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Wordle is Getting Harder
It now feels impossible to go a day without hearing about Wordle — the five-letter word guessing game has taken over the internet, players have recently begun to complain about the New York Times…
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How to set up a reef aquarium
The prospect of starting an aquarium can be invigorating and exciting, but there are steps and processes to setting one up. Nothing good happens in the saltwater hobby unless you wait. Reef Builders recommend…
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Varsity Women’s Basketball Playoff Preview
Leesville’s varsity women’s basketball team has officially concluded their regular season, and the playoffs are rapidly approaching. Let’s see where they stand. RECORD The Lady Pride have an overall winning record of 10-9 for…
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Leesville Theatre Begins Prep for the Spring Musical
Lights. Camera. Annie! The Leesville theatre department is in full swing once again as they begin production on Leesville’s spring musical, Annie. Matthew Hurley, the theatre teacher and show director at Leesville, is hard…
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Wordle Absolutely Sucks (Satire)
“I got it in three!” “I got it in four!” OMG — shut UP! Wordle is taking the world by storm. The New York Times recently bought the hit language game for seven figures,…
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Stop Hating on Valentine’s Day
So this upcoming Monday, keep in mind your childhood memories as you navigate Valentine’s Day. It is not just for couples, and there is no reason to be left out. You do not have…
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What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
What do you want to be when you grow up? That is a question we have all undoubtedly heard many times before. Most of us can say that when we were little, we truly…
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Trending: Lia Thomas and the Controversy Around Trans Athletes
Lia Thomas, a trans woman, competes on the University of Pennsylvania Women’s swim team. Thomas swam for the University of Pennsylvania Men’s team for three years until 2019. She began hormone treatment in May…
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3 Books That Play with your Concept of Time
If you haven’t noticed, we are limited by time. As hard as we might try, we cannot change the number of hours in a day, days in a week, weeks in a year, or…
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Black History Month Spirit Week at Leesville
February 1 kicked off Black History Month, and to celebrate, Leesvilleis hosting its first-ever Black History Month Spirit week. Black History Month is a celebration of the history of the black community. Previously, Leesville…
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If People Used Shakespearean Language Today
Shakespearean language is undoubtedly how people should speak today. Life would sound much more profound and interesting if we traded in “the” for “thou” or “prithee” for “please.” Nowadays we do not give as…
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Crash On Leesville Road
On the morning of Monday, January 31, 2022 there was a car crash on Leesville Road right before the turn onto O’neal. Illiana Pardo and Aleera Harris, both juniors at Leesville, got into an…
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Trump’s January 6th Comments are Problematic, but Not New
Usually if you lose, your party wants you to go away and stay out of politics. Former President Donald Trump has certainly not received that treatment by the Republican Party, even though he suffered…
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How to Vote in NC
It’s 2022, which means it’s officially election season. The midterms will be critical to determine whether President Biden continues to govern, his job gets easier or whether the majority of things he attempts will…
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The Joe Rogan Controversy: Celebrities Clash with Spotify’s top Podcast Streamer
Joe Rogan is under fire after various accusations of spreading misinformation regarding Covid-19 on his hit podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, earlier this week. The famous American comedian and commentator is receiving countless amounts…
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Tom Brady Announces NFL Retirement
Rumors about Tom Brady retiring from the NFL started circulating on Saturday, January 29 due to ESPN sources. On Tuesday, February 2, Brady announced his retirement on Instagram. Previously, Brady’s goal was to play…
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Student Spotlight: Ziah Ascalon
With interests in and out of the classroom, Ziah Ascalon, a senior, is ready to explore them further in college. Background Starting a Leesville her freshman year, Ascalon has joined multiple clubs and started…
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Ms. Kaur Teacher Highlight
At Leesville, staff have lots of pride in students’ personal education. Creating a comfortable but focused learning environment is something teachers work towards every day. As stated in the school’s Mission, the goal is…
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Slime Rancher Review
Beatrix LeBeau is an aspiring young woman looking for opportunity in the expansive world of “The Far, Far, Range”, a planet inhabited by several species of cute extraterrestrial slimes. Through Beatrix, the player explores…
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Trending: Beijing Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympics are kicking off on February 4th. Beijing will be hosting the games just fourteen years after the city held the 2008 Summer Olympics. Olympic Events Australia, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, Italy,…
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Spring Break Plans at Leesville
Now that winter break is over, students at Leesville Road High School are in a frenzy to finalize their spring break plans. For the exclusive, popular friend groups at Leesville, this can be a…
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Where to Shop for Your 2022 Winterfest Dress
The month of February is upon us, which means many students are forming groups and making reservations to celebrate Winterfest. One aspect of Winterfest many girls look forward to is shopping for the perfect…
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How did Leesville’s Swim Team do at Cap 6?
