Category: News
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A comparison between Sir Walter Scott and J.R.R. Tolkien
Many 20th century books that high schoolers read in English focus on the bleakness of humanity, with books like The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, and 1984 providing explicit criticisms about human nature…
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What is the HOSA Drive?
Students seeking a simple, meaningful way to earn service hours while giving back to the community have an exciting opportunity with the upcoming HOSA donation drive. For every three donated items, students receive one…
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How was the LRHS rising freshman open house?
Rising Leesville freshmen recently had the opportunity to explore what Leesville has to offer. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm, there were school community members present to make this event possible. Many of…
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Leesville EF educational tour opportunities
Enrollment has opened for the upcoming EF Education Tours available to students at Leesville Road High School. These independent travel opportunities, taking place in the summer of 2027, allow students to earn high school…
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A new club arrives at Leesville
LRHS has welcomed a new opportunity for students who are interested in why people behave and think the way they do. The Psychology club is a student-led program that gives members a chance to…
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Curling: everyone’s favorite Winter Olympic Sport
With the winter Olympics beginning in February, people settle in to watch a variety of niche sports that they only watch every two years. One of the most popular is curling. Players slide a…
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The Turning Point Super Bowl Halftime Show was a fail
When Bad Bunny—a U.S. citizen and the world’s most-streamed artist for four of the last six years—was announced as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer, Turning Point USA responded by organizing an “alternate” show.…
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When are LRHS 2026 Spring Sport Tryouts?
Spring sports are right around the corner and with that comes new challenges and opportunities for many Leesville student-athletes. Soccer tryouts will take place on the upper practice field; February 16 for seniors and…
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The LRHS women’s JV Basketball season wraps up
As the LRHS JV women’s basketball season comes to an end, the team looks back on the tough competition and challenges they’ve had to overcome. Through months of hard work and difficult games, the…
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Spring Musical Tech Crew meetings
With the start of LRHS’s spring musical, The Addams Family, the technical theatre crews have hosted their crew signups. The crews will begin their weekly (or biweekly) meetings this upcoming week. The theatre department’s…
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Paul Simon extends his celebration tour to Raleigh, NC
Musical artist Paul Simon will perform at the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC, on July 11, 2026. Simon is extending his Quiet Celebration Tour, which began in Spring 2025. I went to one…
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Noah Kahan’s New Album
Noah Kahan, a folk-pop and indie folk music artist, announced his new 17-track album titled The Great Divide on his Instagram on January 28, 2026. In the caption, Kahan stated, “The music here is…
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All About Season 4 of The Traitors
The Traitors, streaming on Peacock, is a reality competition television series. Twenty-three celebrity contestants are placed in a castle in Scotland, where they complete daily challenges while attempting to solve a murder mystery. The…
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Snow days bring out everyone’s inner child
It is 9 a.m., and you wake up to the sun shining through the blinds rather than your blaring alarm. There is a fresh, untouched cover of snow over the grass. Due to snowy…
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Beasley’s Chicken and Honey closes for good in Raleigh
Beasley’s Chicken and Honey, an iconic Downtown Raleigh restaurant, permanently closed last weekend. The beloved Ashley Christensen staple opened 14 years ago, rising in popularity for its unique spin on fried chicken dishes, which…
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How do teachers deal with AI and plagiarism?
With more and more schoolwork becoming digital assignments, the use of AI and plagiarism tactics is on the rise. Chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini–as well as simply using the copy-and-paste method–make it hard…
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Hailee and Josh undergo massive controversy
Recently, social media has erupted with debate over a situation involving the Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld. The two started quietly dating in May 2023 and tied the knot two…
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Tim Sweeney’s Quiet Conservation Efforts
Tim Sweeney is a name most people won’t recognize. However, he is the founder and CEO of Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game Fortnite. The game takes place on the infamous…
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The major trends of 2025
As we move into 2026, we start to forget popular trends and leave them behind for new ones. However, it’s nice to look back on the things that everyone raved over for nostalgia. Whether…
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The benefit of getting service hours
When students hear the words “service hours,” many think about college applications or honor societies. even though service hours are not required at our school, they still play a big role in student life.…
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What the holidays mean to leesville
All over the world, people celebrate holidays in the month of December. Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s, Kwanzaa, and Lunar New Year are the most common holidays celebrated during this season. Leesville has a very…
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How do fire “drills” affect learning
In every Wake County school, fire alarms must be tested monthly. At Leesville Road High School, we don’t typically have to worry about meeting that quota. It is only the fifth month of school,…
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What is the 2026 Rebrand Trend?
