Taught in the school’s “Mysterious Mac Lab,” Leesville’s Digital Media course teaches students about graphic design by using high-end, professional quality hardware and software. “This class is cool because the kids get to learn by doing,” said Jason Korreck, course instructor. “They spend a lot of time working with the software to create projects. We [...]

After neglecting to make plans for a Friday night, I was sitting in front of my computer bored out of my mind, trying to find something entertaining to do. I decided to switch on my computer and log on to Hulu. Avid Hulu users may have seen ads for various British comedy shows, such as [...]

After placing first in their weight classes at the Cap-8 regional championships, two Leesville students, Matt Cesari, sophomore, and C.J. Kimmerly, junior, proceeded to the North Carolina state High School championships February 23-25. Taking place in the Greensboro Coliseum, the three day championship event was a memorable experience for both participants. “You feel like a gladiator,” said Cesari, [...]

Latin is often referred to as a dead language, but at Leesville, Latin is very much alive. Leesville has an extensive Latin department while no other schools in Wake county have more than two or three classes. “Leesville has a very strong program with a full slate of courses, up through AP,” said Dr. Mark [...]

The River began with a promising premise when it premiered on February 7: An explorer named Emmet Cole was lost while on an expedition to find “magic.” The search had been called off after six months, and the show features the quest of the few who haven’t given up hope. As they search, they are [...]

When I first heard that a movie was being made about the Belgian Comic Tintin, I became very excited. I have always been a fan of animated movies, and The Adventures of Tintin proved to be no exception. The film itself had an interesting plot: a young reporter/detective, Tintin, discovers yet another secret, a hidden [...]

Standardized tests have become the subject of much controversy lately due to what they actually measure, and what they don’t. I often find myself sitting in class, wondering when whatever I am learning is actually going to benefit me in today’s day and age. The truth is, whatever it is I am being “taught,” it [...]

You’ve probably seen the Sports Medicine students at football games. They are the only students who are down on the field and don’t have either cameras or jerseys.  Susan Pridgen teaches Sports Medicine. “This is a cool class because it is hands on; they [students] practice taping and wound management. They also get to attend [...]

The week from Sunday, November 6 through Friday, November 11 included two of the most anticipated video game releases of all time: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Modern Warfare 3 — an addition to the series of the most prevalent first-person shooter games of all time — was [...]

The Leesville High Science Olympiad team is back for another year of competitive, critical thinking. The initial tournament takes place on February 4 at Wakefield High School. The seven best teams in the regional tournament will proceed to the state level, at North Carolina State University. Success at the state level awards the winners partial [...]

With his plans for an Ultimate Frisbee club, Carter Hering, sophomore, hopes to sling-shot Leesville into a league of Wake County Ultimate Frisbee teams. The league comprises of clubs from Wake County schools, which compete against each other. Schools with clubs include Wakefield, Sanderson, Enloe and Millbrook. “There seems to be a lot of interest,” [...]

Friday, October 14, the Leesville Road varsity football team further established itself as one of the greatest threats in the CAP-8 conference by defeating Millbrook 56 to 24. With the win, Leesville’s record remains untarnished at 8-0. The Pride started well with a touchdown 19 seconds into the game, scored by D.J. Hunt. “The game [...]

Everyone’s favorite drug addict doctor returned to Fox for a seventh season on Monday, October 3.  Gregory House is now in jail, a year after driving a car through the wall of his ex-girlfriend’s house. His parole is five days away, and any infraction would leave him with an extra four months locked up. House [...]

The 2011-2012 school year has introduced a variety of changes embracing technology in school. These changes include allowing cell phone and iPod use between class changes, but the most controversial has been the unlocking of YouTube on the school’s network. Feelings about the unblocking have been mixed. Many teachers feel that students will be too [...]

Ever heard the saying: “It’s not rocket science?” In Mr. Kelley’s Aerospace class, it actually is. Michael Kelley is a part-time pilot and is happy to teach his favorite subject. When asked if he thinks if his class would be defined as “cool,” Kelley responded, “Yes, why not. I get to deal with airplanes all [...]