Category: News
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What’s whipped coffee?
TikTok has brought forth many trends, the newest being “whipped coffee”. The drink has recently taken off on social media in South Korea as residents try to find ways to connect while social distancing.…
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Louis Tomlinson’s <i>Walls </Album Review
Four years since the band One Direction began their ‘18 month’ hiatus, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson released his first solo album, Walls. The long awaited album dropped on January 31. Walls follows the same…
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COVID-19 impacts on juniors
College Board canceled the March 14 and May 2 SAT tests nationwide. They haven’t announced when the tests’ makeup days are. They’re considering adding an international SAT administration later this school year. (Photo courtesy…
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North Carolina Animal Sanctuaries
Image is of a ring-tailed lemur, available to see at the Duke Lemur Center. (Photo in public domain) North Carolina has only a few protection laws for exotic animals. Some organizations and rescues have…
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The age of internet music
TMG landed themselves on the cover of the “Internet People” playlist, an honor for many musicians. It’s hard to think that a pair of comedians could actually pull off a successful rap career, but…
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What makes social media and apps popular?
Many students use social media apps in their day to day life. Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are some of the most popular apps among Leesville students. (Photo Courtesy of Lyric Chassin) Whether it’s through…
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College tours– are they necessary?
Laid out in a target shape, Clemson University has all of its on-campus buildings preceding each other in rings. Somewhere in the middle, the tour begins at the visitor center. (Photo courtesy of Lyric…
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How to avoid slacking off during second semester
With students moving into the new semester, productivity is key. Staying focused and clear on goals is essential to move smoothly through the semester. (Photo courtesy of Lyric Chassin) Every Leesville Road High School…
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Try New Things: Zumba
Going to the gym could be very difficult, especially if you can’t figure out a workout that satisfies you. The gym in general is typically a complicated place to feel comfortable at but when…
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Advice to the broken-hearted
Broken hearts and goodbyes always hurt the most, and even though it feels like the end of the world, you’ll be stronger in the end. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Bruno) This is the last…
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Icon reborn: Hayley William’s Petals for Armor I
he aesthetic for Williams’ solo project is centered around the blocks on her fingers — squares that cover up the initials of her ex husband she got tattooed during their whirlwind romance. This hints…
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Review of the Jurassic World Live Tour
A picture from the opening act of the live tour. The dinosaurs were life-sized and even interacted with the crowd (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn). Produced by Feld Entertainment, the Jurassic World Live Tour…
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Are teachers grading us wrong?
One English class at Leesville completes a group assignment in the locker bays. Group projects are common, with various responses from students. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Most everyone has dreaded group projects —…
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Leesville lax
Lacrosse is a popular sport here at Leesville Road High, both for women and men. The women’s lacrosse team began official practices a couple weeks ago and have already started to work hard. They…
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The FY2020 Cap
1911 photo of immigrants coming to the mainland US from Ellis Island. (photo from flickr photographer unknown) There has been lots of controversy over the new FY2020 refugee cap which puts a cap on…
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Why Science Olympiad?
What interests and benefits does the Science Olympiad club have to offer? How do students improve their academic and communication skills? The LRHS Science Olympiad team holds various benefits to its members, providing a…
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Three Things I Learned In High School Wrestling
With high school wrestling in the rear view, it’s time to reflect. Four years of late nights, early mornings, and an innumerable amount of sweat, blood, and tears…it’s certainly been a wild ride. The…
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Today’s Fashion and Style Influences
Fitting in and feeling important is a large portion of an average teenager’s conscience. When it comes to modern fashion, teens can be influenced into certain clothing brands through means of social conformity, social…
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COVID-19 takes its first tolls in the United States
Some things have become very real very fast. Americans could have brushed off the dangers of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, while it struck across the ocean. Now, as it hits California, New…
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Black Music Through the Decades
Photo of Lt. James Reese posing with his jazz band of the 369th regiment on the way home from war during World War 1. Historians credit the 369th regiment for laying the foundation of…
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To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You review
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before P.S. I still Love You is rocking its way through netflix after the hit success of its first movie, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. (Photo…
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My Takeaways From High School Swimming
I started swimming before I could walk and began swimming competitively when I was eight. From the beginning, I knew it would be a part of my life forever, so by the time I…
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Why is Black History Month Important?
