Postponed Malone?
On December 9, 2016, Austin Post released his debut album, Stoney. Although his first single...
Prestige over preference: Attending college because of its name
This spring, students at Leesville have their minds focused on college. Seniors prepare to graduate,...
March Madness: The Women’s NCAA Tournament
Due to the hype of the men’s March Madness tournaments, the women’s tournaments are often...
Leesville’s Newest Trend
New fads are constantly arising among teenagers. Whether it be fashion trends or technological devices,...
Two Months Without Social Media
On January 21, I decided to delete my Instagram and Twitter account from my phone.I...
The Hazards of Essential Oils
When finding ways to improve one’s life there are many possible paths to take. Recently,...
Junior Varsity Softball Returns to Leesville
After a six year hiatus, a Junior Varsity Softball team returns to Leesville. In 2012,...
Book Review: Goodbye Days
It’s the summer before his senior year, and Carver Briggs is attending the funerals of...
Jalen and Ishua Benjamin: A bond on and off the court
Leesville assistant men’s basketball coach Ishua Benjamin received a call one day from Raleigh from...
The Rise of Fortnite at Leesville
Thirty seconds to jump out of a bus. Three minutes before the storm gets closer...
12 Family-Friendly Spring Break Activities
Spring break gives students the opportunity to enjoy the warm weather that hasn’t been seen...
Having an Animal As Your Best Friend
Owning a pet is one of the world’s simple pleasures. Having a companion that you...
Leesville’s Funniest Sisters
One of America’s favorite TV shows, America’s Funniest Home Videos, airs every Sunday showing a...
March Madness: Why the hype?
It’s the month of March, and here in North Carolina, everyone knows what that means:...
Pride ends Broughton’s undefeated run
On March 26, the Leesville women’s soccer team (8-0-0) played the undefeated Broughton Capitals in...
All About Credit By Demonstrated Mastery (CDM)
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is the process in which high school students can earn...
“Love, Simon” Review
Love, Simon is a coming out story based on the novel Simon v. the Homo...
“Who Killed Captain Alex”: A Real African Action Movie
Marvel’s Black Panther is being trumpeted as one of the best films of all time....
The Mycenaean Spring 2018 print issue
Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
What in the World Are We Going to Do Without Señor Ross?
As Señor Ross said goodbye to Leesville Road High School after 22 years of teaching,...
Capital Pride Harmonize Their Way To Disney
Leesville Road High School’s Capital Pride team performed in Orlando, Florida in Disney World. Tonya...
Tushar Varma Spotlight
Leesville Road High School is filled with intelligent, goal-oriented and ambitious students that have shaped...
Witherspoon Campus Cinema at NC State Provides Inexpensive Fun for the Whole Family
The Witherspoon Campus Cinema is very different from the average movie theater. Firstly, the cinema...
Is AP Psych as easy as people say?
As upperclassmen prepare to apply and eventually attend colleges, AP classes are a major part...
A New Experience for Theatre II
International Thespian Society (ITS) and Mainstage are famous for their creativity, exceptional lighting, distinct portrayal...
Another Successful Honor Roll Breakfast: An Open Letter
Dear Dr. Muttillo, High school is supposed to prepare us for the real world; it...
Raleigh’s March for our Lives
Today is Saturday, March 24th, and all across the country there are marches against gun...
Are the bees dying?
Erin Darnell, senior editor
Leesville’s March 14 Walkout: Why we care
On March 14, hundreds of Leesville students participated in a walk-out to “uplift the...
Migos release Culture II
Although Migos, a hip-hop trio from Georgia, formed nearly 10 years ago, they didn’t gain...
Fetty Wap: The show must go on
On Sunday, February 25, Fetty Wap visited the Ritz as part of his For My...
Moments from Leesville’s student walkout
On March 14, hundreds of Leesville students participated in a walk-out to “uplift the names...
Mainstage Horrifies Audiences at Doctor Faustus
Whenever I hear that the LRHS Theatre Department is doing another production, I instantly know...
Opioids by the Numbers
Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
My Diagnosing: Type One Diabetes
Imagine relying on a juice box to save your entire life, having hands so sweaty...
Leesville’s MUN team argues their way to the podium
Spending a Friday night arguing about historical and current world topics doesn’t seem like the...
Señorita Bouchard Takes On a New Role
Since the departure of Señora Sollie in 2017 school year and Señor Ross last previous...
Athlete Spotlight: Richie Rizzuto
Richie Rizzuto, a sophomore wrestler at Leesville Road High, is taking the high school wrestling...
Les Misérables: The experience
Les Misérables, by Victor Hugo, is a French historical novel originally published in 1862. The...
Leesville Students Need Better Sleep
Leesville Road High School has a very early start time, with the warning bell sounding...
Students Sell Java
The Java Lion is a student-run coffee stand on Leesville Road High School’s campus. The...
The Legacy and Stories of Walt Disney
As long as I can remember, I’ve loved anything and everything that had to do...
Guns simply aren’t going away
First and foremost, I would like to express our sympathy for the victims of the...
Memoirs of an ex-Mycenaean staff writer
Jonathan Spear, Senior at LRHS ...
Scott Reintgen Visits Leesville
“If I offered you millions of dollars to go to space, would you?” asked Scott...
Persepolis Book Review
Persepolis, by Marjane (“Marji”) Satrapi, is an autobiography-graphic novel about a young girl growing up...