April 2015 - The Mycenaean

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 30, 2015

Unfriended uses social media in a new way

The evolution of social media has impacted more than just how people connect with each other. It’s also crawled its way into major motion pictures and television, drastically changing the

by Sabrina Shah April 30, 2015

Alternative concerts raging in Raleigh this summer

Summer is known to be music festival season from Australia to the U.S. In North Carolina, primarily in Raleigh and Charlotte there are myriad concerts and festivals geared specifically at

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 April 30, 2015

Panic! at the Disco’s “Hallelujah”

Panic! at the Disco recently announced the departure of Spencer Smith, drummer, from the famous band. Following the announcement was the release of a new song, “Hallelujah” which has begun

by Jill Wolstromer, staff writer 2014-2015 April 30, 2015

2016 SAT: Yay or Nay?

The SAT will introduce changes to its test in the coming year. These changes are raising questions on whether students should take it. In a recent Yahoo! article, Anthony Green,

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 April 30, 2015

Lessons from Atticus Finch (Lesson #3)

Lesson #3: Legacy is not loud repetition of record-breaking sport statistics or physical wealth, it’s the memory of lessons that couldn’t have been taught at any other time, in any

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 April 30, 2015

Jessica Kane’s blog goes viral

Jessica Kane is a body confidence advocate, feminist, plus-size woman, and fashion blogger. Her blog, The Life and Style of Jessica, has gained popularity after her body positive message to

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 April 30, 2015

Supernatural Keeps Fighting

Supernatural is known to be a dramatic and gruesome show that toys with the emotions of its viewers. However, it recently changed directions when it took on a very real

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 April 29, 2015

Leesville Lacrosse captures conference title with win over Enloe

By the time that Conner New, the lone four-year letterman on the Leesville Lacrosse, scored his only goal of Tuesday’s Senior Night game, the celebration of Leesville’s conference title was

by Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17 April 27, 2015

Legally Blonde is illegally fun

“OMG you guys!” Leesville Pride Productions has completed yet another successful play; Legally Blonde! With tickets selling out in the first couple of days, it was clear that everyone was

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 April 27, 2015

Leesville Library trail lives up to some expectations

It has been almost a year since the completion of the paved trail by the Leesville Community Library, which provides a convenient shortcut between Whitley Drive and the Leesville school

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 April 27, 2015

The Mowgli’s album is nothing new

The Mowgli’s, an alternative rock band, released their new album Kids in Love on Tuesday, April 14. After a week the album peaked at 156 on the Billboard 200. Kids

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 April 27, 2015

Cappex.com makes college decisions easy

For a quarter of Leesville, this school year is winding down into a summer of touring colleges and deciding where to apply. Many juniors do not quite know which to

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 April 27, 2015

Don’t be afraid to move abroad

According to the government census, few citizens claimed to have moved abroad in the past year. However, the percent of people who have moved has gone up and is expected

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 27, 2015

Finally! Three of K-Pop’s biggest names come out of hiding

BigBang, BTS and 2PM have announced their long — some longer than others — awaited comebacks. Probably the most awaited K-Pop comeback, BigBang has been posting ominous, crypitc photos on

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 April 27, 2015

Women empowerment through marketing

Advertisements and marketing campaigns that empower women make a positive difference in two ways. They improve how women feel about themselves and how the company is perceived. 91% of respondents

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 27, 2015

Ashley Banjo explores the life of Michael Jackson in ITV’s ‘Perspectives’

On Sunday, June 19, the fifth season of British docu-series “Perspectives” premiered on ITV with Ashley Banjo as their first guest host. Ashley Banjo, leader of the British dance crew

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 April 22, 2015

Brad Wilson bringing community focus to Leesville football

When the Leesville football team takes the field next autumn to the roar of the Loonies student section, a new man will be there to hear the sound for the

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 April 22, 2015

Slide the City to come to Raleigh in May

A thousand feet of slippery blue and green vinyl will be making an appearance on Glenwood Avenue on May 30. Slide the City will be bringing their colossal water slide

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 22, 2015

World premiere of King Georges, standout documentary

Saturday, April 11, I attended the Full Frame Documentary FIlm Festival in Durham, NC. That night I had the pleasure of viewing the world premiere of director Erika Frankel’s documentary,

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 22, 2015

A new way to tour colleges

For some, college visits are exciting; they indicate the end of high school and the beginning of independence. For others, after thinking about the time spent traveling and touring, the

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 April 20, 2015

Rogers goes bald for a cause

Coach Rogers, Dr. Muttillo and Coach Civitello were all participants of the head shaving competition at this years 2nd Annual Strikeout for Cancer Charity Games. Who ever had the most

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 April 20, 2015

Splash day at Chapel Hill

UNC-Chapel Hill hosted its own Splash on Saturday, April 11. Splash was created in 1957 by MIT students who hoped to teach children in their community. This day evolved into

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 April 20, 2015

Lessons from Atticus Finch (Lesson #2)

Atticus lesson #2: Revenge is a bad idea, it’s useless and just not the right thing to do. As discussed in the previous article, Atticus Finch of To Kill A

