January 2013 - The Mycenaean

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer January 28, 2013

Foreign language clubs sponsor holiday drives

The Latin and Spanish clubs held holiday drives for the local community. The Latin Club supported the the WRAL Coats for the Children campaign donating hundreds of winter clothing items

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 January 28, 2013

Foster student finds new home

Jamie Durham is a sophomore at Leesville. She takes classes like anyone else does all the same work. Her only difference is the home she returns to every day: her

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 January 28, 2013

Salute to a military family

As Americans, we owe our lives, freedom and thanks to any member of the military. They risk their lives to protect us and it is a very honorable job to

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer January 24, 2013

Bobcats’ games worth attending

On Saturday December 29, I attended the Charlotte Bobcats vs New Orleans Hornets game at the Time Warner Cable Arena, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Going into it, I did not

by Dan Pollard, staff writer January 24, 2013

The Fuelband fuels fitness

At the beginning of a new year, many people are embracing an age old resolution: to become more physically fit. Many companies, such as Nike and Fitbit are taking advantage

by Dan Pollard, staff writer January 24, 2013

The next contagion

The national media has been abuzz with stories about the severity of this year’s flu season and local media reports that North Carolina has not been spared from the flu.

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 January 24, 2013

Senior break breaks boredom

Exam week is a great week to be a senior. With Leesville’s senior exemption policy, the oldest kids, who stayed on top of their work, get rewarded with almost a

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 January 24, 2013

Mainstage play showcases student talent

Friday, January 4 was shaping up to be another ordinary day. After lounging through Art I and Pride Period, I trudged across campus to Mrs. Floyd’s AP English class, looking

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer January 24, 2013

Is it worth it to “Keep up with the Kardashians”?

For some people, life revolves around the doings and actions of celebrities. Many follow them feverishly through grocery-store gossip magazines, hungering for the latest news about their favorite celebs. One

by Sarah Bush, senior editor January 24, 2013

New Leesville club weaves together

Want to learn a neat, new hobby? Then Leesville’s new knitting club is just for you. Put together by a group of close friends, Rachel Radulovich leads the club, the

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 January 24, 2013

Resolve to resolve…or not

New Years resolutions are a common tradition among Americans. The basic principle is that if people make a goal at the start of the new year, then they will stick

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 January 24, 2013

The demise of NC Wise effects schedules

Losing the school database NCWise is buzzing around North Carolina about its replacement and effect on student schedules. The new database, PowerSchool, intends to simplify the way student information and

by Dan Pollard, staff writer January 24, 2013

#Godhatesyou

Up until the last 90 years or so, religion and how it is expressed has remained fairly the same. Preachers and news of religious events were spread by word of

by Nia Doaks, staff writer January 24, 2013

Does order matter?

In a world that is constantly changing and evolving technologically, the purchase of CDs is slowly declining. With the introduction of iTunes, iPods and iPhones, there is virtually no need

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer January 24, 2013

CNN sports coverage change an example of shifting journalism

The recent news of CNN shifting its sports coverage isn’t news, it’s part of a growing trend. In case everyone hasn’t heard, CNN has decided to shift its sports coverage

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 January 23, 2013

Based on a true story…

“The whole country is watching you, they just don’t know it.” -Jack O’Donnell, Argo Unfortunately, that is often the case when it comes to those protecting our country. In 2012,

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 January 23, 2013

Inside the CSA

The Christian Students Association — or CSA — met Thursday, January 10 to discuss faith with their peers. Erin Hutchinson, junior and club co-president, ran the meeting, which included a

by Helen Phillips, staff writer January 23, 2013

Why Malala should have been #1

Time Magazine named Barack Obama as the 2012 Person of the Year, calling him “the symbol” and “the architect of this new America.” Author Michael Scherer argues for Obama in

by David Nyamu,staff writer January 23, 2013

App of the month: Fun Run

I will be starting a column evaluating the most entertaining smartphone app. Every month the best apps that are available on both Androids and iPhones will be highlighted, evaluated and

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer January 23, 2013

Ward leaving before second semester

Some changes in administration will be occurring in the near future at Leesville Road High School. Mr. George Ward III is leaving his position as Assistant Principal on January 23.

by David Nyamu,staff writer January 23, 2013

Does North Carolina have the best college basketball culture in the nation?

The Triangle boasts some of the most recognizable teams in college basketball. Duke and UNC, of course, have been staples of consistency and winning throughout the country. A newly reinvigorated

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer January 23, 2013

The surprises of college

After weeks of advertising, the Senior College Panel was held on January 3. At 6:30, Leesville seniors, juniors and parents met in the media center where college freshmen shared experiences

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 January 15, 2013

Leesville students to help Stop Hunger Now

20,000 meals in two hours? With the help of Ms. Scioli, the Stop Hunger Now charity organization and a crowd of enthusiastic Leesville students, hundreds of hungry children across the

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 January 11, 2013

Full House vs Modern Family

Sitcoms, like those that were on tv a few years ago, are coming back with a vengeance. Comedies like Suburgatory, Modern Family and The Middle are some of the currently

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 January 11, 2013

How would student tracking chips work at Leesville?

