Year: 2019
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Queer Eye
Caption: Jonathan Van Ness gives a speech to his old high school about their planned makeover for one of the teachers. The ‘Fab Five’ plan on improving her life throughout the episode. (Photo courtesy…
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Ghost Recon: Breakpoint review
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint released on October 4 and is the fifteenth game to be released for the Ghost Recon series. Having played the closed and open beta, I had a few expectations for the…
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The Burns Effect
Ken Burns, producer of many award winning documentaries. Burns’ released his latest production, Country Music, last month. (Photo used by permission of David Hume Kennerly) Last month, American filmmaker Ken Burns released his latest…
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Mortal Kombat 11 adds “The Terminator” character to it’s roster
When hearing the words, “I’ll be back,” some people think of the 1980’s classic, “Terminator,” starring Arnold Shwarzeneggar as a massive, hulking machine known as the model T-101. In the film, he hunts down…
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The Hidden Impact of Student Drivers
Leesville students beginning to leave campus after a day at school. These are just the first few student drivers of hundreds that were lucky to get out of the parking lot before the crowd. …
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Joker: A Tragic But Flawed Origin
For nearly a century, DC Comics dominated the superhero scene, utterly quashing lowely competitors such as Marvel Comics. Batman, Superman, and the entirety of the Justice League are the brain children of DC; to…
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Dalia Hasan Feature
Dalia Hasan (third from the right) stands with her team after the 2018 State Championship race. She hopes to compete in the 2019 State championship this coming year to keep her States streak going.…
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Are Young People Moving Towards the Left, or the Center?
(From left to right: DeKeriah Webb, Leah Ervine, Taylor Potts, Sarah Cash, Tahalia Nira, Trinity Cash, Jacob Smith) Leesville students sit in a focus group to learn about Socialistic ideas and see if they…
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Big Mouth Season 3 Review
Big Mouth’s opening “Changes” has become a classic to fans who listen to the song at the beginning of every beloved episode. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) Crude, vulgar, a bad influence. Those might…
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Erica Knightstep: the story behind this book lover
Mrs. Knightstep enjoys any and all books, as well as finding joy in vacationing with her family. (Photo Courtesy of Erica Knightstep) When you enter the media center at Leesville, you will immediately notice…
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Leesville Liaisons
Leesville has created a program for new students arriving to Leesville. Liaisons is a group of veteran students who come together to help new kids feel more welcome in the community. These students are…
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The impact of giving blood
Every year, millions of people across the globe need blood. Whether to cure disease or escape death, blood is donated to ensure the health of others worldwide. Blood centers around the globe receive blood…
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The impact of chemistry
Chemistry is seen to be one of the hardest classes a student can take at Leesville Road High school. The course is more focused toward sophomores rather than upperclassmen or freshmen. Multiple chemistry courses…
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How companies and consumers are making the switch to sustainable fashion
There is more caution surrounding production and purchasing since the media is shedding more light on the environmental impacts of fast fashion in recent years. The education enables people to change their decisions on…
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Music in the Pride
Music plays a big role in a lot of people’s lives because there are so many ways people can use music to better themselves. Some people use music to focus on their work, other…
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Is the new Call of Duty what fans wanted all along?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare drops on October 25, and many old and new fans are pre-ordering the franchise’s chance at redemption. It features new graphics, modern weapons, and an amazing soundtrack. This Call…
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Newspaper Behind The Scenes
When I was a freshman, I would always look forward to picking up the newspaper outside Mr. Broer’s room, and in my spare time, I would scroll through the newspaper website and read the…
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Preparations for the Fall Show Begin
Putting on any play is difficult. Add on a brand-new director, historical fiction, and a drama like Radium Girls, and you’ve got a daunting task on your hands. Luckily, Leesville gained an experienced director…
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Bojangles’ isn’t that good
Over three years of writing for The Mycenaean, I’ve written about Cookout and Tropical Smoothie, some of the most popular fast food restaurants that Leesville students eat at. But as a friend sent me…
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The Foreign Exchange Experience
Foreign exchange is a unique opportunity for an exciting adventure: Students are part of a program where they study abroad at a partner institution of the program they are a part of. These students…
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Fall Festivities
Pumpkin Picking Fall would be incomplete without the infamous, side of the road pumpkin shacks selling overpriced pumpkins while families pose in barrels of hay in matching flannels, a sight one cannot miss while…
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Defense, Doss and Moore Lead The Pride Over Sanderson
The score is 7-3 (Pride), and Leesville’s defense is once again back out on the field in the first half. Jaxon Masterson, Sanderson quarterback, is leading his Spartans down the field as the clock…
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Sophie Cho: Morehead Scholar, where she is now.
