Category: News
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How To Make Fancy Grilled Cheese
Fancy Grilled Cheese Prep Time: Two minutes Cook Time: Five minutes Ingredients Two slices of white bread Three or more types of cheese, two cups of shredded, or five slices (preferably cheeses that melt…
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Quick Bites: The Internet’s Latest News
Contributors: Ellie Bruno and Cassidy Farrell Wendy’s got Beef #boycottwendys how does this always happen pic.twitter.com/JL6M9OvEY4 — mun (@sleepdeprivedza) February 26, 2021 Popular Minecraft YouTubers are back on the trending list, this time having…
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Political Club Starts the Second Semester with a New Adviser
On Tuesday, February 23, Political Club met for the first time in the second semester. During their meeting, the group discussed both the economic and vaccine-related sides of Biden’s Covid-19 plan. (Photo courtesy of…
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Quick Bites
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 have been sharing rules…
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Senior Spotlight: Makenzie Schlegel
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 Leesville community a better…
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Senior spotlight: Hannah Bateman
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 courtesy of @LRHS_LadyLax) Hannah…
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Walking empty halls
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 to a brand new…
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Being a High School student in 2021
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 everyone on campus. Here’s…
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Quick Bites
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 on SNL — but…
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The Ways of Winterfest 2021
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 big people go when…
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The Reality of Eating Out During COVID-19
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 courtesy if Alexis Mast) …
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Purim in a Pandemic
Hamantaschen — triangular, jelly, or chocolate-filled cookies — is a traditional dessert for Jews around the Jewish holiday Purim. Their three-pointed shape is a reference to Haman, a court official who attempted to destroy…
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The Lenten Season
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 up a little cup…
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Quick Bites
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 have heard in ages.…
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Radio host, Rush Limbaugh, dies at age 70
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 year-long battle with lung…
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Study Tips and Tricks for the ACT
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 scholarships ask for them…
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Warmth for Wake: keeping the home fires burning
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 or utility gas, 2%…
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2021 Black History Month Read-In
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 other school events this…
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Liberal QAnon
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 share of unsightly ideologies…
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The Very Basics of Money Management
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. (Photo courtesy of Karolina…
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What do Leesville students think about going back on campus?
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 is time to drag…
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A-Z Artists: Alternative Rock
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 itself. (Photo courtesy…
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Antiracelet, the Cary-based Instagram jewelry store that supports BLM
Since June of 2020, Rhythm Bhatia, a student at UNC Chapel Hill, has been selling handmade jewelry on Instagram in order to raise donations and support the Black Lives Matter movement. Nearly 8 months…
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New Covid-19 Variants Worry Scientists
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 Covid-19 cases, with new…
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Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have To Break the Bank
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 couples should treat every…
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Key Club Announces February Service Project
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 already completed four service…
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Quick Bites: The Internet’s Latest News
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 her head accidentally, she…
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Plan B Students Rushing to Gain Personalities
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 kid, or the class…
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Leesville Community Library Reopens
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 Jen Thompson) After remaining…
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Lunch Bunch
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 website for easy access.…
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A Review Of The Wilds
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 thrilling story about eight…
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How the Leesville Community Spent the Covid Super Bowl
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 a disparity from the…
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Quick Bites
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 via Zoom, not realizing…
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Super Bowl LV
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: Forbes) The NFL championship…
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Republicans Back Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in House Vote
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 vote was 230-199, with…
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A New Era for Amazon
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 public domain) Amazon is…
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What Students Need To Know About In-Person School
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. Safety and health is…
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Quick Bites
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 Bowl halftime show there…
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The Little Things Review
Joe Deacon (Denzel Washington) talking to a dead victim in the morgue. He is investigating her death as part of a series of recent murders. (Screengrab courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) The Little Things, an…
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Leesville Swimming Conference Championships
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 the Leesville men and…
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Could Vitamin D help stop the spread of Covid-19?
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 around the world. But…
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Senior Sports Spotlight: Caroline Howey
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 awards and recognitions. (photo…
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Five Tools to Improve Your Foreign Language Skills
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 regularly. (Photo courtesy…
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The Return of EA Sports’ ‘NCAA Football’
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 generation visuals and performance.…
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Quick Bites
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. 1 killer of women.…
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Men’s Soccer is Now in Session
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 sports are done for…
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LRHS Women’s basketball team beats Sanderson
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 Friday, January 29. The…
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Virtual Internship Information Session
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) Leesville is inviting…
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NC’s Senate Race is Heating Up…22 Months Before Election Day
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 for the office which…