Year: 2015
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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…
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Mrs. Cade is Expecting!
Mrs. Cade, social studies teacher, soccer coach, and wife of Mr. Nick Cain is expecting a new member to her family. Although she knows the baby is 14 weeks and healthy, she wants the…
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Student-run coffee shop comes to Leesville
The Java Lion is a small, student-run cafe, conveniently located in front of the main stairs. Teachers and staff are welcome to purchase a cup of Keurig-made coffee for one dollar during a portion…
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The new normal for teen dating
The years teens spend in high school are typically engulfed by drama over friends, enemies, boyfriends and girlfriends. Nowadays, the problems that emerge from relationships are much different than they used to be, partly…
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Trending stores for teenagers
Every student here at Leesville has a unique sense of style and purchases their clothes at different stores. Some students shop at different places because of budget, quality, and style. If someone were to…
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Controversy over gun rights
It’s an argument that has become commonplace in the United States: the controversy over gun rights and control. Over the last couple of years, citizens and lawmakers have been debating the issue of gun…
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LRHS men’s varsity basketball team prepares for an outstanding season
As the end of the football season nears, the Loonies student section needs a new sport to cheer on. Luckily, on November 2, the 2015-2016 basketball season will be in full swing. The Loonies…
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Political apathy plagues our republic
Our thirty-third president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt once said, “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is…
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Millbrook offense too much for Leesville in Annual Halloween Game
For the second year in a row, Leesville played Millbrook on the eve of Halloween, and the result this year was the same as the result last year. Thanks to good Wildcat defense all…
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Leesville students job shadow at Microsoft
On October 13, sixteen Leesville students took a field trip to the Microsoft Corporation at Research Triangle Park for an opportunity to job shadow. Ms. Williams, a Leesville business teacher, organized the field trip…
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Thad Alice Eure Walk/Run for Hope
Three miles, that is all that stood in the way of myself, my family, and many of the participants in 27th annual Thad Alice Eure Walk/Run for Hope. Hosted once again in the Angus…
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The Intern
‘The Intern’ is a comedy following a senior citizen, Ben Whitaker, who receives an internship at ‘About the Fit’ which is completely based on new technology. ‘About the Fit’ is a company that was…
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Mycenaean on the move — NC State Fair
Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17
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Ten thoughts a Leesville student has daily
Ten thoughts a Leesville student has daily: “Why is there only one entrance into the student parking lot?” You live five minutes from Leesville, but it takes you twenty minutes to get to school.…
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Fall blood drive returns to Leesville
The semi-annual blood drive, run by the American Red Cross, set up shop for the Fall drive on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The normal gym scene of bouncing basketballs and spiking volleyballs was replaced with…
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What is wrong with the pledge
Francis Bellamy’s Pledge of Allegiance is a symbolic part of the United States’ patriotism and history. The pledge, originally introduced in a magazine called The Youth’s Companion in 1892, has faced a couple of…
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Why do we love football?
Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in America, but why? Why has the game attracted so many sports fans; could it be the big hits, turnovers, trick players, or incredible athletes? Or does…
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Inside Leesville Young Life
Every Thursday night starting at the oddly chosen time of 7:27 Leesville high school students join together cramped in someone’s house, backyard, or even garage to practice fellowship. This meeting time is referred to…
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Shepherd’s Way Pumpkin Patch
As Halloween draws near, Raleigh residents are rushing to Sheppard’s Way Pumpkin Patch in hopes of finding the biggest and brightest holiday melon to sport on their front porch. The business was brought to…
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Sleep deprived for a traffic-free ride
As new students join the Leesville community, it’s becoming harder and harder to get into the doors before the first bell. Not only is the incoming and outgoing traffic extremely crowded, but buses are being…
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Symphonic band participates in Festival of Band competition
The Leesville Road symphonic band participated in the Festival of Bands competition at Fuquay-Varina High school on October 17. The 73-person band performed “A Brave New World”, competing against thirteen other schools. Overall the…
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The Haunted House at Panic Point
During October, Haunted Forest at Panic Point is open for guests seeking a thrilling experience. Haunted Forest at Panic Point, commonly referred to as Panic Point, has different attractions with ratings on how scary…
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Evolution of Lacrosse
Izzee Akers, senior editor 2017-18
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Terrorism in Spain
Pedro Rivas, staff writer 2015-2016