Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015, Author at The Mycenaean

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 May 7, 2015

Little Mix interview met with backlash from Directioners

On April 2, the British girl group Little Mix began to trend on Twitter after a video that was less than two minutes long made them international targets from the

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 May 7, 2015

Uniq releases dance version of “EOEO”

Uniq has had a busy week! With the release of their first mini album EOEO, the rookie group is ready to show that they can keep up with the best

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 27, 2015

Finally! Three of K-Pop’s biggest names come out of hiding

BigBang, BTS and 2PM have announced their long — some longer than others — awaited comebacks. Probably the most awaited K-Pop comeback, BigBang has been posting ominous, crypitc photos on

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 27, 2015

Ashley Banjo explores the life of Michael Jackson in ITV’s ‘Perspectives’

On Sunday, June 19, the fifth season of British docu-series “Perspectives” premiered on ITV with Ashley Banjo as their first guest host. Ashley Banjo, leader of the British dance crew

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 16, 2015

Review of BASTARZ’s “Conduct Zero”

Block B is at it again with their new single “Conduct Zero,” only not the way we expected. Earlier this year, the group slowly began to release teasers for their

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 14, 2015

Block B’s sub group BASTARZ causes controversy before debut

On April 9, Block B released a teaser for their first subgroup BASTARZ. The teaser previewed the tracks for their upcoming mini-album “Conduct Zero.” The teaser for their title track,

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 6, 2015

Nothing disappoints in EXO’s “Call Me Baby”… except their outfits

This week, EXO released the MV for their new title track, “Call Me Baby” and the fans were not disappointed. There have been several preview tracks floating around YouTube,

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 March 11, 2015

5 apps every high school student should have

Twitter While the Mycenaean does not condone the use of social media in school, it’s hard to deny the benefits that having a Twitter account can have! Take

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 February 23, 2015

The unfortunate truths behind the NC school report cards

Last week, the State Board of Education revealed a new letter grading system for 2400 public schools and the results may be unsettling for administrators, students and parents alike. With

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 February 23, 2015

Amoeba Culture presents “The First Chapter” in the US

Korea’s hip-hop heavyweights are finally here! Korean record label Amoeba Culture has announced that they will be hosting two concerts in the United States, marking the labelmates’ first collective appearance

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 February 23, 2015

Crush and Zion T release MV for ‘Just’

Two of Korea’s biggest names in R&B are at it again with a new single entitled “Just.” Thought this isn’t their first collab, Crush and Zion T are taking on

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 January 27, 2015

Amoeba Culture presents “The First Chapter” in the US

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 January 8, 2015

VH1’s “Sorority Sisters” causes unfair outrage

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, informally known as the Divine Nine, is a group of nine predominantly African-American sororities and fraternities. Founded in 1930 at Howard University, these nine Greek organizations

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 December 4, 2014

GD x Taeyang head to LA for new MV and other K-Pop news for the second half of November 2014

The long awaited comeback is here! G-Dragon and Taeyang, of the Korean super group Big Bang, teamed up to bring the newest club hit, ‘Good Boy.’ The music video was

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 17, 2014

A ‘Tough Cookie’ apologizes for using bad words and other K-Pop news for the first half of November

Uh-oh. Looks like Zico, rapper and leader of Korean boyband Block B, is creating a rift between himself and his fans. Zico started out as an underground rapper in Japan

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 14, 2014

Keep Halloween an innocent holiday

For generations, Halloween has been about more than passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters. From teenagers to adults, most people see Halloween as a time to be anything other than

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 12, 2014

Solo Cinema: Big Hero 6

Sitting in a movie theatre alone at 10 p.m. on a Friday night can be quite cathartic. Surrounded by a total of six other people who, for some reason, seemed

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 6, 2014

BTS rages a war on hormones and other K-Pop News for the second half of October 2014

Aside from the awesome new comebacks and creative music videos, the K-Pop world seems to have lost its ever-loving mind this month! A government official responsible for the safety measures

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 30, 2014

What the world has to learn from Jonathan Park

Rappers. Not exactly the first group of people we think of when we’re picking role models, right? I mean, you can listen to the lyrics of any rap song, and,

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 27, 2014

Luhan leaves EXO and other K-Pop news for the first half of October

After the big blowout with EXO’s Kris deciding to leave the group and the resulting outrage (from both the remaining members and netizens), tensions simmered down and the boys fell

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 22, 2014

A History of GOT7

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 13, 2014

The legacy of the Allman Brothers Band

My summers are never very eventful; they’re usually spent watching television and making frequent trips back and forth to my grandmother’s house in B.F.E. (Warrenton, North Carolina). However, this summer

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 May 23, 2014

The best places to cry on Leesville campus

As I walked into class on May 19, 2014, I saw a letter on my desk from the school. I think, “Finally! I found out whether I will be an

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 May 22, 2014

EXO’s Kris sues SM to have his contract nullified

Over the past few days, various Korean, Chinese, and K-Pop media sources have reported that EXO’s Kris has filed a lawsuit against record label SM Entertainment to have his contract

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 May 7, 2014

4 creative TV competitions that aren’t about singing

4. Cupcake Wars Cupcake Wars is a food-based reality competition on Food Network. The show starts off with four teams made up of a chef and a sous-chef. One team

