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Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
“No animal should suffer and die in the name of beauty.” That quote is the message of the short film “Save Ralph” produced this year to highlight the cruelty animals
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp increase in the number of people interested in starting small businesses. The businesses have ranged from handmade clothing to commission artwork, but one
Over the summer, rising seniors generally take their senior photos for the yearbook. This is the photo where ladies are draped in black with pearls, and men are very nicely
With the 2021 AP Exams beginning, Leesville’s AP classes have begun preparing for testing in the coming weeks. This year’s exams provide three different testing dates for each AP subject
The Varsity Men’s Tennis team is having a very successful season: they won regionals, the CAP-7 conference, and recently claimed the title of 4A Men’s Tennis State Champions. This year
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Lyric Chassin Suprise Celebrity Wedding BREAKING: Ariana Grande got married to Dalton Gomez this weekend. (via @TMZ) pic.twitter.com/ysqBbzSWX3 — SAINT (@saint) May 17, 2021
By: Zoe Blakeman The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, located in Henderson, North Carolina, is a one-of-a-kind experience. Offering a plethora of movie titles throughout the year, The Raleigh Road
By: Olivia McGuire Spinnin’ Through Senior Year by Olivia McGuire _ Student – LeesvilleRdHS
By: Allison Dood North Carolina’s Museum of History hosts a variety of exhibits ranging from the story behind the Wright brothers to North Carolina sports memorabilia. The museum has
By: Angela Kasyoka Sophie Mukua Kioko and Francis Kioko are a couple living in Raleigh with a deep connection to the culture of their homeland, Kenya. For nearly 20
Zoe Bennett is involved with multiple clubs at Leesville. She is the president of the French club, treasurer of the National English Honor Society, a member of Executive Council, National
Who is King Godwin? King Godwin is a local artist who uses his painting to express himself. Doctors diagnosed Godwin with autism when he was two. After getting his certificate
LRHS fashion covers a wide variety of styles, but there are typically common trends. In a sampling of 60 students on a cool rainy day in May, most chose function
Monica Wilkerson started teaching at Leesville Road High School in 1995, just two years after the school opened. Throughout her 29 years as an English teacher, she has left a
The Colonial Pipeline, a pipeline that provides 45% of the oil for the East Coast, was the target of a ransomware attack this week. On Monday, the FBI revealed that
Contributors: Ellie Bruno and Cassidy Farrell Return of the Legend J. COLE IS BACK 😭 ‘the off-season’ is finally here 🏀https://t.co/bPf2ic9CTN pic.twitter.com/IhPMXALDxE — Genius (@Genius) May 14, 2021 J.
Not often throughout history have celebrities from various areas of stardom thrown their hats into the political ring. When they do, it can be met with hostility or triumph. After
Chase Hakerem has made an outstanding resume on the court throughout his four years of highschool. He played on the men’s varsity basketball team for four years. Two out of
When was the last time you’ve slowed down and enjoyed the world around you? Or the last time that you were able to look past your beliefs and realize how
On March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization told the world to stay home. Naturally, many people felt safer in their homes, seeing they wouldn’t be exposed to the Coronavirus.
Most students will not remember most of the content covered in their classes, but they may remember key ideas and important things their teachers taught them about life in
As graduation nears, the class of 2021 is anxiously awaiting the end of their high school careers. The 2020-2021 school year was different than any other: over half of the
#1 Audrey Grant – Junior “One word to describe the season [is] hardworking because everybody put in a lot of effort. This is a new team, we had a lot
By: Gretchen Stern Pine Hollow is one of the local middle schools in the area, and many Leesville High School students attended school there before Leesville. They might remember
Willow Smith shows a different side of herself in her new angst-driven rock single “Transparent Soul” in collaboration with Blink-182’s drummer Travis Barker. Although, while her new work is distinctly
Contributors: Lyric Chassin and Gretchen Stern COVID-19 Vaccine Spread Breaking News: The FDA has authorized the use of the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, an important step
By: Zoe Blakeman In the current stage of Covid-19, outings and social gatherings are becoming normalized again. After many months locked inside, with fear of the virus spreading, humanity
By: Lyric Chassin For Raleigh residents, Page Farms is the place to go since the 2021 strawberry season is just beginning. Located near Brier Creek shopping center on Mt.
By: Zoe Blakeman Anxious, yet ready to play, the Leesville Junior Varsity Lacrosse team prepares to go head-to-head with the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders on February 24, 2021. In our
By: Olivia Moore The NC Museum of History launched a new exhibit this April called “Are We There Yet? North Carolina’s Variety Vacationland, 1930’s-1970’s.” The exhibit is largely picture-based
By: Angela Kasyoka After Michelle Hyden’s mom lost her job last year, she started helping her make soaps for the Grandma G’s stand at the Raleigh Farmers Market. It
After entering Shelley Lake through one of the many paths, you start the two-mile paved trail that encompasses the lake. The route is relatively flat, except for two hills that
As the fashion industry grows, sustainability decreases and unethical practices skyrocket. This is a problem that needs to be addressed, but it can be difficult to target brands directly. However,
It is 7:18 a.m. The bell rings and students head down the hallways towards their first-period class. Instead of the usual morning stupor, the high schoolers are wide awake, pumped
By: Hannah Bateman March was Multiple Sclerosis awareness month. Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects one of Leesville’s most known and appreciated teachers and coaches, coach McLemore.
By: Loren Weiss WCPSS Art’s Night ft. Gifts of Gold by Loren Weiss _ Student – LeesvilleRdHS
SHEIN clothes are very popular right now, especially with high schoolers and young adults — but does the brand deserve people’s support? No one can deny it is a convenient
By: Marie Cox The Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) and the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra hosted an outdoor concert-style performance of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years at the end
The 93rd Academy Awards premiered on Sunday, April 25, set at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The awards already had a bizarre start as they were delayed because of
By: Amaya Sharrieff On Friday May 14 at 8 pm The North Carolina Symphony hosts an event called Ragtime Kings. This event will be streamed on demand for those
Contributors: Cassidy Farrell and Lauren Taylor John Mulaney is Back John Mulaney has announced his first set of comedy shows since checking out of rehab https://t.co/3UhpqaIZ1K — UPROXX
By: Amaya Sharrieff From April 9 to May 26, 2021, an organization called “Art Ritual” will exhibit contemporary art that examines the ritual of creating art. Selected artwork will
During the 1980’s and 1990’s, Miki Matsubara was a popular Japanese city pop artist. Her illustrious career is well known in Japan and is becoming more popular in the West.
By: Matthew Levecque On Saturdays from 5 to 9pm the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) hosts Dine Out Downtown. Every Saturday from April to June, Dine Out Downtown brings together
Contributors: Gretchen Stern and Lyric Chassin A Royal Birthday Princess Charlotte of the British royal family turned 6 yesterday. The picture above was taken by her mom Kate
