January 2010 - The Mycenaean

by Pierre Lourens, 2009-2010 co-Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2010

State of the Union Focuses on Economy, Jobs

As expected, President Obama focused primarily on the economy in his State of the Union speech. The overwhelming theme of the night was help for the middle class. By proposing

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief January 26, 2010

Senior Exemptions Impacted by Waiver Requests

The senior exemption policy is one of the few privileges that seniors have over the rest of the student body. If a student has an A in a class he/she

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief January 26, 2010

Sending Text Messages Correlated with Teen Car Crashes

I didn’t believe that this could happen to me is the common phrase said by teenagers nationwide. Parents warn their children about the dangers of poor driving, show videos, and

by Sarah Beth Duncan, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Experts Predict: Housing Market will Continue to Suffer

The downward spiral of the housing market has left many people more than a little disheartened. Despite the hopes of the market rising again soon, it is expected to take

by Sarah Beth Duncan, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

New Airport Security Proposed

Mind reading machines seem like a far-fetched, futuristic idea that will never come true except in science fiction movies and books. But according to recent proposals made by security experts,

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2010

Amid Turmoil, Obama Intends to Finish War in Afghanistan

On Wednesday, Dec. 1 President Barack Obama made the decision to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, in addition to the 68,000 American troops that are already stationed there. Former President

by Cory Maddox, staff writer January 26, 2010

Leesville Hockey Team

In the Pride’s opener the team’s offense started strong, led by Bobby Iannuzzelli, who scored three goals; overall the team would manage to put seven goals past the opposing goalie.

by Edna Kabisa, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Baseball’s Sterioid Sensation

On January 10, 2010, Mark McGwire issued a widely distributed press statement in which he admitted to having used steroids intermittently throughout the 1990s. In an interview with the New

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

The Trader Joes Experience: Why I will Never Go Anywhere Else

I do not think I will ever shop at a regular grocery store ever again, that is, until Trader Joes’ trading hours cease to exist. With a new location on

by Sarah Beth Duncan, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Swimming & Diving season

The swimming and diving team has been living up to last year’s high standards. They were undefeated last year and since the season started in November, the boy’s team has

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Final Fantasy XIII

Square Enix has delivered one of the most addictive system sellers ever created with the release of Final Fantasy XIII. The video game has already become a sensation in Asia

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief January 26, 2010

Volunteering is not just for Impressing Colleges

Students are often pressured to volunteer by parents and clubs to satisfy the “Volunteer” section of the college application. Out of my four years of high school, I have probably

by Sarah Beth Duncan, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes hit the big screen on Christmas day. The movie stays true to the classic Sherlock Holmes—mystery. However, it also brings in a lot of action. From the moment

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Unemployed Seek to Continue Education

In today’s economy, unemployment rates have reached all time highs. As many people continue to unsuccessfully find employment, others have begun to turn towards continuing education as an alternative for

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 January 26, 2010

Theme of Friendship Spans Generations

The Girls from Ames “Tell me who you’re with, and I’ll tell you who you are.” This Spanish proverb is quoted in the last pages of The Girls from Ames

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 26, 2010

Jeanette Walls visits Raleigh

“Thank you, thank you, but I don’t deserve your applause. I’m just a woman with a story.” On Wednesday January 13, I was lucky enough to have fourth row seats

by Sarah Beth Duncan, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Eighty Percent of Leesville Students Unaware of Fight Song

Every school has a fight song. This song is usually played at every school game by the band to pump up the team. However, Leesville’s fight song has left little

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors

These days it is extremely difficult to come across a band that has a distinct sound. Artists like Daughtry and Nickelback blast continually on MTV and there seems to be

by Cory Maddox, staff writer January 26, 2010

Powder Puff Practices Overview

PRE-PRACTICE/POWDER PUFF MEETING The players on each team became familiar with each other beginning on Oct. 1 when the Powder Puff meetings were held. The juniors, excited about the game,

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 January 26, 2010

Top 10 Reasons to take Newspaper

Thinking about registering for Newspaper? Consider these things first! 1) You learn to never procrastinate. Maybe you’ve gotten into that habit in other classes, but Newspaper, that’s a whole different

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2010

Winterfest Auditions

Winterfest assembly auditions were held at Leesville on Tuesday, Dec. 15 after school in the Black Box. Over 40 students auditioned to perform in the Wizard of Oz themed winter

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

New Cafeteria Laws

Leesville Road High School students began using their student identification numbers in the cafeteria on January 4, 2010 to access their lunch accounts. The use of students IDs will provide

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 January 26, 2010

U.S. Deficit at an All-Time High

At the beginning of a new year and new decade, there is always an analysis of the financial situation in a given country. In 2009 in the United States, not

