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There has recently been a new disease linked to the coronavirus, this new disease is similar to the Kawaksaki disease. The Kawasaki disease originated in Japan in the 1960s; it
Percentage of foster care children in congregate care by state in 2013. Photo in public domain by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The United States foster care system is broken.
During quarantine there is a lot of time to go on walks, runs, or bike rides. There are only so many times you can go around your neighborhood before it
Usually remasters of games are nothing special. Graphics may be improved and new stuff will be added, but nothing major or ground breaking. This was not the case for Modern
Since the widespread “Stay Home” orders, many have spent the majority of their days online. Separated from their norm of creating and performing music, many artists took to social media
Depending on who you ask, this “corona-cation” is an extrovert’s nightmare, a chronic shopper’s disaster, and a good samaritan’s obstacle. There is one way many North Raleigh neighborhoods are connecting
In the United States, almost every high schooler’s wish is to drive. It’s a form of independence – a way of learning how to become your own person by becoming
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album,
Many people have a pet. From a scaly snake to a furry ferret, pets bring a smile to people’s faces. In fact, the human-animal bond is very beneficial to one’s
Social media heavily influences today’s adolescence. Over the course of a few years, there has been a creation of a variety of different social media platforms; there has been
Even if you don’t listen to K-pop, you’ve probably heard of BTS before. Over the past few years, the K-pop genre as a whole has gained popularity in
Everyone has heard at some point or another that daily exercise makes us happier and healthier. But does it actually make high schoolers happier? On one end of
With the bright spring sun, the reflective Lululemon logo is shining everywhere. Girls are flaunting their leggings, jackets, shirts and many more items. Although almost every item in the
Merriam-Webster defines love as, “strong affection for another arising out of out of kinship or personal ties.” Love is something that almost every person in this world has
Lauv, singer-songwriter from California, released his 21-song debut studio album “~how i’m feeling~” on Friday, March 6. Before dropping the rest of the album, Lauv had already released
Benito Antonia Martinez Ocasio, a Puerto Rican rapper better known by his stage name Bad Bunny, recently released his album YHLQMDLG. His longest and most impressive album yet, this newest
TikTok has brought forth many trends, the newest being “whipped coffee”. The drink has recently taken off on social media in South Korea as residents try to find ways to
Four years since the band One Direction began their ‘18 month’ hiatus, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson released his first solo album, Walls. The long awaited album dropped on January 31.
College Board canceled the March 14 and May 2 SAT tests nationwide. They haven’t announced when the tests’ makeup days are. They’re considering adding an international SAT administration later this
Image is of a ring-tailed lemur, available to see at the Duke Lemur Center. (Photo in public domain) North Carolina has only a few protection laws for exotic animals. Some
TMG landed themselves on the cover of the “Internet People” playlist, an honor for many musicians. It’s hard to think that a pair of comedians could actually pull off a
Many students use social media apps in their day to day life. Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are some of the most popular apps among Leesville students. (Photo Courtesy of Lyric
Laid out in a target shape, Clemson University has all of its on-campus buildings preceding each other in rings. Somewhere in the middle, the tour begins at the visitor center.
With students moving into the new semester, productivity is key. Staying focused and clear on goals is essential to move smoothly through the semester. (Photo courtesy of Lyric Chassin) Every
Going to the gym could be very difficult, especially if you can’t figure out a workout that satisfies you. The gym in general is typically a complicated place to feel
Broken hearts and goodbyes always hurt the most, and even though it feels like the end of the world, you’ll be stronger in the end. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Bruno)
he aesthetic for Williams’ solo project is centered around the blocks on her fingers — squares that cover up the initials of her ex husband she got tattooed during their
A picture from the opening act of the live tour. The dinosaurs were life-sized and even interacted with the crowd (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn). Produced by Feld Entertainment, the
One English class at Leesville completes a group assignment in the locker bays. Group projects are common, with various responses from students. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Most everyone has
Lacrosse is a popular sport here at Leesville Road High, both for women and men. The women’s lacrosse team began official practices a couple weeks ago and have already started
1911 photo of immigrants coming to the mainland US from Ellis Island. (photo from flickr photographer unknown) There has been lots of controversy over the new FY2020 refugee cap which
What interests and benefits does the Science Olympiad club have to offer? How do students improve their academic and communication skills? The LRHS Science Olympiad team holds various benefits to
With high school wrestling in the rear view, it’s time to reflect. Four years of late nights, early mornings, and an innumerable amount of sweat, blood, and tears…it’s certainly been
Fitting in and feeling important is a large portion of an average teenager’s conscience. When it comes to modern fashion, teens can be influenced into certain clothing brands through means
Taylor Swift’s music video of her newest single, “The Man,” dropped on February 27. There is no way that a 4 minute, 14 second video could be extremely complex, right?
Some things have become very real very fast. Americans could have brushed off the dangers of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, while it struck across the ocean. Now, as
Photo of Lt. James Reese posing with his jazz band of the 369th regiment on the way home from war during World War 1. Historians credit the 369th regiment for
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before P.S. I still Love You is rocking its way through netflix after the hit success of its first movie, To All The Boys
I started swimming before I could walk and began swimming competitively when I was eight. From the beginning, I knew it would be a part of my life forever, so
“Black History Month” bolded with the colors of the Pan-African flag. Photo in Public Domain. America recognizes the month of February as Black History Month. The time of year where
In the Triangle area of North Carolina, there are three things that are guaranteed: death, taxes and intense college basketball rivalries. The Tar Heels of the University of North Carolina,
Major League Baseball started Spring Training the weekend of February 22 amidst cheating scandals from the 2017 and 2019 seasons. While these scandals have caused major outrage among fans, teams
For a number of years, Leesville Road High School has operated under the SMART Lunch schedule: a school-wide lunch period just shy of an hour long where all classrooms are
For a lucky few, Valentine’s Day is a holiday for spending time with their partner. For the rest of us suckers, we gorge ourselves on heart-shaped candy, get gifts for
After months of preparation, the LRHS Science Olympiad team visited Southeast Raleigh High School to compete in the Science Olympiad competition. Representatives from the Science Olympiad team displayed several crafted
With World War III trending on social media and just about everywhere else, this idea got me thinking: What types of warfare will be used during this massive conflict if
Music marks history: it reflects the social and political climate of any era. The study of music shows how the various forces of a time helped shaped its creation. Looking
After collecting the interview data, it was time to look at the responses that people had left. I can say with certainty that some of these have truly… caught my
Owned by the WWE and NBC, the XFL offers football for fans directly after the Super Bowl. The league also features unique rules that make the game interesting and different
Don’t lose sight of hope: while January seemed very doom-and-gloom, the rest of the year is bursting with potential. Who knows what next month’s headlines have to offer? (Photo courtesy
Every year when February comes around people not only in the U.S but across the world get excited for Valentine’s Day. Many holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving emphasize family love
Despite there being two lunches, the rush of students exiting campus is still tremendous. All of them are headed out to get some food and relax during the precious minutes
One of my most anticipated movies of 2020 was Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The trailer promised a fun, technicolored adventure with one of
