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Should Exams Be Before or After Winter Break?
According to the Leesville Road High School school website, final exams are mandatory and count for 20 percent of the grade in the course. The school has a schedule for exam dates in January…
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Is Cinema coming back?
The film industry hit a decline when COVID-19 broke out. Production companies were unable to film, movie theaters shut down, and people turned to streaming services to watch movies. The aftermath has been messy,…
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Why Elf is the Best Christmas Movie
Buddy the elf is preparing to dominate in the iconic snowball fight scene. (Photo courtesy of Warner Home Video via MGN)
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Nicholas Morais student spotlight
Nicholas Morais is a student from Brazil and moved to the United States during his sophomore year without knowing any English. Throughout his high school career, he has maintained a 3.83 GPA, including many…
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FAFSA changes that LRHS needs to know
The Free Aid for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application for 2024 is set to open by December 31, two months later than the regular October opening. Students must complete the FAFSA to receive financial…
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Ms. Moenning: from Texas to Raleigh
Although she just started teaching at Leesville two years ago, Christin Moenning known as Mrs.Moenning encourages and pushes her students to their fullest potential, so they can be successful while also bringing in a…
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Bring Yoga to Leesville
The end of the first semester is in the near future for Leesville students on January 23. But first comes winter break starting on December 21 through January 3. This time of year is…
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A Biltmore Christmas movie
The magic of the holiday season often finds its way into our lives in the form of movies. The movie A Biltmore Christmas brings all the magic joy, love and festive spirit right here…
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An Open Letter to Parents of Leesville
Dear Parents, Students sit out in the courtyard during B lunch. Lunch at Leesville is shorter than many other schools, but what do students think about this? Ever since Mr. Ian Soloman got rid…
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Mrs. Sloan Spotlight
Growing up near the beach as an only child, her love for English and reading shaped her academic life. While uncertain about her career plans, a semester of reflection after graduating high school early…
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Leesville Band’s Upcoming Winter Concert
On December 14, Leesville’s Intermediate, Concert, and Jazz bands will be performing their 31st annual Winter Concert. Alyssa M. Colburn and Josh Cvijavnovic will be conducting with students from all grades performing. Audiences can…
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Chick-fil-A’s Peppermint Chip Milkshake Review
Annually, closer to the holidays, Chick-fil-A releases their Peppermint Chip milkshake. According to Chick-fil-A, this dessert consists of their ice cream, chipped-up peppermint bark, and whipped cream and cherry on top. The peppermint shake…
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Do Students Prefer Starbucks Or Dunkin?
Coffee has become essential for high school students, offering a crucial source of energy and focus amid their demanding academic schedules. Students rely on coffee to wake them up in the early mornings and…
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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
The holiday season is all about giving, and at Leesville Road High School students can find ways to give in many different ways. Through the various clubs and honor societies at the school, there…
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Christmas Movies
With Christmas only a few weeks away, Christmas movies are on TV with Hallmark Channel’s Christmas Movies or Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas Special. Personally, I like more classic Christmas movies, but there are…
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NCSU Football Regular Season Review
North Carolina State football had a chaotic year with injuries, position changes, and discovering hidden gems. Despite the team’s chaos, they finished the season with a 9-3 record and ranked 18 in the College…
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Review of Crabtree Valley Mall
Crabtree Valley Mall’s Upper Deck. Many flock to Crabtree Valley Mall on the weekends to both shop and entertain themselves. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Pharr)
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Favorite Vacations
The beautiful view of the sunset over the Grand Canyon. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Canned or Homemade Cranberry Sauce?
Homemade cranberry sauce prepared and ready for the table. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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What Makes A Good Date?
A local McDonalds establishment. A meeting spot for flourishing couples to nourish both their bodies and relationships. (Photo courtesy Christopher Pharr.)
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Leesville student spotlight: Emily Sendall
Emily Sendall, junior, has been involved in performing arts at Leesville since the fall of her freshman year. Since, she’s distinguished herself as a valuable and talented addition to Leesville’s theater program. Since joining…
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Football Season Recap
Last Friday night Leesville Road High School played against Cleveland high school looking to knock them out of the playoffs and advance to win a high school title. During the game last week, Leesville…
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Are mullets back in style?
