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A flight attendant distributing masks out to passengers. Mask-wearing is the first significant step to safety when flying with COVID. (Photo courtesy via Getty Images) As people excitedly prepare for
LRHS volleyball teams are ready for their next game with shiny new floors and spaced out seating prepared for players. No spectators will be allowed to view the game in
Lunch is a big topic when it comes to returning to school for second semester. Students are questioning if they will be able to socialize with others or if they
Portsmouth Island is located around 6 miles from Ocracoke Island on the Outer Banks, and tourists can visit to see the now abandoned town and surroundings. History: Established in 1752,
Singer Ariana Grande at the Red Carpet for the 2020 Grammys on January 26, 2020. Grande was nominated for Record and Album of the Year. (photo used by permission of
Quarantine has locked people in the house since last March, turning them towards Netflix and other streaming services as their entertainment. Netflix’s top TV show lists vary from website to
The Oreo McFlurry is McDonald’s first and bestselling McFlurry flavor. Even with new flavors, it is still very popular. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) In 1997, McDonald’s introduced a new
Reading books is a great way to increase vocabulary and fluency. There are many options in almost any language. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) Many LRHS students are currently studying
Ever since The 100 first aired in March 2019, it has been extremely popular with teens and young adults. Unfortunately, the recent finale has been left with mixed reviews. (Photo
John Mark Pantana grew up in a Christian home but didn’t have a good relationship with God. Riddled with guilt, Pantana strayed from his path until he found the light.
Season 5 of NBC’s hit show, “This Is Us,” premiered a two hour episode on October 27. The show has done extremely well since its pilot in 2016. The star
Almost every year since 1916, Americans have set their clocks back for daylight saving time. While this tradition once had a purpose, today it is nothing more than a common
Almost 70 years before the events of the bestselling series, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes place. What is The Ballad of Songbirds
Caption: Fall fashion often combines comfort, sustainability, and personal style. This picture represents fall fashion trends because of the ankle boots, shoulder purse, turtle necks, and flannel jacket. (Photo courtesy
A doctor holding a vaccine. (Photo courtesy of RF._.studio on Pexels) In a CNN poll taken early this month, only about half of Americans said they would get a Covid-19
Many students spend years preparing themselves for the college applications that loom ahead like the final boss in the epic journey that is school. However, very few know much about
Interrupting has become a common practice in everyday conversation. It has a very frustrating effect on anyone when they get interrupted. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) Most people raise their
Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, and Robert L. Woodson, creator of 1776 Unites. These civil rights activists have produced two dueling projects to depict the African-American experience in
Frustrated student with her head in hands. (Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio, pexels.com) There is nothing more frustrating than finishing an assignment and realizing how useless it really was, knowing
For a person in search of thought-provoking, multilayered reading material, the richest mining ground may be as inconspicuous as a high school English class. There, a bookworm can find a
As COVID-19 hit the United States, the way churches were able to gather shifted: How did that change the religion itself? Table of Contents: As the Schedule Changed… Attendance and
@thatveganteacher makes videos to persuade others to follow the vegan lifestyle. These videos attract a lot of hate and controversy. (Photo courtesy of @thatveganteacher on TikTok) @thatveganteacher (Miss. Kadie)
The comedy horror Hubie Halloween is now available to watch on Netflix in honor of the upcoming spooky season. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Mast)
On October 13, indie artist Claud released their single “Gold” on Saddest Factory, the record label launched by Phoebe Bridgers in partnership with Dead Oceans earlier this month. Claud, or
U.S. President Donald J. Trump at his desk in the Oval Office signing papers on December 21, 2018. Donald Trump has been President since January 20, 2017. (Photo used by
The game Among Us has recently reached its peak in popularity. With imposters, sabotages, and different tasks it is easy to see why people find it so entertaining. (Photo courtesy-
