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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
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There has recently been a new disease linked to the coronavirus, this new disease is similar to the Kawaksaki disease. The Kawasaki disease originated in Japan in the 1960s; it
Percentage of foster care children in congregate care by state in 2013. Photo in public domain by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The United States foster care system is broken.
During quarantine there is a lot of time to go on walks, runs, or bike rides. There are only so many times you can go around your neighborhood before it
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
