April 2013 - The Mycenaean

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer April 29, 2013

Going AWOL with AWOLNATION

Listening to the radio is all well and good, but some bands are meant to be seen in concert– AWOLNATION is one of those bands. AWOLNATION (AN) is an alternative/electronic

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 April 29, 2013

Day of Silence proves a challenge

Every year on April 19, a student-led community comes together to bring attention to anti-LGBT bullying on the Day of Silence. Students across the United States close their mouths and

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 April 26, 2013

Hagan visits Leesville

April 26, 2013 — Senator Kay Hagan, D-NC, visited Leesville to speak about a bill she will soon be introducing to the Senate. Hagan, a former NC Senator who was

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 April 26, 2013

Respect raises questions for Rube

Since I’ve been little, my parents have stressed respect and manners. They have encouraged me to respect family, strangers and peers alike; they encourage me to use please, thank yous,

by Helen Phillips, staff writer April 26, 2013

The changing dynamics of marriage

For the first time in American history, “the median age [of women] at first birth (25.7) now falls before the median age at first marriage (26.5).” For the first time

by Dan Pollard, staff writer April 26, 2013

Saving an endangered…class?

At Leesville Road High School, the Honors Psychology course is in danger of extinction. With both AP and Academic courses being offered in the subject, people are shying away from

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 April 26, 2013

Mens tennis team serves success

The Leesville men’s tennis team has had a pretty good season so far. They have practiced hard and played hard. Their current record is 1-5, with their win against Wake

by Dan Pollard, staff writer April 26, 2013

Hairspray earns 5 out of 5 stars

Wow. Just wow. That was my first response upon seeing the Leesville High production of Hairspray. The musical has something for everyone; singing, dancing, comedic wit and even a bit

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 April 26, 2013

Leesville band seeks 18th national title

For most high school bands, preparing music for a national competition may be stressful and hectic, but this is not the case for Leesville’s band. After winning every national band

by Nia Doaks, staff writer April 26, 2013

National pancake day

On Tuesday, February 5, people could go to IHOP, dine in, and eat pancakes– for free. National Pancake Day at IHOP is a tradition that has been carried out since

by Carson Saffold, staff writer April 26, 2013

Voter suppression: the college edition

Republican legislators in the North Carolina General Assembly introduced a new bill (SB 667) into the NC Senate on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The proposed bill would carry a tax

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 April 26, 2013

Experiences of Leesville student teachers

Imagine life four years after graduating Leesville: as a college student, one is older and wiser, ready to take on the world and ready to re-enter the classroom as a

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 April 26, 2013

Tragedy entertains

It’s like a train-wreck. You don’t want to watch, but you just can’t turn away. Why? Why do we find ourselves fascinated by accidents, sadness, or tragedies? Looking at popular

by Helen Phillips, staff writer April 26, 2013

The insurmountable divide

In the United States, and across the world for that matter, there are various divides. There are divides between Duke fans and Carolina fans, between freezing temperatures in the winter

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor April 26, 2013

Mr. Fuhrman: more than meets the eye

At Leesville, there are thousands of students, 125 teachers, several administrators and… two principals? Well, to be specific, two staff members with principal experience. Of course, one is Dr. Muttillo,

by Nia Doaks, staff writer April 24, 2013

The journey to straight hair

Hair. It can be long or short, straight or curly, thick or thin. It can be a variety of colors and textures. It can be styled in hundreds of different

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 April 23, 2013

Leesville Latin Students Excel in National Exam

Bene fecis, Leesville Latin students, bene fecis. (You have done well.) The results are in from this year’s National Latin Exam, a worldwide test administered by the University of Mary

by Dan Pollard, staff writer April 22, 2013

The importance of “coming out”

We have families. We have feelings. We have pets, go to school, go to parties and joke around with our friends. We are just like you except for one fact:

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 April 22, 2013

Promposals dominate Leesville

With Spring Break officially over, AP exams fast approaching and graduation just around the corner, we, the some 500 graduating seniors of Leesville, are in the home stretch of high

by David Nyamu,staff writer April 10, 2013

The history of video gaming

With the Playstation 4 and XBox 720 coming out soon, video gaming will once again push its limits and show how far the gaming industry has come. While it may

by Sarah Bush, senior editor April 9, 2013

Deadly school bus accident worrisome

According to the Association for Psychological Science, getting hit by a car is the third leading cause of death for kids five to nine years old, and kids up to

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 April 9, 2013

Leesville golf excels

Leesville golf has a new coach, Andrew Wilkinson, who has led the team to success this year. The team had their first non-conference match, the high school kickoff classic, in

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer April 9, 2013

University of North Carolina CABJ recap

Black writers and journalists have participated in the changing face of journalism. The next generation of black writers and broadcasters are taking the effort to strengthen the presence of minorities

by Sarah Bush, senior editor April 9, 2013

A powerless senior’s opinion

The exemption policy for senior exams is as follows: 3 absences for an “A”, 2 absences for a “B” and 1 absence for a “C.” One unexcused absence and a

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer April 9, 2013

Competition begins for the brain team

Students are eager to show off their their intellect among their friends. The Brain Game gives an on-camera opportunity to show it off. So why would students want to join

by Sarah Bush, senior editor April 9, 2013

Seniors prepare for graduation

On Tuesday, March 26, seniors who ordered graduation invitations and other “senior stuff,” as Josten’s called it, picked them up at a booth during school. As unimportant to underclassmen it

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor April 9, 2013

Leesville lacrosse running smoothly

Conrad_LaxLast year, the Leesville Road men’s lacrosse team was a first-year team coming out of club status and into a somewhat difficult conference. Now in their second year, the lacrosse

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 April 9, 2013

Viewers dive into Splash

As my avid fans will attest, and as I will shamelessly admit, I have a slight obsession with reality television competitions. The Voice, The Sing-Off, The Apprentice, Duets, American Idol,

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 April 9, 2013

What if…Underclassmen were allowed at prom?

Traditionally, prom is for upperclassmen only. The occasional freshman or sophomore is invited by an upperclassman, but the majority of prom is always upperclassmen. It’s something that kids look forward

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 April 9, 2013

Should kids be given false self-esteem?

“Even though you were in last place, here’s a ribbon for your participation. That makes you a winner too.” “You got a 68 in the class? That’s almost passing, great

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer April 9, 2013

Technology taking over Leesville Road High School

On March 26, Leesville Road High School lost power for several minutes. Those on the computers lost their current work as the computers shut down. On March 5, Cary households

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 April 9, 2013

Veronica Mars is out of this world

Veronica Mars is a show about the intelligent and defiant 17-year-old investigator, Veronica Mars. Beginning the show as a fiercely independent social reject; Veronica seeks justice for the murder of

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer April 9, 2013

What if we chose our own class schedules?

What if Leesville Road High School students chose what teachers they had and when to take certain classes during the semester? What if Student Services released a list offering students

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 April 9, 2013

Sugar ban is seriously stupid

The School Health Advisory Council, a Wake school system group, aims to ban the sale of sweets in fundraising and athletic concession stands. More than one third of American children

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer April 9, 2013

MOOCs– The Future of Education?

Hailed as the future of education by colleges, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are slowly coming into prominence around the world. Many colleges, including Yale, offer MOOCs, college courses that

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor April 9, 2013

Google Glass is watching you

Google recently released a new concept that could change the world as we know it. Google’s newest invention, Google Glass, is what we would consider eyeglasses, but with a computer

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