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…
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The Anonymous Collective
Anonymous [uh-non-uh-muhs] n.: of unknown name; whose name is withheld: an anonymous author. Everyone knows what it means to be anonymous. But what does that…
A picture is worth a thousand words
A picture is worth a thousand words. Luckily I have that many. Expanding on my last column, I will continue to explore my ability to…
Intelligence comes in many forms
This column began with a lazy effort attempting to draw a bird, leading to a year of my being poked fun. I will be embarking…
Microsoft: The New Windows 8
The new Microsoft operating system, codename Windows 8, is rumored to be the next big thing to hit the world of electronics. This new build,…
“It actually IS rocket science!”
Ever heard the saying: “It’s not rocket science?” In Mr. Kelley’s Aerospace class, it actually is. Michael Kelley is a part-time pilot and is happy…
Keeping the pet peaceful and protected
Animals have always been important friends to the students at LRHS. The technology that helps us keep them safe and happy is a vital part…
Soo’s tips for college preparation
The most daunting challenges of college comes in the first few weeks. This is the period when freshmen discover their new surrounding environment, join clubs…
The Tuba Monkey: Traditions in Leesville Music
All families have traditions — those ways that groups of people take their storied pasts and connect it to their futures. Leesville clubs work similarly,…
Reed experiments with meat cupcakes
When my mom asked me the morning of May 23 if I wanted her to bring me a “peanut butter and bacon cupcake” home that…
Senioritis: A bittersweet farewell
It is with a (somewhat) heavy heart that I write my final Senioritis column. We seniors have less than two weeks of school left. We…
Minecraft: the simpler, the better
Many video game designers favor incorporating complex story lines and detailed graphics into their creations. One designer, however, has taken the video game industry down…
Canadian candy – surprisingly not weird
My dad’s job required us to move from Canada, but his job also takes him back to Canada routinely. Upon these visits, he stocks up…
Leesville’s courtyards: one of the seven wonders of Wake County
Once upon a time, hidden by the walls of Leesville, there lay two solemn courtyards. Inhabited by rambunctious gnomes and overgrown with foliage, these mythical…
Senioritis: month seven
I’ve come to a startling realization, folks; an epiphany, if you will. A school year is nine months long. Nine months is also the duration…
Students can beat Prom shopping wallet anxiety
Prom is a time for celebration, and a senior’s reminder of the freedom coming soon. This year, Prom has been moved up two weeks, occurring…
My least favorite meal of the year
A few times a year, my mother will insist on preparing a meal that her own mother used to make for her. Unfailingly, every St….
Bennett attempts to understand freshmen once again
When we last met, I informed my loyal readers that I had sworn off writing about freshmen. Their immature antics baffled me, their awkwardness confounded…
Students recommend forensics
Forensics is the science used to solve crimes. Students can enroll in the LRHS forensics class to learn to wield the tools used to solve…
Photography: Film vs. digital
Since Joseph Nicephore Niepce took the world’s first photograph in 1814, photography has continued to progress and evolve, just as every type of art has….
Vinyl converters bring back oldies
Students throughout Leesville either turn to virtual libraries or CDs to hold their favorite music. The age of vinyl records may have diminished since the…
I am not an Inuit!
The inspiration for this next column came from a rather abnormal source: Ms. Angela Scioli’s Honors Sociology class. The class has been studying different cultures,…
Benefit concerts: Music for a cause
It’s one thing when you go to a concert, or a play, even a puppet show, just for your own entertainment. But when you see…
Catastrophe strikes when parents text
Parents are often slow to learn when it comes to new technology. Whether it be adding new music to iTunes or uploading pictures to a…
Facing the music: What’s next for music majors?
Erica Spear is in high demand. Appalachian State and UNC-Chapel Hill both want her for her musical abilities. Not that academics doesn’t play a role,…
Senioritis: month six
Having contracted the Bubonic Plague (or possibly a cold; it’s too soon to tell), I have been quarantined in my house for quite some time…
Tablets: the new laptops
I have watched computers shrink in size dramatically in my life time. After Apple released its thinnest laptop ever made, I finally believed designers would…
Freshmen anger senior staff writer, cause fight, resolution, learning experience, success!
Dear Readers, As many of you may know, I usually write my column about freshmen. That was, of course, until I had to give presentations…
Metamorphic art of paper
There are two typical types of art: additive and subtractive. The process of painting or sculpting involves adding material to the original medium – additive…
Super Bowl snacks
On February 6, sports fans alike will gather to watch the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers face off in Super Bowl XLV. Whether…
Senioritis: month five
I am halfway through my fourth and final year of high school. Haaaaaaaaaaaaallelujah! Haaaaaaaaaaaaaallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Halleeeeeeeeeeeeeelujah! In celebration of this achievement, I’m going to…
Freerice.com – the helpful way to procrastinate
Over the past few weeks, I’ve introduced five websites that allow users to waste countless hours avoiding their homework and watch the minutes pass at…
High School Musical: Cliche but valuable
In 2001, teeny boppers everywhere tuned in to the Disney Channel to watch the premiere of High School Musical. The movie quickly became the most…
State of the Union: Education
In the 2011 State of the Union Address, President Obama spoke about education in America and what Americans must do to improve it. Obama convinced…
Tougher admissions… maybe not
When asked if becoming accepted to college is harder these days, the answer will undoubtedly be a resounding yes. Especially in selective universities, the number…
Applications are fun!
By this time of year, most seniors have found out or decided which university to attend. These students have the luxury of finishing their high…
Environmentally friendly cars
To protect nature and the atmosphere, many scientists believe exhaust should be reduced significantly. This is where hybrid cars come into play. Some students at…
Plunkett’s VW Vanagon “not a shaggin’ wagon”
Davis Plunkett’s 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon is an easily noticeable fixture in the Leesville Road High School parking lot. The red, European style van is definitely…
Pulling the plug
In my two years here at Leesville, I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve liked a guy. And, to my immense…
College rejection: not the end of the world
Most seniors have finished their college applications by now, and a few are even looking towards specific dormitories and classes of their designated university. However,…
Student bands prepare for Winterfest
Every December, when the year and the semester are nearing a close, the best of Leesville’s talented musicians start to show their faces… to the…
The Fruitcake
‘Tis the season to question a few holiday food traditions. Why eat ham on Christmas day and not reindeer? While we’re at it, why put…