Category: News
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Alex Hunter to star in East-West All-Star Game
Alex Hunter, senior and star point guard on the Pride men’s basketball team, has been selected to participate in the North Carolina East-West All-Star game. The nomination adds to a series of accomplishments for…
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The College Struggle
Almost every senior in high school had Thursday, March 30 marked on their calendar as the last bit of college acceptance letters poured in. This day provided an array of emotions amongst senior students…
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Über-Controversial
It’s Friday night, and thousands of busy, anxious, and sometimes drunk people are waiting for their Uber. Pinned as one of the most innovative transportation services of this decade, the app streamlines the transportation…
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Chorus says Farewell to Seniors in Spring Concert
On May 11, Beginning Chorus, Intermediate Chorale, and Capital Pride performed in their Spring Concert. In the 18 song setlist, the choirs performed separately, as well as performing the first and last songs together.…
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Girlboss Review
Netflix’s new show Girlboss, an adaptation of the bestselling book #Girlboss, hit America’s screens on April 21. The show is a fictional retelling of Sophia Amoruso’s rise to the top of her “Nasty Gal”…
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Blondie’s Pollinator Tires Out Quickly
Musical entities that endure for decades, age with the eras are always worth consideration. Artists who can’t hold back the drive to create throughout their whole life command a certain respectability. It’s been almost…
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Book Buddies tutor fifth graders
If you’re looking for a new way to volunteer your time with young children, Book Buddies may be the best place to go. Book Buddies is a club that meets on Mondays and Wednesdays…
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Pros & Cons Of Having Acrylic Nails
What are Acrylic Nails? A combination of liquid monomer and powder polymer is what forms the acrylic nail. Essentially it forms a hard protective layer over your natural nail. Once it is…
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Famous broadcasters hang up their headsets
Over the past year, many famous radio and TV broadcasters for sports have retired or stepped down from their larger roles into a less demanding job. Sports broadcasting is similar to some professional…
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Students turn in hours for Key Club
Key Club is “an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.” At Leesville, Key Club is one the most popular ways for students to…
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Nur’s cuts
Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18
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Why we should stop glorifying rap music
Over the past several decades, the type of music listened to has had an enormous impact on the teenagers of each generation. Elvis Presley, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, and The Beetles are…
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A Guide to Learning Another Language
Right now, if I felt like it, I could send a text to someone in Argentina, and ask them how their day is. Within milliseconds, my message would be sent somewhere thousands of miles…
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S-Town does not disappoint
If you’re like me, a podcast may not be your ideal listening or entertainment material. But when I kept hearing great reviews of the podcast S-Town, all of that changed. I decided to change…
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The truth about coral reef ecosystems
Through both Mr. Phillip’s AP English III class and Dr. Stone’s APES class, I have had the opportunity to research and formulate questions concerning the Great Barrier Reef and other reefs around the world.…
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Music & Identity Development
Does music play a part in the identity development of today’s youth? Or is music chosen based off personality? Music tends to have a large impact on the minds and personalities of today’s youth.…
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Charlie Caulfield signs to Catawba College
On April 26, Charlie Caulfield officially committed to play Division II college lacrosse at Catawba College. Caulfield was surrounded by family and teammates as he signed simultaneously with Tyler Mae Stempien, girls lacrosse captian,…
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What song describes your attitude toward senior year
Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17
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Goats: Your Not So Average Puppy
The McDaniel’s farm has multiple different animals including cats, dogs, horses, chickens, and goats. Lots of goats. As if forty adult goats weren’t enough, there are also 24 baby goats. Owning this many animals…
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Leesville’s Favorite Apps
FAVORITE by dolphinlover422 Sarah Stoflet, staff writer 2016-17
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Chess: The ultimate brain workout
Most people will tell you that they’re bad at chess. They’re probably right. Truly innate skill for such a complicated task is hard to come by. We, as a species, exist in awe…
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Koka Booth Benefits Leesville Theater
A generous contribution made by Koka Booth has brought much-needed equipment to the LRHS Auditorium. As Koka Booth Ampitheatre — a premier venue for concerts and outdoor festivals located in the Cary area —…
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Cameras to be Installed on Wake Buses
Recently, Wake County school system officials decided that every school bus used for morning and evening transportation will have a system of cameras installed to increase bus safety. Installations began during the week of…
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How Much Does GPA Really Matter
Many students’ biggest worries can be traced back to one little thing, only three letters long, that holds the power over our future — our GPAs. For those who don’t know, GPA is an…
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Leesville and Political Idealogy
Loading… Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19
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DAMN. Album Review
