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New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
Boyce Farms is a family-owned Christmas tree farm located off of Mt. Vernon Church Road. This family business has spanned 3 generations and spreads the love and joy of Christmas
Raleigh, the City of Oaks, has a tradition of an Acorn Drop to celebrate the New Year. Due to the pandemic, the Acorn Drop will not be held. Instead, it
The UNC Asheville tour takes you all around campus and shares what makes their university unique. As you go through the tour you get a great idea of what life
Pictured above is the Abele Quad, an outside area surrounded by the great buildings of Duke, including the Duke Chapel. The unique collegiate gothic architecture at Duke is from 1930
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Lyric Chassin A Show Of Gratitude Students at the College of New Jersey wanted to say thank you to their professor Adam Shrager for all his
Some fan favorites like The Office, West Wing, and Gossip Girl are the hardest goodbyes this month. But with the thousands of other choices Netflix has, there should be another
McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Subway, and KFC have all reduced their menus to some extent in order to cope with the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) The coronavirus has affected
From the outside, a book is merely pieces of paper wrapped in a protective cover. Open up the right novel, however, and it can transport you to worlds you could
The Christmas spirit is the wonderfully ecstatic feeling that occurs during the Christmas season. Although this spirit isn’t just an excitement, it is also a joyful feeling of good cheer
Becoming a collegiate athlete takes hard work and determination. Student athletes are required to balance a schoolwork with a rigorous game and practice schedule. So why play sports at such
The NC Chinese Lantern festival pop ups are within walking distance of each other around Downtown Cary. You can take in the artistry of the lights all while admiring the
Off of Highway 70, Mountain Advantage LLC Christmas Trees is lacking a large selection of trees to choose from this year. The price of the tree most fitting to your
HBO Max is already advertising their unprecedented agreement with Warner Bros. It will be the earliest movies in the U.S. have ever been moved to a streaming service. (Photo taken
Minecraft is a widely popular game played by millions of people all around the world. However, a select few players have spent years pushing the game to its limits trying
Contributors: Lauren Taylor and Ellie Bruno Aaaaannnnnd splat! View this post on Instagram
Room 2806: The Accusation is Netflix’s newest docuseries. It explores Nafissatou Diallo’s accusation of sexual assault against Dominique Strauss-Kahn. (Photo courtesy of Marie Cox) Despite it being the holiday season,
The Super Bowl 53 rematch of head coaches Sean McVay and Bill Belichick takes center stage in the Week 14 Thursday Night Football game. The visiting New England Patriots are
The pandemic has made it difficult for many people to entertain themselves in a safe and precautious way. The basic go-tos for entertainment are shut due to safety precautions. However,
On December 8, the annual Big Ten/ACC challenge tip-offed, and there were two high market matchups of sixteenth ranked UNC Tar Heels at third-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes and sixth-ranked Illinois
This holiday season, as many Leesville families prepare for Christmas, a few items appear in most households — a tree, stockings, and presents — but when did these things become
While learning at home, Mrs. Stone hopes that her students might get to connect with LRHS students during the pandemic. The teacher wants this to be an opportunity for juniors
COVID-19 tests are now easier, faster, and more available to the public. Drive-through testing is now a popular way for people to get back results fast. (Photo Courtesy: Public Domain)
Divorce has always been a huge source of stress in teens’ lives. It can cause all sorts of problems for their physical, mental, and emotional health. (Photo in the public
What is the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) option? Why take it? Overview of CDM CDM is a free state program that allows students to earn credit via a test
Sponsored by Kia, B.R.A.K.E.S. is teaching young drivers how to safely handle emergency situations. Students gain so much from this half day course. (Photo Courtesy of David Thompson) B.R.A.K.E.S. —
Contributors: Lauren Taylor and Cassidy Farrell Whales in New York? 📸 A humpback whale surfaces near the Statue of Liberty in this photo taken from a boat on New York
Millions of seniors across the United States have filled out their college applications. Due to the pandemic, many had to do it with just the help of their families. (Photo
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Gretchen Stern Four Years of Billie Eilish For the past four years, artist Billie Eilish has done the same interview with Vanity Fair. As a fan-favorite
It is nearly impossible to go anywhere today without seeing someone with an iPhone in hand or AirPods in their ears. This is especially true among teenagers. According to the
Today’s teenagers seem to favor TV shows that were aimed at adult audiences in the early 21st century. In an article, Leesville Road High School students have listed their top
Actress Marasi Martin, now 16 years old, has set the record for the youngest Hollywood executive producer. When her film, “Little,” was released in April 2019, Martin was only 14
Often I question what is the one thing that determines how all of our human interactions develop. What really determines how people treat one another, how friendships begin and end,
As Sarah Fuller took the field to pinch kick for Vanderbilt, she made a big statement with this iconic phrase on the back of her helmet. (Photo courtesy of Public
Cindy Marcus and Flip Kobler’s A Virtual Christmas Carol is Leesville’s first show for the 2020-2021 school year. (Photo courtesy of Marie Cox) Leesville’s drama department is presenting a live
With all the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the LRHS honors theatre class prepares a new way to bring this year’s play to you at home.Through social distanced rehearsals and
Thanksgiving often means a fancy table with holiday decorations. However, many families do not achieve this level of niceness at their own tables. (Photo Courtesy of Hello Fresh) Thanksgiving is
Contributors: Ellie Bruno National Heather Day 3rd of December: *exists*Everyone who has ever listened to Heather by Conan Gray: pic.twitter.com/TMPh7a5Pq5 — Priyanshi🌈 (@Priyanshayy) December 3, 2020 Conan Gray —
This holiday season, people are struggling to find events to attend and activities to do safely. Here are a few fun and family-friendly activities you can do this year. (Photo
This sign can be found posted everywhere around the cities in the United States before the day-long event referred to as Black Friday. Stores prepare for in-store and online sales
Two Leesville seniors take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on their four years at Leesville. Paige Van Gorden, a freshman at Appalachian State University, describes her four years as
The two famous Canadian stars join forces to create “Monster.” It is song two of Mendes’s upcoming album, and another new single for Bieber after collaborations with Ariana Grande and
Restaurants were some of the first businesses to close when the pandemic started. Now with more and more restrictions lifted, some are becoming superspreaders. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.) As
At NoRa Cafe you can expect a warm welcome, great company, and delicious treats 100% of the time — it is a special treasure in North Raleigh. Located on the
Contributors: Cassidy Farrell Dog Gets a Puppy @maddy_harding Our dog Hadley meeting her sister #fyp #merrychristmas #christmas #pup #puppy #dogsoftiktok #dogs #doggosdoingthings #surprise #cute #babydoggy ♬ Ice Dance (From “Edward
Quawan Charles, a 15-year-old, went missing on October 30 and was found dead on November 3 in a sugar cane located in Loreauville, Louisiana, 20 miles away from his father’s
Almost a year into a world-wide pandemic, many are feeling the effects of “Pandemic Fatigue” According to the UCLA Health Connect, Pandemic Fatigue is the “feeling of exhaustion stemming from
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many are excited to get together with their friends and family and eat some good food. Thanksgiving has always been a holiday where people
Being an oldest child is one of the best gifts life could give me. I have two younger siblings, and I have always felt so bad for them — they
The highly anticipated U.S. 2020 Presidential election concluded on November 7, 2020, when various media outlets predicted Joe Biden won Pennsylvania, pushing him over the 270 electoral votes threshold, leading
