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Can Face Masks Be Functional and Fashionable?
From left to right, Alexis Mast, Ally Fuhrer, Lauren Rousos, Savannah Mudd, Olivia Heany, and Maren Jones, all wearing their mask. Some of their masks match their outfits, others are wearing them just for…
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What You Need To Know About Enola Holmes
What is Enola Holmes? Released on September 23, 2020, Enola Holmes, a Netflix original movie, is becoming very popular. The movie follows Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown), the younger sister of Mycroft (Sam Claflin),…
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Quick Bites: Internet’s Latest News
Contributors: Marie Cox and Ellie Bruno Megan Thee Stallion Calls Out Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron Megan Thee Stallion used her “Saturday Night Live” performance to slam Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron for his decision…
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Taking the SAT During a Pandemic
Student practicing for the SAT. Using a #2 pencil to fill in a bubble sheet in preparation. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) The SAT remains an important part of the college admissions process for…
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Quick Bites: Internet’s Latest News
Contributors: Kyla McGhee Important WCPSS Announcement (Photo Courtesy of wunc.org) Wake County Public Schools announced the new schedules for all grade levels (K-12). Kids in kindergarten through third grade will start part-time in October.…
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What’s going on with TikTok?
Over the past two months, TikTok’s fate in the U.S. has been unstable. Talk of a nation-wide ban is not new, but it looks as if a deal is in the future. (Photo in…
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The Breakdown of the Council of State Races
The North Carolina Executive Mansion is the official residence of the Governor. Some of his top advisors and colleagues could lose re-election in November, including the Governor himself. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.) North…
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fall Update
September 30, Nintendo dropped a new fall update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons— the biggest update since July. As soon as you open the game after updating, you’ll find a letter in your mailbox…
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Check out the new popular party game where you kill your friends in space!
Recently, you can’t seem to go anywhere on the internet without seeing people talk about the space murder game that’s caught everyone’s attention: Among Us. Among Us is a social deduction game much like…
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TikTok Star in the Community
Caption: Mr. Pyper currently has 520.4k followers on TikTok. Every day his followers increase as he continues to promote positive content. (Photo courtesy of Viviana Straniero) Mason Pyper, also known as Mr. Pyper, is…
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What Do Teenagers Actually Do On Their Phones?
My screen time average per day. I spend most of my time on social media apps such as Tiktok and Instagram. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) Many people, especially older adults, claim that teenagers…
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Which is Better: Dogs or Cats?
This dog and the cat are both part of the Weld family. They are both very special to the family and loved. (Photo Courtesy of Isabel Weld) Many people own pets; the most common…
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Customizable Home Screen from iOS 14
Jayden Mancini’s home screen she was able to create after the iOS 14 update. (Photo used by Jayden Mancini) Apple’s new iOS 14 update allows users to edit their home screens in innovative ways,…
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Quick Bites: Internet’s Latest News
Contributors: Savannah Sinor and Viviana Straniero President Trump Prevented From Banning TikTok A federal judge temporarily revoked President Trump’s ban on TikTok, a popular social media app. The judge passed an injunction against the…
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Quick Bites: Internet’s Latest News
Contributors: Keeli Johnson and Emma Nani Trump’s Shocking Tax Returns (Photo taken by Gage Skidmore. Creative Commons) After several years of speculation, President Trump’s tax returns have been revealed. An in-depth New York Times…
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Schools want to Reopen
Wake County is trying to find a way to start in-person learning again. The Board of Education is discussing plans to safely reopen schools. (Photo in public domain) Wednesday, September 23, Wake County Board…
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An Update on the MLB Season
This anything but normal MLB regular season is coming to an end, faster than normal because of the shortened 60 games season rather than the normal 162 game season. Fans have not been in…
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2020 Parking Pass Changes
The parking space students get is organized by what year the student is in. Sophomores park towards the back, juniors closer to the school, and seniors park closest to the stairs near the school.…
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Students Thoughts on Virtual Learning
School went from being in a classroom to being on Google Classroom because of the COVID pandemic. Most students are wanting to get back into the classroom as soon as it is safe. (Photo…
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Angela Scioli: Covid Relief
Student volunteers stand outside of a fully packed car with food boxes ready to be distributed to the families and students of the trailer homes. Scioli’s efforts, alongside the coordination of NC farmers and…
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Zendaya Makes History
Zendaya, 24-year-old actress, made history on Sunday (the 20th) at the Emmy awards for her role in the hit HBO show “Euphoria.” The actress was nominated for one of the biggest categories of the…
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Voter Registration Club
Voter Registration Club is a new club at Leesville Road High School. Its goal is to get as many students as possible to register to vote. The demographic 18-29 year olds are historically the…
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Divine Llama Vineyards
Divine Llama Vineyards offers a unique experience to people of all ages. Adults can drink wine and bring along their children to enjoy the animals all together. (Photo Courtesy of Lyric Chassin) Located in…
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The Value of Real Reading
During this technological age there are many kids, youth, and adults that are forgetting the importance of reading tangible books. People can read everything on their electronic devices. From short news articles to whole…
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The Evolution of Hip Hop
What it is and how it all started Hip hop is a popular music genre that originated in African American and Hispanic communities. Hip hop allowed young Black and Hispanic artists to express how…
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Fun Activities to do Outside
NC is home to many different types of environments, from the beach to the mountains and lots of things in between and with the weather cooling down it is the perfect opportunity to explore…
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How Tech Theatre is Adapting to Virtual Learning
The students in Wrayno’s tech theatre class are learning about costume design and how costumes are important in theatre. Normally this unit would be reserved for later on in the semester but because of…
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What’s New with iOS 14?
