Month: January 2011
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Bieber fever makes me sick!
Bieber Fever just took a turn for the worse. Justin Bieber announced the filming of his first and hopefully only movie Never Say Never. In the preview for the film, Bieber states that even…
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Tougher admissions… maybe not
When asked if becoming accepted to college is harder these days, the answer will undoubtedly be a resounding yes. Especially in selective universities, the number of applicants rises each year, and the admissions rates…
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Straight No Chaser a phenomenal performance
On December 17 and 18, Straight no Chaser, an a capella group, performed at Fletcher Hall in downtown Raleigh. The show opened with their own version of “Joy to the World,” originally by Three…
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Model United Nations brings the world to Leesville
The students file into the classroom and chat amongst themselves; the Doritos bag is passed around, the Sprite is poured. The president enters and calls attention, the UN members grow quiet, and the United…
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No Strings Attached a funny, forgettable chickflick
No Strings Attached, starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman, is a light, cutesy comedy about the pitfalls of being friends with benefits. Full of “romcom” cliches and little that was unexpected, the movie was…
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Pointless procrastination peeves professors
Hello, I’m Jonathan Wendt. You may not be familiar with my name because I haven’t posted a new article on the Mycenaean Website for some time now. Due to various distractions, excuses, and tom-foolery,…
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New fads to look out for
I remember the first time I saw a Silly Band – a red rhino – and knew I immediately had to get one. Suddenly and out of nowhere, Silly Bandz exploded. They appeared on…
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Step team faces obstacles
Leesville’s Step Team will be performing at the Winterfest Assembly on Friday, Feb. 11. The Pride Step Team will be staging what Diyana Howel, senior, calls a “new and fresh routine with new and…
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Leesville wins Brain Game thriller
On Saturday, January 15, Leesville Road High School defeated Jordan and West Johnston in the WRAL Brain Game quarterfinals. With the win, Leesville earned a trip to the Brain Game head-to-head semifinal match. Leesville…
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Applications are fun!
By this time of year, most seniors have found out or decided which university to attend. These students have the luxury of finishing their high school years with less anxiety. However, although becoming accepted…
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Energy Armor: complete scam or innovative technology?
In the wake of the wildly popular “Silly Bandz,” a new rubber band bracelet is sweeping Leesville. Walk into any mall, and one might see a long line leading to the Energy Armor kiosk.…
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ACC football: worst of the worst
Woe is to the ACC. After yet another sub par year of football, many critics began to wonder if it is truly deserving of the “Power Conference” title and their automatic BCS berth. After…
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Indian Princesses programs builds lasting bonds
The YMCA Indian Princesses program provides opportunities for fathers and daughters to bond over things that fathers and daughters like to do: camping, horseback riding, hiking, hanging out with friends and eating tons of…
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Snow days
On Monday, January 10, weathermen across the Triangle preached endlessly that severe winter weather was fast approaching. Families stocked up on necessities while Wake County students waited on the edge of their sofas to…
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Environmentally friendly cars
To protect nature and the atmosphere, many scientists believe exhaust should be reduced significantly. This is where hybrid cars come into play. Some students at Leesville are beginning to drive hybrids in the parking…
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Seniors drop second semester classes
As college acceptance letters arrive in the mail and first semester recently came to a close, many seniors are dropping their “filler” classes in lieu of late arrival or early dismissal. Whether it be…
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Plunkett’s VW Vanagon “not a shaggin’ wagon”
Davis Plunkett’s 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon is an easily noticeable fixture in the Leesville Road High School parking lot. The red, European style van is definitely a head turner, but in addition to its “Mystery…
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Pulling the plug
In my two years here at Leesville, I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve liked a guy. And, to my immense delight, some of these boys have also expressed an…
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Tasteless holidays
Tis’ the season to be tasteless. Some people say the holiday season is the time to celebrate tackiness, but I disagree. A lack of good taste should never be celebrated. I would say, driving…
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Senior exemptions unfair
final exams After every semester, the debate resurfaces about senior exemptions. Although the Wake County Public School System requires that high schools exempt seniors under certain conditions, many people argue that the exemption policy…
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College rejection: not the end of the world
Most seniors have finished their college applications by now, and a few are even looking towards specific dormitories and classes of their designated university. However, some seniors face the dreaded realization that they will…
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Student bands prepare for Winterfest
