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As I sit here to record the last article of my junior year, I have a few regrets dwelling upon my stained psyche. The initial regrets are on the subject
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Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
There has recently been a new disease linked to the coronavirus, this new disease is similar to the Kawaksaki disease. The Kawasaki disease originated in Japan in the 1960s; it
Percentage of foster care children in congregate care by state in 2013. Photo in public domain by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The United States foster care system is broken.
During quarantine there is a lot of time to go on walks, runs, or bike rides. There are only so many times you can go around your neighborhood before it
As I sit here to record the last article of my junior year, I have a few regrets dwelling upon my stained psyche. The initial regrets are on the subject
Sex and the City 2, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristen Davis and Cynthia Nixon premiered to millions Thursday, May 27, promising glamour, couture, and all-around fabulousness. The movie,
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My family and I chose to visit Captain Stanley’s Calabash Seafood on Falls of the Neuse Road, wanting some good seafood at a reasonable price. Although we predicted that it
As someone who is forever reaching for his cell phone—someone who is, in fact, so attached to the device that he might as well have it surgically adhered to his
On Wednesday, March 18, H&M, a Swedish retail store, opened at Crabtree Valley Mall on the lower level below the Belk’s Men’s store. This is the first opening of an
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I am dying. Although it was not a long life, I was born in 1986, all 24 of my years were full of action. Legends such as Jerry Stackhouse, Antawn
The Daily Collegian reported a study that revealed college females who rush sororities have lower self-esteem and worse body image than those who do not. The public’s response: No $%&#,
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According to an apocryphal story, Ponce de Leon trekked to Florida from Spain in the early 1500s with intentions of discovering the Fountain of Youth, a legendary spring that is
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At a November book signing at Borders bookstore in Columbus, Ohio for Sarah Palin’s first memoir, Going Rogue, liberal media bloggers Chase Whitestead and Erick Stroll interviewed eager Palin supporters
The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger, deals with the trials and tribulations of Henry DeTamble, a man who involuntary travels through time and how his wife, Clare, deals with
Name an actor, any actor, and he or she is probably in the new rom-com Valentine’s Day. A-list stars such as Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Alba and Biel star
In celebration of Monopoly’s seventy-fifth anniversary, Hasbro and Parker Brothers decided to “redesign” the American classic by eliminating the signature aspects of the game. In 1999, The Guinness Book of
The highly anticipated musical-turned-movie, Nine, directed by the mastermind of Chicago Rob Marshall, premiered December 25. I was half expecting to fall head over heals for this glamorous drama. But
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I am a vegan, which makes eating out a daunting task in Raleigh, North Carolina. Even finding vegetarian-friendly restaurants is difficult, and when you finally find one, the options are
I do not think I will ever shop at a regular grocery store ever again, that is, until Trader Joes’ trading hours cease to exist. With a new location on
Square Enix has delivered one of the most addictive system sellers ever created with the release of Final Fantasy XIII. The video game has already become a sensation in Asia
Sherlock Holmes hit the big screen on Christmas day. The movie stays true to the classic Sherlock Holmes—mystery. However, it also brings in a lot of action. From the moment
These days it is extremely difficult to come across a band that has a distinct sound. Artists like Daughtry and Nickelback blast continually on MTV and there seems to be
Thinking about registering for Newspaper? Consider these things first! 1) You learn to never procrastinate. Maybe you’ve gotten into that habit in other classes, but Newspaper, that’s a whole different
The CW’s Gossip Girl is based on the book series by Cecily Von Ziegesar. The show gives New York’s elite Upper East Side basically the same polished treatment as The
By Pierre Lourens Staff Writer Reading, for me, is an experience I cherish; the smell of books, the sound of flipping pages, and the beautiful artwork and typography that are
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The Leesville dance department’s fall show, “Traditions,” showed off the talents of all dance students, as well as the fun style of the Leesville Dance Ensemble. The dance, performed on
