The Mycenaean – Leesville Road High School's Newspaper

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Did the MLB implement “juiced baseballs” this season?

Arguably one of the best aspects of baseball comes from home runs. For many baseball fans, it is a once in a lifetime experience to catch a ball. However, this

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Cycling class: is it worth the money?

Recently, I decided to try out one of the new popular trends among teenagers; cycling. Cycling classes gained a following from social media stars who go to SoulCycle, a trendy

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Teenage addiction reaches dangerous high

Across the nation, addiction is plaguing teenagers in the form of nicotine and caffeinated drinks. From the popular trend of vaping, to energy brands such as Red Bull and Bang,

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor September 20, 2019

The Younger Sibling Disposition

My older sister graduated from Leesville with the class of ‘18 — the same year I started my freshman year here. Both of us were in the Leesville Road school

by Mariah Kern, staff writer September 20, 2019

How the senior wall was created

Painting the senior wall has been a tradition here at Leesville since 2008. Seniors come together to put their mark on the school every year. “I really wanted to be

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer September 20, 2019

Students In Multiple Art Programs

For this school year it was very competitive to get in to any of the performing arts programs .The four top performing groups here at Leesville are Dance Ensemble, Capital

by Marie Cox, junior editor September 20, 2019

Are class rings worth the price?

The class of 2021 is starting to order their class rings this fall. Class rings traditionally have a center stone and band with designs on the side, like a school

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer September 20, 2019

Groff’s Commitment to Duke

Leesville is one of the top schools for athletics in Wake County. Students have committed for sports, from soccer, lacrosse, football, and softball. One student who is going to be

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor September 20, 2019

Ground homes — NCMA’s rooftop exhibition

NCMA’s expansive park is full of unique sculptures and functional art installations; their latest is no exception to the idea of unique design with a new purpose. Back in May,

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer September 20, 2019

School Internships

The fall class of internship takes a picture in front of the senior wall. These students are working with all types of internships to ready themselves for the future. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn)

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 20, 2019

Controversial Literature in Schools

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and 1984 by George Orwell are two summer reading choices for students taking Advanced Placement Literature and Composition. (Photo Courtesy of Sarah Jumma) This

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer September 20, 2019

How to know what club is right for you

Most club interest meetings have already happened, and students are scrambling to get a spot in their favorite clubs with friends or personal interests in mind. Some clubs, like HOSA,

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 19, 2019

Nashville Catholic School bans Harry Potter, Leesville Media Center Specialist Weighs in

Library shelves in a Nashville, Tennessee school are empty of the classic series Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter is one of the highest selling books series and

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 19, 2019

Epic Soccer Win against rival Cardinal Gibbons

The Varsity Men’s Soccer team pulled an epic victory against Cardinal Gibbons Monday, September 16. They won the game after tying, going into overtime, and won during penalty kicks. Alex

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer September 19, 2019

What do students think of Leesville’s new policies?

This 2019-2020 school year is Mr. Ian Solomon’s first full year as Leesville Road High School’s principal. His transition into being a full-term principal has brought new changes to the

by Jannah Said, junior editor September 19, 2019

The Leesville Yearbook’s new dynasty

Leesville Road High School’s yearbook, Menagerie, has been documenting the school’s history since its establishment in 1993. Every year, the Menagerie staff is responsible for compiling a tribute to the

by Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer September 19, 2019

Mental health of students

High school students have learned to cope with stress because it is almost always going to come up. Some stressors are worse than others, and people may not notice that

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer September 19, 2019

Diagnosis: Senioritis

There are about 570 seniors in this year’s graduating class, and it is pretty clear that at some point or another these students will experience something commonly known as senioritis.

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 18, 2019

What’s The Difference Between Fans Of College and Pro Football?

This past weekend, on September 8-9, I had the opportunity to go on an intense football weekend with my father and his friends. On the night of September 8 (Saturday),

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer September 18, 2019

Justin Williams stepping away for the 2020 season

The 2020 season is around the corner, and Carolina Hurricanes fans are already buying new gear and season tickets, and getting ready to see their favorite team back on the

by Amanda Ray, senior editor September 18, 2019

Surprise! Vaping is bad for you!

Originally created to be a way for smokers to wean off cigarettes, teens discovered the nicotine- filled juice of vapes and became hooked. Vaping drew teens in with fun flavors,

by Marie Cox, junior editor September 18, 2019

Senior v.s. Freshman

In the four years of high school, students grow and change dramatically. But how different are their opinions about school? Thoughts on the first day? “On the first day of

by Jacob Smith, staff writer September 18, 2019

Raleigh’s Mayoral Race

Yard signs dot the ground in downtown Raleigh, an area where candidates must get out the vote to have any chance of winning their election. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith)

by Mariah Kern, staff writer September 18, 2019

Why schools should teach more black history

In 1926 Carter G. Woodson started to teach Black History Week which would later become Black History Month in 1976. In the United States, we celebrate Black History Month, but

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer September 18, 2019

The Office and TV Time

The TV sensational show The Office has taken over the world, sometimes pushing important homework and due dates to the side as students would rather watch an episode than do

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer September 17, 2019

Fast Fashion: What is it and how does it affect us?

