Month: November 2015
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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
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Photography club takes first snapshot
Photography club is yet another new club created this fall. The informational meeting was held on Thursday, October 29. Members in the club will share photos with their peers. The club has planned three…
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Youtube’s impact on our society
Statistics Over the last two years, studies show that the growth of time users spend on Youtube is 60%. 80% of YouTube’s views are from outside of the United States You can access YouTube…
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The legacy of Buckethead
In the career of a professional musician, they may hope to release 10 albums, maybe even 15 or so if they’re a big name band like Pink Floyd or Guns N’ Roses. Next to…
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Infographic: Eating off campus for lunch
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.themycenaean.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/eating-off-campus-for-lunch-1-2.pdf”] Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17
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Not just a “Pisa” Cake
As if the number of tests for students to take isn’t high enough, they now have the academic “opportunity” to take another one. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) test is an optional…
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VSCO, the new social platform
Following the fad of being “artsy” and “grunge,” a relatively new app, VSCO, has been created for photographers to share their pictures. VSCO’s four letters stand for Visual Supply Company and are pronounced VisCo.…
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Acapella Takes Over Social Media
Acappella, an app that allows users to create a capella videos, is the newest trend on social media. The smartphone app allows users to record and layer videos intended to create one blended song.…
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WCPSS names principal of the year
Mr. Eric Fitts from Brentwood Magnet Elementary school was named the Wake County Public School System’s 2015 Principal of the Year on October 7. Mr. Fitts has been the principal of Brentwood since 2013,…
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How much authority should resource officers have?
Last week, on almost every social media and news outlet, a clip was being played that showed Ben Fields, a high school resource officer placing his hands near a student’s neck, and pulling her…
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How YouTubers are paid
[View the story “How Are Youtubers Paid?” on Storify] [View the story “How Are Youtubers Paid?” on Storify] [View the story “How Are Youtubers Paid?” on Storify] Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17
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The Martian Review
Based the bestseller book, The Martian is a sci-fi based story, with more science than fiction. The film was done by Ridley Scott and stars Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels and Chiwetel Ejiofor.…
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Mainstage hosts their second movie night
On October 24, Leesville’s highest theatre class, Mainstage, held, a movie night in the Blackbox with a $5 suggested donation. Due to the football game that evening, two movies were shown. Beetlejuice showed…
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Let’s talk about detention
I have questioned the “theory” of detention at Leesville Road High School. I address school detention as a theory because I am not questioning its literal definition, but rather its purpose. The most common…
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Adele releases first single off of 25
Adele released her single, “Hello”, October 23. This is her first single since 2012. For those who patiently waited, the song is a refreshing new dose of her musical prowess. Undoubtedly, Adele’s vocal…
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XQ: The Super School Project looks to innovate U.S. high school
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Fv3QmsYQk The commercial for Project XQ. Jessica Williams, comedian, advocates for the project in an astronaut suit, representing the tech-based intentions of XQ. On September 11, the submissions box opened for XQ: The…
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Halloween Origins and Halloween in Spain
Every October 31, millions of US citizens dress up and enjoy Halloween. But do they really know where Halloween comes from? If reading this, ask yourself if you know Halloween origin. The answer is…
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Leesville cross country has their eyes on the prize
This past Saturday, the Leesville women’s cross country team won regionals and beat Green Hope, their rival of eight years, by just two points. The win has given the Pride confidence and a lot…
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Creative Writing starts new chapter
Several students congregated in Ms. White’s classroom during SMART Lunch B on Thursday, October 22, for the inaugural meeting of the Creative Writing Club. Creative Writing is currently the newest club on campus. The…
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Leesville Students Struggle with Sleep Deprivation
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that high school aged people sleep at least 8-10 hours a night. However, when a day is only 24 hours long, that can prove a challenging task. Sleep…
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Student Spotlight: Ronnie Kariuki
Summer is normally a time for students to decompress and prepare for the upcoming school year. While some are staying up until the crack of dawn and sleeping in until one in the afternoon,…
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“Sorry” and what Bieber fans can expect from Purpose
In February, it was “Where Are Ü Now”. Last month, it was “What Do You Mean?” This week, it’s “Sorry”. Justin Bieber continues to dominate the 2015 music scene with songs that exemplify his…
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Duke Splash, A Great Experience For High School Students
Caption: Duke Splash, a Duke student-run organization, has opened student registration for the event on November 7. Splash is a free educational experience for middle and high school students to participate in seminars taught…
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Men’s Soccer Wins CAP-8
The Leesville Road men’s varsity soccer team finished their season with a record of 13-4-3. The last game of the season against the MIllbrook Wildcats secured the team’s spot as Cap 8 champs, which…
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Mainstage hosts their second movie night
On October 24, Leesville’s highest theatre class, Mainstage, held, a movie night in the Blackbox with a $5 suggested donation. Due to the football game that evening, two movies were shown. Beetlejuice showed at…
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Top Five Horror Movies
Top Five Horror Movies by Michael Beauregard on Exposure Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Life in Raleigh
According to Forbes, Raleigh, North Carolina is ranked the second best city for businesses and careers. Additionally, Apex, a small suburb of Raleigh, is ranked the second best place to live in the U.S.,…
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What are “Skillbuilders”?
Many teachers are beginning to use skillbuilders in an attempt to help students understand what the question is asking. However students are responding negatively towards them. Skillbuilders are essentially note packets that teach students…