March 26. Prepare for an exciting week, packed with fun dress-up days, exciting competitions, and a…
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How Coby White Uses His Platform
Coby White grew up in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He played college basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2018-2019. Although he was only at Carolina for a short period of…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Mary Mabry and Ellie Bruno Justin Bieber’s “Justice” is finally here! #Justice by Justin Bieber reaches #1 on US iTunes Albums chart. Congratulations, @Justinbieber! 🍾 pic.twitter.com/1j5CBk34IR — Pop Crave (@PopCravs) March…
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Class of 2021 Information
Leesville released updates about caps and gowns, honor stoles, and graduation this past week. Since students may return to campus on Plan A following spring break, the dates below are subject to change. …
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Six GroundBreaking Women In STEM
In 1983, Sally Ride made her mark as the first woman to ever go into space. Just like others did before her, Ride paved the way for more women in male-dominated fields like astrophysics.…
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Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is a month used to celebrate women and how they have made a way for themselves in society. (Photo courtesy of Deadline) The month of March was recognized as Women’s History…
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Senior Spotlight: Allison June Mabe
Allison June Mabe is one of the highlights of the Leesville community, always putting others first with her outgoing personality and spirit. She can be found doing several community service projects and her school…
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School Board Recommends Plan A
As soon as early April, middle and high school classrooms throughout Wake County could be full of students not already enrolled in Virtual Academy. (Photo courtesy of Feliphe Schiarolli on Pexels) After over a…
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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Experience in the Royal Family in Their Words
Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, speaking with Oprah Winfrey at a friend’s house in California. This is the first interview they have done since moving to California last year.…
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Cyber Nightmare
YouTube content creator Onision — Gregory Jackson — is under a massive firestorm from the release of Discovery+’s latest documentary. Onision: In Real Life explores his complicated behaviors, suspicious relationships, and fiery downfall. (Photo…
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BTS’ Grammy Nomination Marks Their Latest Success
BTS performing their hit song “Dynamite,” at the 2021 Grammy Awards after receiving a Grammy nomination for the song. (Screencap courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) In the nearly 8 years since BTS debuted in…
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One Year of COVID Lockdown
One year later, the world is still taken over by the COVID-19 pandemic. The year was a time of growth and reflection for many.(Photo courtesy of Lyric Chassin) On March 13 2020, the United…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Gretchen Stern Grammy Award Winner Harry Styles Fans are ecstatic that Harry Styles won his first Grammy award — Best Pop Solo Performance. Not only did they…
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# Stop Asian Hate
Asian Americans have dealt with injustices and hate for over a century. Many have remained silent for a long time, but now the younger generation is coming out and standing up for themselves with…
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Senior Assassin
With COVID-19, most senior traditions have taken a hit. However, Leesville seniors have come together to organize a new tradition starting on April 12: senior assassin. For decades, high school students have had a…
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Businesses closing their doors
Millions of small businesses have closed over the last year due to Covid-19. In a study conducted by Yelp, an estimated 800 new businesses were closed each day from March through August of 2020. …
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High School sports open to viewers
On March 1, Wake County Public School System announced that indoor and outdoor athletics are now allowed to have spectators at the games, but only at a 30% capacity. Spectators are required to practice…
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The Debate on Reopening NC School’s Drudges On
Passage of Senate Bill 37 On March 1st, the North Carolina Legislature passed a bill that would have some say in how NC schools reopen for in-person classes. Senate Bill 37 requires that all…
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The ACC Title Returns to North Carolina
NC State women’s basketball won their 2nd consecutive ACC title March 7, 2021. This marks the program’s 6th ACC championship as they clinch a top five seed for the NCAA tournament (photo provided by…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Cassidy Farrell and Gretchen Stern Burger King Controversy Women belong in the kitchen. — Burger King (@BurgerKingUK) March 8, 2021 Earlier today Burger King UK tweeted out a response…
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Reincarnation: What Is It and Is It Real?
After death, the soul is reborn into a new body and a new life– or is it? With centuries of speculation around reincarnation, the age long question is entirely unanswerable and is simply up…
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Jaclyn Fitzmaurice: Teacher Spotlight
Jaclyn Fitzmaurice and her dog pose for a selfie with smiles. In her first year at Leesville Road High School, Fitzmaurice gives the story of her life from childhood to her teaching career now.…
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Summer: time to sleep or to work?
Last summer, some teens acquired jobs or completed service projects, but most did nothing. For juniors, this summer is one of their last chances to add something worthwhile to their college application. (Photo courtesy…
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Black Artists that Changed the Music Industry Forever
Since the beginning of the 20th century, black musicians have influenced the music we hear today. Some of your favorite genres would not be popular or even exist if it weren’t for black artists.…
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Texas Takes Away Mask Mandate
Texas governor Greg Abbott has decided to remove Texas’s mask mandate. The decision came as a shock to many and was met with a lot of criticism. (Photo in public domain) On Tuesday, March…
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Teachers are Next in Line for Covid-19 Vaccinations
As of March 3, 895,000 or 8.53% of North Carolinians are fully vaccinated for Covid-19. This amount of people vaccinated leaves 9,595,000 people still without their first Covid shot. (Photo in Public Domain) With frontline…
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Changes in High School: COVID Edition
From before the first bell rings to the rush towards home, high school students face numerous changes. One of the first differences is the COVID-19 screening outside the school building. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie…
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College Living: What To Expect and What’s Needed
As the senior class of 2021 works their way through their final semester of high school, those planning on going to colleges or universities have a lot of preparation to do. Perhaps the most…
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2021-2022 Class Registration for LRHS Students
Pictured is the title slide for rising 10-12 grade registration information available on the student services website. (Screen cap courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) As the end of the third quarter draws closer, it is…
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Senior Spotlight: Abigail Mountz
Abigail Mountz has played a large role in making the Leesville community inclusive and supportive. She has worked to build a foundation for generations of students to come. (photo used by permission of Mountz)…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Mary Mabry and Lauren Taylor #ThriftFlip @shannayeh how to alter a dress to fit you more form fitting 👗 #upcycling #somethingyoulearned #thriftflip #sewing ♬ Gravity (feat. Tyler, The Creator) – Brent…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Lyric Chassin Seitan Two Ingredient Vegan Chicken @texykitchen1 Trying @futurelettuce vegan chicken recipe ##washedflour ##vegantiktok ##veganrecipes ##Seitan ##meatless ##learnontiktok ##fyp ##foryou ##homecook ♬ original sound – Two Friends…
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Student Spotlight — The LRHS Drumline
The snares and tenors of the Leesville drumline wait for the 2019 Raleigh Christmas Parade to start. (Photo courtesy of Leesville Band) The Leesville Road High School Symphonic band is not only well known…
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A Year Since Ahmaud Abery’s Death
The senseless death of Ahmaud Arbery affected many people personally. It inspired tributes including a mural in Brunswick, Georgia, where Arbery lived. (Photo courtesy of Judson McCranie) It has been a year since Ahmaud…
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Teacher Spotlight: Sarah Cade
Sarah Cade and her family stand with smiles for a photo. In her eighth year of teaching, Cade gives insight into her life teaching and coaching at Leesville Road High School, as well as…
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Model UN’s First Conference of the Year
MUNCH (Model United Nations at Chapel Hill) is a conference where students from across the US can debate and write resolutions to real and fictional issues. Although virtual this year, hundreds of students still…