In a contentious debate Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris squared off Wednesday night. The debate included topics ranging from the pandemic, to transparency, to
The Neighbourhood is an alternative rock band that has been creating music since before their first EP release in 2012. They leave their identity behind to take the form of
With in-person college tours suspended, colleges have had to adapt by creating virtual tours for students so they can get a feel for the campus. UNC Charlotte has created an
Bedroom pop artist mxmtoon, also known as Maia, released her EP dusk on October 1. Since starting her music career in 2018 with her self-released EP Plum Blossom, she’s amassed
From left to right, Alexis Mast, Ally Fuhrer, Lauren Rousos, Savannah Mudd, Olivia Heany, and Maren Jones, all wearing their mask. Some of their masks match their outfits, others are
My screen time average per day. I spend most of my time on social media apps such as Tiktok and Instagram. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) Many people, especially older
This dog and the cat are both part of the Weld family. They are both very special to the family and loved. (Photo Courtesy of Isabel Weld) Many people own
During this technological age there are many kids, youth, and adults that are forgetting the importance of reading tangible books. People can read everything on their electronic devices. From short
The Child (dubbed Baby Yoda by fans) gazing into the distance. This is featured in the trailer for the Madalorien’s second season. (Photo Courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) A few months
Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah is a compelling and well written autobiographical comedy book that gives the reader an insight on life during Apartheid South Africa. The rustic, detailed
In this day and age practically everyone lives on their phones. The Social Dilemma discusses how that is not entirely the consumer’s fault. (Photo used with permission of Jakob Owens)
Caption: Cosmo, happy and healthy, swimming in his bowl. Betta Fish have smart and curious personalities, and love to interact with their owners. (Photo Courtesy of Viviana Straniero) During the
The feeling of fall is specific to individuals, so other people may have a completely different opinion on these songs. This is my interpretation of autumn in music. Picture
Leesville teachers are learning how to properly adjust to remote learning for the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. Staff are trying to plan their tests, quizzes, and
On September 9, the teen indie-pop artist Brye released an evolved version of her song “LEMONS” in a collaboration with Cavetown, aka Robin Skinner, another popular indie artist. The original
The inside of a fried oreo, one of the things sold at the Drive-Thru. (Photo used by permission of benzado) When I went to the NC State Fair Drive-Thru, I
Caption: Viviana Straniero relaxing in the sun while virtually learning. Sitting steps away from the beach during math class is definitely one rad way to do school. (Photo Courtesy of
The live action Mulan premiered last week on Disney +. In the photo, Hua Mulan confronts her foes. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Twenty-two years after Disney released the animated
The freshmen at Leesville already have a tough time transitioning into high school. Now, they have to learn how to adjust to remote learning as well. Wake County Public Schools
Five years after the hit TV show “Phineas and Ferb” stopped airing on Disney Channel, creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh got to make a revival-type movie that premiered
Caption: Starbucks unleashed its annual run of the Pumpkin Spice Latte on August 25th. Ever since it’s release in 2003, it has gained more popularity every year. (Photo courtesy of
High school students spend hours a week on homework and have a variety of opinions. “Homework affects me both positively and negatively,” said Jordann Smith-Burgess, junior, in a text. Students
YouTube sold Cobra Kai after deciding to move away from scripted T.V. shows. KARATE KID AND COBRA KAI SPOILERS AHEAD The spinoff show became a Netflix original when the streaming
Last Wednesday, on August 26, girl in red, the popular Norwegian artist, premiered her new song “Rue,” along with a music video. This is the second song this year that
What it is and why it was started Many of you may have heard the saying, “Black lives matter” or “no justice no peace”, these chants are heard at nearly
Although this summer was… a bit terrible, one upside was Netflix adding one of my childhood favorite shows, Avatar: The Last Airbender. In the midst of everything bad happening
On August 21, Netflix released the long awaited, originally final, season of Lucifer. After waiting for over a year for a new season, fans are ecstatic at the release of
