Year: 2021
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LRHS Theatre Presents “And Then There Were None”
The theatre class at LRHS has been putting together And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. In this best selling novel, ten strangers are invited to an island by an unknown host. Each…
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Fahrenheit 451 and the Meaning Behind It
Haven’t you noticed how, in society, people use technology too much and rarely communicate face to face? Fahrenheit 451, written by Ray Bradbury in 1953, shows the effects of technology and asks the question:…
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LRHS SNAC Club Off to a Great Start!
SNAC stands for Special Needs Awareness Club, and it is filled with students who genuinely care about inclusivity and diversity at Leesville. “I wanted to join SNAC club because I thought it would be…
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The Leesville Restroom Controversy
On October 14, near the end of 4th period, Principal Solomon made an announcement addressing the ongoing destruction of the Leesville bathrooms. He said that any student who knows who is committing these acts…
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My Day at the 2021 NC State Fair
After not going for two years, I attended the 2021 State Fair on October 17, 2021. I had high hopes for the Fair as I do every year. The Fair slightly held up to…
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Last Week of the Quarter
It is the last week of the quarter, but fall break will not happen for a couple more weeks. The next time students have a break is for Veterans Day, but that is a…
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Little Fires Everywhere Review
Little Fires Everywhere gives readers a lot to unpack and many plots that highlight different issues and complicated matters. Where to even begin: there is a “perfect” American family, then the single mom and…
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Wake County Approves Remote Workday on November 12
On Tuesday, October 19, the Wake County Board of Education announced that November 12, 2021 is a non-instructional workday. Veterans day — November 11 — is always a scheduled day off for Wake County,…
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Leesville Men’s Soccer 2021-2022
The Leesville men’s soccer team has a history of success during their 2021-2022 season. Leesville’s varsity soccer team has currently won 13 of their 16 games so far this season. The team is standing…
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Quick Bites: A Slice Of Internet
Contributors: Sarah Jumma Pucker Up! While going on a dive, a cute puffer fish with a wide smile comes up for a selfie. A Rare Sea Potato A friendly seal with big…
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The Best Halloween Movies
Halloween is just around the corner and with that time of year comes spooky movies. Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party and inviting all your friends, or making popcorn and watching them on your…
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Dual Enrollment/College Career Promise
Dual Enrollment, or College Career Promise (CCP), is a free program set up by the state of North Carolina where high school students can gain early college credits or their associate’s degree. All six…
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Franklin Zirkle Retires After 7 Years
Franklin Zirkle, LRHS boy’s head lacrosse coach, decided to retire after a very successful 7 years with the program. While at Leesville, Coach Zirkle was able to rack up more than 200 wins. Zirkle…
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Worker Shortage
Many companies in the Leesville area are looking for new hires. Workplaces around the country are suffering from a work shortage. Here’s why many companies need new workers. Some interesting offers include the following:…
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Changes to Leesville Road Could Make Getting to School Easier
Students will have their commute to school made easier once the improvements to Leesville Road are finished. The road plan will start in May 2022 and should take about eight months to complete, but…
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Leesville Volleyball: Senior Night
Leesville Volleyball hosted Cardinal Gibbons on Tuesday, October 19 for their senior night. The team consists of three seniors: Leah Hunter (player), Kyla McGhee (manager), and Cassidy Wightman (player). Leah Hunter Hunter played two…
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Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin
When I first heard about Serpent and Dove, it sounded like a series worth reading. Now, after finishing the book, I have to agree. Serpent and Dove takes place in France, where a witch…
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Are You Listening? By Tillie Walden: Review
(Content/Trigger Warnings for book: Mentions of Sexual Assault, Language) Tillie Walden is the master of creating touching and heartfelt stories, and are you listening? is certainly her best. This graphic novel demonstrates a perfect…
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Final Smash Bros Character
For months, fans of the beloved Smash Bros series were looking forward to the release of a new character. There were many characters that Nintendo could add because they have partnered with Microsoft to…
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Leesville Students Take the PSAT
Leesville students took the Preliminary SAT (more commonly known as a PSAT) on Wednesday, October 13. The test is widely viewed as crucial to the college career of students. The College Board, the corporation…
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National Bullying Prevention Month at LRHS
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and LRHS counselors are hosting events from October 18-22 to help promote kindness. “We are just trying to spread awareness about what bullying is and some of the…
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Demon Slayer Season 2
Demon Slayer is one of if not the most watched anime right now. Season 1 originally aired on April 6, 2019, and the first movie, Mugen Train, came out on April 23, 2021. Demon…
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Online vs In-person shopping
Everyone loves to have new clothes. Being able to pick out cool and trendy outfits everyday is a beautiful thing. However, there is one problem with it… shopping. Online shopping Online shopping is expanding…
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Countdown to College
People often talk about how expensive university is, but what about the application itself? Upwards of $50 for each one, someone can easily spend hundreds of dollars on their college applications. There are fee…
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Top 5 Murder-Mystery Book Recommendations
It’s “Spooky Season,” and one of the best ways to get in the Halloween spirit is to watch scary movies and read scary books. Here, in no particular order, are my top 5 murder-mystery…
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NEEDTOBREATHE 2021 Tour
By: Ellie Thompson On October 15, NEEDTOBREATHE, a folk-rock band, came to Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh to perform their latest tour. The concert began at 7, with The New Respects opening. Afterward,…
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Persevere, an NCMA Exhibit
By: Savannah Sinor Quill and ScrollQuill and Scroll is an international high school journalism honor society that recognizes and encourages both individual and group achievements in scholastic journalism.