Apple users now have the option to put widgets on their home screens. These widgets can show data from apps like Health and Apple Music. (Photo used with permission of Omid Armin) On September…
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Bell Schedule Discrepancies
All 31 high schools in Wake County have unique bell schedules which may impact the success of the students who attend each school. A bell schedule includes information about what each school day looks…
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Fall-tivities
Tuesday September 22 marks the first day of fall. This season will be here until winter begins December 21. As autumn sneaks in, so does everything pumpkin. Visit your local coffee shops like Sola…
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Living with the Virus as a Teenager
Sophia Batista, a junior at Leesville, recently finished her 14-day quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19 early September. Batista was one of the many infected by the coronavirus. She was exposed when her sister…
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Quick Bites: Internet’s Latest News
Contributors: Ashlyn Watkins and Alexis Mast Another Holmes? (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain) Enola Holmes, starring the famous Millie Bobby Brown and Helena Bonham Carter, was released on September 23. The movie is about…
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“Bravelands: Broken Pride” Book Review
Bravelands “Broken Pride” cover shown along with the lion pride symbol. (Photo courtesy of “Shelf Stuff”) The book Broken Pride by Erin Hunter is the first in the Bravelands series. Its setting is in…
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Things Students Do to Make the School Year and Learning Easier
Many students receive a few textbooks at the start of each school year. While helpful, they can add to the number of things students need to keep track of. (Photo courtesy of Isabel Weld) …
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No officers charged for the murder of Breonna Taylor
On Wednesday, Louisville judge Annie O’Connell announced that the grand jury decided not to charge any of the three officers with homicide who fired 18 shots into Breonna Taylor’s home that ended in her…
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Stress Satire
Students across the country are more stressed out than ever. Social media, sports, and other activities can make life very stressful for students and some are struggling to handle it. (Photo in public domain)…
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Fall TV Preview Sampling
The Child (dubbed Baby Yoda by fans) gazing into the distance. This is featured in the trailer for the Madalorien’s second season. (Photo Courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) A few months ago, Fall entertainment looked…
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Fall is Here in North Carolina
A pumpkin patch off Leesville Road is now open along with many other fall festivities in North Carolina. (Photo Courtesy of Alexis Mast) Despite Covid-19 and weather patterns, fall’s start date is September 22,…
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Students Working During COVID-19
Students working jobs during COVID-19 have experienced changes in their protocol, availability, and safety. They could be more at risk for the virus, since most are involved with interacting with people daily, but this…
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New Corona Test
As the current global pandemic spreads throughout the world scientists and doctors are constantly working on creating and improving the coronavirus tests. Swabbing your nostril cavities or throat is the most common form of…
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Soapstone School House
Soapstone UMC on Norwood Road created the “Soapstone Schoolhouse,” where so far about twenty students come every morning to have class. With in-person school a thing of the past for many students, they are…
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Merchant Teacher Spotlight
Leesville Road High School is proud to announce a new teacher, Logan Merchant, joining the social studies department this year. An NC State graduate, Merchant is fresh and excited to start up the school…
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Why People Adore Pokémon
Pokémon is an amazing series of games that formed many nostalgic memories. Today, games are still being released and there is an active community of players who still have a great love for the…
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Quick Bites: Internet’s Latest News
Remembering the Legend Following Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Friday, thousands gathered outside the Supreme Court building to pay homage to her life and legacy. Right Wing Conspiracy Theorist, Jacob Wohl, interrupted the mourners’…
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Junior Curling in North Carolina
Junior curlers gather for the second annual Triangle Junior Bonspiel. A bonspiel is a tournament in which curlers gather to play each other and broomstack. (Photo used by permission of Liz Taylor) Curling has…
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Taking your First AP over Virtual Learning
The inside of Abigail Ake’s AP Psychology notebook. (Use by permission of Abigail Ake) Taking your first AP class is hard enough without a pandemic and a virtual learning environment. Abigail Ake, sophomore at…
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What Rights Do Students Have In the Classroom?
It was stated in the Bill of Rights many years ago that Congress cannot prohibit free speech. This law applies to everything — from a conversation on the street to an article in the…
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Quick Bites: Internet’s Latest News:
Contributors: Ellie Thompson N.C State Vs. Wake Forest (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain) The Pack played the Deacons this Saturday, beating them by only three points in their first game. As the first game…
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What Music Do Leesville Students Listen To?
Students at Leesville come from all different backgrounds and cultures, but there is one thing every student has in common–they all listen to music. Music allows students to disconnect from our current reality, being…
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Book Review – Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah is a compelling and well written autobiographical comedy book that gives the reader an insight on life during Apartheid South Africa. The rustic, detailed imagery and thrilling short…