February 2020 - The Mycenaean

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer February 19, 2020

Psychological Warfare

With World War III trending on social media and just about everywhere else, this idea got me thinking: What types of warfare will be used during this massive conflict if

by Marie Cox, junior editor February 19, 2020

Shifting Sounds

Music marks history: it reflects the social and political climate of any era. The study of music shows how the various forces of a time helped shaped its creation. Looking

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer February 14, 2020

What insults are getting under our skin?

After collecting the interview data, it was time to look at the responses that people had left. I can say with certainty that some of these have truly… caught my

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer February 14, 2020

Welcome to the XFL

Owned by the WWE and NBC, the XFL offers football for fans directly after the Super Bowl. The league also features unique rules that make the game interesting and different

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor February 14, 2020

Clouded 2020 vision

Don’t lose sight of hope: while January seemed very doom-and-gloom, the rest of the year is bursting with potential. Who knows what next month’s headlines have to offer? (Photo courtesy

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer February 14, 2020

Where Did Valentine’s Day Come From?

Every year when February comes around people not only in the U.S but across the world get excited for Valentine’s Day. Many holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving emphasize family love

by Francis Fleming, staff writer February 14, 2020

Off-Campus Advantages

Despite there being two lunches, the rush of students exiting campus is still tremendous. All of them are headed out to get some food and relax during the precious minutes

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer February 13, 2020

Birds of Prey Review

One of my most anticipated movies of 2020 was Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The trailer promised a fun, technicolored adventure with one of

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor February 12, 2020

The Bachelor is overrated

Season 24 of the Bachelor premiered on Monday, January 6. This season features Season 15 the Bachelorette favorite, Peter the Pilot (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Stocum). Probably one of the

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer February 12, 2020

Valentines Day Debate

Whether you love it or you hate it, Valentine’s day is right around the corner again. Do you anticipate this holiday or dread it? (photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) It’s

by Natalie Gore, social media editor February 11, 2020

Taylor Swift: Miss Americana Review

Taylor Swift’s newest documentary Taylor Swift: Miss Americana premiered in theaters and on Netflix on Friday, January 31. Although long anticipated, not many fans knew exactly what to expect from

by Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer February 11, 2020

Kobe Bryant as the new NBA logo

As we know, 41-year-old Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, John Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Ara Zobayan, and Christina Mauser died in a helicopter

by Chase Dutton, staff writer February 11, 2020

LRHS Cheerleading wins Grand Championship

Leesville Road High School’s varsity cheerleading team are grand champions after winning the annual Wake County cheer and stunt competition. The varsity team competed against 30 other high schools in

by Jacob Smith, staff writer February 11, 2020

Nominating Sanders or Warren Will Spoil 2020 For Democrats

I would like to make the argument that it is very possible that if Democrats nominate a candidate like Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, there will be down ballot carnage.

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer February 10, 2020

Having A lunch but no fourth period

The early release form needed to be filled out by seniors wishing to not have a fourth. Students must give a reason for requesting the release. (Photo courtesy of Rachel

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer February 10, 2020

Should sports use Native American mascots and chants?

The Kansas City Chiefs took home the coveted Lombardi Trophy on February 4. While the team and fans celebrated, many Native Americans across the country raised concern over the use

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief February 10, 2020

Helping animals in need in our community

According to aspca.org there are approximately 3.3 million dogs in shelters in the U.S. and each year 670,000 of those dogs are euthanized. Shelters are overflowing with homeless dogs just

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief February 10, 2020

The fall of ProStart

An example of food cooked by students in the Foods II class taught by Chef Stolfo. Students learn about global foods and create dishes from various regions to enjoy (Photo

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer February 10, 2020

18 things I learned in 18 years

All across the internet are blog posts that describe things that people learned throughout their lives. They range from “patience is key” to “people change” and while all of that

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor February 10, 2020

Class Review: AP Statistics

Mrs. Tibbets is an AP Statistics teacher at Leesville Road High School. Her classroom is located in the Murphy building and is always open to help students who are struggling.

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor February 10, 2020

The ACT and SAT

As a senior, I am well-versed with standardized testing. From state tests to the SAT, every student has significant experience with testing by the end of their high school career.

by Amanda Ray, senior editor February 10, 2020

Men’s Swim and Dive Finish Second at Regionals, Women Finish Fifth

Members of the men’s team with coach Shingler and their runner up trophy. This is one of the men’s team’s highest finishes ever. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Ray) This past

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer February 10, 2020

Laziness

Laziness is an epidemic in our modern society, taking everyone one by one. What started this epidemic and why does it keep spreading? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Everyone can agree

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer February 10, 2020

The glorious season of Girl Scout Cookies

When people think of Girl Scouts, they think of little girls selling cookies in the standard vest and sash. However, Girl Scouts can also be found at Leesville Road High

by Asis Johnson, staff writer February 10, 2020

Changing the Game

Kobe and Gianna Bryant painted on a basketball court in the Philippines. Photo Courtesy Public Domain. Devastation came in waves world-wide following the death of NBA star, Kobe Bryant, his

by Asis Johnson, staff writer February 10, 2020

African American History Month Read-In

A photo of Leesville Road High School’s principal, Ian Solomon, opening the African American History Month Read-In. Photo Courtesy of Asis Johnson. On Tuesday, February 4, Leesville Road High School

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer February 6, 2020

Why Dungeons & Dragons is Super Cool

For the longest time, people have seen Dungeons and Dragons as the epitome of nerdiness. I too once thought that I would never get into D&D and no matter

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer February 6, 2020

Victory Junction

Members of Executive Council traveled to Victory Junction’s camp this weekend to help set the camp up for campers to arrive. They served in various areas, from cleaning barns to

by Jacob Smith, staff writer February 6, 2020

All the Hate Against Meghan Markle is Completely Unwarranted

In May of 2018, the marriage between American actress Meghan Markle and Prince Harry was making headlines on every media outlet. People had Royal Wedding parties, onlookers all over the

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor February 6, 2020

Leesville Wrestling Performs at Cap 7 Tournament

On February 1, Pride wrestling kicked off its postseason at Enloe High School for the always tough Cap-7 Tournament. With the regular season behind them, this would be the first

by Trevor Darnell, staff writer February 6, 2020

Leesville v. Millbrook women's basketball

On Friday January 31, the Leesville’s women’s basketball (13-5) team played in one of the biggest games of the season. It was a huge matchup against rival Millbrook (15-4).

by Mariah Kern, staff writer February 5, 2020

Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day just a day off

Introduction On January 20, schools and all federal jobs closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The nation reserves this federal holiday to celebrate the life of King, a

by Greyson Rupert, staff writer February 5, 2020

North Sentinel Island

North Sentinel Island is a little tropical archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It features nice sunny weather, quiet scenery, exotic wildlife, and an entire native population, the Sentinelese. It would

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer February 4, 2020

Pride stands tall against Millbrook, Jalen McDonald explodes

Jalen McDonald only had two points in the first half against Millbrook. Just his second game back after 6+ months of recovering from a leg injury and fresh off a

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer February 4, 2020

A Look Back at Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Recently, I was shocked to learn that none of my friends have ever seen Monty Python and the Holy Grail. As someone who grew up watching this movie at least

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