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On April 9, 2021, Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name, DMX, passed away after days of fighting to stay alive. Following a heart attack, DMX’s family reported that
After graduating, most people never have to go through their high school routines again, but not Hannah Snell. One of the teachers new to Leesville this year is walking back
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The WCPSS Board of Education ended their meeting with a vote over a motion to move to Plan A. Despite Dr. Jim Martin, Ms. Monika Johnson-Hostler, and Ms. Heather Scott
College Board released the much anticipated AP exam schedule for spring, 2021. A Brief History In the past, the AP exams took place over a two-week period in
Leesville sophomores can take the PreACT on April 14 on campus. Although Leesville offers the PreACT for free for all sophomores, not all sophomores are comfortable taking the exam in
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By: Loren Weiss When Rebecca Croft Hilton heard of a mask shortage in the beginnings of the recent pandemic, she took to her sewing machine to create masks for
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Lyric Chassin A Reason To Dress Up What’s a good hashtag so I can see other folks in their vaccine appointment best? https://t.co/8TePSHX0i4 —
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With the start of the new season and the changing of the weather, people are taking off their jackets and making their way outdoors. In Raleigh, there is a ton
Due to the pandemic, the 63rd annual Grammy Awards were not set up the way they have been in the past years. Still located in Los Angeles, in order to
Moxie, one of Netflix’s many new original movies dropped earlier this month. It is a surprisingly decent story about feminism in a high school. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Sinor). On March 3,
It’s that time of year again Leesville! Spirit Week is back in celebration of our Homecoming game on March 26. Prepare for an exciting week, packed with fun dress-up days,
Coby White grew up in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He played college basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2018-2019. Although he was only at Carolina for
Contributors: Mary Mabry and Ellie Bruno Justin Bieber’s “Justice” is finally here! #Justice by Justin Bieber reaches #1 on US iTunes Albums chart. Congratulations, @Justinbieber! 🍾 pic.twitter.com/1j5CBk34IR —
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines cancel culture as the act of canceling as the removal of support for public figures in response to their objectionable behavior or opinions. I define cancel
In the early 2010s (and even before), YouTube was a place to just share your talents with random people who might be interested. In recent years, it has simply become
Leesville released updates about caps and gowns, honor stoles, and graduation this past week. Since students may return to campus on Plan A following spring break, the dates below
In 1983, Sally Ride made her mark as the first woman to ever go into space. Just like others did before her, Ride paved the way for more women in
By: Ellie Thompson (Screenshot Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Leesville Middle Athletic Club is hosting its virtual 5k from March 26-April 9, open to anyone wanting to support LRMS. LMAC
By: Gretchen Stern The main gallery in this virtual museum displays all the student’s work. There is also a video showing things people might hear that make them feel
Yes Day is a movie for the whole family to watch. Three kids and two parents: a recipe for some major dilemmas. Allison Torres (Jennifer Garner) faces a reputation as
Women’s History Month is a month used to celebrate women and how they have made a way for themselves in society. (Photo courtesy of Deadline) The month of March was
Allison June Mabe is one of the highlights of the Leesville community, always putting others first with her outgoing personality and spirit. She can be found doing several community service
As soon as early April, middle and high school classrooms throughout Wake County could be full of students not already enrolled in Virtual Academy. (Photo courtesy of Feliphe Schiarolli on
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Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, speaking with Oprah Winfrey at a friend’s house in California. This is the first interview they have done since moving
YouTube content creator Onision — Gregory Jackson — is under a massive firestorm from the release of Discovery+’s latest documentary. Onision: In Real Life explores his complicated behaviors, suspicious relationships,
BTS performing their hit song “Dynamite,” at the 2021 Grammy Awards after receiving a Grammy nomination for the song. (Screencap courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) In the nearly 8 years
Kyle Royce, the proud founder of the “Super Straights”, is playing a dangerous game on Tik Tok. His comment section is filled with supporters and haters alike, as he veils
One year later, the world is still taken over by the COVID-19 pandemic. The year was a time of growth and reflection for many.(Photo courtesy of Lyric Chassin) On March
Mrs. Anderson teaches her third-period Honors English I class, with some virtual and some on-campus students. In her final year of teaching, she describes how she became a teacher and
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Gretchen Stern Grammy Award Winner Harry Styles Fans are ecstatic that Harry Styles won his first Grammy award — Best Pop Solo Performance.
Netflix has been dropping originals left and right. A recent Netflix Original TV show, Ginny and Georgia, has shot to Netflix’s number one spot. With hour long episodes, the show
By: Savannah Sinor Till May 16, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) will show its “Miracle on Morgan Street” exhibit. This displays the history of the museum and
Asian Americans have dealt with injustices and hate for over a century. Many have remained silent for a long time, but now the younger generation is coming out and standing
With COVID-19, most senior traditions have taken a hit. However, Leesville seniors have come together to organize a new tradition starting on April 12: senior assassin. For decades, high school
The mummy of an unknown child from the 1st century AD. The small area of the headdress not covered by the bandages is filled with protective scenes of the Egyptian
Millions of small businesses have closed over the last year due to Covid-19. In a study conducted by Yelp, an estimated 800 new businesses were closed each day from March
On March 1, Wake County Public School System announced that indoor and outdoor athletics are now allowed to have spectators at the games, but only at a 30% capacity. Spectators
Passage of Senate Bill 37 On March 1st, the North Carolina Legislature passed a bill that would have some say in how NC schools reopen for in-person classes. Senate Bill
NC State women’s basketball won their 2nd consecutive ACC title March 7, 2021. This marks the program’s 6th ACC championship as they clinch a top five seed for the NCAA
(Photo used with permission of Wikimedia Commons) When people say that “the pen is mightier than the sword,” they are trying to explain that using words to fight against something
As you can see in the picture, women in America are very happy people. They are given everything they need to lead successful lives. (Photo Courtesy of iStock by Getty
A view into what a classroom looks like in this new schedule. Everyone has to be spaced apart and masks on the whole time. (Photo used by permission of Monica
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, speaking at the World Travel & Tourism Summit in 2016. Abbott is the third governor of a U.S. state to use a wheelchair permanently. (Photo
Leesville highschoolers have been allowed to return to the classroom in smaller groups ever since WCPSS announced that it was okay for students to return. The general layout of the
Contributors: Cassidy Farrell and Gretchen Stern Burger King Controversy Women belong in the kitchen. — Burger King (@BurgerKingUK) March 8, 2021 Earlier today Burger King UK
My entire childhood was full of prehistoric dinosaur adventures: movies like The Land Before Time and The Magic Treehouse books painted a vivid (and very inaccurate) picture of prehistoric Earth.
After death, the soul is reborn into a new body and a new life– or is it? With centuries of speculation around reincarnation, the age long question is entirely unanswerable
Jaclyn Fitzmaurice and her dog pose for a selfie with smiles. In her first year at Leesville Road High School, Fitzmaurice gives the story of her life from childhood to
The end of February was a long and frustrating week for kpop. From suspicious mass bullying accusations to fan wars to hundreds of kpop songs being deleted off of Spotify,
