September 2012 - The Mycenaean

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 28, 2012

Sola Coffee creates community

As I sat down with my Iced Chai and looked around, I noticed Sola Coffee had a certain vibe to it. Maybe it was the bustling conversation or the whirring

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor September 28, 2012

Pushing the limits in the classroom

Teachers and students may not always see eye-to-eye in the classroom. However, each party is allowed their own, personal opinion. Makes sense, right? Unfortunately, to many people, it does not.

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 September 27, 2012

Presidential candidates attacking each other

Political ads are meant for presidential candidates to promote their own campaign. However, this year it seems like the candidates are attacking each other’s ideas instead of promoting their own.

by Dan Pollard, staff writer September 27, 2012

The taxing question of prisoner medical care

Prisoners have to deal with a lot. Sure, most of them are guilty of breaking laws, but we should still treat them like what they are: human beings. The Eighth

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 September 27, 2012

FTA needs members

Future Teachers of America is a long established club at Leesville created for students who have a passion for education or wish to become a teacher. FTA offers a variety

by Helen Phillips, staff writer September 27, 2012

Music: helpful with homework

With Chris Martin singing “Yellow” in my ear, I turn up my ipod and set out to conquer my homework. It’s routine for me, as well as many other students,

by Nia Doaks, staff writer September 27, 2012

Why is sleep important?

Sleep is important and necessary for human survival; however, people can’t seem to get enough of it– especially kids who are high school and college-age. Sleep helps with learning and

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 September 27, 2012

The struggle with school and sports

Many admire athletes for their ability to perform under pressure. Many honor roll athletes at Leesville must perform under academic pressure as well. “When I get home, I don’t have

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 27, 2012

The “Golden Era” of TV is gone

The Amanda Show, All That and Rugrats. Recess, Even Stevens, That’s So Raven, Phil of the Future. Full House, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the original Americas Funniest Home Videos

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 27, 2012

Pride pushed past Broughton to keep their winning streak

On September 21, Leesville Road High School varsity football faced Cap-8 nemesis at Broughton with a large “prepped-out” student section. Broughton High, for the game day, dressed up like country

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 September 25, 2012

Men’s soccer smashing season

The Leesville men’s varsity soccer team is starting the first half of the season strong with a 8-4 (4-2 in conference) record. Paul Dinkenor, coach, said, “I am quite pleased

by Sarah Bush, senior editor September 25, 2012

Forgetful freshman saves two lives

Walking into newspaper for third period is all too new. All the years (one) I’ve been in newspaper, it was first period. Mr. Broer broke our hearts as gently as

by David Nyamu,staff writer September 25, 2012

Ms. Scioli changes things up in her classroom

Ms. Scioli is the first teacher to try out a different style of teaching in the Social Studies department. The “flipped classroom” is to have students watch lectures and take

by Dan Pollard, staff writer September 25, 2012

Remembering 9/11

On Sept. 11, it occurred to me that the junior class will be the last class to remember the frenzy on Sept. 11, 2001. We were in kindergarten, and the

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor September 25, 2012

NHL locks out more than players

The last time the NHL locked out their players was in 2005; I was ten years old and devastated by the news. Now as a high school senior, the NHL

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer September 25, 2012

The new voice, 18 year-olds voting

On November 6, 2012, voters will line up at the polls to vote for the next U.S. President. For many, voting is a right and a duty that comes along

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 September 25, 2012

Sports Med 1 starts up

Many fall season sports like football, soccer, tennis, and cross country have begun and so has sports med. While the school’s general focus is mostly on the athletes, sports med

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor September 25, 2012

Hooray for FCA!

Over 30 Leesville Road High School students gathered at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Monday, Sept. 10 for the first FCA meeting of the 2012-2013 school year. Fellowship of Christian Athletes

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 September 24, 2012

Volunteering at the DNC

This past Labor Day, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. I volunteered with the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, a non-partisan political branch

by Carson Saffold, staff writer September 24, 2012

Jazzing Things Up

In his second year at Leesville, Christopher Serina, director of bands at LRHS, is jazzing things up. Serina recently announced that he will be holding auditions for a Leesville jazz

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer September 24, 2012

Allergy Season Peaks And Evolves

With the changing of seasons, allergies evolve and attack the senses of Leesville students. It is common to find students sneezing and coughing at campus during the allergy and flu

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 24, 2012

Lunch library passes are to be left behind

Good thing remembering to ask for a library pass for lunch is really easy to remember. Oh wait. It’s not. Students who need a pass at the last minute, forget

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer September 24, 2012

Michaud does a good turn daily

Peter Michaud, senior, has achieved what many consider to be the Ph.D. of boyhood. Michaud is your average Leesville student who enjoys spending time with friends and doing his homework,

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer September 24, 2012

Homecoming hangout

Attendance at Leesville dances has declined from 900 to a low 300 in the past several years. Last year’s Winterfest dance was canceled due to the low rate of ticket

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 September 24, 2012

Defy Gravity defies expectations

Have you ever wished that you could fly? Now you can, or at least come pretty close at Defy Gravity, the indoor trampoline experience in Durham. On Saturday afternoon, my

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 September 24, 2012

Escape from Anxiety at Falls Lake

Two days—Saturday and Sunday. That’s the weekend. That’s what you spend the other five days longing for. That’s when school fades to a distant second on your priorities list and

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 September 20, 2012

Profanities corrupting Leesville’s hallways

There are no official lists of profanities in the English language. But Leesville wouldn’t have a hard time creating one. Google’s accidentally-released vulgarity-checking program, which lasted less than 24 hours

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 September 19, 2012

Fantasy football fun for fanatics

The 2012 NFL fantasy football season is officially underway– let the games begin. For the innocent few foreign to fantasy football, the system is simple. Once a year, friends and

by Helen Phillips, staff writer September 19, 2012

Twins: more than meets the eye

There is a picture of my dad holding me when I am just three weeks old. My skin is practically translucent, and I have IV’s coming out of my nose.