Every December, when the year and the semester are nearing a close, the best of Leesville’s talented musicians start to show their faces… to the entire school. All eyes will be on the Winterfest…
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Leesville teens start their own businesses
Many high school students spend their four years worrying about academics, college acceptance, and sports teams or clubs. Others use this time, not only to focus on such essentials, but also to make money.…
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Fundraising plagues Leesville
On Monday, November 15, two conflicting, Leesville-hosted fundraisers began: the annual food drive and the candy bar sales. While both may be for worthy causes, neither can be truly successful as long as the…
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New research suggests sleeping at school bad
New Leesville Mycenaean research shows that sleeping at school may lead to body aches and disfigurements. “One time, when I was trying to stay awake, I couldn’t and I fell asleep hfter bobbing my…
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Griffin rises through the wrestling ranks
Among the many hardworking sports at Leesville, wrestling could be considered one of the most demanding. With practices and tournaments every day except Sunday, all the Leesville wrestlers need to show commitment and dedication…
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The Fruitcake
‘Tis the season to question a few holiday food traditions. Why eat ham on Christmas day and not reindeer? While we’re at it, why put the cookies out for Santa when you could enjoy…
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Men’s Varsity basketball “to turn things around”
On January 4, the Leesville men’s varsity basketball team lost their ninth game of their season, 53-62 to the Sanderson Spartans. With this loss, the Pride fall to 2-9 on the year, one of…
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Soccer Coach Stone retires
Chip Stone, varsity men’s soccer coach from 2006, will retire from coaching starting next season. “I will be 65 before next soccer season and thought the team needed a youthful approach as I have…
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Second semester: better than the first
With a little less than two weeks left in the first semester of the 2010/2011 school year, many students find themselves anxiously awaiting the transition into second semester. In the first 18 weeks of…
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JV women’s basketball still going strong
The JV women’s basketball team narrowly defeated Millbrook 56-54 on Wednesday, January 5. With the “W”, the Pride advances to 11-0 so far this season. Coach Ross, who has been with the team since…
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Latin Club holds coat drive
Through Dec. 17, the Latin Club held a coat drive. The donations were not limited to coats, however. Students and faculty were also allowed to donate other new or gently used winter clothing…
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New Years’ resolutions
With the holiday break coming up, Leesville students are beginning to think about their New Years resolutions. Some people vow to do extraordinary things like getting accepted into an Ivy League college. Others are…
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Holiday spirit envelops, embraces, incapacitates, stuns, petrifies, overwhelms Leesville
As December comes to an end as it does every year, the Great Yuletide embraced the Leesville Road students and staff. Walking through the halls, it is not uncommon to see students clad in…
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Raking rocks!
It was approximately ten degrees outside on December 13, and I was precisely where I wanted to be – sipping hot chocolate under a wool blanket. That was however, until my entire world came…
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Christmas tacky is always in style
True value is never determined until the moment before it evaporates. And as I hung ornaments on the family Christmas tree this year, I realized that soon it would be a fleeting memory. I…
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Students share high school experience with parents
Most students come to school every morning and forget about their lives at home. However, there are few students who have to deal with their parents at Leesville as well as at home. During…
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Hanukkah deserves recognition, too!
Over the years, Christmas has mutated from its humble beginnings as a birthday celebration into an overblown, commercialized party. While the holiday may still be religiously significant, the general consensus is that Christmas can…
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Dessert transforms into art at Yogurt Mountain
A new art store recently opened on Creedmoor Road, near Five Guys and A Cleaner World: Yogurt Mountain. Unlike typical art stores, however, the medium is frozen yogurt. I recently had the pleasure of…
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Simple warning escalates to appalling graphics
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will use those words to dissuade smokers from continuing their habit. On October 12, 2012, the simple warning ‘smoking may…
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The cooties question
I sampled a spoonful of pudding from my brother’s bowl one day, meriting a disgruntled response on his part. “Ew Alex. That’s gross. We just exchanged so many germs..” While laughing maliciously at my…
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High school boys lack chivalry
About a month and half ago, on a blisteringly cold October morning, I was walking from the parking lot, just like I would do any other day, ready to start my morning routine. As…
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Spanish classes adopt a family
Since the start of December, the Spanish classes at Leesville have been collecting gifts for their third annual ‘Adopt A Family’ service project. Students in the Spanish classes were asked to donate money or…