March 2013 - The Mycenaean

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 March 28, 2013

Sophomores Get Head Start on College Search

Throughout history, high school counselors have always told students to begin planning for college as soon as possible. Perhaps they’re finally listening. The 2013 NACAC College Fair, held Tuesday, March

by David Nyamu,staff writer March 27, 2013

The legacy of Jimmy V.

“I urge all of you to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have. Spend each day with laughter, and some thought. To get your emotions going, to be enthusiastic

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor March 27, 2013

Leesville to get crocheting club?

Imagine a world where knitters and crocheters can work together to create amazing needlework projects. An article was recently written about Leesville’s new club: the knitting club. Upon hearing of

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 27, 2013

Bread Kittens is Pokemon purrr-fected

Recently, a new iPhone app is gaining traction with iFanatics, gamers and cat-lovers at Leesville. The growing game, Bread Kittens, provides an interactive gameplay and a story that resembles Nintendo’s

by David Nyamu,staff writer March 27, 2013

It’s bracket time in Leesville!

The time of the year has rolled around again, primetime for those in the Triangle. It is March Madness; the NCAA tournament is in full swing. The tournament bracket has

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 March 25, 2013

20th Anniversary of World Trade Center bombing needs more attention

February 26, 1993. 20 years ago. 6 deaths. More than one thousand injured. Barely anyone remembers the first act of terrorism against the World Trade Center. Compared to the infamous

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 March 25, 2013

Justice for Justice

The conversion of teen clothing store Limited Too into Justice happened about four years ago. Tween Brands, the company owning Limited Too and Justice, most likely initiated the change in

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer March 25, 2013

Literature comes to life through traveling scenes

On Thursday, March 14, students walked into Leesville with the overwhelming sensation that they had traveled back in time. Every spring, Theater II through IV performs traveling scenes from different

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 March 25, 2013

Hairspray production progressing smoothly

From Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20, Leesville Theater will present their 2013 production of Hairspray. With the countdown towards that weekend approaching its final month, work on the

by Nia Doaks, staff writer March 25, 2013

Music vs. mall shoppers

Recently, I was shopping when a thought occurred to me: Why do stores in the mall play music? What kind of demographic do they advertise toward? How does this affect

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 March 25, 2013

Identity Thief steals the show

Imagine somebody stole your identity. You now both share a name, date of birth, social security number, and bank account. This is what happened to Sandy Patterson, an average hard-working

by Nia Doaks, staff writer March 25, 2013

The horrors of car towing

It’s a Friday night. I park my car downtown, at a McDonald’s (at about 10pm), and walk across the street to a cafe. I’m out with my friends–laughing, eating, and

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 25, 2013

A modest proposal

We’ve all heard the tales of the high speed drives to and fro the beloved, yet so far away eating establishment named Cookout. Near death experiences and close-calls with the

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 March 25, 2013

Teens, technology and research

At some point during any course, a high school student will be assigned a research project. We all know the kind — the in-depth reports on a relevant topic, demanding

by Helen Phillips, staff writer March 25, 2013

The repercussions of online donating sites

Karen Klein is a 68-year-old woman who recently received a $703,168 check. She did not develop a cure for cancer, nor did she end poverty or win the lottery. Karen

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 March 25, 2013

Macklemore redefines modern-day hip-hop

Before I continue, let it be known that I am by no means a professional hip-hop music critic, nor do I consider myself a true fan of hip-hop music. I

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 25, 2013

Before I continue, let it be known that I am by no means a professional hip-hop music critic, nor do I consider myself a true fan of hip-hop music. I

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 March 22, 2013

Hairspray Production Progressing Smoothly

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer March 19, 2013

Meet the broadcasting team

Twice a year, a group of select students converge together to broadcast the Leesville assemblies. In February, the Broadcasting Crew records Winterfest and Senior Assembly, held in May. No less

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 19, 2013

Hair today, gone tomorrow

On Saturday, March 2, I attended the Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub’s annual St. Baldrick’s event with a few friends. Together, we raised $920 for childhood cancer awareness and lost the

by Nia Doaks, staff writer March 19, 2013

Voices against violence

Leesville’s digital media class was given a chance to shed light on the idea of an abusive relationship. On Tuesday, February 28, Mr. Korreck’s Advanced Digital Media class was recognized

by Dan Pollard, staff writer March 19, 2013

Pulling the plug on social media

Seven months ago, I made a decision that most people wouldn’t even think about doing: I gave up Facebook and got rid of my smart phone. And you know what?

