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THE BEST Party games to fill the silence
When you and a group of friends finally get together it can be hard to figure out what you want to do to make the time pass. While party games have slowly died down…
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Leesville Women’s Soccer Team is 8-0 in Conference Play
Pictured above, the 2024-25 Leesville women’s varsity soccer team. They remain undefeated in conference play at 8-0. (Photo courtesy of Cooper Paiva)
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Teenagers are excited and expectant for GTA 6
After years of waiting, Grand Theft Auto VI is finally going to be released soon, and students at Leesville are very excited. Rockstar Games recently announced that the highly anticipated game is set for…
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Title: AP exams are sooner than you think
With AP exams coming around the corner starting May 5 and ending May 16, Leesville students must start preparing for their exams. While many students, particularly seniors, struggle to find motivation to study as…
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Reviewing self-titled Malcolm Todd’s album
About Malcolm Todd Malcolm Todd is a young and upcoming singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California. He began self-releasing music in 2022, at the age of 18. In 2023, his music began going viral on…
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Spring has sprung at Leesville Road High School
The 2025 spring season has begun at Leesville Road High School. The flowers are blooming and the sky is clear. However, that’s not what it looks like everyday. Spring season is known for its…
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What to expect with Leesville’s athletic conference next year
For the 2025-2026 school year, Leesville Road High School will be a part of the Cap 8A conference. This conference has new teams coming in and old teams leaving. The current Cap 4A conference…
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What happened to the recent stocks?
Recently, the stock market had a major crash, and a lot of people are freaking out because of major losses. Stocks dropped really fast, and investors lost billions of dollars in just a few…
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Leesville’s Band Goes on Their exciting 2025 Field Trip
The LRHS concert band made an appearance on a field trip in Orlando, Florida from April 8 to 12. The point of this trip was to see what jobs they could get if they…
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2000/2010’s TV shows are the best
The 2000’s and 2010’s were a fantastic time for TV shows. Shows like Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill, and Grey’s Anatomy became famous and are still extremely popular. I believe that shows…
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Why it’s okay to not have your next 40 years planned
Every teenager gets asked a million questions about their future when they go over to their Aunt Marie’s house for Thanksgiving. You just want to enjoy a meal, but instead get bombarded with questions…
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Experienced Students Give Advice on How to Handle AP Exams
Attention all students who are taking an AP exam this year: Exams are just around the corner, so if you had your class in the first semester, you should start studying. If you take…
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How old were you when you knew what job you wanted?
When in kindergarten, someone most likely asked you, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” For many of us it was fun and imaginative: firefighters, doctors, singers, or dancers. However, as…
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What is the USC Speak Your Mind Challenge?
Leesville Students participate in the USC Speak Your Mind Challenge by posting an Instagram Story and completing an ice bucket challenge. The ice bucket trend has caught the eye of thousands in the name…
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Why is Individualism Important to Students?
The Leesville Road High School Dance Ensemble expresses themself through movement and sound. Each student has the freedom to develop their dance style in correlation with their personality. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Engelson)
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The Power of Night, by Ellie Wiesel
Night by Eliezer Wiesel is taught to 10th graders in an attempt to understand a day in the life of a Holocaust survivor. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Engelson)
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Incorporating outdoor classes at leesville
As the seasons begin to turn, students want to be outside more. Above, Leesville students are walking outside, getting some fresh air during class changes. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Engelson)
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From computer screens to the cinemas: A Minecraft Movie
On April 4, 2025, A Minecraft Movie arrived on the big screens all across the US. The movie, as revealed by the title, is based on the well-known video game, Minecraft, by Mojang Studios.…
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Is Leesville High school a safe space for students?
When sending their kids to school, many parents have the underlying fear that something might happen to their children when away. Whether that may be breaking a bone, weather issues, or school intruders, Wake…
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The Class of 2025
Leesville Road High School has a senior wall that got painted each year, but it had stopped in 2023. So instead of painting it they changed the year to the graduating class every year.…
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What is the best bathroom on campus?
Leesville’s bathroom issues first started in May of 2023, and two years later, they still haven’t been fixed. It all first started in the summer before the 2022-23 school year when the new fire…
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The effects of the BMI scale on teens
A Body Mass Index(BMI) chart, identifies height on the x-axis and weight on the y-axis. Each color represents the space in which weight is considered healthy or unhealthy. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)
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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Oxendine
Sarah Oxendine is a counselor for students whose last name starts with Sm-Z at Leesville Road High School. She has two kids that currently go to Leesville. ( Photo courtesy of Meonna Sloan)
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New live action Bambi Movie
Disney announces a live-action Bambi and promises it will be darker than any audience expects or needs. (Photo Courtesy of abigail crawford.)
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Pollen attacks leesville students worse than ever
Pictured above is Lake Lynn, located less than a half mile from Leesville, which is a popular spot to enjoy the outdoors. Now, as spring begins, pollen gathers in the lake, leading to repulsive…
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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins: Book review
Sunrise on the Reaping is the much anticipated fifth installment of Suzanne Collins’s bestselling series The Hunger Games. The book follows Haymitch Abernathy, a side character from the original trilogy, as he attempts to…
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Should you take the SAT or the ACT?
