Category: News
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BBL Drizzy
To understand the significance of the song “BBL Drizzy” by Metro, it’s important to understand the history between the top rappers of today. Controversy first erupted between Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar on…
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Mean Girls the Musical: Switching It Up
In the past two years, the Leesville theater department has put on Annie and The Sound of Music, both well-known heartwarming stories. For this year’s musical, they were looking for something more modern. Mean…
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Why you should work at Mellow Mushroom
Are you looking for a summer job? Then Mellow Mushroom is the place for you! Working provides students with many benefits, and working at a place with a warm and welcoming environment allows people…
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TikTok Rizz Party
Most people on social media are up to date with the infamous Tiktok Rizz Party. A video of a group of teenage boys dancing to the recently released Kanye song, Carnival, quickly circled the…
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How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers play an important role in shaping the lives of students and preparing them for success in both academics and life. Teacher Appreciation Week typically falls on the first full week of May. This…
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Promposals around Leesville High
Prom is around the corner for Leesville Road High School. The date is set for Saturday, April 27 from 7 to 11 p.m. The dance is held at the Raleigh Marriott Hotel (4500 Marriott…
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How is Leesville showing their appreciation for our staff?
Executive Council officers–Chloe Lassiter, Anna Nguyen, and Tristin Moran–serving ice cream to LRHS staff on Tuesday, May 7. This week–May 6 to May 10– is National Teacher Appreciation Week. This is a time for…
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Sheldon Bleiweiss explains harsh reality the Holocaust had on his family
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Leesville invited the son of a Holocaust survivor to speak. Tenth-grade English classes, which are studying WWII and Night, were invited along with a variety of social studies classes.…
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Olivia Rodrigo Passing out Plan B?
Olivia Rodrigo, the well-known pop artist is not just making a difference in the music industry she’s also breaking norms with her recent initiative at one of her concerts.(Photo courtesy: TMZ.)
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All You Need To Know About Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holiest month for Muslims. Ramadan is a month of intense spiritual rejuvenation with a heightened focus on devotion during which Muslims…
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Mr. Broers Lingo
Many teachers connect with their students by using words and language that the students are more accustomed to, but no teacher takes it as far as Mr. Broer. Mr. Broer teaches freshman English along…
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The Life of O.J. Simpson
O.J Simpson (left) pictured in 1990 visiting troops who served in Operation Desert Shield. Although he had a controversial history, Simpson was partial to public appearances. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain)
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LRHS Kickball tournament for seniors is on May 17. Deadline to register soon.
A senior kickball game will be held for the class of 2024 on Friday, May 17, 2024. The game will be held at the Leesville softball field at 2:45 pm. The annual powder puff…
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Colleges Bringing Back Standardized Testing Requirements
High schoolers should consider registering for the ACT or SAT as soon as possible, as more colleges have joined in on requiring students to submit their test scores. In 2020 almost every school in…
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Class Registration
Leesville Road High School students are in the midst of choosing their classes for the upcoming school year. While choosing classes for some students is easy, others find it challenging. Leesville Road High School…
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What is Brainrot Humor?
The days of relatable memes have passed. Tik-tok, Instagram Reels and X have been infested with a new form of absurdist humor: “Brainrot.” (Photo courtesy of Christopher Pharr)
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Hell Week
My view from up in the booth, which is often dark and quiet because sound can echo. The play is in one of the final scenes when the junior girls are being lectured on…
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The open mic experience
Open mic nights are events where talented individuals may show off their skills in front of an audience. They are open for anyone brave enough to participate and are an exciting way to grow…
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NC State Poe Hall Linking to Cancer Cases
In November 2023, Poe Hall, a building on the NC State campus that used to hold classes, was shut down after high levels of PCBs were found. (NCSU Initial Message on Poe Hall). The…
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Are college advisors worth it?
Advantage College Planning is one of many companies that offers college advising services for prospective college students. To further explore their services, visit their website at https://advcp.com/ (Photo courtesy of Valentina Fernandez)
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GREYDAY 2024
The $uicideboy$ are hosting their fourth annual Grey Day tour this year. On April 3, the duo released their lineup, tour dates, and places. The lineup will include the $uicideboy$, Denzel Curry, Pouya, HAARPER,…
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Mean Girls: Final Preperations
The first official showing of Mean Girls performed by the LRHS theater department will occur this Thursday, April 18. Final preparations are being made for the musical, including late afternoons for both actors and…
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Injured Leesville Athletes
5.2 million high school athletes were injured in the United States between 2015-2019 according to research presented at the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons last year. The study found that injury rate is declining in…
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Anti-Homeless Architecture and its Presence in North Carolina
When the term “anti-homeless architecture,” is said, what comes to one’s mind might be positive. Maybe, the city has installed shelters or areas for homeless people to combat it, hence the word anti. However,…
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LRHS Spring Scholarship Bulletin
Seniors at Leesville are provided with the chance to apply to a monthly scholarship bulletin, offering them access to various scholarship opportunities. This month, new, Leesville- specific, scholarships open up for students. (Photo courtesy…
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LRHS French Club
The LRHS French club had a recent meeting on Thursday, February 22 — meetings usually takes place every 4th Thursday of each month in room 209. It starts right after school and goes from…
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UFL Season
The United Football League, known as the UFL, is a new spring football league created by the merger of the Xtreme Football League (XFL) and the United States Football League (USFL.) Football fans are…
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NHS at Leesville is open for applications
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a national organization in American high schools, which is a prestigious accomplishment for students. NHS recognizes students´ excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Leesville students can now…
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Senior Assassin at Leesville
Monday April 1, 2024, the highly anticipated game, “Senior Assassin” sparked a wave of eagerness among seniors. The game is a great experience for the graduating class, adding an extra feeling of excitement to…
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Public Service Announcement: Chickens in the Parking Lot
The chickens feeding, and an up-close photo of them walking around.
