January 2011 - The Mycenaean

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer January 31, 2011

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,

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 31, 2011

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,

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer January 31, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer January 31, 2011

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

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 January 27, 2011

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

by Jon Wendt, Staff Writer January 27, 2011

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

by Kelly Williamson, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2011

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

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer January 27, 2011

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

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 27, 2011

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

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 27, 2011

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.

by Jon Wendt, Staff Writer January 27, 2011

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

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer January 27, 2011

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

by Kelly Williamson, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2011

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

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 18, 2011

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

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 18, 2011

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

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 January 18, 2011

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

by Jon Wendt, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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

by Jesse McGuire, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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.

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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

by Jessica Pinkney, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 18, 2011

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

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer January 18, 2011

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

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2011

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

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 18, 2011

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

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 January 18, 2011

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

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor January 18, 2011

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

by Jesse McGuire, Staff Writer January 13, 2011

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

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 January 13, 2011

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

by Jessica Pinkney, Staff Writer January 13, 2011

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

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer January 13, 2011

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

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer January 12, 2011

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

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer January 12, 2011

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

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 January 5, 2011

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

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 January 5, 2011

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

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 January 5, 2011

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

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer January 5, 2011

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

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer January 5, 2011

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

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor January 4, 2011

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

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer January 4, 2011

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

by Jesse McGuire, Staff Writer January 4, 2011

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

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