Category: opinion
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The Spirit of Volunteerism
Saturday, December 11, the downtown Raleigh YMCA (Young Male Christian Association) held an annual event to help families without resources buy Christmas presents for kids. There were three ways of volunteering: serving refreshments, working…
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The Force has clearly awakened
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. For those who plan on seeing the movie and don’t want to know anything about it before going in — this article is not for you. First off, wow.…
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Why the institution of Christmas is a good thing
When December rolls around, the majority of what we hear on the radio and see on TV are advertisements for the Christmas season. All deals regarding buying gifts relate to Christmas time and making…
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What to stream and listen to over break
Breaking Bad Length: 5 seasons (13 episodes per season) Medium: Netflix Rating: TV-MA Description: Honestly, if you haven’t seen this television masterpiece by the amazing director Vince Gilligan, what have you been doing? This…
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Chow down at Chow
One of Raleigh’s native restaurants, Chow, is becoming the place to be for anyone in the North Raleigh area looking to have a good time. I have eaten at the restaurant on many different…
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MC Escher exhibit comes to Raleigh
The North Carolina Art Museum is currently hosting the works of Maurits Cornelis Escher, a world- famous illusionist and artist. MC Escher was born in the Netherlands in 1898. During his life, he traveled…
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Review: The 33
Five years after the accident in the Chilean mine of San Jose, a movie based on this extraordinary story came out on November 13. The accident took place on August 5, 2010 when the…
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Review: The SixthSense Device
Pranav Mistry brought fame to himself with his great feats in the computer science field and revolutionary inventions. He currently holds the title of Global Vice President of Research at Samsung and the head…
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The Story So Far continues to grow
The Story So Far performed November 11 at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, a small town next to University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The band is currently touring on their fall tour for their…
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Black Mass: A Story of Whitey Bulger
The infamous Johnny Depp strikes again in his latest film “Black Mass”. Portrayed on screen as 1980’s Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, Depp was able to make it seem like the film was filmed in…
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You need the app: Drop Messages
Drop Message, a new social media app, could have the potential to become very popular. Essentially, it is Instagram, Twitter, and Yik Yak combined, yet it provides its own new twist to social media.…
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Chance the Rapper’s “Angels”- Review
“Angels” by Chance the Rapper ft. Saba debuted on October 26. His single is now available for fans on iTunes and many music applications. On October 26, Chance the Rapper premiered his single…
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VSCO, the new social platform
Following the fad of being “artsy” and “grunge,” a relatively new app, VSCO, has been created for photographers to share their pictures. VSCO’s four letters stand for Visual Supply Company and are pronounced VisCo.…
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Acapella Takes Over Social Media
Acappella, an app that allows users to create a capella videos, is the newest trend on social media. The smartphone app allows users to record and layer videos intended to create one blended song.…
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The Martian Review
Based the bestseller book, The Martian is a sci-fi based story, with more science than fiction. The film was done by Ridley Scott and stars Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels and Chiwetel Ejiofor.…
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Let’s talk about detention
I have questioned the “theory” of detention at Leesville Road High School. I address school detention as a theory because I am not questioning its literal definition, but rather its purpose. The most common…
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Adele releases first single off of 25
Adele released her single, “Hello”, October 23. This is her first single since 2012. For those who patiently waited, the song is a refreshing new dose of her musical prowess. Undoubtedly, Adele’s vocal…
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Halloween Origins and Halloween in Spain
Every October 31, millions of US citizens dress up and enjoy Halloween. But do they really know where Halloween comes from? If reading this, ask yourself if you know Halloween origin. The answer is…
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“Sorry” and what Bieber fans can expect from Purpose
In February, it was “Where Are Ü Now”. Last month, it was “What Do You Mean?” This week, it’s “Sorry”. Justin Bieber continues to dominate the 2015 music scene with songs that exemplify his…
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Top Five Horror Movies
Top Five Horror Movies by Michael Beauregard on Exposure Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Student-run coffee shop comes to Leesville
The Java Lion is a small, student-run cafe, conveniently located in front of the main stairs. Teachers and staff are welcome to purchase a cup of Keurig-made coffee for one dollar during a portion…
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The Intern
‘The Intern’ is a comedy following a senior citizen, Ben Whitaker, who receives an internship at ‘About the Fit’ which is completely based on new technology. ‘About the Fit’ is a company that was…
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Inside Leesville Young Life
Every Thursday night starting at the oddly chosen time of 7:27 Leesville high school students join together cramped in someone’s house, backyard, or even garage to practice fellowship. This meeting time is referred to…
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Burger King’s Halloween Burger is a disappointing dare
Burger King has brought home a promotion it tested out in Japan last year– a hamburger with a pitch black bun. Sadly, they didn’t replicate the promotion exactly: Last year’s burgers also featured black…
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Driftwood: The Most Comforting Restaurant in Raleigh
Driftwood Southern Kitchen. Located at 8460 Honeycutt Road, Suite 112, Raleigh, NC 27615 (A.K.A Lafayette village), is the of the newest and brightest additions to the Raleigh restaurant business. Founded in March of 2014…
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Recap of the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem
