Year: 2019
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Leesville’s 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year: Ms. Tabron
Ms. Tabron began her teaching career in Future Teachers of America when she was in high school. “I had really good teachers growing up and I loved English,” she said. Now, ten years later,…
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Pride Basketball Rolls Past Apex in Season Opener
On Nov. 25, the Pride played an intense back and forth game with the Panther Creek Catamounts. There were several lead changes in the final quarter of play, but with just ten seconds left…
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Elizabeth Warren comes to Broughton for town hall
Walking into the gym of Broughton High School, the energy in the air is electric. The gymnasium, which easily fits 3,000 in the seats and 500 standing on the floor, is filled to the…
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‘Having Our Say’ — a historical play with NC roots
A photo of the playbill handed out at the theater. Inside is an in-depth look into the universe this world is set in. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Bruno) Not too many people know the…
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8 reasons why photography should be everyone’s hobby
Whether it’s Snapchat, Instagram, or a Polaroid, you probably practice photography every day. Photography can be amazingly fun, and it’s an easy hobby to pick up– here are seven reasons you should. Make it…
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Is love for losers?
Highschool sweethearts are a concept almost everyone dreams of achieving. In reality, the likelihood of it happening is almost slim to none in most cases. (Photo courtesy of Ellie Bruno) In my AP Language…
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JV Cheer Wins Pre-State Regionals
The JV Cheer team posing after their win at Dorton Arena. (Photo used by permission of Lyssa Menendez) On Saturday November 16, while many may have been relaxing, the JV cheerleaders were working hard.…
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Leesville Swim Season Preview
It’s winter sports season, which means it’s time for high school swimming and diving to start. Leesville’s team has always been consistently dominant, especially the women’s team. They’ve been Conference Champions for the past…
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The Show Has Lost It’s Glow : Radium Girl Power Outage
During the Saturday, November 16 Radium Girl show a tree fell on a power line on Oneal Road causing the power to go out in the area and a hold on the show. On…
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What’s Dr.Stone Been Up To?
Dr.Stone was an amazing science teacher at Leesville, but now he is retired and occasionally comes back to substitute. Dr. Stone has been up to quite a few things since his recent retirement. (Photo…
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Teens and Drugs/Vaping
Teens and Marijuana/VapingInfogram Alycia Melvin, staff writer
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Global warming recap
climate changeInfogram Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer
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How to be more confident
Not being confident can lead to the downfall of one’s entire life. When people see that you are not the most confident person they try to take advantage of you. Most famous people and…
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Republicans Won’t be Winning in the Suburbs Anytime Soon
Rows of houses line the edges of Harrington Grove in the north Raleigh suburbs. Fifteen years ago this precinct was solidly Republican, but times have changed. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) The suburbs. The…
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The Effects of reality TV in today’s society
Why are people so interested in reality tv? What keeps people so interested in the lives of actors, artists, doctors, chefs, dancers, basketball players, etc.? Watching reality tv gives people an alternate universe to…
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Introducing Disney Plus
Released November 12, Disney Plus is already causing a lot of controversy. On the one hand, people are excited to re-watch some classic disney shows and movies, and love the fact it is only…
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The Black Keys: Let’s Rock Tour- Raleigh
The Black Keys–an alternative rock band that has been popular throughout the 2000’s–released their latest studio album this past summer. The album titled Let’s Rock, features 12 new songs with a total listening time…
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Exam Schedule Change
Leesville released its exam schedule for January 2020 and June 2020. The new schedule is back to being the same as it was in 2018. The schedule places two exams in a day, instead…
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My First College Football Experience
On November 2, my family and I went to the Family Weekend football game at UNC Charlotte–the college my older brother attends. With this being my first college football experience, I could only compare…
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A reflection on the discography of Donald Glover
Donald Glover is a well-known actor and music extraordinaire. He has played some huge roles in movies like “Solo” and “The Martian,” and has also released some fantastic albums like Because the Internet and…
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Self esteem
Self Esteem FactsInfogram Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer
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Bridge II Sports program
Bridge II Sports (B2S) is a non-profit organization that allows people with a disability to participate in numerous sports. The organization attracts the attention of people with disabilities that prevents them to take part…
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Sarah Gress, a leader and friend
The symphonic band has many talented and interesting people — Sarah Gress is one of these people. Gress entered the symphonic band playing clarinet; since freshman year, she has grown to be a great…
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Pony by Rex Orange County album review
Pony is Rex Orange County’s latest album which he promoted a lot over social media since September. Some songs have a 1980s vibe; the never-ending loops of synth subtly keeps the music of 1980s…
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Drivers Education: why should you take it?
This is one of the many Drivers Ed handouts students receive after taking Drivers Ed. They remind students of the information they learned and help prepare them for the driving test. (Photo Courtesy of…
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The Danger of Anti-Vaxxers
Groups of Anti-Vaxxers gather on Facebook to talk about their hatred of vaccines. Their posts consist of mostly protesting, boycotting companies, and how all vaccines are simply poison. (Photo in public domain of Flickr)…
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The Nextdoor App
Nextdoor is a newer social media platform that brings members of a neighborhood together. Amid the complaints and trouble, the app can be extremely helpful. (Photo permission to Wikimedia Commons) Founded in 2008, Nextdoor…
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Are the offenses of LSU and Alabama better than the Cleveland Browns?
