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by Lucy Leen, editor in chief October 11, 2019

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by Gretchen Stern, staff writer October 11, 2019

The Foreign Exchange Experience

Foreign exchange is a unique opportunity for an exciting adventure: Students are part of a program where they study abroad at a partner institution of the program they are a

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by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer October 8, 2019

Fall Festivities

Pumpkin Picking Fall would be incomplete without the infamous, side of the road pumpkin shacks selling overpriced pumpkins while families pose in barrels of hay in matching flannels, a sight

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October 11, 2019

Defense, Doss and Moore Lead The Pride Over Sanderson

October 8, 2019

Sophie Cho: Morehead Scholar, where she is now.

October 8, 2019

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer October 3, 2019

Personality tests: the value of knowing who you are

Personality tests, whether fun or more scientific, are a wonderful way to discover more about yourself. There are many types–some are taken online while others can be read about. Who

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer October 1, 2019

Drama at Downton: Behind the Big Picture

The hit PBS television series, Downton Abbey, has now hit the big screen! On Friday, September 20, the movie released in the US. Over the first weekend, it raked in

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 26, 2019

“Don’t Call Me Angel” is a disappointment

When I first heard that Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey all performed on a song together, I was filled with anticipation for whatever it would be. Although

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Did the MLB implement “juiced baseballs” this season?

Arguably one of the best aspects of baseball comes from home runs. For many baseball fans, it is a once in a lifetime experience to catch a ball. However, this

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Cycling class: is it worth the money?

Recently, I decided to try out one of the new popular trends among teenagers; cycling. Cycling classes gained a following from social media stars who go to SoulCycle, a trendy

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 20, 2019

Controversial Literature in Schools

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and 1984 by George Orwell are two summer reading choices for students taking Advanced Placement Literature and Composition. (Photo Courtesy of Sarah Jumma) This

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 16, 2019

It: Chapter Two Review

Two years ago, killer clowns will all the rage. At a time when there were stories of clowns menacing people, It, based off of the Steven King book by the

by Amanda Ray, senior editor September 12, 2019

Why does nobody care about winter sports?

Aside from men’s basketball, most winter sports don’t get much publicity within the Leesville community. While parents and friends attend some games/matches, most winter sporting events are barren, full of

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 12, 2019

Lover: Song-by-Song Analysis And Review

Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore By: Natalie Gore Two days after the release, Lover became the top-selling album of 2019. Swift’s music is enjoyed around the globe by millions every

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor September 4, 2019

Six reasons every kid should get a summer job

A summer job is an opportune way for any teenager to utilize their abundance of time in a productive manner.

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 3, 2019

Taylor Swift’s Lover review

On Friday, August 23, Taylor Swift finally released her long-awaited album Lover. The album contains eighteen tracks including three songs she released previously this year. One of the reasons I

by Cierra Short June 4, 2019

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, there’s a dress unique to

by Cierra Short June 4, 2019

Last UNCG live review

In the past several months as a Newspaper staff writer, I’ve written three articles about the school I will be attending in the fall. I chose to review the live

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor June 3, 2019

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Trolled Us All

Ryan Reynolds can never take himself too seriously — the star of the Deadpool franchise (and was regrettably the star of the 2011 The Green Lantern movie) has always interacted

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer June 3, 2019

Lana Del Rey’s cover of “Doin’ Time”

On Friday, May 17, Lana Del Rey released her cover of Sublime’s 1996 song “Doin’ Time.” Fans have been anticipating her cover since she hinted that it was coming soon

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer June 3, 2019

Detective Pikachu is an adorable experience

Ever since the late ‘90s, Pokémon has been a cultural phenomenon. After the original Pokémon Red and Blue game, many games, movies, television series, books, and even a theme park

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 May 23, 2019

Who tells your story?

“What is a legacy?” wonders the character of Alexander Hamilton in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton: An American Musical. Known to the masses as Hamilton, the musical tells the story of the

by Cierra Short May 17, 2019

Beychella

On April 14 and 21, American R&B singer Beyonce Knowles headlined the 2018 Coachella Festival performance located in Indio, California. Her performance, themed “Homecoming,” shed light on the historical black

by Marie Cox, junior editor May 13, 2019

Men in Black Returns

Seven years after the last Men in Black movie, Men in Black 3, Sony Pictures is putting forth another MIB film. More than 20 years after the first Men in

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer May 10, 2019

Teen movies are getting worse and worse

Every now and then I like to scroll on Netflix to see what they’ve added to the site. That is how I came across the movie The Perfect Date. I

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor May 10, 2019

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 Date stars America’s most recent

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief May 8, 2019

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 garden while in high school,

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer May 7, 2019

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? Well, it was on sale

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer May 7, 2019

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 Boy” and after finally sitting

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer May 2, 2019

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. They see the old-timey language

by Jannah Said, junior editor April 30, 2019

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 express frustration back at their

by Cierra Short April 29, 2019

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 a day off for traditional

by Cierra Short April 26, 2019

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. In the millennial generation money

by Cierra Short April 26, 2019

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 off at Dorothea Dix Park,

by Olivia Fontaine April 26, 2019

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 wearing of track pants, old

by Olivia Fontaine April 26, 2019

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? Does consuming a nutritious breakfast

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 26, 2019

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 friendly games, some educational and

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor April 12, 2019

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 $53 million opening weekend, resounding

by Olivia Fontaine April 12, 2019

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 essay, SAT scores and high

by Olivia Fontaine April 11, 2019

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 demand an earlier arrival time

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor April 11, 2019

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 at Leesville, Katrina Tarson, Leesville

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor April 5, 2019

‘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 fourteen track album was gaining

by Cierra Short April 3, 2019

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 of Admissions. With the opportunity

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor April 3, 2019

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 that I grew up with,

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer April 3, 2019

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 released a few EPs in

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 1, 2019

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. People under 18 who have

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer April 1, 2019

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 five gay men who work

by Olivia Fontaine March 25, 2019

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 campus, most students don’t realize

by Olivia Fontaine March 22, 2019

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 students. It is time to

by Cierra Short March 21, 2019

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 selections we students are prone

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor March 20, 2019

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 most importantly, from children; from

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer March 13, 2019

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 part of a duology about

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer March 13, 2019

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, and she already has music

by Cierra Short March 11, 2019

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 broadcasting also hosted another Q&A

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 March 11, 2019

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 contentious tweets. Most recently, PETA

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