Test scores have historically been an important part of college applications. Even though they were made optional during Covid-19 years, some colleges are making it mandatory again. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the…
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Why should high schoolers read
Reading is a popular pastime enjoyed by a range of age groups around the world. It has numerous benefits, even for high school students, but it’s rare to see high school students reading books…
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How to get through rejection season
The months of February, March, and April can be hard on some high schoolers; they can get cut from spring sports teams, rejected from college, or even turned down by a potential prom date.…
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Career and college promise through wake tech
Many Leesville students take advantage of the Wake-Tech program Career and College Promise in order to gain college credits. Students can take all types of classes virtually and on their own time. (Photo Courtesy…
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How leesville students are doing half-way through the semester
Students work vigorously until the last day of the quarter to prepare for midterms and the fresh quarter. (Photo courtesy of Gaby Lefcheck)
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Popular makeup styles at leesville
There are hundreds of different makeup products on the market, and many are in the makeup bags of Leesville students. The variety of makeup products that people buy can reflect their unique styles and…
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Concerts Coming to Raleigh, Summer of 2025
Concerts are a popular event for all age groups, especially teenagers and young adults. Many high school students find value in experiencing live music through the atmosphere, energy, and livelihood of the venue. Although…
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What Leesville students are doing for spring break
Many students are utilizing the week-long school break to travel with family. Some students are using the time to take college tours to explore potential schools. (Photo credits- Maren Uria).
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Leesville Guitar club will perform their first full concert on April 17
The LRHS guitar club performs “Someday” by The Strokes. The performance consisted of seven guitarists and a varying number of singers. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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What goes on behind the middle school musical
High schoolers volunteers assist the middle school actors before and during the show to reach the best final product. High School students help with things such as hair, makeup, body mics, and more. (Photo…
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The rise in thrifting at Leesville Road High School
Thrift stores are notorious for their various clothing, styles, and colors. Students who shop at thrift stores are often drawn to quirky, one-of-a-kind pieces that thrift stores offer. (Collage credit: Maren Uria)
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Leesville has awesome performances at track meet vs. Sanderson
On March 22, 2025, a number of Leesville freshmen and sophomores raced at the Triangle Challenge 2025 hosted by Sanderson High School. These students, who are a part of the Leesville Track & Field…
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Which is better: staycations or vacations?
Spring break this year takes place from March 29 to April 6. During spring break, students get to take a break off from school in between the 3rd and 4th quarter. Over this break,…
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A look into the life of Genesis Mejia
Genesis Mejia enjoys homecoming, bringing the same confidence and passion she has for music. Whether singing or celebrating, she always shines.(Used by permission of Genesis Mejia)
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LRHS Students Are unhappy With canceled Teacher Work-Days
Monday, April 7, 2025 was supposed to be a teacher workday, but because of the week of snow in February of this year, we need to make up some days that were canceled. March…
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Leesville Road High School March Scholarship Bulletin
As college decisions start rolling in for most high school seniors, applying to scholarships are more important than ever. With the immense financial burden of attending higher education both in private and public universities,…
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Crumbl x Kardashians Menu Takeover
Crumbl Cookies introduced six new cookies for the week of April 7th- April 12th (Photo from @mnmtwinz on Instagram).
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What makes a good high school teacher?
Great teachers do more than just explain lessons — they inspire, support, and challenge their students to reach their full potential. Whether in a math classroom or history lesson, the best educators create an…
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LRHS Sophomore Council is Looking for More Members
This past week, sophomore council gathered and made posters for Women’s History Month. Each poster had a historically important woman on it, and they were placed on different teachers’ doors. Kira White, sophomore, is…
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The Anime World Is Obsessed with Solo Leveling—Here’s Why
“Solo Leveling” is a popular anime that started as a South Korean web novel by Chugong. It tells the story of Sung Jinwoo, a weak hunter who fights monsters to protect people. After a…
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Suzanne Collins Returns With New Edition to the Hunger Games Saga: Sunrise on the Reaping Release
The critically acclaimed novel series The Hunger Games released its fifth installment, Sunrise on the Reaping, on March 18, 2025. Since the first book’s publication in 2008, the series has captivated a large audience…
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Best beverages to keep you cool in the summer
Frozen drinks are both delicious and refreshing. Follow along to discover the best ways to beat the summer heat. (Photo by Kaylee O’Brien)
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Is AP art worth taking, is it good or Bad?
An AP art piece from my portfolio. A heart in melting ice being stabbed by a knife. (photo courtesy of Abby Crawford)
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Adolescence: A new Netflix limited series
A new Netflix original limited series Adolescence offers a gripping and authentic look at the challenges of growing up. It is a brutally honest portrayal of modern teenage life, exposing the harsh realities of…