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

Rock and Roll Marathon Series Comes to Raleigh, Teens Volunteer

The Rock and Roll Marathon series held its second annual race in Raleigh on April 12. It followed the Health & Fitness Expo presented by Sof Sole on April 10

by Sabrina Shah April 20, 2015

Top 5 apps you need for college

Quad: Quad is a fresh, new app that high school seniors have been frequenting in order to connect to future classmates, find hotspots on their college campus, and especially find

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 20, 2015

VIP leaves lasting impression

The air at Leesville was thick with mixed emotions last Thursday morning, even from the moment students arrived at school. Parked near the entrance of the student parking lot was

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 20, 2015

Insurgent review

Love and war. These were the raging themes of the second book-to-film in the popular YA Divergent series by Veronica Roth. Like many superfans of the series, I was eagerly

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

VIP Day’s Accident

The crew of VIP Day’s mock-accident. If you or someone you know are in an accident these are the first responders to the accident. The impact these responders make saves

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

Leesville students accepted into North Carolina School of Science and Math

Abbott Gaddy, Yesle Hahn, and Ellie Taylor are the three students from Leesville who were lucky enough to be accepted into the North Carolina School of Math and Science (NCSSM).

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 16, 2015

French Club performs service project

This Monday, April 13th, Leesville’s French Club held their second-to-last meeting, and participated in one of their two planned service projects for the year. For clubs to retain their honor’s

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 April 16, 2015

Update on Leesville’s FCCLA

FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) is one of Leesville’s most popular clubs with an average count of 30 members in attendance per meeting. FCCLA is a club

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 April 16, 2015

Furious 7 and the future of the franchise

Furious 7 and the Fast & Furious franchise are either movies that you love or hate, but if you love them then odds are you really love them. Now days

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 April 16, 2015

Lilly Pulitzer is a long-standing preppy brand, known for its colorful prints and large price tags. Recently, their impending collaboration with Target has caused much controversy — specifically with the

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 April 16, 2015

#WhoWillYouHelp

Canada’s Province of Ontario has found a way to put out a special message to women and men everywhere. Their “#WhoWillYouHelp” video targeted the harsh realities of sexual harassment of

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 16, 2015

Review of BASTARZ’s “Conduct Zero”

Block B is at it again with their new single “Conduct Zero,” only not the way we expected. Earlier this year, the group slowly began to release teasers for their

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 April 15, 2015

Lessons from Atticus Finch (Lesson #1)

Atticus Finch may have gone unappreciated as students pretended to read To Kill A Mockingbird in school, but he most definitely should not have. Atticus, as you may remember, is

by Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17 April 14, 2015

A historical tournament

This year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament has been one of the most unique and unpredictable tournaments in NCAA history. According to fivethirtyeight.com, this year was supposed to be “easier” to

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 April 14, 2015

Leesville deemed a National Council of Excellence

Recently, Leesville Road High School’s executive council was awarded the National Gold Council of Excellence Award. This award is a very prestigious award, given by NASC (National Association of Student

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 April 14, 2015

Barbie comes to life

Mattel has managed to make all of our creepy doll nightmares come to life with Hello Barbie, the doll with WiFi. The WiFi connection allows children to create a more

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 14, 2015

Block B’s sub group BASTARZ causes controversy before debut

On April 9, Block B released a teaser for their first subgroup BASTARZ. The teaser previewed the tracks for their upcoming mini-album “Conduct Zero.” The teaser for their title track,

by Brittany Thurmbuchler, staff writer 2014-2015 April 13, 2015

VIP team visits Leesville seniors

Shuffling into the auditorium, the senior class anxiously waited to see what the VIP assembly was going to be all about. The VIP for a VIP (Vehicle Injury Prevention for

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 April 13, 2015

Planet Fitness is the friendliest fitness center

As summer quickly approaches, students are working hard to get in shape for those long weekends at the beach. Due to its easy accessibility, Fitness 19 is usually the go-to

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 April 13, 2015

Model U.N. competes, wins at UNC

In the past two years, Leesville’s Model U.N. team has gone through a major reboot. Model U.N. isn’t a new club at Leesville, but its members are finally starting to

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 April 13, 2015

North Carolina lawyer works to free the wrongfully convicted

On Friday, January 23, 2015, Joseph Sledge walked free from prison after 36 years behind bars. In 1978, Sledge was convicted of a murder he did not commit. He maintained

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 April 13, 2015

How language and music benefits your cognition, at any age

It’s no secret that the benefits of learning a language or an instrument at a young age can be seen all throughout your adult life and beyond. The kinds of

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 April 13, 2015

Unfriended: revenge comes online

Unfriended made a startling first impression with its first trailer. Now, only a week remains before the movie makes its theater premiere next Friday, April 17. Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 April 13, 2015

Rethink the ‘dead-end office job’

Time and time again I hear my peers talking about what they want to do with their life. It’s natural–we’re in high school and we’re forced to think about our

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 April 13, 2015

Video Games: A boys world after all?

No matter how hard modern day activists may try to level all playing fields when it comes to breaking gender stereotypes or equalizing aspects of society, some things may always

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 April 9, 2015

The long road to Legally Blonde

Leesville’s theatre department has been hard at work for months in preparation for their last show of the school year. Legally Blonde sold fast and has only good reviews, but

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 April 8, 2015

Education abroad

The United States of America currently enjoys the #2 seat in the rank of nations by adjusted GDP, directly behind China. These rankings, however, are in eternal motion. Nothing ever

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