Kendrick Lamar is the most influential rapper alive today. He is a figure that captivates the ears of millions when he does so much as open his mouth to speak. Three words come to…
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Gamble Commits to Run for Alabama
Nathan Gamble has been a part of the Leesville Men’s Cross Country and Track teams for the past four years. Now, following four fall Cross Country seasons, four Winter Track seasons, and moving into…
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No Excuse for Child Abuse
April was Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, meant to bring attention to the thousands of children who experience abuse annually. No child deserves to suffer from child abuse, and there is no excuse for…
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Bill Nye Attempts to Save the World
Everyone in the American public school system knows who Bill Nye is. Chants of “Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!” can be heard in science classes across the country. Unfortunately, his recent attempt at another entertaining…
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Lust for Life Preview
March 30, 2017, Lana Del Rey posted a three part video on her Instagram, and posted the link on her Twitter. The video is black and white, with a very artistic spin that takes…
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The Last Jedi Trailer Raises Questions
The Star Wars franchise is enormous, spanning from movies to comic books to LEGO sets. In the years since the release of the movie prequels, the entire enterprise has slowly expanded. The release of…
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Loops and Corkscrews: A Roller Coaster Lover’s Guide to Three Big Amusement Parks
Amusement parks are fun, engaging tourist spots that provide entertainment for children, teenagers, and adults. Theme parks make for great vacation destinations for families or even just great places to enjoy a weekend getaway.…
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Pride women’s lacrosse sends another player to college
Tyler Mae Stempien, a senior and captain on the LRHS women’s lacrosse team, celebrated her commitment to play college lacrosse at Berry College on Wednesday April 25. Stempien has played lacrosse since her freshman…
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CTE Classes at Leesville Benefit the Students
In the Wake County Public School System, students have the opportunity to take Career and Technical Education Classes. They are meant to advance student’s skills and start preparing them for life after high school.…
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The Importance of Trees
Trees are important. Very important. Not only do they provide homes for a plethora of wildlife, lumber for the construction of homes and businesses, and make a good, shady place to read a book…
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Quiz: What study strategies work best for you?
Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19
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Loonies share their appreciation for their teachers
Erin Darnell, senior editor
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Hannah Aspden After the Paralympic Games
In September of 2016, Hannah Aspden represented the United States at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. While swimming in Rio, she earned 2 bronze medals and broke 2 american records. Since her…
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ATTENTION: Movies playing for $1 over the summer
After returning from spring break, Leesville students are already looking forward to summer. Summer is a time for high school students to relax and recharge for the following school year. More times than not,…
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Why You Should be a Leesvile Liaison
Loading… Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19
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Maintaining Friendships after High School
[View the story “Maintaining Friendships after High School ” on Storify] Mariana Herrera, senior editor
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Leesville students contact legislature, sharing what they really care about
While the majority of high school students can not vote in elections, a few Leesville teachers have proposed an opportunity for students to engage in local, state and federal government. Dr. Chip Stone, AP…
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Pride Women’s Soccer Bounces Back
Prior to spring break, the Pride women’s soccer team suffered two back-to-back losses causing them to drop to third in the conference. Both Wakefield and Millbrook defeated the Pride 2-1, leaving the Pride devastated…
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iSpy
We, as a student body, have grown up surrounded by technology. Ranging from desktop computers to mobile phones and even wearable devices, humans now have the ability to mass communicate and convey ideas to…
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Pride Players Leaves Its Mark on Leesville
Pride Players, a new club to the 2016-2017 Leesville school year, made its mark on the Leesville community through their various service projects. The club is aimed towards busy Leesville student athletes and provides…
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A fall break could be beneficial to students and teachers
Each year, Leesville students have a summer, winter, and spring break from school. However, students don’t have a break in the fall months between August and December, except for Thanksgiving break. Many school districts…
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Wipperman Finds Bananas Appealing
Timmy Wipperman can be seen sporting a banana costume at most Leesville events. Wipperman has become synonymous with the yellow fruit over the last seven years, starting in middle school. What started as…
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Students need a break
Everyone knows the feeling: second semester is dragging on and spring break seems like it can’t come soon enough. This year, though, that wait seems especially long. Thanks to snow days and scheduling, Wake…
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So you want to start your own country…now what?
Maybe you’re weary of the direction the United States is headed. Maybe you feel that the values of the federal government are not in line with your own. Maybe you’d like to own a…
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Tic Toc Escapes Review
Tic Toc Escape, located in downtown Raleigh, brings a whole new meaning to a “little hole-in-the-wall” wonder. I had heard about how fun and exciting an escape room was so naturally, when I finally…