March 2015 - The Mycenaean

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 March 20, 2015

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

by Brittany Thurmbuchler, staff writer 2014-2015 March 20, 2015

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

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 March 20, 2015

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

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 March 20, 2015

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 Sabrina Shah March 20, 2015

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

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 March 17, 2015

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,

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 March 17, 2015

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,

by editorial board March 16, 2015

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

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 March 16, 2015

“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.

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

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

by Dani Solovay, staff writer 2014-2015 March 16, 2015

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?

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 March 16, 2015

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

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 March 11, 2015

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

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 March 11, 2015

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

by Jill Wolstromer, staff writer 2014-2015 March 10, 2015

#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

by Guest Writer March 10, 2015

Ask the Attorney: Legal Basics at Your Fingertips

Editor’s Note: The following column is paid content by Arnold Law Firm, a local Leesville business. Question: I have just been pulled over by a police officer for speeding.

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 March 9, 2015

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

by Dani Solovay, staff writer 2014-2015 March 9, 2015

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

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 March 6, 2015

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?

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 March 6, 2015

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

by Jill Wolstromer, staff writer 2014-2015 March 6, 2015

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

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 March 4, 2015

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

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 March 2, 2015

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

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 March 2, 2015

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,

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 March 2, 2015

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

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 March 2, 2015

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

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 March 2, 2015

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

by Jill Wolstromer, staff writer 2014-2015 March 2, 2015

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,

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 March 2, 2015

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

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 March 2, 2015

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

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 March 2, 2015

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

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