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What is the point of two-hour delays?
The start of the semester has been a complete mess, all thanks to the consecutive winter storms that have pummelled the state. Wake County called for 4 school days over the past two weeks…
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Spring Musical Tech Crew meetings
With the start of LRHS’s spring musical, The Addams Family, the technical theatre crews have hosted their crew signups. The crews will begin their weekly (or biweekly) meetings this upcoming week. The theatre department’s…
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Reading Percy Jackson as a high school senior
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a bestselling fantasy series by author Rick Riordan. The series follows the adventures of the demigod Percy Jackson as he navigates a life where characters from Greek mythology…
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Paul Simon extends his celebration tour to Raleigh, NC
Musical artist Paul Simon will perform at the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC, on July 11, 2026. Simon is extending his Quiet Celebration Tour, which began in Spring 2025. I went to one…
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Stand By Me: a powerful coming-of-age story
“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?” The infamous line of the 1986 movie Stand by Me perfectly encapsulates what it means…
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Review: Raising Cane’s — Just Not That Good
On January 27, 2025, Raising Cane’s opened up a new Raleigh location on Hillsborough Street. The new location, just a minute from NC State University’s bell tower, rivals Franklin Street’s UNC location. Raising Cane’s,…
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Noah Kahan’s New Album
Noah Kahan, a folk-pop and indie folk music artist, announced his new 17-track album titled The Great Divide on his Instagram on January 28, 2026. In the caption, Kahan stated, “The music here is…
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All About Season 4 of The Traitors
The Traitors, streaming on Peacock, is a reality competition television series. Twenty-three celebrity contestants are placed in a castle in Scotland, where they complete daily challenges while attempting to solve a murder mystery. The…
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Snow days bring out everyone’s inner child
It is 9 a.m., and you wake up to the sun shining through the blinds rather than your blaring alarm. There is a fresh, untouched cover of snow over the grass. Due to snowy…
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Do students prefer asynchronous days over makeup days?
For the school year 2025-2026, Wake County has utilized asynchronous days instead of using banked days for days school is off due to weather. In previous years, days that were intended for a teacher…
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Asynchronous days give students trauma flashbacks
On Monday, January 26, 2026, LRHS students heard two of the most PTSD-inducing words in a high schooler’s vocabulary: asynchronous learning. Due to the “snowstorm” North Carolinians experienced, students across the county had to…
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What is a workaholic?
The term “workaholic” comes from a parallel between a person’s uncontrollable need to do work and alcoholism. Both the need to be busy and alcohol can turn into addictive habits despite many negative consequences…
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Beasley’s Chicken and Honey closes for good in Raleigh
Beasley’s Chicken and Honey, an iconic Downtown Raleigh restaurant, permanently closed last weekend. The beloved Ashley Christensen staple opened 14 years ago, rising in popularity for its unique spin on fried chicken dishes, which…
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The Kid LAROI’s Upcoming Album
Australian rapper and pop artist Charlton Kenneth Jeffery Howard, who goes by the stage name The Kid LAROI, first gained fame around 2020-2021 with the release of his mixtape “F*CK LOVE 3+: OVER YOU.”…
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Madeline Carpenter: An Academic Weapon
Madeline Carpenter stands out as a remarkable student and leader at LRHS. Her perseverance and determination are inspiring to her peers. As the newly elected president of the National Honor Society (NHS), Carpenter is…
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New Year’s resolutions
Lots of people create New Year’s resolutions as a way of bettering themselves and reaching new goals they want to achieve. This can be a range of things, from working out more to traveling…
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How to be more whimsical
Whimsy is the art of meeting the world with a sense of play, curiosity, and a touch of the unexpected. In an era of hyper-efficiency and rigid schedules, being whimsical is a powerful stance…
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The Pitt Returns with Season Two
The Pitt has finally returned on TV screens as the new season dropped on January 8th. This new season takes place in a new year in July, as Dr. Robinavitch, or Dr. Robby as…
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Golfing’s youthful revolution among sports
Sports are a significant part of adolescent and high school life. Games such as football, soccer, and basketball are fast-paced, exciting, and beloved student passions. Golf, on the other hand, is “boring.” There’s no…
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Why Everyone Should Try Journaling in 2026
Journaling is the practice of writing down personal feelings, thoughts, and experiences as a tool for self reflection and personal growth. It is a helpful tool for coping with overwhelming emotions and maintaining your…
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Why Students at Leesville Think Third Quarter Sucks
First quarter, you get back to school after a long summer and see some friends you didn’t see over the break. “First quarter is the excitement of the new year, new classes, and new…
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How do teachers deal with AI and plagiarism?
With more and more schoolwork becoming digital assignments, the use of AI and plagiarism tactics is on the rise. Chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini–as well as simply using the copy-and-paste method–make it hard…
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Is school the issue for students?
After coming back to school from winter break, it dawned on me that school genuinely is the source of most of my issues. It’s impossible to not worry about school. School is definitely the…
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Could Sortition fix political apathy?
