Monthly Archives: April, 2015

Unfriended uses social media in a new way

The evolution of social media has impacted more than just how people connect with each other. It’s also crawled its way into major motion...

Alternative concerts raging in Raleigh this summer

Summer is known to be music festival season from Australia to the U.S. In North Carolina, primarily in Raleigh and Charlotte there are myriad...

Panic! at the Disco’s “Hallelujah”

Panic! at the Disco recently announced the departure of Spencer Smith, drummer, from the famous band. Following the announcement was the release of a...

2016 SAT: Yay or Nay?

The SAT will introduce changes to its test in the coming year. These changes are raising questions on whether students should take it. In a...

Lessons from Atticus Finch (Lesson #3)

Lesson #3: Legacy is not loud repetition of record-breaking sport statistics or physical wealth, it’s the memory of lessons that couldn’t have been taught...

Jessica Kane’s blog goes viral

Jessica Kane is a body confidence advocate, feminist, plus-size woman, and fashion blogger. Her blog, The Life and Style of Jessica, has gained popularity...

Supernatural Keeps Fighting

Supernatural is known to be a dramatic and gruesome show that toys with the emotions of its viewers. However, it recently changed directions when...

Leesville Lacrosse captures conference title with win over Enloe

By the time that Conner New, the lone four-year letterman on the Leesville Lacrosse, scored his only goal of Tuesday’s Senior Night game, the...

Legally Blonde is illegally fun

"OMG you guys!" Leesville Pride Productions has completed yet another successful play; Legally Blonde! With tickets selling out in the first couple of days, it...

Leesville Library trail lives up to some expectations

It has been almost a year since the completion of the paved trail by the Leesville Community Library, which provides a convenient shortcut between...

The Mowgli’s album is nothing new

The Mowgli’s, an alternative rock band, released their new album Kids in Love on Tuesday, April 14. After a week the album peaked at 156...

Cappex.com makes college decisions easy

For a quarter of Leesville, this school year is winding down into a summer of touring colleges and deciding where to apply. Many juniors...

Don’t be afraid to move abroad

According to the government census, few citizens claimed to have moved abroad in the past year. However, the percent of people who have moved...

Finally! Three of K-Pop’s biggest names come out of hiding

BigBang, BTS and 2PM have announced their long -- some longer than others -- awaited comebacks. Probably the most awaited K-Pop comeback, BigBang has been...

Women empowerment through marketing

Advertisements and marketing campaigns that empower women make a positive difference in two ways. They improve how women feel about themselves and how the...

Ashley Banjo explores the life of Michael Jackson in ITV’s ‘Perspectives’

On Sunday, June 19, the fifth season of British docu-series “Perspectives” premiered on ITV with Ashley Banjo as their first guest host. Ashley Banjo, leader...

Brad Wilson bringing community focus to Leesville football

When the Leesville football team takes the field next autumn to the roar of the Loonies student section, a new man will be there...

Slide the City to come to Raleigh in May

A thousand feet of slippery blue and green vinyl will be making an appearance on Glenwood Avenue on May 30. Slide the City will...

World premiere of King Georges, standout documentary

Saturday, April 11, I attended the Full Frame Documentary FIlm Festival in Durham, NC. That night I had the pleasure of viewing the world...

A new way to tour colleges

For some, college visits are exciting; they indicate the end of high school and the beginning of independence. For others, after thinking about the...

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