November 2013 - The Mycenaean

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 November 25, 2013

Model UN attends their first conference

On Saturday, 16 November, Leesville’s Model UN team held their first conference at the UNC center for education in Chapel Hill. The organizers of the conference gave a quick powerpoint

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

Is Thinkspace the future?

Students read books written by other people, watch movies made by other people and learn information in school discovered by other people, but, at school, only certain courses really allow

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 24, 2013

A hero’s homecoming

Upon hearing I was covering a veteran’s home donation, I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was Nathan Rimpf was a 2006 Leesville grad and lost his

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer November 22, 2013

“Deck the streets”- Raleigh Christmas Parade Preview

The WRAL-TV Raleigh 69th annual Christmas Parade this weekend, on Nov 23. This event, along with Winterfest, kicks off the holiday season in the Triangle. Shop Local Raleigh sponsors the

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 November 22, 2013

The gems of Cameron Village

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 November 19, 2013

Indoor Track gets a running start

On Monday, Nov. 11, the Leesville track team held their first practice for the opening of the Indoor Track season. The practice started with an assembly led by Joe Canada,

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 November 18, 2013

Raleigh gets the 20/20 experience

Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience World Tour” payed a visit to Raleigh’s PNC Arena November 13, 2013. This was the fifth show of the year long tour, which began November

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 November 18, 2013

Thor: The Dark World Review

Thor: The Dark World is the follow up movie to Thor and The Avengers, earning $85.7 million opening weekend. The Avengers took over the box office when it premiered last

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer November 18, 2013

Lower traffic eases early morning stress

Leesville Road High School, a school of 2250 students, is notorious for its heavy, morning traffic. The large plurality of students and parents driving to school continue to wreak havoc

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 18, 2013

Mental disorders in teens: a “popular” epidemic

“I just want someone to kiss my scars.” “Your cuts are beautiful.” “One day someone will come and fix me.” Ideas like these have recently consumed the minds of teens

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 November 18, 2013

Leesville students submit Governor’s School applications

Over the past few weeks, Leesville Road High School juniors began submitting their Governor’s School applications. Hopeful applicants now begin the wait for impending results. Governor’s School is a five

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 18, 2013

French Club visits NC Museum of Art

Tuesday, Nov. 12, French Club visited the North Carolina Museum of Art and observed various paintings and sculptures created by classic French artists. Chaperoned by French Club’s advisor, Madame West,

by Brooke Sturdivant, staff writer, 2013-14 November 18, 2013

‘Bang Bang You’re Dead’ Review

This fall, Broughton High School presented their fall play, Bang Bang You’re Dead. It was used to raise awareness about what causes violence in school. The play followed the life

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 November 18, 2013

Piccola Italia thinks inside the box

Walking into Piccola Italia in Cameron Village, I didn’t know what to expect. What I was given was a hearty, filling meal in a relatively cozy setting. One word describes

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 November 18, 2013

Russell Brand rages against the machine

Russell Brand, British actor and comedian, is surely no one’s idea of a political theorist; yet on October 23, Brand went on Newsnight to be interviewed by BBC’s Jeremy Paxman

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 November 18, 2013

Speech and debate observes first tournament

On Saturday November 9 Leesville’s Speech and Debate Club observed a tournament at Cary High School. The tournament lasted from 9 a.m. until well into the after noon, but Leesville

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

Leesville Football’s season concludes with loss to Millbrook

Marshall L. Hamilton stadium was silent. Gone was the steady beat of the band, the roar of the student section, the shriek of the referee’s whistle, all the sounds of

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 15, 2013

Another year, more vandalism

Leesville students gawked at the familiar sight of vandalism while driving into school on Nov. 15. Vandals wrote “MHS,” “Whose house?” and other messages on the Senior Wall on the

by JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 November 14, 2013

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Preview

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Fall Tour comes to Raleigh’s PNC Arena on November 19. Macklemore is currently on tour with The Heist, his second studio and most recent album. The

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 November 14, 2013

Sports distracting students?

