Prom Consignment
Every girl’s dream resides in picking out the perfect prom dress. Whether the dress be a big princess ball gown or a form-fitting sequined gown,…
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Last UNCG live review
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Trolled Us All
Lana Del Rey’s cover of “Doin’ Time”
Detective Pikachu is an adorable experience
The Perfect Date is far from the perfect movie
Netflix Original movies are either hit-or-miss and when it comes to their rom-coms, and it’s usually miss– The Perfect Date is no exception. The Perfect…
5 reasons to have a garden
Gardens are a great source for nutritious food and learning life skills, two very different things that provide endless value. Every teen should have a…
Dorian Gray is very, very good
I recently finished reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, and I surprisingly enjoyed it. Why did I decide to read this book?…
My thoughts on Animal Kingdom
A friend of mine first introduced me to Cavetown. She had been pressuring me for a few days to listen to this song called “Lemon…
Les Miserables is one of the best books you’ll read in high school
For years students have whined about every classic book they’re forced to read in English: To Kill a Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet, Fahrenheit 451, etc….
Organization Hacks for the Lazy High Schooler
Almost every high schooler is familiar with parental complaints when it comes to messy rooms, unorganized binders, and chairs piled up with laundry. Teenagers often…
Morgan Street Food Hall
Looking for a new and improved spot to eat at? Well keep reading and I will inform you on the hookup. Monday, April 22, was…
Local Job Opp.
For teens in high school money can be essential. The need for money in your adolescence comes from what you prioritize as needs and wants….
Dreamville
On April 6 at noon, the gates for the very first Dreamville fest opened with thousands of hip hop fans awaiting. The Dreamville fest kicked…
The Reality of Senioritis
Urban Dictionary defines senioritis as, “a crippling disease that strikes high school seniors…” It goes on to explain common symptoms, including: “laziness” and “an over-excessive…
The Most Important Meal of the Day
Many view breakfast as the most important meal of the day, but how significant is the early morning meal to our daily productivity and success?…
Should Students Have Access to Cool Math Games?
A very popular website that many students use during their free time at school is Cool Math Games. The website is a place for child…
Shazam! Is a missed opportunity
Releasing in the U.S. on April 5, Shazam! was projected to steal the show as DC’s next breakout star—and it did just that. Boasting a…
The Fulfillment of College Acceptance
When applying for college, I truly believed that I had a good chance of getting accepted into my schools. I had faith in my personal…
Are High Schools Starting Too Early?
One of the most debated issues involving high schools and the students attending them is the daily start time. As of now, most schools nationwide…
Tarson goes out with a bang
Pop! Six! Squish! Uh uh! Cicero! Lipschitz! Leesville Road High School presents Chicago the Musical: High School Edition. Being the final show of her career…
‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’: Track by Track Breakdown
After months of anticipation, Billie Eilish’s debut album ‘WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?’ was finally released on Friday, March 29. The…
UNCG meeting
Wednesday, March 13, I had the opportunity to actually sit, discuss, and have casual conversation with a University of North Carolina at Greensboro Assistant Director…
Madea: Review
I browsed through the list of movies available in my area and A Madea Family Funeral immediately caught my eye. The Madea movies are something…
Hozier’s Wasteland, Baby! Album Review
I was excited to hear that Hozier was releasing Wasteland, Baby! because it is his first album since his Hozier album in 2014 (though he’s…
What Do High Schoolers Think About Vaccines?
Starting on March 28, all unvaccinated children will be prohibited from going into public areas in Rockland County, New York due to a measles outbreak….
Queer Eye Season Three Review
On March 15, Netflix released season three of their original series–Queer Eye. The spin off of the early 2000s show–Queer Eye for the Straight Guy–features…
Is lunch off campus really worth it?
An opportunity is bestowed to juniors and seniors to get their lunch from an off campus destination. Although the upperclassman of Leesville love going off…
Recognizing Leesville’s Exceptional Staff
Leesville Road High School is filled with a multitude of supportive and kind-hearted teachers. Some teachers strive to create special and genuine relationships with their…
My Take On Hamlet
Throughout high school, students in every grade level must read an abundance of books for the standard English curriculum. Many times the books are not…
The Value Of Success
Success. Why, may I ask, does just the sound that word elicit such emotion? Why does society–from presidents to parents, from bums to lawyers, and…
King of Scars Review
King of Scars is part of Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha-verse, the world in which her Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone. It is the first…
Track by Track Review of Dodie’s Human EP
Human is the new album released by YouTuber, author, and talented singer-songwriter, Dorothy Clark, known as Dodie to her fans. The album released January 18,…
Review of UNCG’s Second Live Broadcast
Previously, I composed a review of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s social media live broadcasting that occured on January 23. . The live…
PETA: A hotbed of controversy
Meat-lovers shudder upon hearing the acronym “PETA.” This animal rights group, which supports veganism among other causes, has made its way into the spotlight through…
What’s the Obsession with Tropical?
Around this time last year, I wrote an article about the obsession of Leesville students with Cookout. At the time I didn’t understand the obsession…
How To Train Your Dragon Three: A Cinematic Masterpiece
How To Train Your Dragon Three released on Thursday, February 22, and is already making quite the splash—a $56 million opening weekend splash– to be…
Why everyone needs Venmo
I recently joined the new Venmo wave, and I’m wondering why I didn’t sooner. Venmo is the newest trend for paying your friends and family…
Is The Masked Singer a new kind of talent competition?
Over the past five years, more and more Americans each year are tuning into reality tv shows. Out of the reality tv genre, competition based…
“Everything is awesome” about The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
I have to admit, I felt a bit skeptical when I walked into the movie theater to view The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part,…
How bad was the Super Bowl LIII halftime show?
Each year, the Super Bowl halftime show brings together music’s most talented and popular artists to perform a set in front of not only the…
‘bury a friend’ — New Music from Billie Eilish
After the electric release of her first EP ‘Don’t Smile at Me’ in 2017, Billie Eilish announced her new album ‘When We All Fall Asleep,…
The “extrovert ideal” at Leesville
Picture the ideal Leesville student: He or she would not only be intelligent but also charismatic, holding many leadership positions in clubs and other organizations….
Why People Should Listen to Podcasts
Podcasts have blown up so much in the past few years that it seems like every TV network and YouTuber has a podcast. I never…
Teenage addiction, rehabilitation and renewal
Every day, we are surrounded by people. We do not know what’s going on in their lives or how it’s affecting them. In recent weeks,…
Bird Box: Is it Worth the Hype?
SPOILER ALERT I picked up the remote and turned Netflix on. My phone had just sent me a notification that a recommended movie…