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Ruth Metaferia, sophomore runner at Leesville
North Carolina is home to some of the best women’s track and field and cross country runners in the nation. Ruth Metaferia, sophomore, is one of those fantastic females in a class of their own. …
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Cameron Lange: Leesville tennis player
When thinking about Leesville’s men’s tennis team, a few specific faces come to mind, but not like the one of Cameron Lange. Countless hours have been put into Lange’s tennis craft, even dabbling in…
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Why you should become an exchange student
Every year LRHS hosts international exchange students who spend 10 months in Raleigh with their host families. This year there are 5 students, including me, who are spending junior year at LRHS to enjoy…
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Who do you want to win the Bachelor?
“Hometowns” for the Bachelor aired on March 4, 2024. Joey Graziadei, the Bachelor, has formed four serious connections with each of these women. The final four are Daisy Kent, Maria Georgas, Kelsey Anderson, and…
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Everything you need to know about Prom 2024
Prom will be held on April 27, 2024, at the Raleigh Marriott-Crabtree Valley from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM. A ticket to enter prom is mandatory for students to be eligible to enter the…
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A Kate Middleton Mystery
This article has been updated due to original updates given by Kensington Palace as of March 22nd. On January 17, 2024, the world would perhaps see the last of Kathrine Middleton, Princess of Wales…
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Leesville Road Varsity baseball is making moves in the state rankings
Leesville Road Varsity baseball was ranked #4 according to the North Carolina Baseball Power Rankings with a record of 7-1. In their most recent game on March 20, 2024, Leesville crushed Enloe at their…
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Is Spring Break too early this year?
Spring break is right around the corner and LRHS students are excited to enjoy a week off from school. The break starts on Friday, March 22 and ends on March 31. The Wake County…
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What color is math?
Of the many discussions in the LRHS Newspaper class one of our most passionate and heated debates this semester was on the color of math. It is a common occurrence for students to associate…
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St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Jam
The club showed their appreciation for St. Patrick’s Day by dedicating their performance to the holiday. Each participating member wore a green top hat to celebrate the shamrock theme. The group even decided to…
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Are you a Yapper?
Leesville Road High School students are constantly adding new words to their vocabulary. Their new favorite term? Yapping. The verb to yap means to talk excessively about something boring or of little importance. If…
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Spring Track and Field
Track and field has officially begun for the spring season. Tryouts were held from February 14-18. This season’s tryouts had the largest turnout for both the men and women. Elijah Stevenson, junior, said, “I…
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Upcoming fashion trends this summer
There are many different styles that you may see when you’re out and about on the streets. You may see the basic Lululemon fit, grunge (emo), streetwear, or athletic wear. But what trendy pieces…
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Teacher spotlight: Mrs. Yost
Mrs. Yost is one of seven math teachers to only teach at Leesville Road High School for her whole career. When people think of a great math teacher at Leesville Road High School, many…
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Monster vs Celsius Girls
High school girls are notorious for needing daily caffeine to survive a laborious school day. Monster Energy and Celsius Energy are two of the most popular energy drinks among teenage girls. Despite high school…
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Swipe Right on Success: Why Every Senior Should have a LinkedIn Account
Whether you realize it or not, not all work opportunities are advertised on standard platforms or pamphlets. Sometimes an organization only wants to find that one exceptional individual, but if they don’t effectively promote…
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A great math teacher at LRHS: Mrs. Yost
Mrs. Yost is one of seven math teachers to only teach at Leesville Road High School for her whole career. When people think of a great math teacher at Leesville Road High School, many…
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Career & College Promise
As high school students think about their future college plans, many decide to take college courses during high school. The College and Career Promise, through Wake Tech Community College, is a common pathway taken…
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Study Spots
Leesville students are always looking for new and exciting places to study. With the second semester in full swing, motivation levels can start to dwindle. Slacking off occurs more frequently and grades start to…
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Inside of LRHS Dance
When you hear Dance Ensemble a lot of students automatically think of the students that perform at football games, but in reality, they are two separate things that consist of a lot of the…
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Leesville’s Festival Concert — LRHS bands and orchestra take the stage
On the night of Friday, March 1, 2024, over 200 students and 2 conductors took to the stage and performed in the Festival concert. These students helped make up 4 bands that performed 12…
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Astronomy Club
Leesville Road High School’s Astronomy club hosted their first interest meeting on February 29, 2024, beginning at 2:30 pm in room 239 with Dr. Frame. At this meeting, students could find snacks and detailed…
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What Does the NCAA Rule Change Mean for Women’s Volleyball?
The NCAA Women’s Volleyball Rules Committee recently approved several major rules changes for the 2024 college season. The news rules and regulations regard many topics such as jewelry and libero designation, but athletes and…
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Monster Energy Drinks
Monster Energy is a popular energy drink enjoyed by many Leesville Road High School students. Students enjoy the brand for the variety of flavors, often related to fruit or coffee. In a poll conducted…
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Does PowerSchool affect students mental health?
High school students in movies are often depicted as students who work and study the hardest are the ones with the worst mental health. The 1980s popular movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off depicts the…
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Where are students going for spring break?