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Why Students Aren’t Dressing Up for Spirit Week
While some students go all out on Spirit Week, a small portion of the Leesville population stands against the week of theme days. These students decided to protest Spirit Week, here are some of…
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A Brief History and Controversy Behind Using other Artist’s Music
Sampling is used in the bulk of the music industry today with the rise of hip hop in the past ten years. Lawsuits were filed for songs like “Old Town Road” in which Lil…
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Senior Crowns at Leesville
Creating senior crowns is a tradition at Leesville that has continued for many years. Seniors crowd the local Burger King’s in the weeks before homecoming, asking for as many cardboard crowns as possible. Then…
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Best College Application Tips
It’s that time of year again — college application season! Many high school seniors who plan on attending college are burdened with the task of writing essays, filling out applications, and meeting deadlines. But…
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2021 Powderpuff Championship: Junior’s “Kick Out” the Seniors for the Win
Heartbreak for the LRHS Class of 2022 as the junior class underdogs pulled off the upset win on Wednesday night in the 2021 Powderpuff championship game. The senior class team secured their position in…
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Leesville and Gibbons: A Famous Rivalry
Leesville and Gibbons’s football teams played each other this past Friday in a highly anticipated game. Gibbons, a private school in west Raleigh, plays Leesville in a conference game every year. Leesville is currently…
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What is Dad Culture?
John Merdes, a father of 2, said, “Being a dad is all about patience, once you have a kid you are a dad, but there’s much more than that. The quality of a father…
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Women and Tropes in Literature
Throughout history, there has been a pattern of excluding and misrepresenting women through stereotypes and tropes in literature. We can see this pattern in several aspects of life, and the world of writing is…
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Why Mental Health Days in School are Important
As the school year progresses, there is more stress on students as a lot of work, including quizzes or tests. Also, we have to wake up so early in the morning. With mental health…
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Tom Brady Returns to New England vs. the Patriots
After 22 seasons playing for the Patriots, Brady finally returned home to Foxborough to play his former team. Since it was announced, everyone has waited for this game. This was one of the most…
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State Fair Concerns and Hopes
The State Fair is a staple in North Carolina that many enjoy and attend every year. The pandemic derailed State Fair plans in 2020, but in 2021, the State Fair is back and better…
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A Deeper Look Into Leesville Construction
After years of planning and discussion, construction is finally underway to improve the grounds outside of Leesville Road High School (LRHS). With new details developing about the project, how will LRHS adapt to the…
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Diana: The Musical Review
On October 1, Diana: The Musical dropped on Netflix for prerelease before the show goes on Broadway in November. Overview This musical follows the story of one of the most well-known people in UK…
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Squid Game Review
*Spoilers* About the New Squid Game Hit Series ‘Squid Game’ follows the lives of hundreds of indebted participants who are invited to participate in multiple games based on games a majority of them played…
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Quick Bites: A Slice Of Internet
Contributor: Mikah Boyce, Robby Crocker, and Grant Silver An Adorable…Crocodile? An adorable video of a crocodile and it’s owner hanging out on the couch as best friends. A Heroic Save Incredible pic.twitter.com/7z1D8XCvYl…
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The Importance of Inclusive Spaces in School
Gender Orientation Club, Equity Club, Political Club, Christian Athletes Club, and many more, create a safe space for students to express themselves at Leesville. Having a place where students feel comfortable allows many a…
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The Lucky Tree Open Mic Night
By: Gretchen Stern The Lucky Tree is a coffee shop by day and a welcoming Open Mic setting by night. Every second and fourth Monday of the night, you can hear live music from…
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Safety For All At Leesville
There are about 1,300 girls who attend Leesville Road High School, and sadly almost all of them have stories dealing with some sort of harassment or worse. Whether it is directly related to Leesville…
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Breast Cancer Awareness at Leesville
Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place throughout October and awareness is shown all throughout Leesville. On October 1, the Leesville football team hosted a “pink-out” themed football game. While the game was at Broughton,…
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Quick Bites: A Slice of Internet
Contributors: Mikah Boyce Cuddly Crocodiles? An adorable video of a crocodile and it’s owner hanging out on the couch as best friends. Trending Editor
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Haunted Houses in the Triangle Area
The first place that most teens think of when looking for places to get scared is Panic Point. Panic Point is a haunted theme park in Youngsville, NC. There are 5 different attractions ranging…
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Parade of Homes
The Parade of Homes is a tradition for the Raleigh area. The Parade of Homes allows anyone to go and visit newly built homes. These homes are designed by over 50 architectes, with many…
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The Story Behind The 2021 Raleigh Women’s March
WOMENS MARCH by Emma Nani _ Student – LeesvilleRdHS Kyla McGhee, senior editor, 2021-22Hi! My name is Kyla, and I am a senior editor for The Mycenaean. I am the secretary for Senior Class…