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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 in the competition, the educator must write a brief…
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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 of an upper classman. After watching a variety of…
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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 have to go back to the car? Yes. I…
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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 fan of hip-hop music. I generally prefer more laid…
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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 program strives to create personalized learning. Successmaker correlates to…
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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 rewarding concert program, the pressure is on as the…
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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, get rewarded with almost a week and a half…
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Foreign language clubs sponsor holiday drives
The Latin and Spanish clubs held holiday drives for the local community. The Latin Club supported the the WRAL Coats for the Children campaign donating hundreds of winter clothing items to the local community.…
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Bobcats’ games worth attending
On Saturday December 29, I attended the Charlotte Bobcats vs New Orleans Hornets game at the Time Warner Cable Arena, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Going into it, I did not expect much as neither…
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Last minute Christmas shopping wars: how to avoid it
With the clock ticking down to Christmas morning, many folks rush to the mall to buy their last minute gifts. There are those that fight the crowd, and others who skip right by it…
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The truth of the lottery
With all this lottery talk, one cannot abstain from thinking what they would do with all that money. Maybe you would buy a new car or a house for your parents. The more you…
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UNC breaks out of losing streak
Last Saturday, two local Tobacco Road teams, UNC Tar Heels (6-3, 3-2) and State Wolfpack clashed at Kenan Flagler stadium. The game was a chance for UNC to break State’s (5-3, 2-2) five year…
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Leesville represents at City of Oaks Marathon
People of all ages and physical shapes participated in the City of Oaks Marathon. There were not any physical requirements for racing in it, however most participants were experienced long distance runners or trained…
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December 5, 2012 ISSUU
ISSUU allows the newspaper to be interactive–to be read as it was intended when we planned the layout. While we can’t give everyone a hard copy, you can see what it does look like.…
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Carnival raises money for diabetes research
On Oct. 9, 2012, Leesville Road High School hosted a carnival for clubs during their Community Night, which included Leesville Elementary, Leesville Middle, Sycamore Creek Elementary and Hilburn Academy. Some clubs represented included French…
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Looper: Another Inception
Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) kills people in the new movie Looper. Oh, that’s so original! Well, it is when that killer shoots enemies of the future mob. Looper, released Sept. 28, depicts a futuristic metropolis…
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Leesville students save lives
The Red Cross arrived at Leesville Road High School on Wednesday, May 7 to conduct the biannual school blood drive in the main gym. As always, participants were provided with snacks, refreshments, T-shirts, and…
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The Mycenaean honors Lyons with a proper farewell
The Mycenaean staff gives Mr. Lyons an official goodbye as he stops in the classroom for a regular visit. Veterans of the class will remember his willingness to participate in interviews and his positive…
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Cheerleaders: is the media to blame for stereotypes?
Many Leesville Road High School students strongly believe that TV shows and movies are to blame for the unfortunate stereotypes associated with cheerleaders. “That’s obviously where we get all the stereotypes for cheerleaders,” said…
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Byrum sees path for brighter future
As many seniors are focused on GPAs, AP classes, college applications, and impending ‘senioritis,’ one Leesville senior is focused on a more global concern. Andrew Byrum is focused and dedicated to a cause called…
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Yopop; yummy but unimpressive
A new self serve frozen yogurt store, Yopop, just opened in Little Brier Creek, near Pei Wei. Similar to Yogurt Mountain, Yopop has 14 different flavors of frozen yogurt and 38 toppings. The…
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Silly Wendt absconds goof-ups (SWAG)
The stench of death infiltrated my nostrils as I opened the door to my car. I had noticed the unbearable odor developing the night before, but hadn’t given it much thought. Overnight, the smell…
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Tips for lottery success
The happiest day of my life will not be when my children are born, when I get married, or when I go to Disney World. The happiest day of my life will remain when…
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Unknown effects of hookah
In an effort to reduce the percentage of smokers nationwide, in 2009 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed a law was forcing cigarette companies to print large, offense graphics of diseased lungs, people…
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Men’s golf team dominates thus far
Halfway through the season, the Leesville Road High School Men’s Golf team has started off strong this season as they hope to pick up right where they left off last year. Through seven matches,…
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Aggressive drivers ruin early morning flow
On Thursday morning, I was waiting in the ridiculously long line of cars at the intersection of Leesville and O’Neal, just as I have done every weekday morning since I received my license. The…