March 2014 - The Mycenaean

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 28, 2014

Rain: a Tribute to The Beatles

On Sunday, March 16, Rain, a Broadway-produced cover band for The Beatles, visited the Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. Rain is not your typical cover band though. In a

by JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 March 28, 2014

King of Late Night

Jimmy Fallon has officially taken over for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. For almost twenty-two years, every weeknight at 11:30, on NBC, Jay Leno could be seen on the

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 March 28, 2014

Advertising Madness

The NCAA tournament is well under way, and by now everyone’s bracket is pretty much busted, and with the help of Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans has pulled off the greatest

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 March 28, 2014

PrideFest perspective: Why you should want it to continue

As we all know last Friday March 21, was Leesville’s inaugural Pridefest. An event that was subject both to crazy hype on part of the administration and teachers, and tons

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 March 28, 2014

The extinction of standardized tests

Students groan at the mention of any standardized test. The word “test” alone will provoke a grumble, but when “standardized” is tacked to the front it’s like a school wide

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 March 28, 2014

Screen time vs sleep time

The opportunity of thoughtless entertainment is enticing, especially after a long day’s work. The room is full of easy laughs and tired eyes all pointed towards the television after a

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 28, 2014

Camel couture: a fashion show

“OMG do you guys wanna go to a Trina Turk fashion show tomorrow night?????” was the text that changed my life on Saturday March 8. Not only is Trina Turk

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 March 28, 2014

Ending bully-victim relationships

What exactly causes bullies to prey on their victims and victims to allow the abuse to occur? According to “Big Bad Bully”, an article by Psychologytoday.com, the answer lies between

by David Nyamu,staff writer March 27, 2014

Student spotlight: Alex Hunter

The first time I saw Alex Hunter, he was walking with Russ Frazier varsity basketball coach, on the track. We were in gym class, and I was talking with senior

by Dani Solovay, staff writer 2014-2015 March 27, 2014

Men’s Lacrosse starts with a bang

This lacrosse season has begun with 4 wins and no losses for both varsity and jv lacrosse. Coach Fullbright and his teams are working together to unite as one stronger

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 March 27, 2014

The SAT: What does it really achieve?

In 2012, over 1.6 million American students took the SAT, but only half of those students were deemed college-ready. Cheating scandals, thousands of dollars spent on SAT prep and severely

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 March 27, 2014

Who are the Paladins of the Magistery?

“A volcano can remain dormant for centuries and still unleash a fiery inferno upon the Earth”. This is the first sentence on a flyer advertising the Paladins of the Magistery,

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 March 26, 2014

The Life Aesthetic with Wes Anderson

Soon after the release of Moonrise Kingdom, I was talking to a friend, who graduated with a film studies degree, about movies. We discussed Scorsese’s genius–he stood by Taxi Driver

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 March 26, 2014

City to expand Leesville Road

The City of Raleigh has finalized plans to widen a section of Leesville Road. The proposed project plan is for the portion of Leesville Road between I-540 and New Leesville

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 March 26, 2014

Wake School Board fired up over teacher tenure legislature

The Wake County School Board met on Tuesday, March 4 to draw attention to the state legislatures plan that would affect teachers greatly. In an attempt to cut the budget

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

Hibachi 101 amazes with price and quality

Located in Alexander Promenade Place, Hibachi 101 is a convenient spot for well-priced Japanese fare. Upon walking in, I was hit with the minimalist vibe and Asian flair that simultaneously

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 March 25, 2014

GOT7 become master chefs on this week’s Real GOT7

This week’s episode of Real GOT7 was especially fun and the guys looked especially delicious (wink wink). Adorned in superhero themed aprons, the boys gear up to fight for the

by Jasmine Howell, staff writer March 25, 2014

5 Reasons To Watch Orange Is The New Black

Orange Is the New Black is the new Netflix hit series about a woman in her thirties, who is sentenced to 15 months in a federal prison for a 10-year-old

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 March 25, 2014

Leesville shows off its French skills

Every year, Leesville’s French students are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in a day full of French food, language and interaction. This year was no different. Wednesday, March 19,

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 March 25, 2014

French Club celebrates Mardi Gras

On Tuesday, March 11, the French Club held their annual Mardi Gras celebration. With a special Mardi Gras presentation, mask making, and tasting a Mardi Gras delicacy, attendees were able

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 25, 2014

Student teacher spotlight: Ms. Harris

For Ms. Harris, one of Leesville’s many student teachers, the decision to pursue a career in education was obvious. “My mom’s a teacher, everybody else in my family’s a teacher,

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 March 21, 2014

Why museums are important

Older generations interact differently with culture than teens. We tend to associate age and time with slower, wiser people, making deliberate actions more suitable for the tired minds of the

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

What to watch on Netflix

Movies Romeo and Juliet (drama)– March 3 This revitalized drama comes to life through an all-star cast including Hailee Steinfeld (Juliet), Ed Westwick (Romeo), Douglas Booth and Paul Giamatti. The

by Dani Solovay, staff writer 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila review

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila is a friendly Colombian restaurant with two convenient locations: Wake Forest location by The Factory and a North Raleigh location in Greystone Village off of Lead

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

Chubby’s restaurant review

Voted “Favorite Restaurant Value” in 2010 by the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chubby’s Tacos has certainly lived up to this title in recent years. Walking in you’re immediately put

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

Flying burrito passes with flying colors

In a world dominated by Chipotle and Moe’s, Flying Burrito is a local restaurant that has ventured to carve its own unique niche in the market of fast-casual Mexican food.