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Gossip Girl a Popular Guilty Pleasure

The CW’s Gossip Girl is based on the book series by Cecily Von Ziegesar. The show gives New York’s elite Upper East Side basically the same polished treatment as The

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Obama Lays Out Initiative

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, President Barack Obama laid out a new initiative that will improve the country’s unemployment rate. From the beginning of his term, Obama has made it clear

by Cory Maddox, staff writer January 26, 2010

Soccer World Cup

The United States’ first major soccer league, the MLS, was founded in 1993 and ever since popularity has continued to climb. A big part of the success of the league

by Cory Maddox, staff writer January 26, 2010

Senior Powder Puff Coaches

Every year for the powder puff game a few male students take time out of their busy schedules to try and coach their class to victory. The boys lead the

by Edna Kabisa, Staff Writer January 26, 2010

Camel Crisis in Australia’s Outback

Beginning on Monday, December 7, 2009, local central Australia government authorities embarked on a four day culling campaign of between 3,000 and 6,000 feral camels near the Docker River community

by Pierre Lourens, 2009-2010 co-Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2010

E-Readers are Limited by Technology, Publishers

By Pierre Lourens Staff Writer Reading, for me, is an experience I cherish; the smell of books, the sound of flipping pages, and the beautiful artwork and typography that are

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 January 20, 2010

Rescue comes to Haiti

The southern part of Haiti experienced a 7.0-level earthquake on Tuesday, Jan 12. President Barack Obama has already promised an “all-out rescue” to the victims in the poor Central American

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 15, 2010

Earthquake devastates Haiti

On Tuesday, January 12, a 7.0 level earthquake occurred in Port au Prince, Haiti. It has been reported that schools, hospitals, and the presidential palace collapsed during the quake. Bodies

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer January 13, 2010

Pridgen wins Teacher of the Year

Coach Susan Pridgen won this year’s Leesville Road High School Teacher of the Year award. “It’s an honor to be named [Teacher of the year]” said Pridgen. She was nominated

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 January 12, 2010

Cultural Media Literacy available next school year

Leesville plans to offer a new English class next school year for all grades called Cultural Media Literacy. Robert Phillips, an English 11 teacher at LRHS with a graduate’s degree

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor January 12, 2010

MoMA Exhibits Tim Burton’s New Artwork

Most know Tim Burton as the creepy-but-enticing movie director. His movies are easily recognizable: dark, moody and original, involving weird characters and catchy but slightly disturbing musical numbers. Take, for

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor January 12, 2010

New North Carolina Laws

The state legislature has passed several new laws ranging from December 1 to January 1. The new laws range from serious, such as the new “no texting while driving” law,

by Kelly Williamson, Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2010

Republicans to take majority in 2010

The 2010 midterm elections could cause losses for the Democrats in the House and the Senate, leading to a Republican majority in both houses. President Obama’s honeymoon period is coming

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor January 8, 2010

Invictus Captures South Africa’s Defining Moment

“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” So ends the captivating, powerful movie Invictus by Clint Eastwood, inspired by the poem by William

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer January 8, 2010

Schmidt and Woodhouse named semi-finalists for Morehead-Cain

Most students that attend Leesville dream of a full ride to the University of North Carolina. Will Woodhouse and Lexi Schmidt are semi-finalists for the Morehead-Cain Scholarship; if they receive

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer January 7, 2010

Washeck Devoted to Wrestling

Andrew Washeck, senior, is a Leesville varsity wrestler devoted to his sport. “Wrestling is great,” said Washeck. “It takes discipline, but I enjoy it.” As a wrestler, Washeck must go

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer January 7, 2010

Some Schools Striving Toward “Global Awareness”

Across the Globe, the integration of other cultures is spreading. For example, Germany has extended its humanities education, learning about the full history of France and Spain. In China, 70

by Pierre Lourens, 2009-2010 co-Editor-in-Chief January 7, 2010

Fall Dance Concert, “Traditions,” a Success

The Leesville dance department’s fall show, “Traditions,” showed off the talents of all dance students, as well as the fun style of the Leesville Dance Ensemble. The dance, performed on

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 January 7, 2010

Early Graduates Look Forward to College

While most students around Leesville have been counting down the days until Winter Break, a small group of seniors are counting down the days to the end of their high

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 January 7, 2010

Juniors Victorious in Penny War

The Penny Wars of 2009 ended successfully on Friday, December 11. The total amount of money raised was around $435. All the money donated will go to help needy families

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 January 7, 2010

Moss Plays in Shrine Bowl

Carson Moss, one of Leesville’s offensive linemen, received the honor of playing in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas on Saturday, Dec 19. He is the only student-athlete from Raleigh

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