2019 in Music
In 2019 I started a project — I wanted to see how my music taste shifted every month and what I found or rediscovered. I’d like to think that I
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Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
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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
In 2019 I started a project — I wanted to see how my music taste shifted every month and what I found or rediscovered. I’d like to think that I
The North Carolina Zoo is home to over 1800 different animals. Students can have the opportunity to volunteer at the NC Zoo. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) The North Carolina
The iPad has taken on many forms throughout the years, following in the iPhone’s design as it evolved. I got the iPad Pro (2018) at the beginning of 2019 and
When a new year starts, most like to be upbeat and positive about the future. 2020 has just started and many are looking forward to a good year of success
Signs like this popped up left and right across the school during the week leading up to the final game. However, it raises the question of where is this support
On December 12, the UK held a General Election. The United Kingdom has until January 31, 2020, to come up with a plan for their departure from the European Union.
Little Women (2019) was released on December 25, 2019. It is the sixth movie to be released based on the 1868 novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. (Photo courtesy
Greta Thunberg poses at the EP Plenary Session in France, April 2019. The members of Parliament are currently discussing the means of a European Green Deal. (Photo used by permission
Kim Kardashian, (pictured above) is once again appropriating black culture by wearing cornrows, a popular hairstyle that black women wear. (Photo in public domain) What is culture Culture is “the
Dogs are more than just furry friends. They can improve your health status in many ways. (Photo courtesy of Samiyah Hargrove) Dogs are more than just companions, they are also
November 17, 2019, marked the two-year anniversary of the American release of DC’s Justice League movie. Directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Gal Gadot, the
The following review contains spoilers for The Rise Of Skywalker. On December 19, the world collectively held its breath and silently pondered a single thing: the fate of the Star
While the rest of the world was asleep, still ringing in the new year, Pride wrestling was on the prowl. Whether it was bright and early or the dead of
Whether their purpose is strictly artistic, deeply emotional, or designed to tell a story, tattoos paint a picture on the most unique canvas of all: the human body. Each drop
Caroline Marks is a normal person, just like the rest of us. She wakes up, brushes her teeth, and puts on her pants one leg at a time, just like
High schools and colleges across America teach teenagers and young adults about writing, science and math. However, these students lack one important skill: how to be an adult. They lack
The Canes started off the season with a 5-0-0 start, the best in franchise history. After ending the win streak with a loss to Columbus, the Canes put up 7
The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, dropped two new singles this month: “Heartless” and “Blinding Lights.” These two singles come as a delight to fans, who haven’t heard new
On December 13, Harry Styles released his new album Fine Line. The songs range from playful pop tracks like “Watermelon Sugar” to acoustic folksy songs like “Cherry.” It’s obvious that
One of the best parts of the holiday season is the influx of old music, new music, new takes of old music and all that good stuff. Every year, more
The Lady Pride obtained a huge momentum shifting win against the Broughton Capitals on Thursday night, in a one sided game where it was all Pride from the beginning. After
Christmas Tree Decorating There is no better tradition than gathering with friends and family to hang ornaments on a brightly lit tree with hot chocolate and marshmallows. Blast your favorite
Everyday, teenagers look at their phones, televisions, and other screens. The constant pressure placed on the eyes is leading to overall worsening vision, and it’s starting at very young ages.
Throughout my years as a high school student, I have learned countless lessons from the mistakes I made. As the oldest child, my parents held little knowledge on how to
The Warmth for Wake program is a seasonal charity that donates firewood and space heaters to low-income residents of Wake County during fall and winter. The goal of the program
Record players come in all shapes and sizes, but they share one thing: they exist to create music. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Music fills our generation: We have instant
Airpods Pro took retail stores by storm reaching $6.5 billion in revenue within the first two weeks of its release. With a redesigned case and earbuds, the Airpods Pro is
‘YouTube Rewind 2019: For the Record’, released on December 5, 2019, has so far, it has become the 3rd most disliked video on the YouTube platform. (Photo courtesy of Alexis
Political parties have always been at each other’s throats but it seemed there was always a sense of moderation and crossover between Democrats and Republicans. In the last few years,
As you stroll through the science hallway, you will often see a variety of projects decorating the walls. The decorations continue with colorful murals painted on the walls inside classrooms
Do high schoolers spend less time pleasure reading due to television and programs like Netflix and Disney Plus? (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) As kids age out of middle school
As the decade comes to an end, people have taken to social media to reminisce on past memories of the mid 2000’s. Spotify users will be pleased to see that
As the holiday season begins to take wind, families start preparing for the holidays with decorations, food, and gift-buying. Joy and stress mix to make the holidays unique for everyone.
Space tourism is one of the new industries that companies, like Virgin Galactic, are looking into. Virgin Galactic is the first company to open its doors to the public. The
My sophomore year, I wrote a piece that highlighted what I called “the best” places to indulge in sushi in Raleigh. I explained that being from San Diego, I’ve eaten
Let It Snow is a drama/romance/comedy movie that was released November 8 on Netflix — based on the novel by Maureen Johnson, John Green, and Lauren Myracle. The film focuses
Sunday, November 3, 2019 marks the return of the Popeyes chicken biscuit. When the first Popeyes chicken sandwich came out it broke the internet with its amazing reviews. Within two
It is not everyday you hear of a student athlete like Melanie Hupp. When one imagines their depiction of a “student-athlete,” minds typically go to someone who consistently performs well
Brendan Shore gives a speech to the class. Students often stand in front of the class behind a podium in order to make it more official. (Photo courtesy of Rachel
The Bond Touch bracelets are cute, small black bands. They illuminate with a color of choice when your partner sends a vibration. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn) Long distance relationships
This week, the social media platform Instagram will begin to hide the “like” feature. Facebook initially introduced likes on February 9, 2009 in order to promote easy interaction between friends,
The story of the Leesville Road High School 2019 football team was one of success, hard work, and overcoming the odds. Every tough piece of competition the Pride faced during
My name is Katharyne Mairey Elizhabeth, and I’m so excited to tell you guys about what I’m asking my parents for for Christmas this year!! Or should I say, what
Disney Channel’s “golden age” was between 2001 and 2009 (with some exceptions in the early 2010s) when shows made their premiere with a strong start and broke records. Wizards of
Leesville Road High School welcomes James McFarland, the newest Engineering teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. This is McFarland’s sixth year in education, but first year working in Wake County.
The Christmas season is here and with that families all over the world are getting ready for the annual Christmas traditions. Different people have their own experiences when it comes
The cheer team will be at the Championship Game along with continuing to cheer for basketball. (Photo used by permission of Amy Sellers) After cheering for an undefeated football team
Upon the release of a new album, it isn’t uncommon for an artist or band to go on tour. This can increase profits, gain attention, and support fans of the
The word thrift is the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. Thrift stores are places where people can donate previously owned items to be repurchased
On Sunday, Jarad Higgins, professionally known as Juice WLRD, passed away. The death of the 21-year-old American rapper, singer, and songwriter came as a shock to fans and critics alike.
