Year: 2019
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Top 5 Albums of the Year So Far (Part 1)
2019 so far has been an excellent year for music, with releases from Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Tyler the Creator, and pending arrivals from artists like Kanye West, Danny Brown, and Run the…
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Concussions in high school football
The sport of football brings a variety of possible injuries to the players. Due to the constant physical contact of the head, athletes are held at a higher risk of getting a concussion. Designed…
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Impact of extracurricular activities on student life
Students who participate in extracurricular activities are subjected to behavioral and academic differences. For some students, multiple activities may cause a positive or negative influence on their ability to focus on academics. The positive…
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Freshman School Tours at Leesville
School tours are an opportunity to experience the school campus and get a taste of what the school has to offer. As the Leesville Road High School counseling staff begins its touring process for…
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Today’s teens aren’t watching the news
As technology advances, adapts, and becomes more available, consuming information has never been easier. Television, social media, and electronic newspapers such as the Mycenaean itself are both a cause and an effect of the…
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Codrington Helps The Eagles Soar Past Delaware State
The last 5 minutes of the game between the North Carolina Central Eagles and Delaware State Hornets told the entire story. What the Eagles fans in O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium did not know when they…
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Why schools should teach black history pt. 2
A student reading an American History book, but not learning about African American history. Schools do not teach enough black history to their students. (Photo courtesy of Mariah Kern) Schools should teach African American…
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This is Halloween: How do High Schoolers celebrate Halloween?
How do students at LRHS celebrate Halloween? Halloween for 2019 will be on Thursday, October 31. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) It’s that time of year again. The night for pumpkin carving, candy, scary…
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Trick or Treat For UNICEF
These charming orange boxes aren’t just to raise money for any old cause, the donations in this box can really increase a needy child’s standard of living. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) If you’re…
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What’s Marine Ecology’s Project All About?
Marine ecology students set up their presentations in the library. They dress formally to impress curious professors and doting parents. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) The school may not hold a science fair but…
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Slang
If you listen carefully to high school conversations, you will most likely hear some teenage slang. Take a look at what these words mean, how to use them, when to use them, and reactions…
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Leesville VS Broughton volleyball games end in defeat for the Pride
Kaitlyn Canelas, junior, and Mary May, senior, block Jade Demps’ hit during their Monday night game. It was Leesville’s last home game and senior night. (Photo courtesy of Emma Nani) The volleyball games on…
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Two perspectives on the NC State Fair
NC State fair by Marie Cox & Keeli Johnson on Exposure Marie Cox, editor in chief, 2020-21Hi! My name is Marie, and I am the editor-in-chief of The Mycenaean. I am also President of…
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Inktober at Leesville
Inktober is celebrating its tenth year as a challenge. Throughout the whole month of October, art students and art enthusiasts use their skills to create ink drawings. (Photo used by permission of Reagan Weaver)…
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School Spirit Week – A Overall Success?
School Spirit Week is over, and Leesville certainly looks brighter than the week before. After all of the cool costumes and bright style of outfits, the morale of LRHS seems a bit more chipper…
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ITS prepares for their annual Haunted House
One of ITS’ jobs for their haunted hospital was advertising. This poster was sent out via social media describing the event. (Photo courtesy of Emma Nani) The International Thespian Society is beginning to organize…
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Panic Point Analysis
Mary May and other LRHS students visit Panic Point. They love being scared by the actors and decorations. Used with permission by Mary May. Some people hate clowns, the dark, jump scares, or surprises.…
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Eid: a New Day Off
The Wake County Public School System grants students vacation days for holidays such as Christmas and Good Friday. It also plans teacher workdays on a number of other holidays– especially religious ones– such as…
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Leesville gymnastics wins Cap-7
This past weekend, the Leesville gymnastics team won the Cap-7 conference — with only four competitors on its team. The team consists of Lauren Wiener and Brooke Dunkley, juniors, and Katie Yu and Maggie…
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Leesville Homecoming Evening
PREGAME — by Brendan Shore, staff writer Just like any Homecoming week, the spirit last week at the home of the Pride was at an all time high. Students dressed up all week for…
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Trick or Treat
All around people are getting ready for Halloween, and trick or treating is about to commence. As children and teenagers get their costumes ready, they contemplate Halloween plans…should High Schoolers go trick or treating?…
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You’re sleeping on naps(or are you?)
