Year: 2015
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Horoscopes
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.themycenaean.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Horoscope-single-page.pdf”] Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16
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Effective Education at Leesville
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.themycenaean.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/lrhs_4_5.pdf”] Eric Broer
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Why the institution of Christmas is a good thing
When December rolls around, the majority of what we hear on the radio and see on TV are advertisements for the Christmas season. All deals regarding buying gifts relate to Christmas time and making…
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New clubs should be more than college eye candy
Clubs, and more specifically, special interest clubs, are created to offer a platform for students’ passions. It is a privilege for high school students to be able to participate and create their own clubs.…
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Codispoti commits to ROTC in college
On November 16, Maria Codispoti, senior, committed to serve eight years as part of the Army National Guard. She will complete Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) training through NC State University, though primarily she…
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Cut PowerSchool out of your life, it’s for the better
For many students, the thought of applying for college stirs up vague anxiety. Many dread that they will not be able to attend the university of their choice. A tool gifted to us by…
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The stress of high school
Teens suffering from depression or anxiety experience a decrease in self esteem, a lack of interest in once-enjoyed activities, and a change in behavior. These symptoms result from the combination of stressors and extreme…
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Why we’re crying, an analysis
Crying is a way to communicate our emotions to others or release our internal feelings. As babies and toddlers, we cried to communicate what we needed. In elementary school, we cried out of frustration…
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Pride Goes Swimming
With their alarm clocks blaring as early as 4:15 in the morning, the swim team prepares for another early morning practice. The team meets at Optimist Park for their 5:30 a.m. practice where they…
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Funderburk has seen it all on the court
Since her sophomore year, Kelly Funderburk has been a leader. She has been motivating her team since day one, and she and the team have come a long way. It hasn’t necessarily come easy…
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The experience of committing to college as a junior
When the question “Will you commit to our team?” came out of the speakers on my cell phone, it felt like a thousand pounds had been lifted from my shoulders. I was now committed…
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Pride Wrestling Is Back
Leesville’s 2015-16 Wrestling season has begun. On Wednesday, December 2, the team took on its first conference match of the season. The Pride hosted Heritage High School, and the match began at 7 p.m.…
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Leesville’s Most Underrated Sport
The gymnastics team is arguably the most underrated sports team at Leesville. With only seven members last year, not much news was to be heard about the team even though they ended with a…
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The Evolution of Loonieville
Leesville Road head coach Russ Frazier is in his fourth year at Leesville. He grew up in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina as the son of legendary coach Terry Frazier, who won hundreds of games…
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What to stream and listen to over break
Breaking Bad Length: 5 seasons (13 episodes per season) Medium: Netflix Rating: TV-MA Description: Honestly, if you haven’t seen this television masterpiece by the amazing director Vince Gilligan, what have you been doing? This…
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My story inside Leesville Theatre
Some students may spend their entire high school careers trying to find a place they belong. For some it’s athletics, clubs, or maybe theatre. First let me tell you a story: Three years ago,…
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Chow down at Chow
One of Raleigh’s native restaurants, Chow, is becoming the place to be for anyone in the North Raleigh area looking to have a good time. I have eaten at the restaurant on many different…
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MC Escher exhibit comes to Raleigh
The North Carolina Art Museum is currently hosting the works of Maurits Cornelis Escher, a world- famous illusionist and artist. MC Escher was born in the Netherlands in 1898. During his life, he traveled…
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The Force Awakens Preview
In a galaxy far far away… Lucasfilm created the Star Wars Saga, and the saga became one of the most popular ever created. On December 18th the seventh film in the saga will debut,…
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WCPSS response to snow predictions
As many Leesville students, parents and faculty remember, last year’s winter was one for the books. On average, the RDU area receives 6.74 inches of snow per year, and last year the area received…
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Student artwork displayed at the NC Museum of Art
In the 2014-2015 school year, Mr. Brennan’s English II classes and Dr. Stone’s AP Environmental Science classes transformed their regular class curriculum. Both Brennan and Stone adopted fellowship in THE BIG PICTURE educator enrichment…
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Leesville students struggle with stable housing
During the holiday season, The Mycenaean would like to remind you to be thankful for everything you have, down to your own bed to sleep in at night. According to the Raleigh Rescue Mission,…
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Rocky a Mentor in the Seventh Round
Rate: ✭✭✭✭ On Wednesday, November 25, Creed came to theaters nationwide. The film is essentially a seventh film of the Rocky series, although it is a reboot. The Rocky film franchise was made famous…
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Differences between The Hunger Games Trilogy book to movie adaptations
The Hunger Games is a dystopian adventure trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. The first book, The Hunger Games, was published in 2008. Its adaptation premiered in the United States on March 23, 2012 and…
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LRHS chorus prepares for their annual Christmas concert
On December 11, the LRHS chorus will hold their annual Christmas concert. The concert will feature the beginning, intermediate and Capital Pride choirs performing holiday tunes they have been rehearsing for months. At the…
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Cinema industry: US v Spain
Cinema, one of the most popular options by people who want to have a good time with family, friends or on their own. Most people love going to the cinema, or at least watching…
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Review: The 33
Five years after the accident in the Chilean mine of San Jose, a movie based on this extraordinary story came out on November 13. The accident took place on August 5, 2010 when the…
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Review: The SixthSense Device
Pranav Mistry brought fame to himself with his great feats in the computer science field and revolutionary inventions. He currently holds the title of Global Vice President of Research at Samsung and the head…
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Analysis of Block Schedule at Leesville
Leesville Road High School operates on a block schedule: four eighty-five minute classes each semester, for a total of eight classes per year. However, it was not always this way. In the past, students…
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The History of Thanksgiving
Following years of persecution and hate in Holland and England, a group of 102 people left Europe in search of freedom. Following a months-long journey across the Atlantic Ocean, during which they faced storms,…
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PISA test returns, raises same old questions
On October 27, randomly selected 15 year-old Leesville sophomores took the Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA. The assessment is a computer-based test that measures 15 year-olds’ abilities in reading, math and science…
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Food Studies: What are they really telling us?
