The 7 Lies of College
Throughout high school, we have been told numerous lies about college. It seems that what we’ve been told is much different than how college really is. Lie #1: We’ve been
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After entering Shelley Lake through one of the many paths, you start the two-mile paved trail that encompasses the lake. The route is relatively flat, except for two hills that
Savannah Sinor, staff writerHi! My name is Savannah and I am a staff writer for The Mycenaean. I am a member of French Club, the Sergeant at Arms of Model
As the fashion industry grows, sustainability decreases and unethical practices skyrocket. This is a problem that needs to be addressed, but it can be difficult to target brands directly. However,
Throughout high school, we have been told numerous lies about college. It seems that what we’ve been told is much different than how college really is. Lie #1: We’ve been
On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Ninth Grade and Concert Band joined together to put on a much anticipated Christmas concert for friends, family and staff. The combined Ninth Grade and
On Saturday, Dec. 7, LRHS’s Executive Council went to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. LRHS as a whole collected thousands of pounds of food in a
Every Wednesday, Leesville’s colors of green and blue bleed into a striking red. “Red4ed on Wed” is a way for both teachers and students to raise awareness against the new
Leesville has a large and unique arts department, offering classes that teach drawing and painting as well as theatre and chorus. Natalie Landsberg, junior, is one of the many talented
At the intersection of Pride Way and O’neal, two additional stop signs have been added, effectively creating a 3-way stop. Many have speculated that the stop sign additions came as
Raleigh is considered the City of Oaks, and every year Raleigh heralds this title by dropping the acorn on New Years at a festival known as First Night. First Night
Journalism is the activity of editing news for presentation through media. Whether it’s the writing or broadcast of science, sports or celebrities, there’s an area of journalism for almost every
Wednesday, Nov. 13 marked another week to admire the color red for students and staff in celebration of Red for Ed. A founder of the North Carolina Red for Ed.
Tristan Harvey, Leesville senior, is the guitarist for local metal band Drown the King. Harvey’s musical career started in the fourth grade when he first began learning how to play
For months, Winter Break tantalizes the minds of Leesville students like a pie on a windowsill: the sole motivation to slog through the bitter, five-day weeks of autumn. In recent
Morals According to Tom Krattenmaker in USA Today, “…today’s young adults are a generation marked by impressive social commitment and dedication to using their lives and careers for the greater
Leesville students are Millennials, born between 1981 and 2000. Older people accuse millennials of being narcissistic, self-centered and lazy. You were born into a world of technology and high student
Click the link below to see what The Mycenaean staff discovered about teens at Leesville. Millennial Infographic Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15
This summer, Leesville students gear up for graduation, job applications, and college transcripts. Millions of other secondary and tertiary students share the same experiences and stresses. They belong to Generation
The WRAL-TV Raleigh 69th annual Christmas Parade took off Saturday, Nov 23. This celebration kicks off the Triangle’s Christmas season. “The atmosphere was energetic and happy, and this year’s parade
Every year Raleigh holds its Winterfest which includes an outdoor ice rink and other festivities. The ice rink is open through February, extending winter cheer through the new year. The
Waiting for “Superman”, a documentary examining the American public education system, captured national attention upon its release in 2010, as one of many documentaries on education. Jason Korreck and Rob
George Orwell prophesied it in his classic novel 1984 — a story about a Utopian society in which every move was monitored. What was once a fantasy, however, could now
View on the online compilation of our brief articles on each winter sport, as seen on page 16 of Monday’s paper, below: Swimming The Leesville swimming team has begun
For the first full week of the regular season, we followed every move of the Leesville Men’s Varsity Basketball team. From the high-energy drills of practice to the prime-time plays
Every year Raleigh holds its Winterfest which includes an outdoor ice rink and other festivities. The ice rink is open through February, extending winter cheer through the new year. The
Are you interested in having a good laugh over break? ComedyWorx Comedy Club, located downtown on 431 West Peace Street, is sure to deliver. At first glance, the ComedyWorx venue
After much grueling deliberation, the Oxford English Dictionary named “Selfie” as the word of the year for 2013. “Twerk” was one of the many contestants that did not make the
Nestled between W. Davie and S. Harrington Street, The Pit stands as one of North Carolina’s most successful barbecue restaurants. As you enter, the smell of sweet sauce lapping over
As a human being, sitting in a PSAT testing room for hours–and trying to solidify my place in this meritocracy–is draining. All of the comments on the importance of the
“I love being a student. In fact, if I could be a student for the rest of my life, I would,” said Karen Harker, Leesville English teacher, of her decision
As spirited and as giving as Leesville is, it was no surprise that a project such as Pride Pole took off. Pride Pole is Leesville’s take on an Angel Tree.
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
This summer LRHS is going on a trip to Costa Rica. Señor Ross and Señora Wolverton will be joining several Leesville students on their second trip in a row. This
People rush around town, being sure to purchase each and every gift needed to please their children, friends, and other family members. Impatient, they glance at their watches and tap
With the incorporation of the ultimate frisbee club last school year, more fitness clubs are underway. Sean Nicol, sophomore, is starting a running club for students wishing to participate in
The 2013 girls cross-country team left an impressive mark this season. On Saturday, Nov 2, the Women’s cross-country team participated in the NCHSAA 4-A States at Kernersville for the first
Despite having the lead in crunch time, Leesville fell short to the Middle Creek Mustangs, 56-53, on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Jonathan Mebane, frehsman, got the ball rolling, scoring Leesville’s first
The Leesville Pride (2-2) came up short against the Smithfield Selma Spartans (2-5) at home. A nail-biting 4th quarter saw Leesville take the lead, only to lose it in the
The Leesville Mens Varsity Basketball team beat Apex for the second time in two weeks Tuesday, scoring 16 of the game’s final 18 points to capture a 47-43 victory. Trailing
Leesville basketball is coming off a year in which the program was reignited. The team went 19-9 last year, the first above-.500 record in 7 years for Leesville. Much of
