Year: 2013
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‘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 of Josh, a high…
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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 the experience: satisfactory. The…
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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 about his problems and…
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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 students left at 2…
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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 the game of the…
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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 day of the first…
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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 Heist was released in…
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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 our football team alone…
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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 is a semi-autobiographical novel…
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Band member honors veterans
Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015
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#WNCNBlitz: LRHS pep rally via Twitter
Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015
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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. These words show the…
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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 time left turned to…
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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 the season I figure…
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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 located in Clayton, North…
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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 the LRHS as well…
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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 materials to make new…
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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 group’s most recent studio…
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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 November 2, with a…
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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 of 2014 varsity football,…
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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 this idea, such as…
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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 Powerpuff Girl and live…
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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 adding up and neither…
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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 the 2013-2014 NCASC Eastern…
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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 three, thirty minute games.…
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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 ounce of gloom. A…
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Is cyberbullying as dire as it seems?
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 the media as well…
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Cap-8 for Cross Country
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 from the area: Millbrook,…
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The ultimate club: Ultimate frisbee
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, likes so much about…
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Leesville’s special ed teachers
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 for the upcoming school…
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Key Club, the Key to Happiness (for teachers at least!)
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 high school students. At…
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Los pequeños españoles
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 Road Elementary School. Several…
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Band places highly at statewide competitions
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 (Oct 19), the band…
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Club leader in the works of reviving club: Rejuvenating CSA
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 and fellowship, the Christian…
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Captain Phillips Splashes on Scene
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, through the distinctive lens…
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Brand new bathrooms!
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 of their comfort zone.…
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Furry friends up for adoption
“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, school clerical, who wants…
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Millennial teen depression
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 would feel to have…
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Gay, bisexual teens come out to Mycenaean
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 coming out and being…
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Leesville’s Teacher of the Year
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 must write a brief…
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Gorman and Magee Review
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 Francis of Assisi school…
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Younger education
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 view this as a…
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Seniors apply early for college
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 with the Common Application,…
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Can teaching affect mental health?
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 of teachers killing the…
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Carolina Ale House review
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 items and pictures hanging…
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Why you might like your parents’ music
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 the beginning instrumental of…
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Traditional or Online classes, what’s your choice?
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 college courses, whereas in…
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Student Spotlight: Malcolm Hitchcock
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 shoes. He lined up…
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The happenings of Homecoming
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 watching a variety of…
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James Spader revives career with The Blacklist
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 ended over five years…