Author: Chase Dutton, staff writer
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The Officer Long Interview
Meet the newest staff member at Leesville Road High School, Officer Long! Chase Dutton, staff writerHi! My name is Chase and I am a staff writer for The Mycenaean. Two fun facts about me are…
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The Joe Rogan Controversy: Celebrities Clash with Spotify’s top Podcast Streamer
Joe Rogan is under fire after various accusations of spreading misinformation regarding Covid-19 on his hit podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, earlier this week. The famous American comedian and commentator is receiving countless amounts…
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5 Efficient Ways to Prepare For Your Exams! (Satire)
As the first semester comes to a close, students all across Leesville Road High School (LRHS) scramble to prepare and study for their final exams. Reviewing traditional textbooks, student-made quizlets, and other means that…
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Top 10 Christmas Movies of All Time (Opinion Piece)
It’s a Wonderful Life educates audiences about the deeper meaning of Christmas and the impact one can have on many. James Stewart plays an astounding role as George Bailey, bringing the fictional character to…
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Autumn At Umstead – A Photo Story
As you enter Umstead through the main entrance, yellow and orange leaves emerge from the treetops and create an autumn canopy above as you make your way into the park. Deeper and Deeper: Once…
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Why Crumbl Cookies are Extremely Overrated
“I want to spend excessive amounts of money on mid-quality food!” said no one ever. Why would anyone want to ever waste their money on six, god-awful cookies? Crumbl Cookies have recently become the…
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LRHS Driver’s Education Backlog
Frustrations are rising for Leesville Road High School (LRHS) students as drivers education programs continue to close registration for behind-the-wheel and classroom courses. These registration closures hinder students’ ability to receive their license and…
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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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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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Netflix’s “Turning Point: 9/11 & the War on Terror” Series Review
Turning Point: 9/11 & the War on Terror, released to Netflix on September 1, 2021, is a powerful and heartfelt documentary series directed by Brian Knappenberger. The series focuses on the chronological timeline, causes,…
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Kanye West: “Donda” Album Review
Kanye West released his tenth studio album Donda on Sunday August 29, 2021. The album focuses on Kanye’s hardships and family complications after the death of his mother, Donda who was 58 years old.…
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Pride Athletic Club (PAC) Passes Now Available!
Pride Athletic Club (PAC) annual sports passes are now available for purchase on the Leesville Road High School website. By purchasing the PAC sports pass, members save money and time at the ticket office,…
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Why School is a Complete Waste of Time – Satire
Let’s be honest: School is one of the worst things to ever be created. The concept of waking up early to learn meaningless information for months, even years, is an absolute waste of precious…
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How to Excel in School Without Studying – Satire
Spending time studying and trying to memorize material is no longer necessary for a student’s success in the classroom. With new technology and resources to their advantage, students can still excel in school! As…
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Old Game Review: Wii Sports Resort
Nintendo Entertainment’s hit game, Wii Sports Resort offers players a rollercoaster of adventure and nostalgia. Background Wii Sports Resort accompanies the famous Nintendo gaming console, the Wii. Making its debut in 2006, the Wii…
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Gertie’s Flowers on Leesville Road
Winter is over! Spring is here and warmer weather brings out the beautiful colored flowers and plants all across North Carolina. As spring rolls into 2021, Gertie’s Flowers sets up shop in the Leesville…
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Hurricanes take NHL by Storm
Throughout 28 games played so far in the 2021 season, the Carolina Hurricanes are dominant throughout the Central division and National Hockey League. With young talented players and a strong coaching staff, the Hurricanes…
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Jaclyn Fitzmaurice: Teacher Spotlight
Jaclyn Fitzmaurice and her dog pose for a selfie with smiles. In her first year at Leesville Road High School, Fitzmaurice gives the story of her life from childhood to her teaching career now.…
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Movie Review – ‘Emanuel’
A film of love and hate, Emanuel expresses the unfolding events of the horrific church shooting in Charleston in 2015. With first hand perspectives of the events, those involved tell their stories and the…
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Teacher Spotlight: Sarah Cade
Sarah Cade and her family stand with smiles for a photo. In her eighth year of teaching, Cade gives insight into her life teaching and coaching at Leesville Road High School, as well as…
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The Return of EA Sports’ ‘NCAA Football’
EA officially announced Tuesday afternoon that NCAA Football is soon to return back to the gaming world after seven long years. Players and fans are excited for the game’s next generation visuals and performance.…
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Why Virtual Learning is the Best Learning
In the years of education and school, virtual learning exceeds the qualities of the standard classroom. Students are now more efficient, responsible, and engaged than ever before. (Photo courtesy of Chase Dutton) Virtual learning…
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A Tribute to Minecraft
As the soft piano melody of the C418 track begins to play, a flashback of childhood memories comes back. Minecraft brings a rush of nostalgia for those who once played in their youth. (Photo…
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Tik Tok Satire
Tik Tok is a beneficial and good use of time throughout the day. The worldwide social media app provides influential information and entertainment for all ages. (Photo courtesy of Chase Dutton) Tik Tok is…
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Holiday Cheer? Or Dispair?
