January 2014 - The Mycenaean

by David Nyamu,staff writer January 31, 2014

Leesville Basketball holds off Heritage, 58-50

Editor’s Note: Before the snow hit and cancelled school for the remainder of the week, Leesville Men’s Varsity Basketball faced off against Heritage on Monday night. The recap follows. Alex

by David Nyamu,staff writer January 31, 2014

Lady Pride blowout Heritage, 62-26

Editor’s Note: Before the snow hit and cancelled school for the remainder of the week, Leesville Women’s Varsity Basketball faced off against Heritage on Monday night. The recap follows. The

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 January 31, 2014

Wake County paralyzed by snow

With most of Wake County hunkered down in anticipation of a 3-6 inch snowstorm Tuesday night, the official 1.4 inches of powdery snow which blanketed the Triangle came as a

by David Nyamu,staff writer January 27, 2014

The “N” Word: Has Its Meaning Changed?

NOTE: Coming from a teenage African American male, I can only give you my perspective. I have heard various opinions, and I respect them all. I ask you do the

by David Nyamu,staff writer January 27, 2014

What role do brands play in shoe buying for guys?

Nike continues to rule the shoe industry. Then comes everything else: Jordan, Sperry, Adidas, Converse and Vans, among others. It is not unusual for guys to pay over $100, or

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 January 25, 2014

http://www.grammy.com/nominees Best New Artist–James Blake Out of names such as Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, Kacey Musgraves and Ed Sheeran, it seems highly unlikely a generic-sounding James Blake would win. However, my

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 January 24, 2014

I’ll Title This Article Later…

After coming back from Winter Break, nobody wants to deal with actual school work. So, while procrastinating on my officer duties for GSA and daydreaming about all the homework I’m

by Brooke Sturdivant, staff writer, 2013-14 January 24, 2014

Models aren’t truly models

I recently watched the infamous ‘Victoria Secret Fashion Show’ and I realized that I had a simultaneous love and hate for the show. The outfits were absolutely stunning, and the

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 January 24, 2014

Sleep deprivation can be fatal

Walking through the halls of America’s high schools, one might think sleep apparel to be all the rage. Indeed–while this fashion is all too common–it is not simply to be

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer January 24, 2014

Senior Spotlight: Chris Zappia’s last season

Being an athlete is a strenuous, triumphant, enduring, and life changing experience. Athletes battle on the field and try to prove themselves worthy of honor; athletes look for the long

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 January 24, 2014

Williamson wins the world

“I am the most talented American in America; it’s a verifiable fact, people,” Williamson said at the opening of his 6:00 p.m. New Years Eve comedy show at Goodnight’s Comedy

by JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 January 24, 2014

The Piano Man is Back

Billy Joel is back on tour for the first time in three years. In December Billy Joel announced his franchise at Madison Square Garden. Joel will play monthly shows at

by Brooke Sturdivant, staff writer, 2013-14 January 24, 2014

Grades do more harm than good

For many students, including myself, a grade is much more than just a number. It represents what opportunity we have in the real world and where we rank among our

by David Nyamu,staff writer January 24, 2014

Winter Jam 2014 kicks off in Raleigh

On Friday, January 3, the PNC Arena kicked off the one of the biggest tours in the nation, Winter Jam. In terms of attendance, the Christianity-based tour has been #1

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 January 23, 2014

Downton Abbey returns

The fourth season of Downton Abbey began Sunday, January 5 — leaving eagerly awaiting fans feeling bittersweet. The absence of the British drama left a hole in dedicated fans weekly

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 January 22, 2014

Five seconds

There is a 23 times more chance of being in a car accident if the driver is texting and driving. Never texting and driving is something everyone hears almost everyday

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 10, 2014

Sherlock is coming Holmes

After two years of hiatus, the season three premiere of Sherlock, titled “The Empty Hearse”, aired in the UK on January 1 and will premiere on January 19 in the

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 January 10, 2014

Megyn Kelly disappoints penguins everywhere

Slate culture blogger Aisha Harris posted a holiday-themed essay December 10, discussing her childhood struggle with race during Christmas. The problem: While she and her African-American family celebrated a black

