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Pumpkin carving is a classic Halloween activity you can do with friends and family. It is also considered a “lower risk activity” by the CDC when done socially distanced or
Former North Carolina senator John Edwards’ political career ended when it came out that he had an extramarital affair, is Cal Cunningham next? (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) Turn on
Amy Coney Barrett, 48, has been under heavy controversy since her appointment to the Supreme Court. Her views and interpretations of the law will be put to the test once
Students have had to adapt in many ways during virtual learning. Figuring out a way to manage stress and balance the anxieties of their sport with online school is something
Youtube is a staple entertainment and educational site in many people’s lives. It’s gone so far as to become the number one video sharing site on the internet. (Photo in
Contributors: Chase Dutton and Dayna Wilkerson A Ghostly Trend (Permission of distractify.com) Boo! Another Tik Tok trend has taken over this spooky season as people dress up in bedsheets and
Caption: Cosmo, happy and healthy, swimming in his bowl. Betta Fish have smart and curious personalities, and love to interact with their owners. (Photo Courtesy of Viviana Straniero) During the
A photo of “The Charli Cold Brew” from the Dunkin’ off of Strickland Road. This drink is available for a limited time on the Dunkin’ Donuts menu nationwide. (Photo Courtesy
The United States has seen some of the worst coronavirus numbers out of any other developed country. Daily deaths are still in the triple digits, and cases are still rampant.
The feeling of fall is specific to individuals, so other people may have a completely different opinion on these songs. This is my interpretation of autumn in music. Picture
The Wake County School board members are currently discussing a day of asynchronous learning each week. Before these conversations, high schools had permission to implement such a day. Principals were
Leesville teachers are learning how to properly adjust to remote learning for the first nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year. Staff are trying to plan their tests, quizzes, and
Leesville Road High School hosts chapters of various different National Honor Societies. The newest honor society that has been introduced to Leesville is Rho Kappa–the national honor society for Social
As a teenager in virtual learning, or as an adult in any setting; it can be difficult to keep yourself motivated. Many know what they need to be doing, and
On September 9, the teen indie-pop artist Brye released an evolved version of her song “LEMONS” in a collaboration with Cavetown, aka Robin Skinner, another popular indie artist. The original
In the past four months, J.K. Rowling has stirred up controversy surrounding her views on transgender women. The release of her new book has brought all the drama back to
People all across the country have been trying to get their hands on a Travis Scott Burger. This McDonald’s burger is not much different than any other burger, but the
Leesville’s clubs are now meeting virtually. The Creative Journaling Club meets for the first time this semester through Google Meet as club members take part in their activity. (Photo permission
Student council elections were held on September 8-9th, 2020. Some positions resulted in ties and campaigning was harder due to virtual school. (Photo Courtesy of Amelia Collado) Leesville Road High
The Leesville football team players have been getting creative with how they’ve been staying in shape since they are unable to practice with their teammates. Many Leesville football players from
Contributors: Asis Johnson, Jacob Smith, Lauren Taylor, Amelia Collado Billie’s Beginnings On September 8th, Fender released the official Billie Eilish signature ukulele. The ukulele, made in collaboration with Fender– a
This screenshot was taken of Leesville High School’s virtual club fair. Usually this school tradition would happen in person, but because of social distancing guidelines it is taking place online
My first exposure to the artist Mitski was through the kids’ show Adventure Time. In the episode “The Music Hole,” the character Marceline sings Mitski’s “Francis Forever” from her Bury
PEPI focuses on being good role models for young kids through academics and games. (Photo used by permission of Pexels) PEPI– or Physical Education Pupil Instructor– is a unique class
The books and novels are stacked all over the Leesville Road High School media center waiting to be checked out. Students can request books online and receive the books through
The inside of a fried oreo, one of the things sold at the Drive-Thru. (Photo used by permission of benzado) When I went to the NC State Fair Drive-Thru, I
