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by Emma Nani, staff writer December 13, 2019

Busy Times for Varsity Cheer

The cheer team will be at the Championship Game along with continuing to cheer for basketball. (Photo used by permission of Amy Sellers) After cheering for an undefeated football team

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by Lyric Chassin, staff writer December 12, 2019

Reducing environmental impact–how musicians are changing the world

Upon the release of a new album, it isn’t uncommon for an artist or band to go on tour. This can increase profits, gain attention, and support fans of the

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by Lyric Chassin, staff writer December 12, 2019

Why Thrifting is Important: Combatting Fast Fashion’s Environmental Impact

The word thrift is the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. Thrift stores are places where people can donate previously owned items to be repurchased

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The Life and Death of Juice WRLD

December 11, 2019

The Science of MAD and Why it Should Scare You

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by Emma Nani, staff writer December 11, 2019

Into the unknown with Frozen 2

Critics know Disney to have disappointing sequels, but Frozen 2 has been a success. With a U.S box office debut of $127 million, it surpassed forecasted amounts and the original’s

by Mariah Kern, staff writer December 3, 2019

Why capital punishment should be illegal

Veda Ouwehand, a senior, painted this mural in the Leesville media center. The mural is a representation of how the justice system is blind, and sees everyone as equal. (Photo

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 2, 2019

Billie Eilish’s new single “everything i wanted”

On November 13, Billie Eilish released her new song “everything i wanted.” Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, it fails to communicate any genuine emotions to the audience about her regrets about her

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer December 2, 2019

Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! Review

On November 1, Netflix released a slew of new content including Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! In this emotional new season, the Fab 5 take their talents and cross cultural

by Francis Fleming, staff writer November 21, 2019

A reflection on the discography of Donald Glover

Donald Glover is a well-known actor and music extraordinaire. He has played some huge roles in movies like “Solo” and “The Martian,” and has also released some fantastic albums like

by Francis Fleming, staff writer November 21, 2019

Top 5 Albums of 2019 So Far (Pt. 1)

2019 so far has been an excellent year for music, with releases from Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Tyler the Creator, and pending arrivals from artists like Kanye West, Danny

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer November 18, 2019

Are the offenses of LSU and Alabama better than the Cleveland Browns?

(From left to right) Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield and Tua Tagovailoa are shown in the picture above. Each of the quarterbacks have thrown for at least 2,000 yards, but that’s

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer November 13, 2019

The Heroes of Midway: Midway (2019) Movie Review

Midway 2019 movie poster at Cinemark Raleigh Grande. Midway released on November 8, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) Seventy-seven years ago, in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean,

by Natalie Gore, social media editor November 12, 2019

A Football Life for Me

Friday nights in the fall, I’m dressed up in a tutu and face paint, standing on the bleachers at a high school field in Raleigh. Saturday afternoons, you’ll find me

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor November 6, 2019

Zombieland 2 Stays True

If you’re looking for wacky action, hilariously ridiculous set pieces, and some surprisingly good spirited characters considering the apocalypse, Zombieland 2: Double Tap is the movie for you. All four

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer November 5, 2019

The Inhuman Science of Red Dead Redemption 2

When I was young, I used to play around with toy cap guns. One of these happened to be an old timey Uberti 1873 Cattleman revolver, much like the one

by Francis Fleming, staff writer November 4, 2019

Top 5 Albums of the Year So Far (Part 1)

2019 so far has been an excellent year for music, with releases from Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Tyler the Creator, and pending arrivals from artists like Kanye West, Danny

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 29, 2019

Two perspectives on the NC State Fair

NC State fair by Marie Cox & Keeli Johnson on Exposure

by Amanda Ray, senior editor October 25, 2019

You’re sleeping on naps(or are you?)

Note to Jake: whatever garbage you come up with is wrong. Naps are superior and NOBODY can convince me otherwise. When I’m 127 and people ask me how I’m still

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 25, 2019

Workin’ Moms Review

I’m going to be completely honest here. I love The Office, I love Scandal, and I love Orange Is the New Black. My favorite genres of TV range from comedy

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

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