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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
After months of preparation, the LRHS Science Olympiad team visited Southeast Raleigh High School to compete in the Science Olympiad competition. Representatives from the Science Olympiad team displayed several crafted
With World War III trending on social media and just about everywhere else, this idea got me thinking: What types of warfare will be used during this massive conflict if
Music marks history: it reflects the social and political climate of any era. The study of music shows how the various forces of a time helped shaped its creation. Looking
After collecting the interview data, it was time to look at the responses that people had left. I can say with certainty that some of these have truly… caught my
Owned by the WWE and NBC, the XFL offers football for fans directly after the Super Bowl. The league also features unique rules that make the game interesting and different
Don’t lose sight of hope: while January seemed very doom-and-gloom, the rest of the year is bursting with potential. Who knows what next month’s headlines have to offer? (Photo courtesy
Every year when February comes around people not only in the U.S but across the world get excited for Valentine’s Day. Many holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving emphasize family love
Despite there being two lunches, the rush of students exiting campus is still tremendous. All of them are headed out to get some food and relax during the precious minutes
One of my most anticipated movies of 2020 was Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The trailer promised a fun, technicolored adventure with one of
Season 24 of the Bachelor premiered on Monday, January 6. This season features Season 15 the Bachelorette favorite, Peter the Pilot (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Stocum). Probably one of the
Whether you love it or you hate it, Valentine’s day is right around the corner again. Do you anticipate this holiday or dread it? (photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) It’s
Taylor Swift’s newest documentary Taylor Swift: Miss Americana premiered in theaters and on Netflix on Friday, January 31. Although long anticipated, not many fans knew exactly what to expect from
As we know, 41-year-old Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, John Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Ara Zobayan, and Christina Mauser died in a helicopter
Leesville Road High School’s varsity cheerleading team are grand champions after winning the annual Wake County cheer and stunt competition. The varsity team competed against 30 other high schools in
I would like to make the argument that it is very possible that if Democrats nominate a candidate like Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, there will be down ballot carnage.
The early release form needed to be filled out by seniors wishing to not have a fourth. Students must give a reason for requesting the release. (Photo courtesy of Rachel
The Kansas City Chiefs took home the coveted Lombardi Trophy on February 4. While the team and fans celebrated, many Native Americans across the country raised concern over the use
According to aspca.org there are approximately 3.3 million dogs in shelters in the U.S. and each year 670,000 of those dogs are euthanized. Shelters are overflowing with homeless dogs just
An example of food cooked by students in the Foods II class taught by Chef Stolfo. Students learn about global foods and create dishes from various regions to enjoy (Photo
All across the internet are blog posts that describe things that people learned throughout their lives. They range from “patience is key” to “people change” and while all of that
Mrs. Tibbets is an AP Statistics teacher at Leesville Road High School. Her classroom is located in the Murphy building and is always open to help students who are struggling.
As a senior, I am well-versed with standardized testing. From state tests to the SAT, every student has significant experience with testing by the end of their high school career.
Members of the men’s team with coach Shingler and their runner up trophy. This is one of the men’s team’s highest finishes ever. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Ray) This past
Laziness is an epidemic in our modern society, taking everyone one by one. What started this epidemic and why does it keep spreading? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Everyone can agree
When people think of Girl Scouts, they think of little girls selling cookies in the standard vest and sash. However, Girl Scouts can also be found at Leesville Road High
Kobe and Gianna Bryant painted on a basketball court in the Philippines. Photo Courtesy Public Domain. Devastation came in waves world-wide following the death of NBA star, Kobe Bryant, his
A photo of Leesville Road High School’s principal, Ian Solomon, opening the African American History Month Read-In. Photo Courtesy of Asis Johnson. On Tuesday, February 4, Leesville Road High School
For the longest time, people have seen Dungeons and Dragons as the epitome of nerdiness. I too once thought that I would never get into D&D and no matter
Members of Executive Council traveled to Victory Junction’s camp this weekend to help set the camp up for campers to arrive. They served in various areas, from cleaning barns to
In May of 2018, the marriage between American actress Meghan Markle and Prince Harry was making headlines on every media outlet. People had Royal Wedding parties, onlookers all over the
On February 1, Pride wrestling kicked off its postseason at Enloe High School for the always tough Cap-7 Tournament. With the regular season behind them, this would be the first
On Friday January 31, the Leesville’s women’s basketball (13-5) team played in one of the biggest games of the season. It was a huge matchup against rival Millbrook (15-4).
Introduction On January 20, schools and all federal jobs closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The nation reserves this federal holiday to celebrate the life of King, a
North Sentinel Island is a little tropical archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It features nice sunny weather, quiet scenery, exotic wildlife, and an entire native population, the Sentinelese. It would
Jalen McDonald only had two points in the first half against Millbrook. Just his second game back after 6+ months of recovering from a leg injury and fresh off a
Recently, I was shocked to learn that none of my friends have ever seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail. As someone who grew up watching this movie at least
A photo opportunity with four players in the Canes locker room. This was one of three attractions during the fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn. Each year as a fundraiser
A list of songs used within this article. Each have their own style, but have all caught fame by the app TikTok. Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn. Launched in September
Pictured on the far left is Justin Williams during the 2018-2019 season. He created his name as “Mr. Game 7” during this year. Photo Courtesy of Rachel Fearn After scoring
Officers and members of Creative Journaling Club smile for a photo after a successful meeting. Everyone enjoys the community and fun of this club. (Photo Used by Permission of Esther
Clipping is a band consisting of three members, two producer (Jonathan Snipes and WIlliam Hutson) and one singer rapper (Daveed Diggs). Daveed Diggs had previously played Thomas Jefferson in the
Below the heavens is the debut album of Blu, a rap and hip hop artist, that was produced by Exile in 2007. It is a Rap and Hip Hop album
A lot of students are working tirelessly to apply and get into the college they want. The common app is an application site that most colleges require to be filled
Black Student Union (BSU) is a club at Leesville Road High School and many other schools. It provides a safe community where people are comfortable with learning and speaking about
Students have been studying very hard for the past few days for their exams. With only a few days left before exams students can be found cramming all the information,
Maggie Bell and Charlotte Goto go to all of the Leesville football games to take pictures. After some of the games, they will post their photos on their Instagram @magsandcharphotos.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came out on December 21. Despite the hype for the final movie in the series, many fans, unfortunately, found it disappointing. (Photo is public
The Academy Awards nominated 1917 for 10 Oscars. While most movie-goers focus on what happens on on-screen, what happened off-screen with filming was just as important. (Photo in public domain)
Scarlett Johansson first portrayed Natasha Romanoff in the Iron Man movies but the character never had a main role until the first Avengers movie. Now, she finally gets a solo
Carter Whitt loses the ball as he goes up for a layup in a game against South Granville. Leesville looks to pull off a big upset against an undefeated South