Spring break for Leesville students will be here before they know it! Students will get out of school on March 22, 2024, and come back to school on April 1, 2024. Plans are forming,…
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Galaxycon ’24
GalaxyCon will come to Raleigh July 25-28. Future event details will be posted on the GalaxyCon instagram. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain.)
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EA Sports College Football 25
Electronic Arts (EA) is developing a new college football video game, College Football 25. College football fans and video game players are ecstatic about the revival of the beloved EA NCAA football game series.…
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Another Book Column Review: Definitions of Indefinable Things
Title: Another Book Column Review: Definitions of Indefinable Things Caption: Snake and Reggie stand on the front cover which is a beautiful blue color. (Photo made by Abigail Crawford)
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McDonalds’ Anime Crossover
Recently, McDonalds’ announced its anime-themed “WcDonald’s” campaign. McDonald’s locations around the country will adopt custom anime-styled packaging, and weekly animated features will be released every week from February 26 to March 18. (Photo credits:…
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Why do teens love Mitski?
Asian American singer songwriter, Mitsuki Miyawaki, was born September 27, 1990, in Mie Prefecture, Japan. She studied studio composition at SUNY Purchase College’s conservatory of music where she self-released her first two albums, “LUSH”…
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Leesville Road High School Bands prepares for upcoming music conference
This Friday, March 1, 2024, all three of LRHS’ Intermediate, Concert, and Symphonic Band will perform at 6:30 PM in the auditorium for judges and an audience as part of a mock performance as…
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LRHS to participate at MUNCH this weekend
Over the weekend, March 1-3, Leesville Road High School’s Model United Nations club will participate at MUNCH, Model United Nations at Chapel Hill. Since 2004, the conference has been a long-standing tradition for high…
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How to Prepare For the ACT
North Carolina is one of the few states that still require their 11th graders to take the ACT (American College Test). This is something to take advantage of as students don’t have to pay…
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Student Spotlight: Leo Zhang
When Zhang applied to Duke University he was ranked number one for the senior class of Leesville Road High School, with a GPA of 4.66. Zhang took every AP class available throughout his high…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Kaur
When Ms. Kaur was younger, her sister influenced her towards teaching. “I think it was a combination of I have always loved teaching when I was a kid, my sister and I would play…
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Singing Valentines
Leesville Road High School chorus performed their annual singing valentines during first and second period on February 14. Chorus groups gave a quick pause to learning to allow students to listen to a quick…
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Softball season is finally here!
Leesville softball tryouts will be held on February 14, 15, and 16 at the softball field at 4:15 P.M. Excitement is high for returning players and new people planning to try out. After tryouts,…
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Prague: A Hidden Gem Of Europe
Prague, the current capital of the Czech Republic, is one of the most historic cities in central Europe, but it’s constantly underrated compared to the glimmering metropolises of Vienna, Paris, and London. Little do…
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“Boycotts don’t work” so why are students doing them?
The war in Gaza has sparked outrage among many. With so many feeling helpless, they have taken to boycotting prominent brands that are supporting Israel in the war. The point of a boycott is…
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How did LRHS students spend Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day was this past Wednesday, February 14, and Leesville celebrated the day in and outside of school. Not only was there a variety of activities at school, such as Singing Valentines, but LRHS…
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Pinecrest Point: is there a Leesville student ban?
Pinecrest Point shopping center is a popular spot for students at Leesville Road High School for lunch. Over the past few weeks, there has been a growing concern with students in the Pinecrest Point…
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Senior Updates
Cap and Gowns Cap and gown distribution will be held March 20, 2024 in the auxiliary gym. Distribution will be held during both lunches. Students will need to place their cap and gown orders…
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Leesville Taproom Closes After Being Opened Since 2008
Leesville Taproom is a fan favorite, family-owned restaurant that’s the spot for many Leesville students after game days, dinner nights with their family and friends, and overall a cozy environment. As of January 28,…
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Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, also known as The Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and Chinese communities including Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. It is a two-week celebration…
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Girl Power at the Grammys
This Past Grammys marked the 66th Annual Awards Ceremony. It was a night of jaw dropping performances and heartfelt speeches. Taylor Swift took home a Grammy for her album “Midnights” . She made history…
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Black History Month
February officially marks the beginning of Black History Month for Americans. Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Origin The Origin begins in 1915 half…
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WCPSS Welcomes ChatGPT
What is ChatGPT? Society has used artificial intelligence (AI) for years, but with the more recent creation of generative AI, the topic has made headlines again. GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a type of…
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Las Mejores Películas de los 2000’s
Las comedias románticas son uno de los géneros televisivos más famosos; sus elementos románticos hacen felices a la mayoría de los espectadores, ya que les encanta ver cómo se desarrollan las historias. Voy a…
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La Realidad de Navegar el Último Año de High School
Este artículo tiene como objetivo arrojar luz sobre la verdad sin filtros de ser un estudiante de último año, una realidad que abarca tanto los aspectos amargos como los dulces de esta fase de…