A mullet is a ‘80s hairstyle that involves nearly shaving the sides of your heads and keeping it long on top. The saying business in the front, party in the back, comes from the…
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Leesville Turkey Trot
The 2023 Leesville Turkey Trot was a huge success in the Leesville community. The Turkey Trot is an organized tradition that raises money for the Richard Murphy Scholarship. This year, the fundraiser raised over…
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Leesville’s Cold Outbreak
Over the past couple of weeks, the seasonal cold has swept over the LRHS student body. As is typical with the time of year and the changing weather, the common cold is making its…
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Gift Guide
Ugg Ultra Mini This year, Ugg Ultra Mini shoes have taken the top spot as the most desired gift among high school girls. These cozy and stylish boots have become a symbol of comfort…
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Bottle Cap Mural
LRHS’s Earth and Sustainability Club is currently working towards creating a bottle cap mural to put up outside the school. Katie Carrigan and Clara Davis, co-presidents, had the idea to use recycled bottle caps…
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Alyssa Jackson Officially Signs to UNC Asheville
Alyssa Jackson’s swimming journey began at the tender age of four, when she was first introduced to the world of swimming. It wasn’t until the age of seven that she decided to jump into…
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Who is The Freebie Guy?
Kendall Motnzy, also known as “The Freebie Guy,” is a social media influencer who posts shopping deals. He has over six million followers across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, and Pinterest. On social media, Motnzy…
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Are students excited for their 2nd semester classes?
As the quarter comes to an end, exams are approaching ever so quickly. Both students and teachers are beginning to think about their 2nd semester classes. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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The Game Awards
Every year, The Game Awards, also known as TGA, awards 31 of the top video games, creators, actors, and athletes for a variety of categories. The Game Awards will reveal the winners on December…
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Paige Wilkinson represents Leesville’s golf team at the state championship
On October 31, 2023, Paige Wilkinson represented Leesville’s golf team at the NCHSAA golf state championship. The senior was the only person on the team to advance to states. Being the only member of…
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SAT Going Virtual
This fall semester, students took the PSAT online instead of on pencil and paper. The new change is to test if an online exam would be better for students to take. Starting in the…
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Leesville’s Law and Justice Class
The Leesville Law and Justice class prepares students for a future in the legal profession. This class dives into several aspects of the legal field, including legal jargon and previous legal cases. Throughout the…
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Vape sensors are still an issue at Leesville
As students and faculty are all aware, Leesville Road High School is still suffering from students vaping in the bathroom this year. Vape censors were an issue during the 2022-2023 school year, and we…
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Is Crumbl Cookie Overrated?
The pink box with the Crumbl Cookie words and logo on top. My first time eating one — I thought it was average and not special. (Photo Courtesy of Abigail Crawford)
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Cross Country Full Season Recap
Sadly, the end of the cross country season is over. However, the men’s and women’s cross country team have had an incredible season. Both teams this year advanced from regionals to the state meet.…
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The Pools remodel on Student Life (Satire)
The Murphy pool was built on the roof, but no one is allowed on the roof without an admin present. (Photo courtesy Daniela Plata)
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Alice In Wonderland coming to LRHS auditorium Nov 16-Nov 18
Our school’s theater department puts on three shows a year: the fall play, the spring musical, as well as the theater ensemble show. This year, the fall play is Alice in Wonderland. The Theater…
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Calling all Swifties
Shown is the opening of the movie which begins in the same way the concert starts. This photo was taken at a local showing of the movie, many people were singing and dancing along.…
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Trying the Pocket Notebook
My Pocket Notebook, with the pink pen I use most often in it. I decorated the outside with stickers that I made. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Crawford)
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Leesville has live chickens for food class
Last week, LRHS Foods and Nutrition teacher Sharon Schwinger finally got her long awaited wish: chickens! Dubbed Bernadette and Karen, the two hens are the newest addition to Leesville’s community. Schwinger has been trying…
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Real-Sports app review
Real-Sports is an up-and-coming sports app that seeks to revolutionize the way fans interact with other fans. Real-Sports seeks to revolutionize the way fans interact with each other through the use of social elements…
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Why IGOR is Tyler, The Creator’s Best Album
Tyler, The Creator Tyler Okonma, also known as Tyler, The Creator is an American rapper, lyricist, and producer known for his music, lyrics and for being one of the members and founders in the…
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Naptime in high school
Preschoolers have the luxury of half an hour to an hour of time to nap during the school day. Yet, pre-schoolers are the ones with the least amount of work and responsibilities. High school…
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Revisando los programas de la década de 2000
Desde mi punto de vista, los programas de televisión estadounidenses fueron prosperando en el pasado, cuando había pocas plataformas de redes sociales, no había teléfonos inteligentes y no había respuestas instantáneas a través de…
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Atleta Destacado: Adam Saib
Con una impresionante carrera futbolística de más de una década, Adam Saib, senior, se ha convertido en un miembro importante del equipo de fútbol de Leesville Road High School. La pasión de Saib por el…
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The return of the original Fortnite map
Fortnite is one of the most popular games in the past six years. Since its release, the game has been influential to the video-game community by breaking several records. Throughout the years, the game…
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LRHS Trick or Treat review
LRHS held its annual Trick or Treat event on Oct 24, 2023. It included a haunted house and several club stations offering a variety of Halloween games and activities. Clubs, honors societies, and sports…