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#LAXLIFE at LRHS
I could list the things I know about lacrosse on one hand: there’s a ball, a stick, nets, and something called “cradling” — which I later learned was when the players turn their stick…
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Saying goodbye to PBS’ Arthur
February 21, 2022 was an emotional day for the world — Arthur came to an end after its 25th and final season.Debuting on television in October 1996, the series is officially the longest running…
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TV is Separate from Reality
The media is something that is part of our everyday lives, but is is separate from reality. We are constantly consuming pictures and videos of all sorts — and over time it is glaringly…
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A Confession to Murder #1
By Alejandra Jones
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Students share concert experiences
By: Mary Mabry and Brendan Shore Angela Kasyoka Angela Kasyoka, senior, went to a Conan Gray concert on March 11, 2022. “I thought the concert was a really fun time — I had never…
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Leesville and Friends #1
By Alexa Cardona
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Is smart technology making us less intelligent?
“[The English language] becomes ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts… if thought corrupts language, language can also…
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Why prom isn’t overrated
Listen, prom might seem a little stressful in the planning stage, but the dressing up and tradition of prom forms a core memory from high school. Prom is the American high school tradition that…
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Spring and Summer Fashion Trends 2022
With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, we can start shopping for the best spring and summer 2022 fashion trends. Revamping our collections and following new trends is thrilling. Especially when the runway,…
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Leesville’s Annie Continues Preparing
Leesville’s spring show Annie is still in full swing, as actors and technicians alike continue the process of putting together a full-blown musical. Director Matthew Hurley, technical director Jeannine Wrayno, vocal director Tonya Dickens,…
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Senioritis is not Laziness
As the last few months of senior year fly by, teachers start to treat senioritis as if it is some plague spreading across the senior class. In every class teachers nag seniors saying stuff…
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Face of Leesville(Print)
Leesville is made up of the faces and wIthout these administrators faces at school doing what they do best, Leesville wouldn’t be Leesville. You can view the Mycenaean Spring print to see the hand-copy…
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“Harry’s House”
Harry Styles just announced the title of his surprise album Harry’s House. Fans are wildly excited for his third album which will officially come out on May 20. His songs have always been praised…
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JJK 0 Movie Review
What is JJK? (Release dates etc.) Jujutsu Kaisen (JJK) is a phenomenal animanga (anime and manga) originally created by Gege Akutami. Akutami released the first volume of the manga on December 3, 2019, which…
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The College Board is Beneficial to College Preparedness (Satire)
Many students spend their high school careers confused about how to impress college admissions offices. Lack of transparency and promises of “holistic reviews” from universities create a general uncertainty, especially with advice coming from…
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The Altered Environment
Contributor: Savannah Sinor Altered Environment by slsinor Opening on March 12, visitors of the North Carolina Museum of Art will have till August 28 to see the two galleries full of photos for this…
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How to Deal With Narcissists
Narcissists. We all know at least one. However, sometimes the signs are hard to diagnose and their “Holier than Thou” persona can be tricky to navigate in a safe way. Narcissism is a personality…
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Biden’s First State of the Union
Most Democrats are terrified of their midterm prospects. Amid a decline in support for Biden, most Congressional Democrats are over performing him and distancing themselves. Democrats so far have abandoned mask mandates, moved to…
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Career Fair at LRHS 2022
On Tuesday March 22, Leesville held their 2022 Career Fair. Usually the event is held in the evening during the week, but this year it was operating from 8-2 pm where students could go…
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The Only McDonald’s All American from Wake County
Every year, 24 girls and 24 boys receive the honor to play in the McDonald’s All American basketball game. Chicago, Illinois hosts the games every year and this year the game starts on March…
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Foscoe Philharmonic Orchestra at Irregardless Cafe
Downtown Raleigh’s Irregardless Cafe hosted the Foscoe Philharmonic String Duo on Friday, March 18 to perform as guests enjoyed delicious dinners. Irregardless Cafe is known for the amazing music it provides for its customers,…
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2022 NCMA Art In Bloom
Contributor: Ellie Thompson On March 16-20, 2022, the North Carolina Museum of Art hosted its annual Art in Bloom exhibit. The ARt in Bloom event features floral arrangements that pair with an artistic work…
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Class Registration
Class Registration for the 2022-23 School Year Class registration and counselor meetings began on February 28. Students receive passes to meet with their counselors in the media center. They discuss the credits they need,…
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WCPSS Future Teachers Program
Contributor: Gretchen Stern The WCPSS Future Teachers Program is a new and amazing opportunity for any high schooler wanting to become a teacher. It gives so many benefits for people who chose to participate,…
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The Batman Review
The Caped Crusader is back on the silver screen, and he’s better than ever. Matt Reeves’ The Batman has finally released in theaters, after years of hype, and it’s tough to figure out what…
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Artists Return to the Stage
