Category: opinion
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Reminiscing Zoey 101
Zoey 101 is a popular TV show that came out in the year of 2005. Many students at Leesville share that Zoey 101 is their favorite childhood TV show to this day. (Photo Courtesy…
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How taking Newspaper Benefits you
Only a few out of the 2500+ of people that attend Leesville Road High School take newspapers as an elective for either a semester or the year long class. The only requirements to join…
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Learning in Segments: A method to study
One such strategy is studying in segments, which involves breaking up study sessions into smaller, more manageable chunks of time. This approach is often contrasted with studying all at once or cramming, where students…
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How to prepare for college
It is never too early to start preparing for college. College is approaching for a handful of Leesville students. Many students are unsure of how to prepare for college. Keeping up with schoolwork is…
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Trump ordered to pay damages to E. Jean Carroll. Where does he stand now?
In November 2022, writer E. Jean Carroll filed charges against former president Donald Trump for rape and defamation. On Tuesday, May 9, after 27 years of waiting, Carroll finally got her justice as Trump…
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What is the most effective study method?
As exam season is approaching, students are starting to study and/or are finishing AP exams. So I thought I would try different study methods to see which ones worked the best. I decided to…
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The worst movie-book adaptations
When books are being turned into movies it can be hard to get every aspect of the book right. Due to that fact, there are several movies that book fans have not only been…
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Shameless Review
Shameless is a dramedy based on siblings who live in a dysfunctional household. Fiona, age 21, takes the role as the mother of the household as she raises her five other siblings. Their father,…
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The Use of ‘Female’ VS. ‘Woman’
The term ‘female’ has been circulating on social media to refer to women. The word is synonymous with ‘woman’ so what’s the problem? The word has recently taken a derogatory turn. In most contexts,…
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Heading off to college
The end of the year is quickly approaching which means the start of prepping for college for a lot of seniors. Preparing for college can really be one of the most stressful things about…
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Album review: the record -boygenius
About boygenius The indie rock trio, boygenius, dropped their first album, titled the record, on March 31, 2023. The band, consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, formed in 2018. They dropped…
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Do high school students care about sponsorship?
The Bud Light controversy has brought to the surface many issues that have been extremely prevalent in recent years. It has made the topic of trans people an extremely Recently Bud Light has introduced…
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What is Twitch
Twitch is a live streaming platform used for content creators to stream video games. The app has become the top streaming platform with accumulating well over 31 million daily active users. On the app,…
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Written vs Virtual Teaching
Nowadays in most schools, many teachers use online tools for students to take notes and complete assignments. Most teachers choose more online teaching and learning because it is easier to manage and also to…
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“The Mandalorian” Season Three Review
As a fan of Star Wars and The Mandalorian, I must say I am thoroughly disappointed in season three of the show. It was set up to be something great and fell victim to…
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Why wearing makeup at school is a good thing
Many Leesville students have makeup included in their morning routine. A handful of people argue that wearing makeup to school is inappropriate; however, it offers a variety of positive effects for the user. Individuals…
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Super Mario Bros Movie Review
In The Super Mario Bros Movie, Mario and Luigi live in New York City working as plumbers. Mario is determined to prove that they will be able to make it as professionals. After finding…
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Overview
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is a first person shooter game where teams of five compete in game modes such as rescuing a hostage, defusing the bombs, or securing an assigned area. There are…
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Teacher Workdays vs Early Releases: Pros and Cons
The 2022-2023 school year has brought more early releases from school rather than having lots of breaks, random days off and teacher workdays throughout Wake County High Schools. The reason for this is because…
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Safety of students at School (metal detectors)
A major problem across schools in North Carolina and the nation for 24 years now is how safe students really are at school. This has been a big problem ever since the Columbine High…
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The rise of Jynxzi
Jynxzi is a Twitch streamer who has been the most trending streamer within the past few months. He currently has 76,629 current active subscribers as of April 18, 2023. As of April 18, 2023,…
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South Park
How South Park Was Born In 1992, South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone met in film class during their time at University of Colorado at Boulder. While working on lighting or sound…
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What Opening Weekend is like for a Movie Theater Employee
With the release of the Super Mario Bros movie this past weekend, anyone who went to see it would have noticed that the theaters were packed. We all know the feeling: Waiting in line…
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Luke Combs releases new album — “Gettin’ Old”
Luke Combs is an American country singer and songwriter. Combs was born and raised in North Carolina and even attended Appalachian State university. Combs music career began after he dropped out of college…
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Rating Kendrick Lamar’s Top Five Songs
Kendrick Lamar is an old-school rapper coming from Compton, California. After releasing his debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city in 2012, Lamar caught the attention of Dr.Dre and quickly became well known. Then Lamar…
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“The Sound of Music” — LRHS Theater’s production.