Leesville’s swim team competed at Triangle Aquatic Center on February 1 against the five other highschools in the 4A East conference. The meet was supposed to take place on January 29, but weather caused…
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Wordle: The New Hit Word Game
Across all different platforms, word games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment today and Wordle is no exception to that. Thanks to TikTok and other social media platforms, Wordle has gained…
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If People Used Shakespearean Language Today
Shakespearean language is undoubtedly how people should speak today. Life would sound much more profound and interesting if we traded in “the” for “thou” or “prithee” for “please.” Nowadays we do not give as…
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Reevaluating Service Hours Requirements
The intent of requiring service hours for clubs and college admissions is inherently positive. What better way to motivate students to engage in their community than asking for an easily-measured amount of effort? However,…
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The Different Outlooks on Leesville’s Block Schedule
Leesville Road High School runs on a block schedule consisting of four classes in each semester. Leesville, along with other Wake County public schools, uses a “4 x 4” block schedule that puts classes…
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My Christmas Books Review
I am back again with another book review. Every year I ask for a few books for Christmas. This year, I would like to share the books I asked for this Christmas and my…
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Girl Scout Cookies at Leesville
Every year around the beginning of second semester, students carrying boxes of cookies around the halls is not an uncommon sight. The Girl Scouts intentionally bring the cookies to entice high school students looking…
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Marvel in 2022: What’s Coming Next?
2021 was a monumental year for Marvel Studios. The massive Disney-owned studio, known worldwide for its blockbuster superhero flicks, branched out for the first time in its 13 year history to official TV shows.…
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New Year’s Resolutions Through Time
New Year’s resolutions are a common subject as January 1 rolls around each year. What people do not realize is that this practice is not just a trivial, modern way for people to try…
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Being Queer in High School
*Names are changed for privacy. High school is hard. High school is harder if you are a minority, outside of being discriminated against in the real world, you are also discriminated against and antagonized…
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Leesville vs. Franklinton Track Meet
On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Leesville Road High School competed at Franklinton High School for another winter outdoor track meet. “Overall the meet went very well and we improved a lot,” said Chase Harrison,…
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Pine Hollow Middle School Author Visit: “Wink” by Rob Harrell
By: Gracie Pittman Pine Hollow Middle School hosted author Rob Harrell on December 14th from 6:45 to 8:00 in order to hold a discussion on his new middle grade hybrid novel “Wink.” Pine Hollow…
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Carolina Dance Center “The Night Before Christmas” Holiday Show
By: Angela Kasyoka dazzle by Angela Kasyoka _ Student – LeesvilleRdMS
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Dressing the Abbey
By: Lizzie Ostling Dressing the Abbey by Lizzie Ostling
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Effects of Online School on Students
With a new surge of COVID cases, chances of returning to online school are high. Students have reacted to this news in many different ways. The main reactions are either joy or dread. First…
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The Most Popular Streaming Services Ranked
Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney plus… streaming is the future of television and with so many options, it is hard for consumers to decide which ones to buy. So for this list, I decided…
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Night of Lights 5K
On November 20, RunologieRaleigh organized the Night of Lights 5K. Taking place in Dorothea Dix Park, the event featured a free Kid’s Fun Run and the actual race from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.…
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Kenya’s 58th Independence Day
On December 12, 1963, Kenya gained independence from the British government. Kenya’s 58th Independence Day is called Jamahuri Day to honor the liberation of its people. “Jamahuri” is the Swahili word for “Republic.” Jamahuri…
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North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
Beginning on November 23rd, 2021, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival opened to everyone in the Triangle. Located in the Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, the lanterns were featured in a big outdoor area.…
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Howl’s Moving Castle Review
Anime has become increasingly popular as shows like Demon Slayer and Attack on Titan become more mainstream. However, none of this would have been possible without Studio Ghibli popularizing the genre back in the…
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Japan Opens Esports High School
Competitive gaming became popular in the 1980’s with games like Pacman and Donkey Kong. Nintendo introduced a world championship that was played in 1990 which led the way for pc gaming as the internet…
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Are School Lockdown Drills Effective
Lockdown drills are performed twice a year per school in Wake County. These drills have the intention of teaching kids to be safe at school when an intruder is in the building. But are…
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Sticking to New Years Goals
“New Year, New Me!” We say it every year, but for a lot of people, not all of their goals last. Sticking to your goals is hard, but it can be easier if you…
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Genshin Impact Review
Genshin Impact is a popular role playing game (RPG) that was released on September 28, 2020. The game was made by Mihoyo, a popular game making company, who is also famous for making Honkai…
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Freshman Taking Exams for First Time
Many freshman taking exams are nervous for their first high school exam experience. A regular exam for a class usually covers everything from one unit, while a final exam for a class covers all…
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Impact of High School Sports
The impact of high school sports can be great, and LRHS offers a variety of sports for their students to play. Leesville has fall, winter, and spring sports for students. LRHS also offers JV…