“Black History Month” bolded with the colors of the Pan-African flag. Photo in Public Domain. America recognizes the month of February as Black History Month. The time of year where African Americans are celebrated…
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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 plan to prepare as…
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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 open for studying, tutoring,…
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Inside the Science Olympiad Competition
After months of preparation, the LRHS Science Olympiad team visited Southeast Raleigh High School to compete in the Science Olympiad competition. Representatives from the Science Olympiad team displayed several crafted machinery and experiments as…
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Psychological Warfare
With World War III trending on social media and just about everywhere else, this idea got me thinking: What types of warfare will be used during this massive conflict if it ever happens? While…
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Shifting Sounds
Music marks history: it reflects the social and political climate of any era. The study of music shows how the various forces of a time helped shaped its creation. Looking back at a timeline…
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What insults are getting under our skin?
After collecting the interview data, it was time to look at the responses that people had left. I can say with certainty that some of these have truly… caught my attention. (Photo courtesy of…
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Welcome to the XFL
Owned by the WWE and NBC, the XFL offers football for fans directly after the Super Bowl. The league also features unique rules that make the game interesting and different from the NFL. (Photo…
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Clouded 2020 vision
Don’t lose sight of hope: while January seemed very doom-and-gloom, the rest of the year is bursting with potential. Who knows what next month’s headlines have to offer? (Photo courtesy of CNN, Insider, The…
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Where Did Valentine’s Day Come From?
Every year when February comes around people not only in the U.S but across the world get excited for Valentine’s Day. Many holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving emphasize family love and spending time with…
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Off-Campus Advantages
Despite there being two lunches, the rush of students exiting campus is still tremendous. All of them are headed out to get some food and relax during the precious minutes they have before school…
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Birds of Prey Review
One of my most anticipated movies of 2020 was Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The trailer promised a fun, technicolored adventure with one of Gotham’s most famous psychopaths…
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The Bachelor is overrated
Season 24 of the Bachelor premiered on Monday, January 6. This season features Season 15 the Bachelorette favorite, Peter the Pilot (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Stocum). Probably one of the most popular reality shows…
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Valentines Day Debate
Whether you love it or you hate it, Valentine’s day is right around the corner again. Do you anticipate this holiday or dread it? (photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) It’s February again, the time…
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Taylor Swift: Miss Americana Review
Taylor Swift’s newest documentary Taylor Swift: Miss Americana premiered in theaters and on Netflix on Friday, January 31. Although long anticipated, not many fans knew exactly what to expect from the film. After years…
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Kobe Bryant as the new NBA logo
As we know, 41-year-old Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, John Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Ara Zobayan, and Christina Mauser died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January…
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LRHS Cheerleading wins Grand Championship
Leesville Road High School’s varsity cheerleading team are grand champions after winning the annual Wake County cheer and stunt competition. The varsity team competed against 30 other high schools in separate divisions for the…
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Nominating Sanders or Warren Will Spoil 2020 For Democrats
I would like to make the argument that it is very possible that if Democrats nominate a candidate like Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, there will be down ballot carnage. I’m not saying that…
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Having A lunch but no fourth period
The early release form needed to be filled out by seniors wishing to not have a fourth. Students must give a reason for requesting the release. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn). Senior year is…
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Should sports use Native American mascots and chants?
The Kansas City Chiefs took home the coveted Lombardi Trophy on February 4. While the team and fans celebrated, many Native Americans across the country raised concern over the use of seemingly “racist” chants…
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Helping animals in need in our community
According to aspca.org there are approximately 3.3 million dogs in shelters in the U.S. and each year 670,000 of those dogs are euthanized. Shelters are overflowing with homeless dogs just waiting for a family. …
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The fall of ProStart
An example of food cooked by students in the Foods II class taught by Chef Stolfo. Students learn about global foods and create dishes from various regions to enjoy (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Stocum).…
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18 things I learned in 18 years
All across the internet are blog posts that describe things that people learned throughout their lives. They range from “patience is key” to “people change” and while all of that is true, I want…
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The ACT and SAT
As a senior, I am well-versed with standardized testing. From state tests to the SAT, every student has significant experience with testing by the end of their high school career. Experts in the educational…
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Men’s Swim and Dive Finish Second at Regionals, Women Finish Fifth
Members of the men’s team with coach Shingler and their runner up trophy. This is one of the men’s team’s highest finishes ever. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Ray) This past Saturday at Triangle Aquatic…
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Laziness
Laziness is an epidemic in our modern society, taking everyone one by one. What started this epidemic and why does it keep spreading? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Everyone can agree to being lazy from…
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The glorious season of Girl Scout Cookies
When people think of Girl Scouts, they think of little girls selling cookies in the standard vest and sash. However, Girl Scouts can also be found at Leesville Road High school. For most non-scouts,…
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Changing the Game
Kobe and Gianna Bryant painted on a basketball court in the Philippines. Photo Courtesy Public Domain. Devastation came in waves world-wide following the death of NBA star, Kobe Bryant, his 13 year-old daughter, Gianna…