When the North Carolina provisional government asked Founding Father and future 2nd president John Adams for advice on how to develop a government that would truly represent the people, he said, “The principal difficulty…
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“With Heaven On Top” Album Review
Shortly after announcing his upcoming tour “With Heaven on Tour,” Zach Bryan released his new album that the tour name supports. On January 9th, 2026, his album “With Heaven on Top” came out, with…
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Is having a boyfriend embarrassing?
The viral “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Vogue article by Chanté Joseph has sparked huge controversy across the internet. Joseph argues that by observing recent trends and content on social media, the consensus…
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Are New Year’s resolutions overrated?
The year 2026 is finally here, and like last year, many people are setting New Year’s Resolutions, or goals that they want to achieve in the coming year. From working out more to being…
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Hailee and Josh undergo massive controversy
Recently, social media has erupted with debate over a situation involving the Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld. The two started quietly dating in May 2023 and tied the knot two…
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Tim Sweeney’s Quiet Conservation Efforts
Tim Sweeney is a name most people won’t recognize. However, he is the founder and CEO of Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game Fortnite. The game takes place on the infamous…
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Formula One 2026 Season Recap
Last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closed off one of the most exciting seasons of Formula 1 in recent years, boasting the tightest driver’s championship battle since 2021 as well as one of McLaren’s…
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The Art of Letting Go
“Goodbye” might be one of the hardest conversions that two people must have, often signifying not just the end of conversation, but an entire relationship. Goodbye can come in many forms: a hug, a…
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The major trends of 2025
As we move into 2026, we start to forget popular trends and leave them behind for new ones. However, it’s nice to look back on the things that everyone raved over for nostalgia. Whether…
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Every politician should need a 5 in AP Government
I took AP U.S. Government and Politics my sophomore year, in 2023. Taking the class, I was fascinated to learn about the foundations of our democracy. We studied U.S. history along with government structure,…
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The benefit of getting service hours
When students hear the words “service hours,” many think about college applications or honor societies. even though service hours are not required at our school, they still play a big role in student life.…
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The Legend of Sparkle Butt
You may have heard rumors of a mysterious entity known only as Sparkle Butt flying around school, causing mischief and mayhem. Ms. Jacobs, principal of Leesville Road High School, reportedly spends hours thinking…
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Why Chick-fil-a is the best fast food restaurant
Fast food is a big part of everyday life. People eat it when they are busy, tired, or just craving something quick and tasty. There are many fast-food restaurants to choose from, like McDonald’s,…
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Why thrift shopping is better than buying new
Walking into a thrift store can feel a little like stepping into a treasure hunt. The shelves and racks are filled with items that all have their own stories, and you never know what…
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All things Stranger Things season 5
The fifth and final season of Netflix’s hit sci-fi horror show “Stranger Things” has been all the rage since its segmented releases throughout December. Expectations for the season were extremely high following the success…
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Why Everyone Should Try Journaling in 2026
Journaling is the practice of writing down personal feelings, thoughts, and experiences as a tool for self reflection and personal growth. It is a helpful tool for coping with overwhelming emotions and maintaining your…
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The Importance of Sports Social Media
Everyone knows social media brings a sense of community and access to information at undeniably quick rates. The importance of social media has been debated and beaten into the bush time and time…
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What the holidays mean to leesville
All over the world, people celebrate holidays in the month of December. Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, Kwanzaa, and Lunar New Year are the most common holidays celebrated during this season. Leesville has a very…
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How do fire “drills” affect learning
In every Wake County school, fire alarms must be tested monthly. At Leesville Road High School, we don’t typically have to worry about meeting that quota. It is only the fifth month of school,…
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Why would I be on the Mycenaean
Whether you want to believe it or not, everyone has fallen to peer pressure. I myself fell into peer pressure my freshman year, but not in the way you would expect. It was getting…
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Why can’t I use the bathroom in advisory?
Advisory takes place every Wednesday from 8:52-9:22, for thirty minutes. I sit in advisory and do nothing, so why, when I ask to use the bathroom, does it become an issue? Students are not…
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What is the 2026 Rebrand Trend?
As the new year starts, TikTok has introduced a new trend that many influencers and TikTok users are participating in — “The 2026 Rebrand.” Unlike the annual New Year’s resolutions that typically get lost…
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LRHS Fall 2025 semester exam schedule
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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We got stuck with the worst Robert Kennedy
While their careers were separated by half a century, father and son share a distinct political DNA: a willingness to challenge the establishment and a penchant for framing themselves as outsiders fighting for the…
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The environmental impact of the Holidy season
The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, filled with holidays from varying cultures and religions. Over the years, the Holiday season has begun to be taken over by consumerism, disposable traditions,…
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The success of the new phone policy
Students entered the 2025-2026 school year under one of the biggest policy changes in the history of Leesville Road High School: the cellphone ban. However, as the school year has progressed, has the ban…
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LRHS Prayer 640 Club
LRHS Prayer 640 is a Christian-based club that meets once a month on Mondays at 6:40 am in Trailer 10. The club is devoted to prayer and learning more about the Christian faith and…