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The time of year is here for seniors applying to college. Stress levels are increasing and application deadlines are approaching quickly. Many early action applications are due October 15 or
With Halloween fast approaching, the question becomes what teenagers will do to celebrate. COVID-19 has also made social activities more complicated this year, and Halloween is no exception. At some
As a senior, James Rolfe Blizzard has accomplished many things on both the Track team and the Cross Country team. With some outstanding times already in the books, Blizzard looks
A recent study done by Dan Olweus, a psychologist at the University of Bergen, determined that statistics on cyberbullying are greatly exaggerated. Unfortunately, these exaggerated statistics are commonly used by
On Tuesday, October 15, the Leesville cross country team wrapped up their junior varsity season. They competed in the the Cap-8 conference meet where they raced against seven other teams
Ultimate Frisbee Club meets every Tuesday at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Students of all skill levels come to play, and that’s what Carter Hering, president and creator of the club,
Christine Killela, Sanford Pittenger and Johnnie White join the Leesville staff as new teachers in the Special Programs department this year. They are all looking forward to a great year
Thursday, Oct. 25, over one hundred kids squeezed into the pit of the cafeteria to participate in the Key Club Meeting. Key Club is the oldest and largest program for
On Oct. 22, Sr. Ross’ Spanish 5 classes reached out to the youngest of Spanish learners when they read self-written Spanish childrens’ books to second and fourth graders at Leesville
The Leesville Road symphonic band continues to impress spectators statewide. Placing first at the 22nd Annual Carolina Cavalcade of Bands (Sept 28) and the 29th Annual Blue Devil Classic competition
Expressing faith at public schools has become scarcer as secularization, extracurricular activities, and social media dominate the school hallways. Still, for students who wish to have a little after-school faith
Captain Phillips on surface level may appear to be only the dramatic retelling of the heart-pounding thriller that was the 2009 hijacking of the US container ship Maersk Alabama. However,
Imagine the feeling of finding that all the restrooms available are confined and lack privacy? Surely this is a feeling no one wishes to experience as it places people out
“Adopt a part of the Leesville Pride!” is the official slogan for the adoption of four of the “Leesville Cats”. The kittens are up for adoption by Mrs. Stacy Symes,
How many high school teens today have had a bad day and just wanted to sleep for the whole day? I’m assuming most would answer yes. Now, imagine how it
Simon and Natalie, the two students highlighted in this article, are protected by the use of fake names. They were both willing to share their stories with The Mycenaean about
Lately, there has been some excitement for Leesville’s teachers. The selection of the teacher of the year is going on right now. To be entered in the competition, the educator
Sean Magee and Brian Gorman are two up and coming North Carolinian musicians who perform in small venues around the state. The group performed Sunday, Sept. 29 on the Saint
In today’s society, the push to excel is becoming more and more prevalent. Teachers start abandoning creative activities for more rigorous learning at an earlier age. Even though most would
October 15 is a fated day for many high school seniors; it is the day that most early decision and early action college applications are due. However, due to issues
Dealing with kids 18 and under, their parents, the school board, co-workers and deadlines are stressors that can hit a teacher all at once. But are the mental health concerns
Located off of Skyland Ridge Parkway in Brier Creek, Carolina Ale House is an upbeat sports bar and pub. When I first walked in, I was amazed by all the
I remember it clearly: my brother and me, young elementary schoolers, bickering over which song to play in the car first, The Who’s “Slip Kid” or Tom Petty’s “American Girl”. Just hearing
There are vast differences between online and traditional classroom settings. Each has its own pros and cons. For example, online classes are extremely convenient and cost much less than traditional
Rewind to Senior Night 2011. All of Leesville’s worst fears come true: Starting QB Austin Berrios is injured, unable to return. Sophomore Malcolm Hitchcock is called upon to fill gigantic
As a sophomore, I was reluctant to attend this year’s homecoming dance as I didn’t have the excuse of being a freshman, nor the experience of an upper classman. After
