Month: March 2015
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Cold war kids: Lessons of Vietnam students play Twilight Struggle
Most students relish the idea of watching a movie as the height of any class or particular day in high school. For Mr. Hunt’s (social studies teacher) Lessons of Vietnam & Recent International Relations…
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Perfect promposals
Prom has always been considered one of the biggest and most important events of high school. Students spend an excessive amount of money on dresses, tuxedos, shoes, accessories, tickets, limos and so much more,…
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Low gas prices make Leesville drivers smile
On March 14, 2014, crude oil sat on the commodities market at about $100 a barrel. Average gas prices across the nation sat at about $3.40 per gallon. As of March 15, crude oil…
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Red4ed
Every Wednesday, the normal blue and green of Leesville bleeds red. “Red4ed on Wed” is a way students and teachers peacefully protest the recent changes to the public school system by wearing red every…
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Are modern kids’ shows getting worse?
Like most nineties kids, from the age of two to twelve, TV consumed a majority of my life. Programs like the Rugrats, Kim Possible and Lizzie McGuire were new and exciting sitcoms with fresh…
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Is football too dangerous for children? Leesville weighs in
Football is recognized as a violent and somewhat dangerous sport. It is probably known best for its acute injuries, even though the most concerning aspect is its long term effects, especially on the brain.…
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Always keep fighting
Many of the stars of the TV show Supernatural have begun to sell T-shirts and hoodies in order to raise money for charity. Jared Padalecki, Sam Winchester on the show, is using this idea…
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Dean Smith’s life of leadership a lesson to all
Last month, North Carolina was saddened and deeply affected by the loss of Dean Smith, dead at the age of 83. Throughout the week, more and more stories about his life and legacy came…
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“Kingsman: The Secret Service” is not like other spy movies
I walked into “Kingsman: The Secret Service” unsure of what I would think. I left feeling basically the same. “Kingsman” is based on a 2012 comic books series about spies. The movie is centered…
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My NACAC College Fair experience
On Tuesday, March 10, the National Association for College Admission Counseling held their annual Greater Raleigh National College Fair at the convention center downtown. I was lucky enough to be one of the 4,500…
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A shortcut down O’Neal Road
The line to turn into Leesville Road High School is heavily trafficked in the mornings. What would it be like to know a shortcut that avoids the line almost completely? If one is coming…
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Wake County students react to make-up days
Wake County students quickly took to Twitter to scold Wake County after they announced the decision to make three days of Spring Break into weather make-up days on Saturday March 7. Four days prior…
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Winterfest changes due to snow days
Wake County lost eight school days in the past two weeks resulting in schedule alterations. Wake County requires schools to have 1025 hours of instructional learning time. Instead of adding make-up days to compensate…
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5 apps every high school student should have
Twitter While the Mycenaean does not condone the use of social media in school, it’s hard to deny the benefits that having a Twitter account can have! Take someone like me: with…
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#Blackout Takes Over Social Media
On March 6, Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and any other social media was dedicated to #blackoutday. All social media was flooded with gorgeous pictures of black people, along with the hashtag blackout, for the…
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Creating art at Leesville
Being in an art class in high school isn’t only for the extremely artistic. It’s for students who are willing to think outside the box and put creativity into everything they do. Mrs. Stevens…
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LifeTime Fitness, a way of life
There is only one word to describe the new LifeTime Fitness Club in Raleigh: spectacular. The new fitness club is opening on Falls of Neuse Road. The grand opening occurred in March 2015. The…
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The pros and cons of student feedback
In understanding a student’s true potential, educators only scratch the surface through standardized testing. It’s somewhat understandable why students are graded in this fashion, but how should teachers be graded? While the method of…
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Miss Universe 2014
The 63rd Miss Universe pageant was held on January 25, 2015 in Doral, Florida. Contestants from 88 countries and territories around the world competed to hold the title of “Miss Universe 2014.” The winner…
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Producers of Frozen just can’t Let it Go
Just when all the hype about Frozen was dying down, the makers of Frozen have brought it back. Yes, you guessed it: a Frozen sequel. Thankfully, it’s only going to be a animated short,…
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Wake County students displeased with Saturday School decision
The Wake County School Board’s decision to make up school days missed to snow on Good Friday and two future Saturdays upset many high schoolers throughout the county. School was cancelled on Tuesday through…
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Leesville Basketball falls to East Wake in playoffs
The Leesville men’s basketball team rallied from a large second-half deficit but fell in the closing minutes to East Wake in the first round of the 4A state playoffs, ending their 2014-15 season on…
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Leesville speech and debate returns to Enloe after one year of competing
Imagine waking up at 6:00 a.m. on a Saturday. Doesn’t sound scary enough? You’re not waking up to run a marathon, go to a charity event or morning yoga session, but instead only to…
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Boomerang by Michael Lewis
“The more complicated the times, the more crucial are those who demystify. These are really complicated times. So let’s acknowledge the endearing, enduring genius of Michael Lewis: the Explainer.” –Forbes Boomerang: Travels in…
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A weekend of love
With this year’s Valentine’s Day on a Saturday, people were able to celebrate the holiday with more love than usual. Long-distance couples were able to come together while families and friends were able to…
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Triangle Town Center ownership to change hands
The Triangle Town Center in North Raleigh is selling off a majority of its ownership in an effort to avoid foreclosure in a deal worth $181 Million. The mall was constructed in the early…
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Leesville’s wrestling season comes to a close
January 28 marked the day Leesville’s wrestling team annihilated their opponent, Wakefield, during their last home match of the season. The wrestlers who competed on January 28 were Dan Mills, Jason Mills, Justin Tibbs,…
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Smart Lunch: Here to stay or on its way out?
Smart Lunch, which was once just an idea that many were skeptical about, transformed into one of the best things that has happened to Leesville. This lunch period (that doubles as study hall) has…
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Emma Watson takes feminism to world stage
Emma Watson gave a speech as the new U.N. Women’s Goodwill ambassador back in September advocating for gender equality as part of the HeForShe platform. As part of HeForShe, gender inequality stands as any…
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School report cards call for celebration, improvement
Dr. Anthony Muttillo does not consider Leesville a “test-prep” kind of school. He never wants Leesville to focus solely on standardized tests or even feel like it has to be an area of focus.…