The Mycenaean

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 18, 2019

Apple v.s Android

If you’re buying a new smartphone today, chances are very good that it will run one of two operating systems: Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS. Both smartphone operating systems are

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer October 18, 2019

Leesville art in the State Fair

Thalia Graves works diligently on a Halloween-themed piece. She will be showcasing one of her pieces, named Red Robin, this month at the NC State Fair. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer October 18, 2019

Downton Abbey: Movie Review

When Downton Abbey came out with its first episode in 2010, it was something new and intriguing. Fifty-two episodes and five years later the show ended, but fans didn’t realize

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer October 18, 2019

Queer Eye

Caption: Jonathan Van Ness gives a speech to his old high school about their planned makeover for one of the teachers. The ‘Fab Five’ plan on improving her life throughout

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer October 17, 2019

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint review

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint released on October 4 and is the fifteenth game to be released for the Ghost Recon series. Having played the closed and open beta, I had a

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer October 17, 2019

The Burns Effect

Ken Burns, producer of many award winning documentaries.  Burns’ released his latest production, Country Music, last month. (Photo used by permission of David Hume Kennerly) Last month, American filmmaker Ken

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer October 17, 2019

Mortal Kombat 11 adds “The Terminator” character to it’s roster

When hearing the words, “I’ll be back,” some people think of the 1980’s classic, “Terminator,” starring Arnold Shwarzeneggar as a massive, hulking machine known as the model T-101. In the

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer October 17, 2019

The Hidden Impact of Student Drivers

Leesville students beginning to leave campus after a day at school.  These are just the first few student drivers of hundreds that were lucky to get out of the parking

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor October 17, 2019

Joker: A Tragic But Flawed Origin

For nearly a century, DC Comics dominated the superhero scene, utterly quashing lowely competitors such as Marvel Comics.  Batman, Superman, and the entirety of the Justice League are the brain

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 15, 2019

Are Young People Moving Towards the Left, or the Center?

 (From left to right: DeKeriah Webb, Leah Ervine, Taylor Potts, Sarah Cash, Tahalia Nira, Trinity Cash, Jacob Smith) Leesville students sit in a focus group to learn about Socialistic ideas

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 15, 2019

Big Mouth Season 3 Review

Big Mouth’s opening “Changes” has become a classic to fans who listen to the song at the beginning of every beloved episode. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) Crude, vulgar, a

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer October 15, 2019

Erica Knightstep: the story behind this book lover

Mrs. Knightstep enjoys any and all books, as well as finding joy in vacationing with her family. (Photo Courtesy of Erica Knightstep) When you enter the media center at Leesville,

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer October 15, 2019

Leesville Liaisons

Leesville has created a program for new students arriving to Leesville. Liaisons is a group of veteran students who come together to help new kids feel more welcome in the

by Chase Dutton, staff writer October 14, 2019

The impact of giving blood

Every year, millions of people across the globe need blood. Whether to cure disease or escape death, blood is donated to ensure the health of others worldwide. Blood centers around

by Chase Dutton, staff writer October 14, 2019

The impact of chemistry

Chemistry is seen to be one of the hardest classes a student can take at Leesville Road High school. The course is more focused toward sophomores rather than upperclassmen or

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer October 14, 2019

How companies and consumers are making the switch to sustainable fashion

There is more caution surrounding production and purchasing since the media is shedding more light on the environmental impacts of fast fashion in recent years. The education enables people to

by Francis Fleming, staff writer October 14, 2019

Music in the Pride

Music plays a big role in a lot of people’s lives because there are so many ways people can use music to better themselves. Some people use music to focus

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer October 14, 2019

Is the new Call of Duty what fans wanted all along?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare drops on October 25, and many old and new fans are pre-ordering the franchise’s chance at redemption. It features new graphics, modern weapons, and an

by Brendan Shore, staff writer October 14, 2019

Newspaper Behind The Scenes

When I was a freshman, I would always look forward to picking up the newspaper outside Mr. Broer’s room, and in my spare time, I would scroll through the newspaper

by Brendan Shore, staff writer October 14, 2019

Preparations for the Fall Show Begin

Putting on any play is difficult. Add on a brand-new director, historical fiction, and a drama like Radium Girls, and you’ve got a daunting task on your hands. Luckily, Leesville

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 14, 2019

Bojangles’ isn’t that good

Over three years of writing for The Mycenaean, I’ve written about Cookout and Tropical Smoothie, some of the most popular fast food restaurants that Leesville students eat at. But as

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer October 11, 2019

The Foreign Exchange Experience

Foreign exchange is a unique opportunity for an exciting adventure: Students are part of a program where they study abroad at a partner institution of the program they are a

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer October 8, 2019

Spirit Wear at Football Games

Friday night football is a high school tradition. At LRHS, students dress up according to a theme, and cheer in their student section to hype up their team. The themes

by Mariah Kern, staff writer October 7, 2019

Racial disparities in prisons

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by John Thornton, staff writer October 4, 2019

Mood at Leesville football games

Varsity football games have a different atmosphere at Leesville compared to other schools. The band plays short phrases of a song for the football team, and the dance teams whirl

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 3, 2019

Camping in NC: What are you looking for?

by Marie Cox, junior editor October 3, 2019

What’s Wegmans?

Supermarket chain Wegmans opened its first North Carolina store in Raleigh on September 29. An estimated 30,000 people visited the store on opening day; setting a new record for the

by Jannah Said, junior editor October 3, 2019

How to be Cool

Hi, I’m Mackenzeigh-Anne Elizabeth Marie Greene, a sophomore at Leesville. You can call me Mackenzeigh — we’re chill like that. I need to, like, help my community, so I can

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor October 3, 2019

The Busch Wildlife Experience

For the better part of three years, I spent most Saturdays at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida.  Busch Wildlife Sanctuary was not a zoo, but a place of refuge

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 3, 2019

NC is Getting New Legislative Districts

These are the current State House and Senate maps. The districts found unconstitutional span from Wilmington to Asheville. Now the Legislature must go through a redistricting battle. (Photo from the

by Jannah Said, junior editor October 3, 2019

Presidential Volunteer Service Award applications now open

The Presidential Volunteer Service Award is an honor  available to students who demonstrate high levels of service and outreach over a twelve-month period. It recognizes those who go above and

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer October 3, 2019

How Do High Schoolers Use Tattoos and Piercings to Express Themselves?

Many high school students use piercings as a semi-permanent way to express themselves. Ear, nose, and many other piercings are one of the many ways students use accessories to express

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer October 2, 2019

The Museum of Life and Science: Earth Moves

On Wednesday, September 18, a new adventure opened to the public. The Life and Science museum in Durham, N.C. has worked for many years to build a fun and interactive

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer October 2, 2019

Unique Clubs at Leesville

At Leesville there are 55 clubs,  each dedicated to a particular interest or activity. Some clubs are very different and unique, like the Super Smash club or the Irish dance

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 1, 2019

2019 Powderpuff expectations

As the weather becomes ever so slightly cooler and the leaves begin to change color, so comes the 2019 Powderpuff season. For those who don’t know, Powderpuff is flag football