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 23, 2014

Leesville participates in the NC Early Math Placement Test

LRHS became one of 261 high schools across the US to participate in the NC Early Math Placement Test. The NC Early Math Placement Test contacts public high schools across

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 April 22, 2014

When fandoms turn into unhealthy obsessions

A wall full of posters. A bookshelf full of every magazine they’ve ever been in. A calendar marked with their birthdays. Some would think, “Wow. That’s a die-hard fan,” while

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 March 25, 2014

GOT7 become master chefs on this week’s Real GOT7

This week’s episode of Real GOT7 was especially fun and the guys looked especially delicious (wink wink). Adorned in superhero themed aprons, the boys gear up to fight for the

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 March 21, 2014

The Cosby Show

By now, everyone should be familiar with the famous Cosby Show: A 1984 sitcom that follows the life of an upper-middle class African-American family, living in Brooklyn, New York. Cliff

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 February 27, 2014

My fan theory holds strong for the season premiere of Twisted

As an avid watcher of ABC’s Twisted, I wanted to play detective along with the first season of the show and come up with my own theory as to who

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 February 19, 2014

Do millennials deserve to be spoiled?

Yesterday, my mother called and told me and my sister to hurry home because she had a gift for us. It was our third Birth Week gift, so we excitedly

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 February 17, 2014

GOT7 proves their lyrics to be true in debut video

2013 seemed quite bleak for Korean record label JYP. With minor performances and few artist debuts, one of the Big Three record labels seemed to be stepping out of the

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 January 24, 2014

I’ll Title This Article Later…

After coming back from Winter Break, nobody wants to deal with actual school work. So, while procrastinating on my officer duties for GSA and daydreaming about all the homework I’m

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 January 9, 2014

Clumsy Ninja charms gamers

Clumsy Ninja is Naturalmotion Games’ newest creation. Originally announced at the iPhone 5 event last September, the release of the game was severely delayed. Though it has been available in

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 December 17, 2013

When I Grow Up – Exploring Journalism Careers

Journalism is the activity of editing news for presentation through media. Whether it’s the writing or broadcast of science, sports or celebrities, there’s an area of journalism for almost every

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 December 17, 2013

Leesville student spotlight: Tristan Harvey

Tristan Harvey, Leesville senior, is the guitarist for local metal band Drown the King. Harvey’s musical career started in the fourth grade when he first began learning how to play

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 December 16, 2013

Big Brother is watching you

George Orwell prophesied it in his classic novel 1984 — a story about a Utopian society in which every move was monitored. What was once a fantasy, however, could now

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 14, 2013

Lit circle reading: The Bell Jar

A novel about shock treatments, asylum visits, drug overdoses and lesbian encounters. It’s not Lindsay Lohan’s biography, but a dense and intense novel entitled The Bell Jar. The Bell Jar

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 4, 2013

When I Grow Up – Exploring Medical Careers

Generally, the first time we’re asked what we want to be when we grow up, we have our futures completely planned out in our heads: “I want to be a

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 November 4, 2013

When I Grow Up – Exploring Accounting Careers

Imagine, it’s another normal day at the office, solving financial discrepancies, when you are sent to a business to conduct interviews of employees in the accounting department. Their numbers aren’t

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 31, 2013

Can teaching affect mental health?

Dealing with kids 18 and under, their parents, the school board, co-workers and deadlines are stressors that can hit a teacher all at once. But are the mental health concerns

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 23, 2013

Early Childhood Education Club’s first meeting is a success

LRHS’ Early Childhood Education (ECE) Club met for the first time on Tuesday, October 15. The meeting served as an introduction for both the officers and the members. The club

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 22, 2013

My experience with the Blind Boys

It’s no secret that I’m a serious boy band fanatic. With the exception of The Wanted and One Direction, I will listen to any boy band from anywhere. However, the

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 14, 2013

Disney Channel’s I Didn’t Do It shouldn’t be done

Finally, after beating it with a stick, milking it dry and draining the life out of small children, Disney Channel has called it quits on Good Luck Charlie. A spokesperson

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 October 3, 2013

All the way from EXO Planet

So far, 2013 has proved to be a great year for Korean pop music. G-Dragon’s “Coup D’etat” has just broken Billboard’s top 200 international albums and KCON 2013 was a

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 23, 2013

Fad Music

There is no doubt that there have been an alarming number of music fads to come out of the 2000s. From Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” to Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 23, 2013

Years of the boy band

Every generation of women has gone through “that phase” when they’ve been hopelessly in love with “that guy”, right? You know, that guy with the huge Afro that your mom

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 18, 2013

LRHS’ Gay-Straight Alliance kickstarts a new year

Leesville’s own GSA met Friday, September 13 to discuss plans for the upcoming year. The officers asked the members what GSA meant to them to start off the conversation. Members

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 13, 2013

K-Pop star G-Dragon hits the stage with Missy Elliott

G-Dragon and Missy Elliott took the stage at KCON 2013 in one of the most talked-about K-Pop collaborations to date. They debuted their song “Niliria” live in front of thousands

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 5, 2013

Fast food worker strikes and how it could affect your job

Fast food employees across the nation have organized protests against their current wages. What was once a small protest in New York has now spread to 50 other cities, including

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