Category: News
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“One Night In Miami” Movie Review
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 sake) event of the…
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48th Annual March For Life
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 changes to this year’s…
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Eating at North Hills
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 kinds of occasions. (Photo…
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What Do Leesville Students Think About The Covid Vaccine?
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 spread. Scientists have…
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Local Seniors Receive Covid-19 Vaccine
A patient receives a Covid-19 vaccine shot. (Photo courtesy of Steven Cornfield on Unsplash) For the past few months, anticipation for the Covid-19 vaccine grew for the majority of the population, particularly frontline workers…
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Who is Walter Martin?
Walter Martin is an American musician and solo artist. He started creating music in the late nineties, but due to the intentions of his career it has yet to — and may never —…
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Post Season Cross Country
Many sports have been limited due to COVID-19. Cross Country is no exception as the Leesville team scrambles to make it through the postseason. (Photo Used By Permission of Anne Longrie) Every year,…
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Why American Public Transit is Impractical
GoRaleigh, the transit system responsible for operating most of the public transportation services in Raleigh, operates 27 fixed routes. The system focuses on downtown, and branches out from the city’s municipal area. (Photo courtesy…
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Charles Martin: My Top 5 Books
In each of his fourteen fiction books, Charles Martin delivers a unique setting and plot, beautiful imagery, and complex characters. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Charles Martin is a New York Times bestselling…
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Why should you be a student intern?
Internships are often thought of as something for college students to do, but they are available to high schoolers as well. Numerous companies in Raleigh have regularly let high school students work as interns…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Cassidy Farrell Happy Birthday to Harry Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the watermelon to our sugar: Mr. @Harry_Styles! pic.twitter.com/T8iOYu8N6k — The Late Late Show with James Corden (@latelateshow) February…
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President Biden’s First Week in Office
Joe Biden always worked hard during his days as Vice President. But now, what is he doing in his first week as President of the United States? (Photo in the public domain) Joe Biden…
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Quick Bites
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Ellie Bruno From YouTube to Spotify CORPSE aka Corpse Husband — popular video game streamer, horror story teller, and musician — announced on Twitter his song Agoraphobic is now available…
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Can Raleigh, North Carolina Expect Snow this Year?
Raleigh citizens do not receive a lot of snow each winter, but they can usually expect a few days off from school and work because of snowy conditions. This year weather forecasters do not…
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Rundown of Biden’s Executive Orders
Inside the office prepped for his arrival, the United States 46th President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., was busy at work signing executive orders after his inaugural activities. (Used by permission of Russavia) Joseph R.…
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Bernie Goes Viral
A picture of Bernie Sanders taken at the inauguration of Joe Biden in Washington DC (Photo Courtesy photo domain) Wearing a winter coat, a mask, and mittens, Bernie Sanders watches the presidential inauguration of…
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Has Time Changed Students’ and Teachers’ Thoughts about Online School?
As of Monday, January 20, high school students have completed a full semester of online learning. For some students and teachers, this time and experience has changed their view of online learning for the…
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Biden’s Inaugural Entertainment Stole the Show
President Joseph R. Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2020. While that was the biggest event of the day, Biden’s inauguration took the breath away…
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New Virtual Open House
Evolution is the theme of student’s lives through this pandemic. Adapting to virtual learning, adjusting to new learning environments, and juggling mental health on top of grades challenges us every day. Now, our parents…
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Amanda Gorman’s Poem “The Hill We Climb” Stole the Show at the Inauguration
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman speaks at the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Amongst a multitude of powerful speeches and performances during Wednesday’s presidential…
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Student Opinions on Exams
All exams looked different in this COVID crazy time. Multiple-choice exams were just one example of how teachers could format their end-of-course test, alongside essays and projects. (Photo in Public Domain) Exam week…
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Leesville’s Midyear Graduation
Leesville held its midyear graduation for all seniors graduating early. Madelynn Fisher (right), senior, graduated at 4:20 p.m. in the Media Center. Allison Dood (left) was one of the 10 guests allowed to attend…
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“Driver’s License” Drama
Olivia Rodrigo and Jousha Bassett are two young Disney stars who recently find themselves with a lot of media attention. The drama revolving around their new songs and personal relationship has many hooked. (Photo…
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Trumpism Won’t Die Out After He’s Out of Office
Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in attempts to stop the certification of President-elect Biden’s win. While they were unsuccessful, these rioters still caused five deaths and thousands in property damage. (Photo courtesy of…
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What’s Trending from the 2021 Inauguration?
Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Fit It wasn’t too soon after the Obamas’ entrance that the internet began raving about Michelle Obama’s outfit. Walking alongside her husband, looking incredibly gorgeous, Michelle Obama was seen in Sergio…
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New Year, Same Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The new year has officially…
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Olivia Jade Giannulli Opens Up About Her Family’s Mistake
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story. (Photo Courtesy: Public Domain)…
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Duke’s Second-Half Surge Propels Them to a Win
Duke plays their second game in 4 days after a 21-day break due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Blue Devil program. Wake Forest also had a break of their own earlier in the…
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The Virtual Rift
Online learning is a new experience for most of the Leesville student body. Some grade levels are adapting better than others, but surprisingly, success is spreading across the board. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Bruno)…
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January 6: The Consequences of Misleading the People
The Capitol building is hailed as the people’s house, and no group had taken over the building in 200 years until a group of American rioters stormed the building on January 6, 2021. (Photo…
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Nights of Lights
WRAL hosted the Night of Lights, a Covid-friendly drive through light show held in Dorothea Dix Park. This show proved to be extremely popular, as all nights were quickly sold out and some…
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Rise in Covid Cases
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we have been forced to quarantine for our safety and the safety of the people around us. Going into 2021 the total cases…
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Prepping for the SAT
Most high school students have to complete the long exam known as the SAT at least once in their lives, which means having to study for it in advance — or in some cases,…
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Upcoming Marvel Films
Every year, once a year, Disney (who owns Marvel) releases a list of upcoming films at Disney Investor Day. Now that Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” is over, many have been wondering what’s next in the…
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Social Media Trends to Look For in 2021
More people spending extra time on social media in 2020 pushed apps to release new capabilities and content. New users also drove changes in what became popular to post, share, and like. (Photo courtesy…
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Democrats Will Control The US Senate
Democrats Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock have both won their Senate runoff races in Georgia. Their wins mean Democrats will control the US Senate. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.) It’s official. The…
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NC State Falls Short in Overtime Against Clemson
The NC State Wolfpack looks to remain undefeated in conference play on the road against a Clemson Tigers team that is ranked nineteenth in the nation. NC State is 1-0 against ranked opponents (79-76…
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Volunteering at the YMCA
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Ashlyn Watkins In this clip, Oliver talks in-depth about the general volunteer program at the YMCA — how it works and what they do for the community. In this second…
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A History of Witches
It’s unclear exactly when witches came on the historical scene, but one of the earliest records of a witch is in the Bible. From there, the concept of witches and witchcraft has taken quite…
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Quick Bites
NYC’s Star Rat View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonothon Lyons (@jonothonlyons) “Buddy the Rat” aka John Lyon is a performance artist in NYC. He created the character back in 2009…
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Family Vloggers Exposed
The 8 Passengers family is pictured here with the parents, Ruby and Kevin, and their six children. They have over 2 million subscribers and receive hundreds of thousands of views on their vlogs. (Photo…
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The 117th Congress is Sworn In
The 2020 election narrowed both chambers of Congress. The House of Representatives has a slim Democratic majority, while control of the Senate is still up in the air. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.) November…
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2020, the Year that Keeps on Giving. Not.
Latex gloves hold a masked globe, indicative of the virus that has spread across the world, disrupting people’s lives. (Photo courtesy of Anna Shvets on Pexels) Even if you might not want to remember,…
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Teen Dramas Over The Decades
The concept of teen dramas have been consistent throughout the decades. However, each decade we are introduced to a new set of characters that the world falls in love with. As we watch them…
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New Marvel Shows Coming to Disney+
Marvel Studios recently announced their new upcoming projects and release dates during their Disney Investor Day.Through Disney+, Marvel will release brand new shows and films as soon as January 8, 2021. The Marvel Cinematic…
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Holiday Trends of my Leesville Instagram Followers
Leesville with a diverse group of students and staff members. We all have different holiday traditions and celebrate different holidays. I asked my followers on Instagram some questions about holiday traditions they would participate…
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Coats for Children
Coats for Children, also known as Coats for Kids, is a WRAL major community campaign to support families in need. Unfortunately, thousands of children in our viewing area need a warm, winter coat. Coats…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Basics
On Monday, Sara Lindsay became one of the first Americans to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. “It didn’t feel any different from taking any other vaccine…I want to instill public confidence that the vaccine is…
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Britain Begins to Vaccine Citizens for COVID-19
Scenes like this have been unfolding in many British doctor’s offices and hospitals. The United Kingdom is the first country to vaccinate the public for COVID-19. (Photo used by permission of Christian Emmer) The…
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Exam Schedule
Exams this year, like most things, look different than previous years. The majority of exams are teacher-made and virtual. (Photo used by permission of Leesville Road High School) Leesville students have final exams from…