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

McGarry, Espinal continuing career journeys

Two popular Leesville teachers are now enjoying their transitions to administrator. Both Amy McGarry, former Leesville English teacher, and Jose Espinal, former art teacher, are in the midst of principal

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

Weber fills in for Sollie

February 7th was Señora Sollie’s final day at Leesville for two months. She was due to have her baby the following week, so Señora Weber, who retired last year, is

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

Raleigh museum reviews

Located downtown on 5 East Edenton Street, the North Carolina History Museum hosts multiple exhibits. Any sports fan can enjoy the permanent NC Sports Hall of Fame, and political fanatics

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 March 21, 2014

Jester’s thoughts on failure

Embrace failure. Welcome failure. It’s a lot friendlier than people think. But why? Why embrace it, why welcome it? Throughout life we have been told that failure is to be

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer March 21, 2014

Spring Blood Drive “pumps up” lives

On Tuesday, Mar. 11, Leesville partnered with the American Red Cross to host the biannual spring blood drive in the main gymnasium. “We are here to save lives. Every pint

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

The Cosby Show

By now, everyone should be familiar with the famous Cosby Show: A 1984 sitcom that follows the life of an upper-middle class African-American family, living in Brooklyn, New York. Cliff

by JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 March 21, 2014

True life: binge-watching

Urban Dictionary defines “binge-watch” as, “consuming an entire TV series at once, rather than weekly.” Binge watching first became possible when TV shows released entire series on DVD. Now with

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 21, 2014

Failure leads to success

Each day, people all around the world are faced with failure. When failure falls upon us, it tends to influence the way we think and the things we do dramatically.

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 March 21, 2014

Athletes learn from failure

As cliche as the concept of ‘getting back on the horse’ is, the prospect of success after failure is a universal truth. In sports–whether they are learning the game for

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 21, 2014

An open letter to boys about promposals

Much to your dismay, prom season is right around the corner… April 26 is coming faster than you know. So, as your pea-sized brain begins to ponder options of dates,

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 March 20, 2014

Which one matters more: AP classes or standardized testing scores?

How many AP classes did you sign up for this year? Five? Two? None at all? Many students think that the more AP classes you take, the better chance you

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 March 20, 2014

Veronica Mars stays the same

One year ago since St. Patrick’s Day, I discovered Veronica Mars and became an instant fan of the tough as nails, soft as a marshmallow teen detective. After learning about

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 March 20, 2014

Q&A with Chad Broer, Colorado principal

For an administrative opinion about the legalization of marijuana, we talked to Chad Broer, an assistant principal at Chatterfield High School in Littleton, Colorado, outside of Denver. 1. Has there

by Dani Solovay, staff writer 2014-2015 March 14, 2014

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila Review

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila is a friendly Colombian restaurant with two convenient locations: Wake Forest location by The Factory and a North Raleigh location in Greystone Village off of Lead

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 March 14, 2014

GoldieBlox: the engineering key for girls

GoldieBlox, a small company of 15 staffers, is catching the attention of many for various reasons. The original jawdropper was the idea behind the toy line: ‘disrupt the pink aisle.’

by Jasmine Howell, staff writer March 14, 2014

Overly Sensitive or Justifiably Angry?

What is cultural insensitivity? How does one distinguish between harmless jokes or comments and hurtful generalizations? Is there really a difference? A few weeks ago, I was talking to a

by Jasmine Howell, staff writer March 14, 2014

The rain effect

Jung Ji-Hoon, better known by his stage name, Rain, is back for the new year, and I am amazed by this comeback. The album, Rain Effect, has ten tracks and

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 March 14, 2014

Political club clashes on controversial conflicts

On Thursday March 6, Leesville’s Political Club assembled in Room 124 to discuss many controversies both in the US and the global sphere. The issues on hand involved the escalating

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 March 13, 2014

National Latin and French exams test students’ abilities

The National French Exam was administered March 6; the National Latin Exam, however, is scheduled for March 13. Each exam requires enrollment in any level of the pertaining language course

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 13, 2014

Pharrell Williams drops G I R L

After a wildly successful 2013 year, Pharrell Williams has made yet another musical debut. The Grammy award winning artist released his new album G I R L on March 3.

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 March 10, 2014

What will Ghost Stories reveal about Coldplay?

As an unapologetically critical fan of Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay’s pop inspired fifth studio album, the impending release of Ghost Stories, their sixth album, inspired hope that Coldplay would return to

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer March 10, 2014

Senior Spotlights: Sean Yeh and Mollie Jewett, Swimming Duo

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

by Jasmine Howell, staff writer March 10, 2014

Grease is the word

Excitement at Leesville is brewing as the theater department prepares for its upcoming stage adaptation of the 70s classic, Grease. The play will premiere at 7:00pm on April 10 through

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 March 10, 2014

Mardi Gras experience for Churchwell

Having New Orleanian parents, I have attended Mardi Gras throughout my childhood. However, this year, my mom surprised with the opportunity to ride in a Mardi Gras parade. My mom’s

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