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer March 18, 2013

Swim and dive banquet: swimmingly ending the season

Leesville’s Swimming and Diving team held a banquet on Wednesday, February 20. The banquet featured many events, such as the giving of the Coaches’ award and the awarding of varsity

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer March 18, 2013

Leesville holds free ACT

The Wake County Public School System is now offering the American College Test (ACT) free of charge to all juniors. The ACT is an alternative to the Scholastic Aptitude Test

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 18, 2013

Leesville French students conquer the contest

Leesville’s French students were given the opportunity to prove their skills in French by taking the National French Exam on March 6. The multiple choice test is administered nationwide and

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 March 18, 2013

Knitting Club has Leesville in stitches

Tired of paying too much for scarves and blankets? Sick of your old, boring hobbies of stamp collecting and flower pressing? Well, Knitting Club is here for you! This year,

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 March 18, 2013

Winterfest’s talented sophomores

At last Friday’s winterfest assembly, the final act ended with a standing ovation. This standing ovation was for sophomores Ian Klug, Ford Nelson, and Max van Welzen. The three boys

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 18, 2013

Minimum wage hike hurts working teens

In 1938, Franklin Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act which set a minimum pay for all workers. At the time, the new minimum wage was 25 cents (equivalent to

by Helen Phillips, staff writer March 18, 2013

The hidden super star in Winnie The Pooh

Everyone remembers Pooh. In Winnie the Pooh stories, Pooh is the main character. He is the honey loving bear, the protagonist, the unflappable, reliable, turn-to sort of character. He is

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer March 18, 2013

Do playgrounds harm creativity?

Which is more important: the safety of children or their creativity? The answer to this question could alter the face of childhood for years to come, leaving parents to decide

by Sarah Bush, senior editor March 18, 2013

Jason’s Deli recognizes Leesville artists

Leesville’s art department has conquered their challenge. Jason’s Deli in Brier Creek asked Leesville art students to paint a mural to display their core value– community. On Tuesday, February 5,

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

Decades later, Zeagle’s Rock still retains lore

Four decades ago, Zeagle’s Rock towered 70 feet above the Neuse River, standing watch over a meandering Southern stream 365 days a year. Today, the grandeur of the of the

by Dan Pollard, staff writer March 7, 2013

Raleigh mother watches inappropriate images at school, demands stricter filters

Leesville students might have noticed the news reports recently about a North Raleigh mother calling for stricter internet filters on Wake County Public School computers. If these restrictions were imposed,

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 March 7, 2013

PA cafe: an evening under the stars

The Performing Arts cafe was an exciting night of food and musical performances by 24 of Leesville’s choral students. Hosted by Kordell Draper and Monet Miller, the cafe is an

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 March 7, 2013

Leesville to host Diabetes Walk

On usual weekends, the Leesville High School track looks like you would expect—deserted, waiting only for the coming Monday to renew its purpose. Show up on Saturday, March 16, however,

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 March 7, 2013

PDQ raises the bar for fast-food

New to Raleigh this winter, on the outside, PDQ looks like a typical fast-food restaurant. The drive-through looks standard, and the building’s facade looks normal. What, then, makes PDQ stand

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 7, 2013

Reluctant to try Travinia twice

Upon walking through the rustic threshold of Travinia, the warm atmosphere was unmistakable. Combined accents of leather, wood and stone produced the feeling of a Northern Californian vineyard. The ambiance

by Dan Pollard, staff writer March 7, 2013

The curse of cursive

Try and remember the last time you used cursive. For most of the population, it was only to sign a document or check. This brings up the question of why

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer March 7, 2013

What if LRHS had corporal punishments?

Corporal punishment is defined simply as a physical punishment that involves causing pain in order to deter bad behavior. Physical punishment is not explicitly prohibited in North Carolina and 18

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer March 7, 2013

Safe Haven Sparks flames

The latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks book had been released in movie theaters on Valentine’s day. Safe Haven centers around families, relationships and dark mysteries. After so long,

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer March 7, 2013

Beautiful Creatures casts a spell on movie viewers

Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Entertainment released Beautiful Creatures to movie theaters on Valentine’s day. Beautiful Creatures is based of the book series by Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia.

by Nia Doaks, staff writer March 7, 2013

Music to my ears–Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars (born Peter Gene Hernandez) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Mars was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians. He began recording music

by Dan Pollard, staff writer March 7, 2013

Tamagotchi is better than ever

If you are a true ‘90s kid, you know what a Tamagotchi is. The small, egg shaped toy was a necessity to any cool kid’s repertoire. But now the teenagers

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor March 7, 2013

Taco Bell: the next Starbucks?

People are always searching for the next “hip” place to hang out with friends and engage in thoughtful, meaningful conversation. Starbucks is most known for having these characteristics. It started

by Sarah Bush, senior editor March 7, 2013

Teaching and coaching

Teaching has always been a difficult, strenuous job that requires countless hours of dedication from teachers to their students. Some teachers manage teaching three classes a day and coaching a

by David Nyamu,staff writer March 7, 2013

App of the Month: Temple Run 2

Temple Run has returned, with a new rendition of perhaps the most popular mobile game of all time. Imangi Studios, the creators of the game and a North Carolina-based company,

by Helen Phillips, staff writer March 7, 2013

Why failure is good

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.”– Michael Jordan Using the words of Michael Jordan, success stems from failure. People

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 March 1, 2013

A case for John Irving

Salinger, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald and Hemingway are all readily recognized and praised as great American authors. There’s one name — though not necessarily in the same league as the others —

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer March 1, 2013

Beaded necklaces, King Cakes and plastic babies

Mardi Gras occurs once a year on Tuesday, either in February or March and is celebrated for over a week. On the French Catholic holiday, Leesville’s French Club celebrated the

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 March 1, 2013

Successmaker creates personalized learning

Leesville is adopting a revolutionary new online educational software– Successmaker. Successmaker focuses improving math and literacy skills for elementary, middle and high schools students. The program strives to create personalized

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