The North Carolina Museum of Art is home to a field with sunflowers, zinnias, and an abundance other flowers. In the late summer, art and nature loves can head over
Caption: Viviana Straniero relaxing in the sun while virtually learning. Sitting steps away from the beach during math class is definitely one rad way to do school. (Photo Courtesy of
Andrew’s Chapel is a sprawling neighborhood on the Wake-Durham County line in Brier Creek. It includes both townhouses and single family homes, giving families different pricing options. (Photo courtesy of
Reusable bags and recycling are just two of the many ways you can reduce your waste production. The first step to lowering your waste production is being aware of what
The live action Mulan premiered last week on Disney +. In the photo, Hua Mulan confronts her foes. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Twenty-two years after Disney released the animated
CTE internships are still rolling this semester despite COVID-19, with few changes and eager students. CTE internships are semester-long programs, taken in the place of a class on your
Shop class has to change to become an online class, but how will Mr. Miura do it? He has decided to keep some of the physical parts of his Carpentry
The freshmen at Leesville already have a tough time transitioning into high school. Now, they have to learn how to adjust to remote learning as well. Wake County Public Schools
From the outside world, cross country can seem like a useless and unenjoyable sport. Most people get no joy out of running, so they feel they would get no joy
Five years after the hit TV show “Phineas and Ferb” stopped airing on Disney Channel, creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh got to make a revival-type movie that premiered
Caption: Starbucks unleashed its annual run of the Pumpkin Spice Latte on August 25th. Ever since it’s release in 2003, it has gained more popularity every year. (Photo courtesy of
High school students spend hours a week on homework and have a variety of opinions. “Homework affects me both positively and negatively,” said Jordann Smith-Burgess, junior, in a text. Students
Many clubs are trying to reopen, however it is proving difficult to stay safe with Corona. NC Volleyball Academy is a club that recently had a positive COVID-19 case that
After months of quarantine, the book club members have read multiple books. Now they have to choose which one they would like to share during their first meeting. (Photo courtesy
With 2020 shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime, every vote will matter. In North Carolina, the list of competitive races goes all the
The Wakashio sits run aground on the coral reefs of Mauritius. It will begin to leak oil in the following days. (Photo used by permission of Beata Albert) The Japanese-owned
YouTube sold Cobra Kai after deciding to move away from scripted T.V. shows. KARATE KID AND COBRA KAI SPOILERS AHEAD The spinoff show became a Netflix original when the streaming
Snikroc Concessions is a popular soft serve ice cream place that has recently moved to Page Farms in Raleigh. It has already become an attraction for many ice cream lovers
Donald Trump made a visit to Kenosha Wisconsin on Tuesday to address the riots that took place regarding the August 23 shooting of Jacob Blake. Despite Kenosha Mayor John
Chadwick Boseman, a 43-year-old American Actor best known for his role as King T’challa in Black Panther, passed away after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Doctors diagnosed Boseman with
Last Wednesday, on August 26, girl in red, the popular Norwegian artist, premiered her new song “Rue,” along with a music video. This is the second song this year that
On Friday, August 28, a few members of Leesville Road High School’s PTSA and other parent volunteers put together an event to celebrate the 2021 seniors. Seniors gathered together
All students in Wake County have launched their school years online. LRHS offers a variety of hands-on classes, including: Visual Arts, Gym, Team Sports, PEPI, Weight Training, etc. Students
Colleges have changed their policies for the class of ‘21 when it comes time to start the application process. Colleges and universities across the country have decided to go test
Courageous, bold, illuminating: Abi Daré writes the story of a young girl, Adunni, showing the world the struggles she faces, the injustices suffered, and the triumph won. This story begins
Volunteers hand out prepackaged meals at a food bank. Both volunteers and guests adhere to safety precautions, wearing masks and gloves. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash) Every Wednesday and Saturday, the
The 2019-2020 Model UN team at a Model United Nations conference at the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill on February 22, 2020. The team went to the university from