In 2019, thousands of eager applicants awaited the results of the Morehead-Cain scholarship, and former student, Sophie Cho was among those given the honorable news. Sophie Cho, a student at Leesville Road High School…
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Spirit Wear at Football Games
Friday night football is a high school tradition. At LRHS, students dress up according to a theme, and cheer in their student section to hype up their team. The themes range from green-out, hawaiian,…
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Racial disparities in prisons
Racial Disparity in prisonInfogram 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…
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The Band Wins After Tons of Obstacles
The Leesville Road High School Band always dominates their competition–their preparation for the season is intense to insure their wins. This year, however, the band has encountered some unexpected obstacles. During band camp in…
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What jobs do students have?
Goodberries is an ice cream shop near Leesville. It is one of many job opportunities available for high school students. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Imagine you are a high school student and you…
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Backpack Troubles
Large backpacks are frequently seen carried around Leesville, weighing down on students’ backs and causing stress. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Students at Leesville Road High school carry their backpacks on a daily basis,…
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Mood at Leesville football games
Varsity football games have a different atmosphere at Leesville compared to other schools. The band plays short phrases of a song for the football team, and the dance teams whirl and twirl for the…
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Rhiannon Williams, an authentic student leader
Drum major may be one of the most fun student leadership roles at Leesville; leading and guiding students every day to improve. While some students meet in groups once or twice a week, Rhiannon…
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Camping in NC: What are you looking for?
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 Model UN and President of Quill and Scroll Honor Society. I…
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What’s Wegmans?
Supermarket chain Wegmans opened its first North Carolina store in Raleigh on September 29. An estimated 30,000 people visited the store on opening day; setting a new record for the largest crowd to attend…
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How to be Cool
Hi, I’m Mackenzeigh-Anne Elizabeth Marie Greene, a sophomore at Leesville. You can call me Mackenzeigh — we’re chill like that. I need to, like, help my community, so I can put it on my…
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Women’s Golf Recognition
Anna Claire Bridge holds up her plaque for the “North State Girls Challenge” match, holding the best score for the Leesville girls, with a low score of 72 for the 18-hole course. (Photo with…
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Lights, Camera, Wrayno!
Ever wondered who orchestrates the awesome set pieces, the expert lighting, and the booming voices of the actors and actresses during all of Leesvilles awesome plays and musicals? The answer is Jeannine Wrayno. Wrayno…
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Are NC State House Republicans Playing Dirty, or Are They Just Being Smeared by Democrats?
Representative Deb Butler has gone viral for her fiery protest to the House majority’s surprise veto override vote during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Terrance Everitt’s Twitter) “It’s undermining people’s trust in…
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Downtown Raleigh’s 2019 Wide Open Bluegrass Festival
Every year PNC hosts the Wide Open Bluegrass festival in downtown Raleigh. The 2019’s festival took place on September 27-28. With the festival being the largest free urban bluegrass festival in the world, it’s…
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The Busch Wildlife Experience
For the better part of three years, I spent most Saturdays at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary was not a zoo, but a place of refuge for the flora and…
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Personality tests: the value of knowing who you are
Personality tests, whether fun or more scientific, are a wonderful way to discover more about yourself. There are many types–some are taken online while others can be read about. Who are you? What makes…
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NC is Getting New Legislative Districts
These are the current State House and Senate maps. The districts found unconstitutional span from Wilmington to Asheville. Now the Legislature must go through a redistricting battle. (Photo from the North Carolina General Assembly.) …
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Presidential Volunteer Service Award applications now open
The Presidential Volunteer Service Award is an honor available to students who demonstrate high levels of service and outreach over a twelve-month period. It recognizes those who go above and beyond in donating their…
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How Do High Schoolers Use Tattoos and Piercings to Express Themselves?
Many high school students use piercings as a semi-permanent way to express themselves. Ear, nose, and many other piercings are one of the many ways students use accessories to express themselves. Getting piercings can…
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The Museum of Life and Science: Earth Moves
On Wednesday, September 18, a new adventure opened to the public. The Life and Science museum in Durham, N.C. has worked for many years to build a fun and interactive exhibit — Earth Moves.…
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Unique Clubs at Leesville
At Leesville there are 55 clubs, each dedicated to a particular interest or activity. Some clubs are very different and unique, like the Super Smash club or the Irish dance club. Last year, Irish…
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2019 Powderpuff expectations
As the weather becomes ever so slightly cooler and the leaves begin to change color, so comes the 2019 Powderpuff season. For those who don’t know, Powderpuff is flag football with reversed gender roles…
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Drama at Downton: Behind the Big Picture
The hit PBS television series, Downton Abbey, has now hit the big screen! On Friday, September 20, the movie released in the US. Over the first weekend, it raked in 31 million dollars. And…
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How social media affects teens
social media Infogram 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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Daniel Jones stuns doubters
Daniel Jones, the rookie quarterback for the New York Giants, stunned haters and doubters across the internet after his debut against the Buccaneers on September 22nd. Jones showed promise in his first week and…
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Is the demise of the NCAA coming?
College sports are a driving force in American culture. All over, the US families enjoy watching these student athletes excel in their sport; events like the College World Series, March Madness, and the NCAA…