Pandemic during Christmas? LRHS students give their own opinions on the changes this holiday season. (Photo courtesy of Chase Dutton) With the holidays and Christmas rounding the corner, the Leesville community and its high…
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The Show Must Go On – A Virtual Christmas Carol
With all the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the LRHS honors theatre class prepares a new way to bring this year’s play to you at home.Through social distanced rehearsals and determination, the LRHS theatre…
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Freshmen Perspectives on Asynchronous Days
Asynchronous days are incorporated into the school schedule to provide students and teachers with a break from the stress and workload of online class. As freshmen students begin their high school careers, they give…
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PTSA Virtual Fundraiser Events
The LRHS PTSA introduced a new virtual fundraising event in the form of purchasing givebacks or items of their choice on this website. The money raised will go to the school and twenty percent…
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CFNC Extension and Dropping College Application Fees: Useful or Not?
Seniors applying for college are offered a special two week extension for certain colleges. However, is the extension truly beneficial to students? (Photo used by permission of pixy.org) The College Foundation of North Carolina…
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How has the NC Art Museum Impacted People During Covid?
With the wild effects and stress Covid-19 has caused, the North Carolina Art Museum offers 164 acres of outdoor park for people to escape to. Scenic walking trails and characterized sculptures offer a fun…
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Covid-19 Effects on LRHS Yearbook
With all the effects and issues the Covid-19 pandemic has caused this school year, the LRHS yearbook staff continues to find new ways of collaborating and collecting information. Publishing the 2020-2021 school yearbook will…
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Leesville Community Food Truck Events
The Leesville community of Westgate holds food truck gathering events at the neighborhood’s clubhouse. These events allow residents in the area to come and socialize with each other while continuing to practice social distancing…
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Angela Scioli: Covid Relief
Student volunteers stand outside of a fully packed car with food boxes ready to be distributed to the families and students of the trailer homes. Scioli’s efforts, alongside the coordination of NC farmers and…
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Book Review – Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah is a compelling and well written autobiographical comedy book that gives the reader an insight on life during Apartheid South Africa. The rustic, detailed imagery and thrilling short…
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Virtual Club Meetings: What to Know
Leesville’s clubs are now meeting virtually. The Creative Journaling Club meets for the first time this semester through Google Meet as club members take part in their activity. (Photo permission of Michelle Engdahl –…
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Leesville Media Center Offers New Process to Check Out Books
The books and novels are stacked all over the Leesville Road High School media center waiting to be checked out. Students can request books online and receive the books through curbside pickup. (Photo permission…
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Adjusting to School
Comfortable and ready to jump on a google meet, Chase Dutton kicks back in his chair, prepared for Leesville’s online classroom. With the Covid-19 sweeping through the country, WCPSS retreats to online learning for…
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How are LRHS alumni coping?
Due to COVID-19, the world has receded into temporary lockdown, forcing businesses, schools, and universities to close. In these times of uncertainty and panic, universities search for ways to continue their classes. As college…
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Why Science Olympiad?
What interests and benefits does the Science Olympiad club have to offer? How do students improve their academic and communication skills? The LRHS Science Olympiad team holds various benefits to its members, providing a…
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Today’s Fashion and Style Influences
Fitting in and feeling important is a large portion of an average teenager’s conscience. When it comes to modern fashion, teens can be influenced into certain clothing brands through means of social conformity, social…
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Inside the Science Olympiad Competition
After months of preparation, the LRHS Science Olympiad team visited Southeast Raleigh High School to compete in the Science Olympiad competition. Representatives from the Science Olympiad team displayed several crafted machinery and experiments as…
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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 separate divisions for the…
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Warmth for Wake Charity Review
The Warmth for Wake program is a seasonal charity that donates firewood and space heaters to low-income residents of Wake County during fall and winter. The goal of the program is to provide heat…
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Airpods Pro Review
Airpods Pro took retail stores by storm reaching $6.5 billion in revenue within the first two weeks of its release. With a redesigned case and earbuds, the Airpods Pro is without a doubt an…
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Bridge II Sports program
Bridge II Sports (B2S) is a non-profit organization that allows people with a disability to participate in numerous sports. The organization attracts the attention of people with disabilities that prevents them to take part…
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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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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…