… Powered by Cincopa Video Hosting for Business solution.New Gallery 2015/10/15The arch marking the entrance to the fair, shining with blinding brilliance.width 5312cameramake samsungorientation 1height 2988camerasoftware G860PVPU2BOH1originaldate 10/11/2015 1:59:52 AMcameramodel SM-G860PCrowds flock to stands…
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Google convention review
On September 29, Google held its annual press conference in San Francisco. Google announced their release of two new phones and new software features. The Nexus 5X is made by LG and is intended…
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Review: Best Albums of 2015 so far
Tame Impala- Currents Tame Impala’s third album is their best work yet, using synths with guitars to implement a very unique set of ideas. While the rest of the album doesn’t seem very interesting…
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A look into Saturdays at St.Francis
On August 15, the St. Francis Parish Athletics soccer and baseball league kicked off a new season. With ages ranging all the way from three to eleven years old, the league is keen on…
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Snapchat unveils new update
Snapchat, the popular app used for instant photo messaging, unveiled an update that includes many new features. This update has taken social media by storm, as it has been praised by many but has…
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Lana Del Rey’s Honeymoon album is rebellious
Lana Del Rey, an American singer, released her fourth album on September 18, 2015 titled Honeymoon. Up to this point, her album has received positive reviews from Metacritic, rating a score of 80 out…
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Beach House’s “Depression Cherry” is a Good, Relaxing Album
Beach House, an indie rock band from Louisiana, released their latest album “Depression Cherry” with generally positive reviews. The album centers around a light, happy, almost psychedelic sound classified as “Dream Pop”. The…
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Mad Max: Fury Road, still furious
It’s been over three decades since George Miller’s original release of “Mad Max” in 1979. A film series that is arguably responsible for launching both Mel Gibson’s career and Austrian New Wave movies internationally.…
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Commonly misunderstood artist Lana Del Rey
Music’s influence on us can be lasting if we are able to relate to the lyrics. This search for an artist or song that we are able to connect to is made easy by…
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Daylight Donuts
Daylight has been delivering fresh donuts to the triangle since 1990 and takes pride in carrying on a family tradition. Daylight Donuts is not the average Dunkin Doughnuts or Krispy Kreme shop; it’s a…
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Seether rocks Raleigh
This past weekend at the Ritz, Seether, along with 10 Years and Within Reason, Seether’s opening bands, rocked Raleigh to its core. Being a huge Seether fan, I had seen videos of them live…
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Unfriended uses social media in a new way
The evolution of social media has impacted more than just how people connect with each other. It’s also crawled its way into major motion pictures and television, drastically changing the way these stories are…
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Panic! at the Disco’s “Hallelujah”
Panic! at the Disco recently announced the departure of Spencer Smith, drummer, from the famous band. Following the announcement was the release of a new song, “Hallelujah” which has begun its climb to the…
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Supernatural Keeps Fighting
Supernatural is known to be a dramatic and gruesome show that toys with the emotions of its viewers. However, it recently changed directions when it took on a very real and serious topic: suicide.…
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Leesville Library trail lives up to some expectations
It has been almost a year since the completion of the paved trail by the Leesville Community Library, which provides a convenient shortcut between Whitley Drive and the Leesville school complex. Last April, I…
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The Mowgli’s album is nothing new
The Mowgli’s, an alternative rock band, released their new album Kids in Love on Tuesday, April 14. After a week the album peaked at 156 on the Billboard 200. Kids in Love included a…
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Don’t be afraid to move abroad
According to the government census, few citizens claimed to have moved abroad in the past year. However, the percent of people who have moved has gone up and is expected to continue to increase.…
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Ashley Banjo explores the life of Michael Jackson in ITV’s ‘Perspectives’
On Sunday, June 19, the fifth season of British docu-series “Perspectives” premiered on ITV with Ashley Banjo as their first guest host. Ashley Banjo, leader of the British dance crew and 2009 “Britain’s Got…
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World premiere of King Georges, standout documentary
Saturday, April 11, I attended the Full Frame Documentary FIlm Festival in Durham, NC. That night I had the pleasure of viewing the world premiere of director Erika Frankel’s documentary, King Georges. The film…
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Top 5 apps you need for college
Quad: Quad is a fresh, new app that high school seniors have been frequenting in order to connect to future classmates, find hotspots on their college campus, and especially find their future roommate. Quad…
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Insurgent review
Love and war. These were the raging themes of the second book-to-film in the popular YA Divergent series by Veronica Roth. Like many superfans of the series, I was eagerly awaiting the release of…
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Furious 7 and the future of the franchise
Furious 7 and the Fast & Furious franchise are either movies that you love or hate, but if you love them then odds are you really love them. Now days after release, people are…
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Lilly for Target
Lilly Pulitzer is a long-standing preppy brand, known for its colorful prints and large price tags. Recently, their impending collaboration with Target has caused much controversy — specifically with the realization that this union…
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Review of BASTARZ’s “Conduct Zero”
Block B is at it again with their new single “Conduct Zero,” only not the way we expected. Earlier this year, the group slowly began to release teasers for their new subunit, BASTARZ. The…
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Lessons from Atticus Finch (Lesson #1)
Atticus Finch may have gone unappreciated as students pretended to read To Kill A Mockingbird in school, but he most definitely should not have. Atticus, as you may remember, is the father of the…