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 January 10, 2014

Snapchat gets hacked

On Tuesday, December 31, an anonymous group of hackers leaked approximately 4.6 million Snapchat usernames and phone numbers onto the internet. Snapchat is a free app available for iPhone and

by JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 January 10, 2014

Senior exemptions: good for some, unfortunate for others

As Leesville students start reviewing and preparing for exams, some students are getting ready for break. There are quite a few advantages to being a senior, but without doubt, finals

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 January 10, 2014

American Hustle bamboozles box office

David O. Russel’s brilliant take on the ABSCAM Affair of the 70’s, “American Hustle” tells the story of con artist duo Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams)

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 January 10, 2014

Exec takes the cake

Every year during November and December, Leesville holds the annual food drive. This year Leesville students managed to raise 7,500 dollars and 15,000 pounds worth of food. While this is

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 January 10, 2014

Audition workshops help students ‘Break a Leg’

After winter break, students came back to the theater department preparing for their next big production, Grease. Ms. Catania, Mrs. Hoban-Carbone and Ms. Dickens, the performing arts teachers, held audition

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 10, 2014

The importance of Awards Day

As Awards Day for first semester comes and goes, I reflect on my three years and one semester as a Leesville student during this time. I have never won a

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 January 10, 2014

Five shocking future predictions

Five predictions for the next five years–what will the world transform to in the ever-approaching future? On December 17 2013, IBM produced five shocking predictions of what technology will bring

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer January 9, 2014

The next creative economy: 3D printing

Over the past three centuries the steam engine, telegraph, and gasoline engine has propelled technology forward through a series of industrial revolutions. Recently, advances in information technology and robotics have

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 January 9, 2014

Is the Apptivity Seat a sign of the times?

The Apptivity Seat by Fisher-Price is one of the newest baby products on the market this year. It’s also one of the most controversial. The Apptivity Seat is an adjustable

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 January 9, 2014

Saving Mary Poppins

Upon walking into the movie theater for Saving Mr. Banks, I groaned, assuming it was another cheesy Disney movie. As reluctant as I was, Saving Mr. Banks shattered every notion

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 January 9, 2014

Clumsy Ninja charms gamers

Clumsy Ninja is Naturalmotion Games’ newest creation. Originally announced at the iPhone 5 event last September, the release of the game was severely delayed. Though it has been available in

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 January 9, 2014

Orchestra concert was major-ly successful

On December 17, the Leesville High School orchestra held their annual winter concert. Overall, the concert was well-executed with beautiful music. The concert opened with the string and chamber orchestras

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 January 6, 2014

Shakespeare, or what you will

On 44th St. in Manhattan, between Sixth and seventh avenue, lies the Belasco Theatre, currently putting on two rather recognizable plays: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Or What You Will and The

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 January 6, 2014

A remedy for boring lunch spots

On E. Hargett next to Moore Square sits a quaint diner called Remedy. The red door and signature lights welcome entry to an intimate, casual dining experience. Remedy’s small dining

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 January 6, 2014

The Tenacity of Ronan Tynan

The Irish Tenors Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Ronan Tynan were the headline act at the Carolina Theater Wednesday, Dec. 18. Dancing and joking with the audience, one would not

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 January 6, 2014

Sharkeisha displays animalistic behavior

On the fourth, after hearing the name ‘Sharkeisha’ in my third period, fourth period and on the bus, I just had to know what the chatter was all about. I

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 January 6, 2014

The mystery behind movie humour

I went to see Catching Fire the day after it came out and a lot of people had the same idea. I had never been to a theater that full

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 January 6, 2014

If you give a toddler a tablet…

What impact has technology had on children of this generation? These days, there’s no simplistic childish play consisting of little bodies tumbling around the yard with jump ropes, footballs, sprinklers–all

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 January 6, 2014

Leesville Tutoring Program resumes

In high school, students are relentlessly searching for volunteer opportunities. Whether they are members of a club that requires service hours, seeking to complete a portion of their college applications,

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 January 3, 2014

Leesville Basketball loses double-overtime thriller

The Leesville Mens’ Varsity Basketball team fell 79-75 to Cap-8 rival Sanderson in double overtime on Friday, Jan. 3, failing to translate a rousing second-half comeback and double-overtime lead into

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