A Saying for the Week
(Photo used with permission of Wikimedia Commons) When people say that “the pen is mightier...
A Saying for the Week
(Photo Courtesy of Gretchen Stern) People often hear the saying, “a cat has 9 lives.”...
A Saying for the Week
(Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) You hear the saying “actions speak louder than words” commonly...
The Black Lives Matter movement
What it is and why it was started Many of you may have heard the...
Teen movies are getting worse and worse
Every now and then I like to scroll on Netflix to see what they’ve added...
Lessons from Atticus Finch (Lesson #1)
Atticus Finch may have gone unappreciated as students pretended to read To Kill A Mockingbird...
Teacher “pay raise” not a raise for many
At this point in time, everyone has heard the phrase “Red for Ed,” an educational...
Screen time vs sleep time
The opportunity of thoughtless entertainment is enticing, especially after a long day’s work. The room...
When I Grow Up – Exploring Medical Careers
Generally, the first time we’re asked what we want to be when we grow up,...
When I Grow Up – Exploring Accounting Careers
Imagine, it’s another normal day at the office, solving financial discrepancies, when you are sent...
Why my sister is my hero
Caroline Byrne, otherwise known as Bou, Leesville junior, my little sister, my best friend and...
App of the Month: Temple Run 2
Temple Run has returned, with a new rendition of perhaps the most popular mobile game...
Too many tests
The point of school is to learn. Frequent standardized tests in the classroom can take...
The Anonymous Collective
Anonymous [uh-non-uh-muhs] n.: of unknown name; whose name is withheld: an anonymous author. Everyone knows...
A picture is worth a thousand words
A picture is worth a thousand words. Luckily I have that many. Expanding on my...
Intelligence comes in many forms
This column began with a lazy effort attempting to draw a bird, leading to a...
Microsoft: The New Windows 8
The new Microsoft operating system, codename Windows 8, is rumored to be the next big...
“It actually IS rocket science!”
Ever heard the saying: “It’s not rocket science?” In Mr. Kelley’s Aerospace class, it actually...
Keeping the pet peaceful and protected
Animals have always been important friends to the students at LRHS. The technology that helps...
Soo’s tips for college preparation
The most daunting challenges of college comes in the first few weeks. This is the...
The Tuba Monkey: Traditions in Leesville Music
All families have traditions — those ways that groups of people take their storied pasts...
Reed experiments with meat cupcakes
When my mom asked me the morning of May 23 if I wanted her to...
Senioritis: A bittersweet farewell
It is with a (somewhat) heavy heart that I write my final Senioritis column. We...
Minecraft: the simpler, the better
Many video game designers favor incorporating complex story lines and detailed graphics into their creations....
Canadian candy – surprisingly not weird
My dad’s job required us to move from Canada, but his job also takes him...
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....
Senioritis: month seven
I’ve come to a startling realization, folks; an epiphany, if you will. A school year...
Students can beat Prom shopping wallet anxiety
Prom is a time for celebration, and a senior’s reminder of the freedom coming soon....
My least favorite meal of the year
A few times a year, my mother will insist on preparing a meal that her...
Bennett attempts to understand freshmen once again
When we last met, I informed my loyal readers that I had sworn off writing...
Students recommend forensics
Forensics is the science used to solve crimes. Students can enroll in the LRHS forensics...
Photography: Film vs. digital
Since Joseph Nicephore Niepce took the world’s first photograph in 1814, photography has continued to...
Vinyl converters bring back oldies
Students throughout Leesville either turn to virtual libraries or CDs to hold their favorite music....
I am not an Inuit!
The inspiration for this next column came from a rather abnormal source: Ms. Angela Scioli’s...
Benefit concerts: Music for a cause
It’s one thing when you go to a concert, or a play, even a puppet...
Catastrophe strikes when parents text
Parents are often slow to learn when it comes to new technology. Whether it be...
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...
Senioritis: month six
Having contracted the Bubonic Plague (or possibly a cold; it’s too soon to tell), I...
Tablets: the new laptops
I have watched computers shrink in size dramatically in my life time. After Apple released...
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....
Metamorphic art of paper
There are two typical types of art: additive and subtractive. The process of painting or...
Super Bowl snacks
On February 6, sports fans alike will gather to watch the Green Bay Packers and...
Senioritis: month five
I am halfway through my fourth and final year of high school. Haaaaaaaaaaaaallelujah! Haaaaaaaaaaaaaallelujah! Hallelujah!...
Freerice.com – the helpful way to procrastinate
Over the past few weeks, I’ve introduced five websites that allow users to waste countless...
High School Musical: Cliche but valuable
In 2001, teeny boppers everywhere tuned in to the Disney Channel to watch the premiere...
State of the Union: Education
In the 2011 State of the Union Address, President Obama spoke about education in America...
Tougher admissions… maybe not
When asked if becoming accepted to college is harder these days, the answer will undoubtedly...
Applications are fun!
By this time of year, most seniors have found out or decided which university to...
Environmentally friendly cars
To protect nature and the atmosphere, many scientists believe exhaust should be reduced significantly. This...
Plunkett’s VW Vanagon “not a shaggin’ wagon”
Davis Plunkett’s 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon is an easily noticeable fixture in the Leesville Road High...