Note to Jake: whatever garbage you come up with is wrong. Naps are superior and NOBODY can convince me otherwise. When I’m 127 and people ask me how I’m still alive I’m going to…
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Workin’ Moms Review
I’m going to be completely honest here. I love The Office, I love Scandal, and I love Orange Is the New Black. My favorite genres of TV range from comedy to drama to a…
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Morning Routines
For a long time there has been a saying: “two types of girls.” At Leesville there is clearly a divide between those who value sleep and those who value waking up early to look…
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The Washington National Cathedral
(The Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC. The cathedral is open to the public and has regular services every Sunday. (Photo used by permission of soomness.) On Saturday, October 12, 2019, I joined over…
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How sustainable companies are giving back to the Earth
As companies have begun to make the transition from producing their items unethically to being more sustainable, it has become important to many consumers to only support companies that are giving back to people…
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What revisiting kindergarten taught me
As I walked through the hallways of Brier Creek Elementary School, everything seemed the same. For one, the school did not seem that much smaller, since I only grew maybe less than a foot…
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Fruits, Flowers and Fundraisers
The Fruit and Flowers Fundraiser is used by the Leesville bands every year– these fundraisers become income for the Bands Club and students accounts. Fruit and Flowers has been a tradition of the Leesville…
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A Day at the State Fair
On October 18, I walked through one of the many State Fair entrances looking forward to having a great night with two of my friends. The fair is a rite of passage for many…
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Colleges’ opinions of digital portfolios
This year at Leesville, and across Wake County, students have had to create digital portfolios. Students design them to submit as a part of college applications, but do colleges really look for them? Leesville…
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Why schools should start later
Student sleeping in class due to lack of sleep caused by early school start times. Teens need at least 8 hours of sleep, but they can’t because school starts too early. (Photo courtesy of…
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Dance Ensemble
Dance Ensemble has a lot of school spirit and attends many events to represent Leesville. (Photo used by permission of Maggie Bell) At every event the Dance Ensemble attends, they have the best school…
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Are club presidents really leaders?
Club Presidents do not truly have a leadership role. In most clubs the president’s job is to start the meeting and introduce the club , no actual work and planning is done by the…
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Mario Kart Tour Review
In case you haven’t heard by now, Nintendo recently released the highly anticipated Mario Kart Tour. Mario Kart Tour is the mobile version of the wildly popular Nintendo game Mario Kart. Nintendo released the…
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Travel Wrestling: The Good, The Bad, The Unforgettable
As one grows increasingly adept at a sport, it is only natural for them to set their sights on larger playing fields. More competitive tournaments, stronger competitors, and locations with more significant credibility beckon…
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Who is Lucy Leen?
Lucy Leen, Leesville High School’s newspaper Editor-In-Chief, has accomplished many notable feats in her four years here, yet rarely receives any public recognition because it is strongly advised to not write about other students…
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Senior crowns progress
Senior crowns are a Leesville tradition for homecoming every year. I’ve waited three years, and finally my time has come. (Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore) Every year, Leesville seniors receive cardboard crowns from Burger…
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Is it time for a Homecoming dance again?
LRHS has gone several years since last holding a homecoming dance. Is it finally time to change that? (Photo used by permission of Rachel Alvis) Highlights of going to a public school are all…
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IS by Khary album review
Khary is an up-and-coming rapper from Rhode Island and began his career in 2017 with his debut album, Tidal Graves. Khary’s music has gotten more unique over the years. His upcoming album, IS, features…
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Welcome to Leesville (and America), Vasco!
Vasco Aspillaga, an eleventh grade student here at Leesville, moved from Peru less than a week before the 2019-2020 school year began. You thought your freshman jitters were a real thing? Try coming to…
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Why We Should Appreciate TikTok
Critical thinking skills, such as creativity and problem solving, are talents that teachers attempt to implement in students’ minds throughout their school career. From building macaroni necklaces in kindergarten to solving calculus problems in…
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The 7 Trumpets Theory
The Book of Revelation is the last book of the New Testament of the Bible. In Revelation 8:6, the “seven angels which had their seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.” The seven trumpets indicate the…
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Argument Series 1: Paying on dates
J: Some say chivalry is dead; I say it’s changed. A: The expectation for men to pay for dates is simply outdated. The tradition initially started before female employment needs to be reevaluated— it’s…
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Tall Girl is a Major Disappointment
Netflix gives me no hope for the future. With movies like The Perfect Date, The Kissing Booth, and now Tall Girl, Netflix learned that bad movies are more popular than good ones. This garbage…
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Hustler’s; The Truth of the True Story
Hustlers made its debut on the big screen halfway through September and has raised a variety of reviews since then. The true story details the life of Destiny, a hard-working stripper who works long…
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Wayward Son Review
Few things give me joy in this world– Rainbow Rowell books are one of them. Her books are disarmingly relatable which is why I’ve been hyped for Wayward Son, the sequel to her book…
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Popular Games Right Now
The gaming community is currently thriving off of new releases, old favorites, and reinvented classics on new platforms. Personally, I’m loving the communal interest in creative and competitive gaming. Ranked by my personal favorites,…
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Apple v.s Android
If you’re buying a new smartphone today, chances are very good that it will run one of two operating systems: Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS. Both smartphone operating systems are excellent. They have commonalities,…
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Leesville art in the State Fair
Thalia Graves works diligently on a Halloween-themed piece. She will be showcasing one of her pieces, named Red Robin, this month at the NC State Fair. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) The North Carolina…
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Downton Abbey: Movie Review
When Downton Abbey came out with its first episode in 2010, it was something new and intriguing. Fifty-two episodes and five years later the show ended, but fans didn’t realize it would make a…