Conspiracy Theories: Their Odd Impact On Our Lives
If you’ve ever been on the internet, chances are you’ve been somehow exposed to the idea of “conspiracy theories.” Whether it be websites devoted to…
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Advertising Impact
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A Day in the Life of a Dinkenor
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Dr. Muttillo?
Zoey 101: What did Zoey Say?
Women’s Tennis cranks back up at Leesville
Candy Chang’s confessions
The 5 best things about senior year
The high school experience is one that is stereotyped up and down. Although some cliches may be 100 percent inaccurate, some things such as the…
Little Mix interview met with backlash from Directioners
On April 2, the British girl group Little Mix began to trend on Twitter after a video that was less than two minutes long made…
Uniq releases dance version of “EOEO”
Uniq has had a busy week! With the release of their first mini album EOEO, the rookie group is ready to show that they can…
Jessica Kane’s blog goes viral
Jessica Kane is a body confidence advocate, feminist, plus-size woman, and fashion blogger. Her blog, The Life and Style of Jessica, has gained popularity after…
Finally! Three of K-Pop’s biggest names come out of hiding
BigBang, BTS and 2PM have announced their long — some longer than others — awaited comebacks. Probably the most awaited K-Pop comeback, BigBang has been…
Winterfest changes due to snow days
Wake County lost eight school days in the past two weeks resulting in schedule alterations. Wake County requires schools to have 1025 hours of instructional…
Amoeba Culture presents “The First Chapter” in the US
Korea’s hip-hop heavyweights are finally here! Korean record label Amoeba Culture has announced that they will be hosting two concerts in the United States, marking…
Crush and Zion T release MV for ‘Just’
Two of Korea’s biggest names in R&B are at it again with a new single entitled “Just.” Thought this isn’t their first collab, Crush and…
The DUFF’s actors speak out about their own high school experiences
Robbie Amell, Mae Whitman and Bella Thorne, stars from the CBS film, The DUFF, sat down for a conference call with several high school journalists…
Technology and education
When I was a kid, I always had a textbook for all of my classes. I did my oral presentations using poster boards, and I…
The Fast Lane
Basic Overview To upperclassmen, having a car can be a big deal. With your own car, you can have your own parking spot, go off…
Ghost of mentors past, present and future
Since birth, it has been said that I have an old soul; certain events in life do not seem to faze me, despite my age….
Political Club politics
On Thursday, May 22, Leesville’s Political Club had their final meeting of the year. The meeting had two main agenda points. First, a brief discussion…
EXO’s Kris sues SM to have his contract nullified
Over the past few days, various Korean, Chinese, and K-Pop media sources have reported that EXO’s Kris has filed a lawsuit against record label SM…
Why museums are important
Older generations interact differently with culture than teens. We tend to associate age and time with slower, wiser people, making deliberate actions more suitable for…
Flying burrito passes with flying colors
In a world dominated by Chipotle and Moe’s, Flying Burrito is a local restaurant that has ventured to carve its own unique niche in the…
True life: binge-watching
Urban Dictionary defines “binge-watch” as, “consuming an entire TV series at once, rather than weekly.” Binge watching first became possible when TV shows released entire…
The rain effect
Jung Ji-Hoon, better known by his stage name, Rain, is back for the new year, and I am amazed by this comeback. The album, Rain…
Mardi Gras experience for Churchwell
Having New Orleanian parents, I have attended Mardi Gras throughout my childhood. However, this year, my mom surprised with the opportunity to ride in a…
Pride Way 3-way stop: how about not
At the intersection of Pride Way and O’neal, two additional stop signs have been added, effectively creating a 3-way stop. Many have speculated that the…
Celebrate the last night of the year with Raleigh’s First Night
Raleigh is considered the City of Oaks, and every year Raleigh heralds this title by dropping the acorn on New Years at a festival known…
When I Grow Up – Exploring Journalism Careers
Journalism is the activity of editing news for presentation through media. Whether it’s the writing or broadcast of science, sports or celebrities, there’s an area…
Red for Ed. Festivus
Wednesday, Nov. 13 marked another week to admire the color red for students and staff in celebration of Red for Ed. A founder of the…
Millennial Infographic Analysis
Morals According to Tom Krattenmaker in USA Today, “…today’s young adults are a generation marked by impressive social commitment and dedication to using their lives…
The Millennial Generation
Leesville students are Millennials, born between 1981 and 2000. Older people accuse millennials of being narcissistic, self-centered and lazy. You were born into a world…
Profile of Millennials: Who are they?
This summer, Leesville students gear up for graduation, job applications, and college transcripts. Millions of other secondary and tertiary students share the same experiences and…
Raleigh’s Rink Extends Winter Cheer
Every year Raleigh holds its Winterfest which includes an outdoor ice rink and other festivities. The ice rink is open through February, extending winter cheer…
ComedyWorx has laughs for the whole family
Are you interested in having a good laugh over break? ComedyWorx Comedy Club, located downtown on 431 West Peace Street, is sure to deliver. At…
Diving into teenage depression
How many high school teens today have had a bad day and just wanted to sleep for the whole day? I’m assuming most would answer…
The gems of Cameron Village
Could SMART Lunch benefit Leesville?
Students Maximizing Achievement Relationships and Time. That’s the acronym for SMART Lunch, an extended lunch period developed by Rodney C. Nelson, Panther Creek principal. Schools…
Exec attends student council conference
On Saturday Oct. 26, Leesville’s Executive Council officers and Freshman Council officers went to an event sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Student Councils….
Brand new bathrooms!
Imagine the feeling of finding that all the restrooms available are confined and lack privacy? Surely this is a feeling no one wishes to experience…
Furry friends up for adoption
“Adopt a part of the Leesville Pride!” is the official slogan for the adoption of four of the “Leesville Cats”. The kittens are up for…
Leesville’s Teacher of the Year
Lately, there has been some excitement for Leesville’s teachers. The selection of the teacher of the year is going on right now. To be entered…
The happenings of Homecoming
As a sophomore, I was reluctant to attend this year’s homecoming dance as I didn’t have the excuse of being a freshman, nor the experience…
Jamming out helps you work out?
Walk into the gym…@^$^%#!!!! I left my headphones in the car. How will I work out without my favorite gym playlist? Ugh, do I really…
Before I continue, let it be known that I am by no means a professional hip-hop music critic, nor do I consider myself a true…
Successmaker creates personalized learning
Leesville is adopting a revolutionary new online educational software– Successmaker. Successmaker focuses improving math and literacy skills for elementary, middle and high schools students. The…
So little time, so much to do
With their March 15 concert fast approaching, members of the LRHS Symphonic Band have entered into an intense period of preparation. With a difficult yet…
Senior break breaks boredom
Exam week is a great week to be a senior. With Leesville’s senior exemption policy, the oldest kids, who stayed on top of their work,…