We all like that we know what we should put into our bodies. We know that consuming foods in excess is bad for us, and that we need to eat our vegetables. Food studies…
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Dr. Mash Named Teacher of the Year
On November 2, Dr. Mark Mash was named Leesville Road High School’s Teacher of the Year. A Latin teacher, Mash earned this admirable award through his passion and care for teaching, and his yearning…
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College Board Makes Changes to the SAT
The most well-known test among high schoolers is morphing into something “highly relevant to your future success” according to collegeboard.org. The SAT is regarded as something that grades how well one tests and not…
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Mr. Glass’s Remarkable Lesson
The day was November 11, 2015 when the respectable Morris Glass visited Leesville Road High School, once again, to share his remarkable story. “No movie in God’s name could duplicate my emotions” said…
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Speak Avenue Provides Speaking Help to Student
A large part of a high schooler’s career is spent presenting. Whether it’s giving a presentation, debating, or performing some kind of skit, students spend a lot of time in front of an audience.…
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The Impact of Polls in Federal Elections
As time passes, the presidential race has become more and more complex. The path to become the President is long, and in order to reach debates and primaries, a candidate must become aware of…
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The Story So Far continues to grow
The Story So Far performed November 11 at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, a small town next to University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The band is currently touring on their fall tour for their…
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Students outraged by Snapchat
On Monday, September 21, students discovered a popular social media app was blocked through all Wake County Public School wifi networks due to lack of educational value. Social media sites such as Twitter, or…
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Timeline: The Odd Couple at LRHS
Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17
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Why random acts of kindness are important
In the ancient religions of Buddhism and Hinduism, the term “karma” refers to the sum of actions in a person’s past and present existences; actions that determine fate. In western culture, karma follows a…
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Saving Grace Walk Against Animal Abuse
Saving Grace’s third animal Walk Against Animal Abuse was Saturday, November 14 at Lake Lynn. Saving Grace is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless animals within our community to find a permanent, loving…
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Police brutality in the United States
Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Black Mass: A Story of Whitey Bulger
The infamous Johnny Depp strikes again in his latest film “Black Mass”. Portrayed on screen as 1980’s Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, Depp was able to make it seem like the film was filmed in…
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History of Veterans Day
Surprisingly and unfortunately, a good portion of Americans do not know the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Veterans Day celebrates all soldiers, veterans, and their sacrifices, annually on November 11. Veterans Day,…
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You need the app: Drop Messages
Drop Message, a new social media app, could have the potential to become very popular. Essentially, it is Instagram, Twitter, and Yik Yak combined, yet it provides its own new twist to social media.…
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Leesville’s trip to Windy Gap
On October 16 through 18, Leesville students involved in Young Life traveled to Windy Gap. Young Life is a Christian organization brought into high schools to give students a chance to practice fellowship and…
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Explorer Post 5 offers teens the chance to learn about the workings of broadcast journalism
On October 15, the doors of WRAL were opened to an arrangement of 14-20 year olds aspiring to learn about the inner workings of broadcast journalism. The organization, Explorer Post 5, has been headquartered…
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Chance the Rapper’s “Angels”- Review
“Angels” by Chance the Rapper ft. Saba debuted on October 26. His single is now available for fans on iTunes and many music applications. On October 26, Chance the Rapper premiered his single…
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Portrait projects underway in art class
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.themycenaean.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Artprojects_Akers-1.pdf”] Izzee Akers, senior editor 2017-18