James Spader made a bold comeback with The Blacklist, the show USA Today is calling the fall’s number one new drama. This is Spader’s first hit since Boston Legal, which
On Tuesday, October 22, the top ten dancers from the competition show So You Think You Can Dance performed live in Durham at DPAC. The tickets, while slightly expensive at
The Leesville football team recovered from a sluggish start then held on in the closing minutes for a critical 21-19 win over Wake Forest on Friday, Oct. 25 at Marshall
The movie Gravity premiered on Oct. 4 and has dominated the box office since. It stayed on top for the three weeks is has been in theaters above the premieres
If you’ve gone to a movie theater in the last decade, you’ve probably seen names of trendy blockbusters like Harry Potter, Hunger Games or Twilight. Fad series like these gain
From October 8-13, Memorial Auditorium hosted CATS for the kickoff of the 2013-2014 Broadway Series South season. My mother and I scored tickets for the musical on October 10. I
Using rap word frequency charts offered by website RapGenius.com, Mycenaean staff writer Dave Nyamu analyzes several intriguing trends in modern hip-hop. Blackberry vs. iPhone The iPhone, as well as other
A+ Higher Scores is a test-prep program helping students earn higher scores on the SAT and ACT to get into college and receive scholarships. Founded in 2009 by Sheba Lowe-Brown,
Two decades ago, television blackouts were an everyday aspect of the sports-watching experience. The over-the-air availability of a game was never quite certain; even the most die-hard fan felt pushed
The League embarked on its fifth season with the start of this year’s NFL regular season, and it’s looking great. The League follows a fictional eight-man fantasy football league through
Caroline Byrne, otherwise known as Bou, Leesville junior, my little sister, my best friend and my inspiration. Bou suffered a traumatic brain injury from medical complications after corrective scoliosis surgery.
Justin Bieber, one of society’s more controversial pop stars, has had it rough this year. With all of the negative headlines and criticism in constant rotation, many of us believed
Walking into my great uncle’s living room and finding the full collection of Calvin and Hobbes made me very nostalgic. Immediately I sat on the floor and began to read.
LRHS’ Early Childhood Education (ECE) Club met for the first time on Tuesday, October 15. The meeting served as an introduction for both the officers and the members. The club
Leesville students once again gathered to participate in first semi-annual blood drive on Tuesday, October 15. The Red Cross comes to Leesville twice a year to hold the drives, and
Leesville hosted its annual community night Wednesday, Oct. 9. Festivities included a club carnival, a student-teacher basketball game and food trucks. Students and teachers participated in various activities and games
The Community Night Carnival is a tradition here at Leesville and was held Wednesday, Oct. 9. Leesville’s use of food trucks for the first time uniquely in its history occurred.
On the first Friday of every month, the city of Raleigh has their ‘First Friday Festival’. The ‘First Friday Festival’ is a citywide celebration of the art around the city
It’s no secret that I’m a serious boy band fanatic. With the exception of The Wanted and One Direction, I will listen to any boy band from anywhere. However, the
For Americans, it is entirely legal to take a drug for, say, ADHD as long as it has been prescribed by a certified doctor. It is also acceptable (with a
Too much of anything is unhealthy, and any amount of homework can very easily feel like too much. According to AlterNet, a news and politics website, the amount of homework
Pearl Jam is releasing their tenth studio album, Lightning Bolt, on October 15. The album is already available for pre-sale via iTunes. The band has created hype through Instagram, in true
The North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theater Recently put on the show The Crucible. The play’s cast consisted of teenagers and showed from Sept. 13-29. The Crucible, written in 1953,
What constitutes as news media in the modern day? With the advent of the technological age, many traditional definitions such as this have been thrown into question. Jonah Peretti, founder
Lilly’s Pizza, located at 1813 Glenwood Avenue, is the epitome of a downtown ‘hole in the wall’ restaurant. Immediately when I walked in,brightly colored and eye-catching ornaments drew me to
Leesville Orchestra, lead by Mark Stiles, has begun preparation for their winter concert — December 9. Stiles has been at Leesville for sixteen years. He teaches at both the middle
Imagine a place where everyone is faster, everyone is smarter, everyone is better. A world where age is not a factor, where everyone is thin and beautiful, where no one