Leesville Road High School prides itself on the quality sports it brings to the Leesville community. Football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, whatever it is, we Loonies are there. The support for

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 14, 2013

Lit circle reading: The Bell Jar

A novel about shock treatments, asylum visits, drug overdoses and lesbian encounters. It’s not Lindsay Lohan’s biography, but a dense and intense novel entitled The Bell Jar. The Bell Jar

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 13, 2013

Band member honors veterans

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 November 12, 2013

#WNCNBlitz: LRHS pep rally via Twitter

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 November 9, 2013

Humble hero receives home

“Who wouldn’t give an ugly pair of feet to serve these amazing people?” said First Lieutenant Nathan Rimpf as he received the keys to his new home on November 7.

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 November 8, 2013

Leesville football falls to Wakefield in final seconds

One by one, the seniors of the 2013 Leesville football team walked out with tears streaming down their faces. Elation over an apparent Braxton Berrios game-winning touchdown catch with no

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 November 8, 2013

American Horror Story: Coven captures viewers early in the season

Since the first season’s premiere in 2011, the American Horror Story series has been one of my favorite shows on television. Now that season three, Coven, is four episodes into

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

Fear Farm is frightening

If you’re one of those people who gets a thrill from being scared half to death, Fear Farm would be a great place for you to visit. Fear Farm is

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 November 8, 2013

One step closer to a cure

On Saturday, Nov. 2, everyone on Team Pride spent their Saturday morning showing their support for finding a cure for type one diabetes. The team consisted of several students from

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer November 7, 2013

The Environmental Club renews its cycle

The Environmental Club is undergoing its first official service project ever, the Terracycle service project. “Garbage that is recycled goes to a processing plant and is converted into new raw

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 November 7, 2013

Pearl Jam fails to disappoint

The name “Pearl Jam” most often elicits thoughts of the early 90s, the time where there were many fans of the Seattle grunge scene. After listening to “Lightning Bolt”, the

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 November 7, 2013

Great job, old sport!

The lights dim, the jazz-age music commences, Jake Banasiewicz takes stage right as the iconic Jay Gatsby. The Great Gatsby begins. Running last Thursday through Saturday night, October 31 to

by David Nyamu,staff writer November 6, 2013

The Leesville vs. Millbrook “rivalry” continues

No student in Millbrook High School has seen their team beat Leesville in varsity football. Another year, another victory for the Leesville Pride over the Millbrook Wildcats. For the class

by David Nyamu,staff writer November 6, 2013

Could SMART Lunch benefit Leesville?

Students Maximizing Achievement Relationships and Time. That’s the acronym for SMART Lunch, an extended lunch period developed by Rodney C. Nelson, Panther Creek principal. Schools around Wake County have implemented

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 4, 2013

When I Grow Up – Exploring Medical Careers

Generally, the first time we’re asked what we want to be when we grow up, we have our futures completely planned out in our heads: “I want to be a

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 4, 2013

When I Grow Up – Exploring Accounting Careers

Imagine, it’s another normal day at the office, solving financial discrepancies, when you are sent to a business to conduct interviews of employees in the accounting department. Their numbers aren’t

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 November 4, 2013

Exec attends student council conference

On Saturday Oct. 26, Leesville’s Executive Council officers and Freshman Council officers went to an event sponsored by the North Carolina Association of Student Councils. Havelock High School was hosting

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 November 4, 2013

Power to the Seniors in Powderpuff

On Wednesday, October 30, Leesville held its annual Powderpuff football game. It was a warm evening with a great turnout and some serious competition. It was a tournament consisting of

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 November 1, 2013

Leesville football grinds past Millbrook

As the rain poured down and the hoards of Wildcat fans filed quietly from the stands, the Leesville football team celebrated a crucial 7-3 win over rival Millbrook without an

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