(From left to right) Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield and Tua Tagovailoa are shown in the picture above. Each of the quarterbacks have thrown for at least 2,000 yards, but that’s the only comparison that…
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King Princess’ Cheap Queen Review
Seemingly as soon as I start complaining about a lack of new music, King Princess decides to bless me with her new album Cheap Queen. As her first LP, the album builds off her…
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Is the State Fair worth the price?
For the past six years, I’ve gone to the North Carolina State fair with my friends. I always get excited to walk around and go on all the rides. In the past, the cost…
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Am I actually smart or just good at school?
Some people are good at school and some aren’t. Even though I’ve mastered the school system, I can’t say I’m smarter than those who have lower grades than me. ( photo courtesy of Amanda…
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Andrei Svechnikov: The Cane’s Rising Star
A fan posing next to Svechnikov’s jersey during a season-ticket holder event. Svech has brought excitement to the team and North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn. In 2018, the entry draft had eyes…
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Are senior exemptions dangerous?
Mrs. Wilkerson’s first period AP Literature class works on research projects in the library. You could hear students conversing and laughing as they worked, working diligently but enjoying their time together. (Photo Courtesy of…
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Municipal Election Aftermath
Local politics may not always be as interesting as national politics, but the Raleigh municipal elections sure were a shake up. On October 8, citizens of the City of Raleigh voted to choose a…
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Slang Pt 2
The older and younger generations converse on a daily basis, but does the difference in slang change the meaning of the conversation? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Slang, prevalent throughout all previous decades, continues to…
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The Chicago Teacher Strike
chicago teacher protestInfogram Mariah Kern, staff writerHi! My name is Mariah and I am a staff writer and social media editor for The Mycenaean. I am also a member of Black Student Union and…
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Student Spotlight: Kyla McGhee
Kyla McGhee at UNC’s campus after her journalism camp. (Photo used by permission of Kyla McGhee) If there is a strong role model for student athletes, it would be Kyla McGhee. She’s adored by…
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The Heroes of Midway: Midway (2019) Movie Review
Midway 2019 movie poster at Cinemark Raleigh Grande. Midway released on November 8, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) Seventy-seven years ago, in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a tiny island located…
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A Football Life for Me
Friday nights in the fall, I’m dressed up in a tutu and face paint, standing on the bleachers at a high school field in Raleigh. Saturday afternoons, you’ll find me cheering on a local…
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LRHS Men’s Soccer Advance to Third Round
On November 8, Leesville Men’s Soccer defeated Athens Drive in a 2-0 win under the lights. After the Pride won the conference championship and secured the fourth seed, they received a “bye” week opting…
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Drew Guettler Spotlight
Drew Guettler is an amazing bass clarinet player. Guettler went from struggling on clarinet to becoming a bass clarinet player in the symphonic All-State band. (Photo used by permission of Rob Clarke) Leesville Road…
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‘FANDOM’ — a middle finger to modern love and music
Oranges, clocks, toxic fans, broken hearts, and green hair. Somehow, these are the elements of another genre-bending album by Texas three-piece Waterparks, consisting of Awsten Knight (vocals), Geoff Wigington (guitar), and Otto Wood (drums).…
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John MacArthur tells Beth Moore to “Go Home”
At the recent “Truth Matters Conference”, controversy struck when guest of honor John MacArthur was playing a word association game with some other men, and the moderator asked what two words he would use…
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A Different Kind Of Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is an annual event in Fayetteville, N.C where youth groups from the eight United Methodist conference districts gather to worship, learn and celebrate. Thousands of people — middle and high schoolers as well…
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Recap of a Historic World Series
How the teams got there: The Washington Nationals were a surprise team to even be in the playoffs, with a record of 20-31 on May 24. The Nationals would gain a ton of momentum…
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Battlefield 1… Three Years Later
On October 21, 2016, DICE developed and published Battlefield 1. It takes place during the first great war and sees fighting in major battles, as well as some minor battles that may have been…
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Louie Zong
In the past month or so, I’ve been underwhelmed by new releases. August and the beginning of September had some good albums like Lover by Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey’s Norman F***ing Rockwell,…
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Zombieland 2 Stays True
If you’re looking for wacky action, hilariously ridiculous set pieces, and some surprisingly good spirited characters considering the apocalypse, Zombieland 2: Double Tap is the movie for you. All four of the original cast…
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NC Courage Finals
A picture from the crowd right before the Courage scored their third goal of the game. The NC Courage took home 4-0 win over Chicago. Photo Courtesy of Rachel Fearn. On Sunday, October 27,…
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The Inhuman Science of Red Dead Redemption 2
When I was young, I used to play around with toy cap guns. One of these happened to be an old timey Uberti 1873 Cattleman revolver, much like the one used in Rockstar’s 2019…