Adult trends vs. Teen trends
There are two types of ways that trends are spread: news, which adults use for information, and social media, which teens use to follow people. Trends are an idea that
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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
There are two types of ways that trends are spread: news, which adults use for information, and social media, which teens use to follow people. Trends are an idea that
Learning to drive is definitely a big part of high school, like a rite of passage. Being younger than most of the people in my grade, many of my friends
Gun control has been in debate for a long time. Having gun control laws will help people more than it will harm them. (Photo in public domain) Introduction Gun control
Middle and high school students throughout America use Powerschool as their educational “home base.” The virtual network allows schools to create a file for every student that enters the school
As the time to sign up for classes approaches, students question what their ideal schedule would be. Leesville offers many different levels and subjects, but the workload students are able
On Monday, January 6 the Leesville PTSA had a general meeting. Following this general meeting was a “college panel”: five Leesville alumni who are current college students answering questions about
President Trump is running for re-election despite several Democrats running against him. The presidential election will be on November 3, 2020. (Photo used by permission of DonkeyHotey via Flickr) Public
Students travel extensively over holiday breaks and in their free time. Is this attributed to the fact that their parents and older generations are known to love travel? (Photo courtesy
North Carolina has always been a swing state, but in recent years has trended red. Democrats are hoping to change that in 2020 and turn the state blue in every
Representative George Holding (right) is retiring after redistricting has made his district much bluer. 2016 Senate nominee Deborah Ross (left) is one of many Democrats to replace him. (Photo courtesy
Looking back at the beginning of the decade for most current high schoolers, television was filled with Nickelodeon and Disney shows…has taste for television changed to mold the upcoming decade?
As the month of December begins, many seniors across the country will begin to contemplate their college decisions. For some that have applied early action, their decisions may be more
We could all use a little kindness — that one phrase perfectly sums up this movie. Heartwarming and simple, it will remind you of the value of being kind. (Photo
Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing is a national bestseller, highly recommended, and a masterpiece. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) In August of 2018, Delila Owens released her first fiction book,
Unfortunately, many schools experience fights. They can occur randomly during the day, during any period, to anyone. Not many people are ready for one to happen, but some people are
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