This Wednesday, Leesville Road High School began performing their production of The Sound of Music starting on Wednesday the 19 and going through to Saturday, April 22. The musical has many famous songs such…
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Purple Hibiscus Book Review
Purple Hibiscus is a novel written by the Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Adichie is a Nigerian writer whose works include novels, short stories and nonfiction. She’s best known for her themes of politics,…
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Projects V.S. Tests in Schools
Projects and tests are two common ways teachers evaluate the knowledge of students and what they’ve learned in class. Students often prefer projects although they are not often given over tests. (Photo Courtesy of…
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Should Female Country Music Artists Receive More Praise?
In the country music industry, some may say that female singers are not as represented as they should be. Individuals will argue that female country artists deserve more recognition than they receive. (Photo Courtesy…
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Tipping Etiquette
Tipping has always been relatively controversial. There are differing opinions over whether it should be required, or if it should truly be optional and based on the service provided to consumers. However, with many…
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Melanie Martinez: PORTALS Deep Dive
Melanie Martinez released her first album in 2015 Cry Baby reached 6th on Billboard during its first week and sold 41,000 units. The album consists of songs that have sexual, descriptive, and dramatic content.…
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Eat Your Young Album Review
Hozier is an Irish singer and songwriter who has been writing and creating music since he was fifteen years old. In 2013, his song “Take me to Church” put him on the music charts…
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Five Easy Hot Dogs Album Review
On January 20, 2023 Mac Demarco released his latest Album Five Easy Hot Dogs and the almost 35 minutes of instrumental tracks didn’t quite match the standards of most of his popular releases. Demarco…
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Tardies are important
Giving out tardies is a great way to teach students the importance of punctuality and instill a sense of responsibility in them. It also sets a precedent for other students to follow, as they…
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Chorus and Theater students take trip to New York City
On March 10, over forty chorus and theater students (including myself) went on a four-day trip to New York City. On the trip, students saw two different plays — one of which was a…
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Rocket League Overview
Psyonix released Rocket League in 2015 to Xbox and Playstation consoles. According to nfhs.org, “Rocket League is a fantastical sport-based video game, developed by Psyonix (it’s “soccer with cars”). It features a competitive game…
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Why are students afraid to share their political beliefs?
Students are timid when voicing their political beliefs in fear of the consequences. Some students get very defensive when talking about politics. (Photo courtesy of public domain) When discussing political matters in classrooms across…
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Daisy Jones & the Six Miniseries Coming to an End
The new miniseries Daisy Jones & the Six has come to a season’s end after three weeks on Amazon Prime. The series is an adaptation of the same name book by Taylor Jenkins Reid.…
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The Subaru Crosstrek: reliable and safe for first drivers
Parents should take their child’s first car choice seriously, as it not only presents a safety issue, but also sets the tone for their child’s future driving habits. When choosing a car for a…
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3 Reasons why you should take Speech I
Amy Wedge, the Speech I teacher, standing at the class podium. She has been teaching at Leesville for over twenty years. (Photo Courtesy of Blase Harriss)
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Book Review: Small Great Things
As a part of the Five Themes Research Project, in AP Human Geography, LRHS students are expected to pick a work of fiction or nonfiction to write an essay and create a physical presentation…
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Should Snacking be Allowed in Class?
It is no mistake that being hungry makes it hard to focus and leads to low energy. Hunger leads to a drop in blood sugar, leading to peevishness, shakiness, sweating, or fatigue. Hanger is…
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Creed III Review
Creed III was made as a continuation of the Creed movie series. The movie was released on March 3, 2023, and has an 88% rotten tomato score since. The plot of Creed III is…
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Clash Royale Overview
Clash Royale is a mobile game known for its strategic playstyle and competitive feel. Clash Royale first released in 2016 and has nearly 600 million downloads across all mobile devices. The concept of the…
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The Lifestyle shown in The Simpsons is no longer attainable
America’s longest running comedy, The Simpsons, portrays the ideal suburban family. The dad with a high school diploma and a union job, providing for his stay-at-home wife and three kids in a huge house…
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Suicideboys Album Review
The awaited SHAMELESS $UICIDE album has been released. With the album only being out for less than a week, it took their fans by storm. “There are a couple of really good songs and…
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Should There Still Be Daylight Savings
Daylight savings was established in 1918 to save energy costs during World War I. The idea was made so that people could make more use of daylight. Daylight savings occurs in many countries; however,…
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Staying Safe During PROM
While it’s important for teens to celebrate and have fun, it’s also essential that students stay safe and make good decisions at prom. Here are some ways for parents to help their children stay…
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What impact does spending too much money on fast food have on students
Many students find themselves spending too much of their money on fast food, and this can have a negative impact on their college savings and everyday life. High school students spend an estimated 24%…
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Nikki Haley is Doomed
Usually, when a younger person starts a campaign for national election, it is met with lots of fanfare, hype, and praise. This is not the case with Nikki Haley. Haley became well known in…