As the new year starts, TikTok has introduced a new trend that many influencers and TikTok users are participating in — “The 2026 Rebrand.” Unlike the annual New Year’s resolutions that typically get lost…
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LRHS Fall 2025 semester exam schedule
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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The environmental impact of the Holidy season
The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, filled with holidays from varying cultures and religions. Over the years, the Holiday season has begun to be taken over by consumerism, disposable traditions,…
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The success of the new phone policy
Students entered the 2025-2026 school year under one of the biggest policy changes in the history of Leesville Road High School: the cellphone ban. However, as the school year has progressed, has the ban…
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LRHS Prayer 640 Club
LRHS Prayer 640 is a Christian-based club that meets once a month on Mondays at 6:40 am in Trailer 10. The club is devoted to prayer and learning more about the Christian faith and…
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Leesville confessions
Cheating Girlfriend… Dear LRHS confessions–I have a problem. I think my girlfriend is cheating on me and I don’t know what to do. I, 16m, have been dating my girlfriend, 15f, for 6 months.…
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Thanksgiving Traditions and Plans
Thanksgiving break is coming up, from Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on different aspects in life and show appreciation for everything you have. Students spend Thanksgiving…
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Are AP classes worth it
Advanced Placement classes are offered at Leesville for students who wish to challenge themselves more than they would in an honors class. There are several advantages to taking these AP classes, including an increased…
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Leesville Exam Schedule and Policy
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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LRHS Thanksgiving traditions and plans
Thanksgiving break is coming up, from Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on different aspects in life and show appreciation for everything you have. Students spend Thanksgiving…
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Exciting new winter traditions at Leesville
This year, Leesville has embraced new traditions to make the winter season more festive. From community service to decorating the halls, Leesville’s students are set on making this December memorable. The Leesville Blizzard is…
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When do LRHS students celebrate Christmas?
The month of December is a time of celebration for most everyone. Major holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa all occur. Out of these three holidays, Christmas is the only one that’s widely celebrated…
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LRHS upcoming exam schedule and policies
This year, exams for the end of semester one will take place January 16 through January 23. These final exams count as 20% of a student’s overall grade. There is a policy where students…
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday: History, Purpose, and Effects
Every year, as soon as Thanksgiving is over and the fall decor starts to go away, people begin to turn their attention to one thing: shopping. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become two…
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The 2025 Raleigh Christmas Parade
Recently, ABC 11 hosted its classic Raleigh Christmas Parade, marking the 81st year of the floats lining the streets. This year’s parade was a smashing success, and many of our own students even took…
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Lost Christmas Traditions
As the holiday season approaches, many of us reflect on cherished traditions that make Christmas feel special. However, some beloved customs have faded into the past over the years, leaving us to wonder what…
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Alice in Wonderland: The Dark Truth Behind the Madness
Many of us are familiar with the story of Alice in Wonderland. A curious girl stumbles down a rabbit hole into a world of complete nonsense, where she then attempts to find her way…
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How are Christmas and New Years Different?
Separated by a total of six days, Christmas and New Years mark the end of the year. Even though they are very close on a calendar, they could not be more different. Christmas is…
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What Holiday Events are Around the Triangle?
As the holiday season approaches, the North Carolina Triangle starts to have a little more holiday cheer. The cool weather, early sunsets, and decorated neighborhoods all signal exciting winter traditions. From the illuminating lanterns…
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Issues with Sora AI
Sora AI is a new tool made by OpenAI that can create very realistic videos just from written text. While this sounds exciting, it also brings serious problems that people should think about before…
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Addams Family Auditions
Leesville’s theatre department is currently in the middle of audition week for their spring musical, The Addams Family. Auditions were held on Monday, December 1, and Tuesday, December 2, with callbacks on Thursday, December…
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Zootopia 2 Review
After the release of Zootopia in 2016, fans have been eager for a star-studded return of characters to the big screen. Zootopia 2 dives deeper into the world of Zootopia, where the movie takes…
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The Silent Patients, a thrill to read
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat for all 352 pages. Celadon Books published the novel on February 5, 2019. The…
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Wild about Wicked; For Good
On November 21, Wicked: For Good dropped in theaters, the second installment of the first film based on the popular musical. Fans ran to the theaters in anticipation, excited to see how the Wicked…
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How does violents seen in society and media impact students
On paper, schools are safer than ever – with more advanced security systems, metal detectors, clear backpacks, and a significant decrease in school shootings. So, why do roughly a third of students in the…
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North Carolina Students are being robbed
School choice is a program that allows taxpayers to apply for publicly funded scholarships for private schools. It began as a program to delay the effects of school desegregation on privileged white students. Modern…
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Sabrina Carpenter is only popular because of the way society reacts to women sexualizing their bodies
“Have you ever tried this one?” is one of Sabrina Carpenter’s most famous song lyrics. It is viral on Spotify, TikTok, and most importantly, in the minds of the American people. Such simple words…
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Leesville Hosts Toys for Tots December Drive
On December 3-12, Leesville Road High School is hosting a toy drive for Toys for Tots. Donations will be accepted in the media center. Students can earn up to two service hours for donating…