2022 is the year of concerts around the world. Now that Covid restrictions are laxer, dozens of artists are traveling around the nation and the world to make up for the lost time. Billie…
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The New Batman Movie
The Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz premiered in the United States on March 4, 2022. The much-anticipated film portrays Bruce Wayne/Batman (Robert Pattinson) in a 2021 Gotham City fighting with James Gordon…
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How to rock the western chic fashion trend this spring
The internet has recently shown many style stars in western chic fashions that you can incorporate into your wardrobe. The western aesthetic has been popular for a few seasons, but has shown transformation this…
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Leesville Compost Bins
By 2020, two compost bins existed at Leesville – one behind the Murphy building and one behind Mr. Muira’s construction class, both constructed in Spring of 2019. Mrs. Stolfo, foods teacher at Leesville, came…
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Prom Shoppe at Apex UMC
The Prom Shoppe is taking place tomorrow, March 11th from 3-7 p.m. to March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at Apex UMC. This is an amazing opportunity for teens in the area…
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Delaney Santre: Student Spotlight
Just about everyone at school probably knows Delaney Santre. Whether she’s tutored you, an officer in your club, or in your class, you’ve heard of her. All About Delaney Moving from Texas to North…
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Sola Coffee Cafe: 10 Years Later
Sola Coffee Cafe still has the same atmosphere as it did ten years ago: full of bustling conversation, coffee machines, and a feeling that this place provided more than just good coffee. I have…
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What Are You Doing in My Swamp?
Contributor: Lizzie Ostling Leesville Road Middle School’s production of Shrek the Musical Jr. was held in the high school auditorium on February 10th and 11th at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The students made…
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Satire- WWIII Draft
As conflicts grow in Ukraine, the threat of teenage boys being drafted into the US military grows larger. While the US runs on an all-volunteer armed forces policy, tensions between Russia and Ukraine worry…
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How To Cope With College Rejections
With the end of the school year right around the corner, Leesville’s seniors are preparing for college– well, most of them. A slew of acceptance letters from February to April also means a pile…
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Spotlighting Leesville’s Photographers
Pictures are all around us. Almost as much as the words we read, pictures help to transcribe feeling and information into our brain, encoding it as shapes and colors rather than words and paragraphs,…
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Taking On Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras parades began on January 6, but you would not have guessed from the energy surrounding the Muses parade when we arrived in New Orleans on February 24. My friends and I had…
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Is The Vampire Diaries Leaving Netflix?
With its 5.7 million views, The Vampire Diaries is one of the most successful shows in the history of the CW network. Many believed that the show leaves Netflix in March of 2022. It…
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Trending: Support for Ukraine Around the World
The biggest news trending around the world is the war going on between Russia and Ukraine. Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, launched missiles into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the war between the two…
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Leesville’s Plans For Winterfest
It’s February again at Leesville, and murmurs of “Winterfest” are all over the school. Students clamoring for information, joking about what they’ll wear, even a few prom-esque proposals: the usual. One problem, though —…
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Leesville Theatre Takes On The National Shakespeare Competition
After a multi-week unit focused on William Shakespeare’s works, Matthew Hurley’s Honors Theatre class of students prepared and presented a Shakespearean sonnet and a monologue from one of his many plays for the class…
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Finding Your Own Nemo: How to Choose a Healthy Marine Fish
There is nothing more exciting than stocking your aquarium full of fish, but it should be treated as a slow process. Your aquarium should be allowed to cycle for 4-6 weeks before you start…
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How to ask for Extra Credit
The quarter just came to a close and your grade is less than satisfactory. You need to boost it by just a few points, but that involves proving to your teacher you deserve the…
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Parkland Anniversary Highlights Lack of Gun Violence Action
February 14, 2022 marked the 4th anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that resulted in the deaths of 17 students and faculty members. Four years ago,…
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The Evolution of Stories
In an AP Literature book titled How To Read Literature Like A Professor, the author made a point that I now think about every time I read something new. “Stories grow out of other…
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Junior Year in a Nutshell
Every student has a different perspective on junior year stress and what challenges it presents. Junior year is when the idea of moving out and living on your own is introduced. While senior year…
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LRHS State Track Meet
The LRHS State Track Meet took place earlier this month, Raylee Grieco, a junior, has competed for the Leesville Road High School indoor and outdoor track teams since her freshman year. With support from…
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LRHS Cheerleading State Championship
On Saturday February 5, 2022 the Leesville Road High School varsity co-ed cheer team participated in two competitions. The first competition took place at Green Hope High School, and the team scored first overall.…
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How Classroom Aesthetic Impacts Learning Environments
Walking into a classroom for the first time can be intimidating. Even more so when the walls are bare and white. Most teachers at Leesville cover the walls of their classrooms with posters and…