John Jones is in the bathroom. Sally Smith is skipping class. Bob Brown is sneaking off campus. Meanwhile, on a nondescript computer screen deep within the administrative offices, a map

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 January 11, 2013

Kwanzaa celebrates African culture

Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration spanning from late December to early January, is celebrated around the United States and Canada to honor African heritage. The first specifically African-American holiday, Kwanzaa was

by Sarah Bush, senior editor January 11, 2013

New Leesville club weaves together

Want to learn a neat, new hobby? Then Leesville’s new knitting club is just for you. Put together by a group of close friends, Rachel Radulovich leads the club, the

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer January 11, 2013

DECA club competes at Raleigh Convention Center

On December 12, members of Leesville’s Deca club took a field trip to the Raleigh Convention Center to perform at a Deca competition. A number of Leesville student received awards

by Carson Saffold, staff writer January 11, 2013

Leap of faith

Two giants, locked in a deadly embrace, biting, clawing, fighting. Both covered in dried blood and dirt– both holding onto a torn scrap of red, white and blue fabric. The

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 11, 2013

Mainstage is up for a challenge

After having to top last year’s magnificent show of When Shakespeare Slept and Shakespeare’s Ladies, the Mainstage class was forced to think out of the box for this years performance.

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 11, 2013

Senior exemptions becoming extinct

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about stopping senior exemptions — requiring seniors who in the past would not take final exams to take their exams. According to

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 January 11, 2013

End the woRd

Dictionary.com defines the word retarded as “a person who is stupid, obtuse, or ineffective in some way.” It is an archaic term created in the late 1400’s to classify

by Nia Doaks, staff writer January 10, 2013

Apparel class takes to the runway

Instead of taking a test on the unit, Mrs. Blackwelder’s third period apparel class is making dresses– out of trash. The Apparel I class is doing a workplace simulation called

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 10, 2013

26 acts of kindness in memory of Newtown shooting

On December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza shot and killed 26 students and staff at Sandy Hook Elementary School. To honor those that lost their lives, Ann Curry, NBC news correspondent,

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 10, 2013

Is there a necessity in New Year’s resolutions?

As the new year celebration came and passed, the yearly traditions of new year resolutions also surfaced. I don’t want to be a “buzz kill” about the excitement of 2013;

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 January 10, 2013

Foreign students come to Leesville

To have the experience to learn in a foreign country is an incredible opportunity — an opportunity many students across the world partake in each year. Students abandon their home

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 January 10, 2013

High schoolers help middle and elementary students learn

On January 8, Leesville launched the Community Tutoring Program where high schoolers help middle and elementary schoolers with their schoolwork. Wendy Smith, a parent and former teacher at both Hunter

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer January 10, 2013

Leesville making effort to aid homeless people

640,000 is a large number. 640,000 is how many people on average spend a night homeless in the United States. One student at Leesville has decided that he was going

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 10, 2013

Math meet brings home the bronze

Led by Wendell Bernard Barnwell II, the unofficial Leesville Road math team finished third out of a strong field of local schools at the Todd Fuller Mathematics Competition. The results

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 January 8, 2013

Hitchcock is Psycho — in a Good Way

Hitchcock, directed by Sacha Gervasi, tells the love story between director Alfred Hitchcock (played by Anthony Hopkins) and his wife Alma Reville (Helen Mirren) isolated during the filming of one

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer January 8, 2013

Last minute Christmas shopping wars: how to avoid it

With the clock ticking down to Christmas morning, many folks rush to the mall to buy their last minute gifts. There are those that fight the crowd, and others who

by Sarah Bush, senior editor January 8, 2013

Cheerleading is a sport

Ditzy. Air-headed. Stupid. Cheerleaders are generalized all the time. They are viewed as people who simply watch other people play sports and cheer them on. While cheering for sports teams

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 January 8, 2013

Second amendment under fire after shooting

Since the second most devastating school shooting in America’s history occurred on Friday, December 14, 2012 there have been numerous debates about our current gun laws. American citizens and the

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer January 8, 2013

Swimming suffers stiff loss

They boarded the bus at 5 o’clock, ready to swim. The Leesville swimming team faced off against Panther Creek, Cary and Athens Drive on December 4, 2012. The night began

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer January 8, 2013

Traditions and memories of the winter holidays

To many Leesville students, the little traditions and memories they hold dear make the winter holidays special. Some students stay traditional with the holidays by taking out Christmas trees from

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer January 8, 2013

Senior anthologies: maybe it’s more than useless work

Leesville students have heard of the senior anthology project, but do not know exactly what it is and how it is helps. Mrs. Stephenson, English teacher, started the anthologies in

by Dan Pollard, staff writer January 8, 2013

Les Miserables: the best movie in theaters

Les Miserables, the film adaptation of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, is a tale of wretched despair, fury and love that manipulates the audience’s emotions. The story, set in post-revolutionary France

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer January 8, 2013

Ready Player One provides a glimpse into the future of gaming

All of us have dreamed of living in another world, one in which we can shape our fates and how we live. Perhaps that is the attraction of dystopian novels:

by Helen Phillips, staff writer January 8, 2013

The rise of online colleges

Colleges and universities have been the cornerstone of American education since Harvard was founded in 1636. Yet technological advances and easy access of the internet allows for a new market

by Helen Phillips, staff writer January 8, 2013

Why the Santa lie is a good lie

He’s had the chest pains for weeks, but doctors don’t make house calls to the North Pole … There comes a time in every child’s life when his parents reveal

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