Tag: opinion
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Are college advisors worth it?
Advantage College Planning is one of many companies that offers college advising services for prospective college students. To further explore their services, visit their website at https://advcp.com/ (Photo courtesy of Valentina Fernandez)
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Are college advisors worth it?
College advisors, like everything related to the college application process, have their pros and cons. From one perspective, they offer specialized guidance to help a student create a more well rounded college application. However,…
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“Karma” by JoJo Siwa: bop or flop?
On Friday, April 5, 2024, Jojo Siwa broke the internet by releasing her new song and music video “Karma”. Siwa rose to fame when she joined the Lifetime reality show Dance Moms in 2014.…
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The Importance of Jimmy Buffet
It’s a cold rainy day in the middle of the winter, and you go to put on some music to lift your spirits from maybe a bad test, a break up or really anything…
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Is Elmo Scary?
The widely popular show Sesame Street features a red puppet named Elmo. He introduced his audience to all his friends on the show, learning about numbers, letters, and simple life skills among many, but…
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Cruising on big ships vs small ships
A photo taken of the Mardi Gras from the dock in Amber Cove(Top), and of the Carnival Freedom taken from the deck of the Mardi Gras in Grand Turk(Bottom). (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes.)
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Prom dress inspo
An ideal theme representing navy blue long dress. (Photo courtesy of creative commons)
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Helldivers 2, A Glorious New Co-op Game
A group of four Helldivers (avatars of the players) liberating a terminid-inhabited planet. Players play as Helldivers, brave warriors of Super-Earth, to land on planets and eradicate the alien menace. (Photo Courtesy of Arrowhead…
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Sodabox review
Sodabox is a family-owned business that specializes in custom sodas. Customers can either order directly from Sodabox’s menu or they can customize any drink by choosing a base liquid and adding syrups, purees, or…
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Song Review: “Your Apartment” by Wallows
After a two-year dry spell, Wallows finally released their new single, “Your Apartment,” on Feb 16, 2024. As a long-time listener of Wallows, I anxiously anticipated the song’s release; I was hoping for a…
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New Podcast: This Might Sound Crazy
At the beginning of second semester, LRHS seniors, Kaelyn McCann and Sami McGaughey, began a new podcast centered on societal, historical, and pop culture scandals and/or controversies. Through the podcast channel on Spotify, listeners…
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Our perceptions of others affect Leesville
On the left side — the outfit I dressed in to appear different. On the right side — more traditional outfit I would wear or strive to dress similarly. (Photo courtesy of public domain…
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Another Book Column Review: Definitions of Indefinable Things
Title: Another Book Column Review: Definitions of Indefinable Things Caption: Snake and Reggie stand on the front cover which is a beautiful blue color. (Photo made by Abigail Crawford)
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McDonalds’ Anime Crossover
Recently, McDonalds’ announced its anime-themed “WcDonald’s” campaign. McDonald’s locations around the country will adopt custom anime-styled packaging, and weekly animated features will be released every week from February 26 to March 18. (Photo credits:…
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Taylor Swift Rigs the NFL?
Three Kansas City Chiefs players during a 2021 game against the Commanders. The NFL has recently been under fire for potentially biasing the Chiefs during the 2023-24 playoffs. (Photo Courtesy of Public Domain)
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Billy Joel Releases New Song After Almost Two Decades
Billy Joel published his new single titled “Turn the Lights Back On,” on February 1, 2024. This long-awaited release puts him on the growing list of legendary musicians returning to songwriting after long hiatuses.…
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Should students be required to participate in gym?
Students in Wake County high schools must take healthful living once throughout their high school career. Although this class is required most do not participate. Here at Leesville there are mostly freshmen in the…
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Is Groundhog Day Accurate?
Every year on February 2, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow in Pennsylvania to predict the forecast for the coming months. Groundhog Day originated from the German holiday called Candlemas. (A Western Christian festival…
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The book quartet review: The Mirror Visitor series
The books in order: A Winter’s Promise, The Missing of Claridelune, The Memory of Babel, The Storm of Echos.
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Why Winter is the Best Season
It is currently the middle of winter in North Carolina. Meteorologically speaking, the coldest part of the year is just over a week away. While many students may feel that winter is the worst…
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Everyone Should Watch One Piece
A promotional image for One Piece’s recently concluded “Wano-kuni” arc. Monkey D. Luffy (right) stands proud with his allies “The Worst Generation” to face powerful foes. (Photo Courtesy Toei Animation.)
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Book Column Two: Wrong Place Wrong Time
The front and back of the book are filled with red and brown to symbolize the violence and mystery in the story. Faintly in the background, you can see an analog clock representing how…
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Book Column One: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The front depicts a sun and a sparrow bird. The book dimensionally is small but is a perfect size for carrying around. (Created by Abigail Crawford)
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The Prince William Debate
William, Prince of Wales was announced as 2023’s most attractive bald man. Among other contenders, like Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson, Prince William came out on top.
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Why Elf is the Best Christmas Movie
Buddy the elf is preparing to dominate in the iconic snowball fight scene. (Photo courtesy of Warner Home Video via MGN)
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Is Crumbl Cookie Overrated?
The pink box with the Crumbl Cookie words and logo on top. My first time eating one — I thought it was average and not special. (Photo Courtesy of Abigail Crawford)
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Why IGOR is Tyler, The Creator’s Best Album
Tyler, The Creator Tyler Okonma, also known as Tyler, The Creator is an American rapper, lyricist, and producer known for his music, lyrics and for being one of the members and founders in the…
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Are the offenses of LSU and Alabama better than the Cleveland Browns?
(From left to right) Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield and Tua Tagovailoa are shown in the picture above. Each of the quarterbacks have thrown for at least 2,000 yards, but that’s the only comparison that…