Year: 2015
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Girl’s Basketball continues to improve
Leesville’s Girls Basketball has defined improvement over the past several years. Three years ago, girls basketball was 2-22. It was clear that Leesville needed to step up their game to be able to compete…
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If you’re stressed out, then here’s what you need to do:
Someone saying that school is difficult does not do school justice. School is a large portion of students’ lives in which they try to excel while also trying to excel in every aspect of…
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Nothing disappoints in EXO’s “Call Me Baby”… except their outfits
This week, EXO released the MV for their new title track, “Call Me Baby” and the fans were not disappointed. There have been several preview tracks floating around YouTube, including a few snippets…
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A new ‘home sweet home’
Leesville has a little over two hundred new students every year. Nadara Albanese, school counselor, explained that a new student’s top priority when starting school is how quickly they can make friends: “It’s always…
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Leesville congratulates National Merit Scholarship finalists
Recently, Leesville has been informed that they have several National Merit Scholarship finalists: Kelly Pring, Ben Pope, Kurtis Konrad, Sarah Arney and Juan Esteller. The National Merit Scholarship Program is a nationwide scholarship program…
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Yearbook adds finishing touches
The Menagerie staff has been working hard all year to create Leesville’s finest yearbook yet. Now, with only three months left before the end of the school year, the staff is at their busiest.…
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Leesville successful in YAG
Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Leesville was successful in the school’s very first Youth and Government (YAG) Conference. Every year, YMCA delegations and schools from Asheville to Winston Salem congregate at downtown Raleigh to hold…
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Cooking for Rally in Raleigh
Leesville’s ProStart II class has been busy in the kitchen, cooking for our state representatives attending the Rally in Raleigh event. The Rally in Raleigh event is an annual event and many notable people…
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Bo Burnham’s Make Happy Tour
Bo Burnham is a famous comedian and singer-songwriter who recently performed at the Carolina Theater in Durham. His “Make Happy Tour” in 2015 is wrapping up after he performed in multiple states and countries.…
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Effectiveness of anti-drug campaigns
The anti-drug campaign called Drug Abuse Resistance Education, otherwise known as DARE, was established in 1983. Starting with students in fourth or fifth grade, DARE teaches the prevention of drug use, gang membership and…
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Modest Mouse “Strangers to Ourselves” Review
Indie rock band Modest Mouse can officially declare an end to their 5 year hiatus period with the release of their new album, Strangers to Ourselves, on March 17, 2015. Modest Mouse was formed…
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Measles outbreak leads to vaccination debate
There has been a recent spike in cases involving the Measles. Not because the vaccine isn’t working, but because people are choosing not to take it. According to the CDC, there have already been…
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Trendy hangout spots around Raleigh
Of the late, I have discovered some new and rather underground places for entertainment that would appeal to young adults. Having lived in Raleigh for a decade I thought I had seen everything there…
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10 BOOKS Everyone Should READ Before 15
Last year, Entertainment Weekly or EW.com, made a list of 55 Essential Movies kids should see before turning 13. The movies they listed ranged from the Princess Bride to Toy Story. Movies aren’t the…
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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.…
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The unfortunate truths behind the NC school report cards
Last week, the State Board of Education revealed a new letter grading system for 2400 public schools and the results may be unsettling for administrators, students and parents alike. With this year’s generous grading…
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The DUFF does enough to be an honest high school story
It’s an incredible feat for any movie to try and recreate the unique environment that is high school. The DUFF tries to do exactly that, with some failures and some successes. Based on the…
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Big envelopes & high hopes: Students’ reactions on impending Carolina decisions
UNC-Ch’s early decision acceptance day has been the cause of anxiety for Leesville seniors regarding their upcoming fates. Carolina’s generally selective acceptance rate gives way to both anxiety for the upcoming weeks and excitement…
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Stun guns and philosophy
When most people see a headline like that, the first thought that goes through their head is something akin to: “What an idiot!” “Why would you do that?” or maybe “Hey, if that’s your…
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Teen love
According to Stage of Life, 92% of teens hope to get married sometime throughout their lives. Although almost all teens want to spend their life with their partner, 60% of teens view teenage relationships…
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Amoeba Culture presents “The First Chapter” in the US
Korea’s hip-hop heavyweights are finally here! Korean record label Amoeba Culture has announced that they will be hosting two concerts in the United States, marking the labelmates’ first collective appearance in the US. The…