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The Dreamville countdown is almost at an end!
Dreamville Festival is a music festival in Raleigh North Carolina held annually each spring. It is located at Dorothea Dix Park and is being held on April 6 and 7, 2024. The set list…
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State fans celebrate NC state win
Hillsborough Street was flooded with NC State fans celebrating the men’s basketball team beating Duke 76-64, and the women’s basketball team beating the Texas Longhorns 76-66 on Sunday, March 31st. Both teams secured their…
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Everything you need to know about Prom 2024
Prom will be held on April 27, 2024, at the Raleigh Marriott-Crabtree Valley from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. A ticket to enter prom is mandatory for students to be eligible to enter the…
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Sodabox review
Sodabox is a family-owned business that specializes in custom sodas. Customers can either order directly from Sodabox’s menu or they can customize any drink by choosing a base liquid and adding syrups, purees, or…
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Song Review: “Your Apartment” by Wallows
After a two-year dry spell, Wallows finally released their new single, “Your Apartment,” on Feb 16, 2024. As a long-time listener of Wallows, I anxiously anticipated the song’s release; I was hoping for a…
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New Podcast: This Might Sound Crazy
At the beginning of second semester, LRHS seniors, Kaelyn McCann and Sami McGaughey, began a new podcast centered on societal, historical, and pop culture scandals and/or controversies. Through the podcast channel on Spotify, listeners…
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What color is math?
Of the many discussions in the LRHS Newspaper class one of our most passionate and heated debates this semester was on the color of math. It is a common occurrence for students to associate…
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St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Jam
The club showed their appreciation for St. Patrick’s Day by dedicating their performance to the holiday. Each participating member wore a green top hat to celebrate the shamrock theme. The group even decided to…
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Are you a Yapper?
Leesville Road High School students are constantly adding new words to their vocabulary. Their new favorite term? Yapping. The verb to yap means to talk excessively about something boring or of little importance. If…
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Upcoming fashion trends this summer
There are many different styles that you may see when you’re out and about on the streets. You may see the basic Lululemon fit, grunge (emo), streetwear, or athletic wear. But what trendy pieces…
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Astronomy Club
Leesville Road High School’s Astronomy club hosted their first interest meeting on February 29, 2024, beginning at 2:30 pm in room 239 with Dr. Frame. At this meeting, students could find snacks and detailed…
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What Does the NCAA Rule Change Mean for Women’s Volleyball?
The NCAA Women’s Volleyball Rules Committee recently approved several major rules changes for the 2024 college season. The news rules and regulations regard many topics such as jewelry and libero designation, but athletes and…
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Where are students going for spring break?
Spring break for Leesville students will be here before they know it! Students will get out of school on March 22, 2024, and come back to school on April 1, 2024. Plans are forming,…
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Galaxycon ’24
GalaxyCon will come to Raleigh July 25-28. Future event details will be posted on the GalaxyCon instagram. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain.)
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EA Sports College Football 25
Electronic Arts (EA) is developing a new college football video game, College Football 25. College football fans and video game players are ecstatic about the revival of the beloved EA NCAA football game series.…
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McDonalds’ Anime Crossover
Recently, McDonalds’ announced its anime-themed “WcDonald’s” campaign. McDonald’s locations around the country will adopt custom anime-styled packaging, and weekly animated features will be released every week from February 26 to March 18. (Photo credits:…
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Why do teens love Mitski?
Asian American singer songwriter, Mitsuki Miyawaki, was born September 27, 1990, in Mie Prefecture, Japan. She studied studio composition at SUNY Purchase College’s conservatory of music where she self-released her first two albums, “LUSH”…
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WCPSS New Spectator Event Bag Policy
On March 1, 2024, the Wake County Public School System will implement a new bag policy for high school spectator events. This new policy is intended to deter people from bringing weapons to these…
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Leesville Road High School Bands prepares for upcoming music conference
This Friday, March 1, 2024, all three of LRHS’ Intermediate, Concert, and Symphonic Band will perform at 6:30 PM in the auditorium for judges and an audience as part of a mock performance as…
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LRHS to participate at MUNCH this weekend
Over the weekend, March 1-3, Leesville Road High School’s Model United Nations club will participate at MUNCH, Model United Nations at Chapel Hill. Since 2004, the conference has been a long-standing tradition for high…