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer September 19, 2012

French Club Kicks Off The Year

French Club had their first meeting of the year on Sept. 11, 2012. The meeting began with the officers introducing themselves to the attendees. Some officers include Majid Fakhoury, president,

by Nia Doaks, staff writer September 19, 2012

Technology– helpful or harmful?

Technology is big part of people’s everyday lives. Teenagers, in particular, rely on their phones for communication, homework help and entertainment. In the working atmosphere, people use computers for almost

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor September 19, 2012

Car Club features $98000 super car

Ten cylinders, two seats, one carbon fiber rear-wing, one sick burnt orange paint job and 600 horses to boot. At $98,000, the 2009 Viper ACR set the standard at Car

by Sarah Bush, senior editor September 19, 2012

Volleyball wins to remain undefeated

On Tuesday, September 11, with a score of 3-1, the Lady Pride varsity volleyball team remained undefeated with their win against Wakefield. Wakefield has won the Cap-8 conference the past

by Jacob Blackmon, staff writer September 19, 2012

Dance Club steps into new year

On September 4, at 2:30 p.m., the Dance Club had their first meeting in the Black Box Theatre.With the average number of attenders to be 30, this year was blown

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 September 17, 2012

What matters to young voters when choosing a presidential candidate?

What matters to young voters when choosing a presidential candidate? No one’s political beliefs fit into a neat little bill or policy. To advocate support for someone running for office,

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer September 17, 2012

Fall play promises an “Eyre” of romance

As the Jane Eyre auditions were approaching after Labor Day weekend, anticipatory and apprehensive hopefuls prepared themselves, mentally and psychologically, for the event. The long-anticipated play is expected to draw

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer September 17, 2012

Should sophomores be allowed off-campus?

Becoming an upperclassmen carries certain privileges, and possibly the best one is being able to go off campus for lunch. From my own experience, I can say that it energizes

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 17, 2012

Disc golf sweeps Leesville

Hobbies of high school students usually include, dance, soccer, or maybe even fishing. However, a new (and somewhat obscure) hobby is capturing the free time of Leesville students– disc golf.

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer September 17, 2012

Mrs. Paradise joins English department

LRHS hired three English teachers for the 2012-2013 school year bringing a fresh profile to the English Department. The spotlight this week is on Mrs. Paradise. Two weeks into school

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer September 17, 2012

Environment Club begins with high expectations

Are people afraid of becoming tree huggers? Do not ask the 40 students who attended the first environmental club meeting. With the first meeting, held last Tuesday, came an impressive

by Dan Pollard, staff writer September 17, 2012

Sports Med: The class that teaches you how to save a life

Not everyone who contributes to the success of Leesville Road athletic teams is a player on the field. Leesville offers a class in Sports Medicine, where students can combine their

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 September 17, 2012

Make A Wish Spotlight

While most teenagers complain to their parents about a new phone or the latest fashions, Daria takes each day at a time, as a blind, hearing impaired, cancer survivor. Daria

by Carson Saffold, staff writer September 17, 2012

Musings of a “Liberal Elite”

As our generation grows ever closer to voter eligibility, we must fulfill our obligation as voters by educating ourselves on the issues, candidates and party platforms. Too often, people draw

by Nia Doaks, staff writer September 17, 2012

Leesville prepares for its semi-annual blood drive

Every year, the American Red Cross runs a blood drive at Leesville Road High School. It is an opportunity for students to donate and save others’ lives. The Blood Drive

by Dan Pollard, staff writer September 17, 2012

Wrestling for the championship

Football might get more of the glory, but the thousand-year-old sport of wrestling is alive and well at Leesville. “[Wrestling] teaches you discipline, gets you into shape, and strengthens your

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 13, 2012

Labor Day: Surrender your white pants

For some, the three day weekend over Labor Day marks the beginning of fall and the end of summer. But for the fashion-conscious, does Labor Day still mean the end

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 September 13, 2012

AGT shows true talent on TV

Finally, a winner. As my devout readers (and closest friends) know, I have a strange love, some say addiction, to television singing competitions. From The Sing-Off to The Voice to

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer September 13, 2012

Key Club kicks off

The LRHS chapter of Key Club had their first meeting of the year on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Key Club is a student-led service organization that allows students to build

by David Nyamu,staff writer September 13, 2012

NC State falls in its season opener

Another season, another disappointing start for NC State football. NC State lost 21-35 to the Tennessee Volunteers. The game was played in Atlanta on Friday, Aug 31. The score was

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 September 13, 2012

New year, new English teacher

A new year brings new teachers to Leesville — including Karen Harker of the English department. Karen Harker, who started her third year of teaching, moved to Raleigh from Greenville,

Month: September 2012

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