In the ever changing fashion world, brands try to keep up with the latest trends. The design, create, and release process is a never ending cycle—enabling clothing brands to

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer September 16, 2019

How Athletics vs Academics Impacts High School Students

Along the journey that is high school, there are many routes one can take all with the same goal in mind: walking across the stage during graduation. Depending on the

by Francis Fleming, staff writer September 16, 2019

Harper balances teaching and earning a Master’s degree

All high schoolers know the struggles and hard work that goes into being a student: the hours of homework and classwork required to get A’s. However, only a select few

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer September 16, 2019

The minds behind the 2020 Leesville Mural

Leesville Road High School students and staff see many murals around the school, including the ones in the cafeteria, inside some of the teachers’ rooms, and the new one on

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 16, 2019

It: Chapter Two Review

Two years ago, killer clowns will all the rage. At a time when there were stories of clowns menacing people, It, based off of the Steven King book by the

by Mariah Kern, staff writer September 16, 2019

Colin Kaepernick: Impacting the Pledge

With the NFL season starting, Colin Kaepernick is back in the news. In August of 2016, Kaepernick made a decision that would end his football career. Kaperpernick took a stand

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer September 16, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Hits Ocracoke Island

The devastation of Hurricane Dorian really hurt the Carribean, but the Outer Banks also felt the storms power. and while everyone is hearing about the tragedies of the Carribean, there

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer September 12, 2019

Before School Programs

Although school starts at 7:18 a.m it is required for some to arrive at school earlier than that. The early arrivals is due to the fact their coaches or directors believe extra practice or rehearsal is necessary. (Photo courtesy of Alicia Melvin)

by Marie Cox, junior editor September 12, 2019

Naming the storm

In North America, we identify hurricanes through different names to ease communication and confusion. However, until 1953 we tracked hurricanes by year and the order in which they occurred during

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 12, 2019

The Story Behind Nuking Hurricanes

Hurricanes are one of the most powerful natural forces on Earth. Governments would jump at the thought of being able to prevent one of these disasters, but would they go

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer September 12, 2019

Balancing School and Athletics

Sonnet House is one of many students at Leesville High School who has to balance school and soccer. Being a student athlete helps her be responsible and improve her time

by Trevor Darnell, staff writer September 12, 2019

Leesville’s JV football loses close game to Panther Creek

On Thursday, August 29, the Leesville JV football team took on Panther Creek in Leesville’s first home game of the season. Both teams fought hard, but Panther Creek walked away

by Amanda Ray, senior editor September 12, 2019

Why does nobody care about winter sports?

Aside from men’s basketball, most winter sports don’t get much publicity within the Leesville community. While parents and friends attend some games/matches, most winter sporting events are barren, full of

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 12, 2019

Lana Del Rey continues to slap

Norman F***ing Rockwell, Lana Del Rey’s sixth studio album, dropped August 30. As a fan of her music, I looked forward to the release of this album since hearing “Venice

by John Thornton, staff writer September 12, 2019

DC’s Universe needs a new dawn

Zack Snyder’s Man Of Steel (2013) gave some DC fans a new hope for the future of live-action DC movies. But, critics and hardcore fans were suspicious of the potential

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 12, 2019

Lover: Song-by-Song Analysis And Review

Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore By: Natalie Gore Two days after the release, Lover became the top-selling album of 2019. Swift’s music is enjoyed around the globe by millions every

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer September 11, 2019

Volunteer Service Awards

In November, Leesville Road High School will be honoring students who have given back to the community. The LRHS PTSA is recognizing “individuals who demonstrate outstanding volunteer service and civic

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer September 11, 2019

SNAC is giving back

By: Ellie Thompson, Staff Writer The officers of the Special Needs Awareness Club stop for a photo after a successful interest meeting. They constantly offer their time and resources

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer September 11, 2019

Sony vs. Marvel: The Spiderman Split

The recent news of Sony and Marvel’s split has fans of the Spiderman films worried about the beloved character’s future. Fans are asking many questions concerning where Spiderman will appear.

by Jacob Smith, staff writer September 11, 2019

Hurricane Dorian, Did We Overreact?

Many people in Wake County were worried about the hurricane, but for most people in the county this was this scene. No torrential rain, no 100mph winds, no dark clouds,

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor September 11, 2019

Parking Lot Chaos: Split Lunch’s Impact on the Student Lot

The parking lot has been an important sign of independence for students. With this new schedule change, leaving campus is a daunting task that some upperclassmen are avoiding entirely. (Photo

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer September 11, 2019

Marching Band

Matt Cash, sophomore and member of Leesville’s marching band, practices his saxophone. The members of the marching band often practice after school and on their own to keep improving for

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 10, 2019

Leesville Tennis Dominates Green Level

The Leesville Road women’s varsity tennis team won their match with the recently built Green Level high school at home on Wednesday, September 4. Leesville won every set, with the

by Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer September 10, 2019

Customers give the new Popeyes sandwich a thumbs up

On August 12, Popeyes broke the internet with its new Chicken Sandwich. The sandwich caused an amazing amount of attention–especially on social media– and was so successful that it sold

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer September 9, 2019

Wave Goodbye to Digital Media Classes

During the 2019-2020 school year, students at LRHS will witness the last batch of Digital Media students as the original classes will make way for the more focused, content-heavy Adobe

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