Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14, Author at The Mycenaean

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 April 22, 2014

Day of Silence

Last year, I wrote an article about my experience participating in the Day of Silence, which is a day of self-afflicted silence to raise awareness to the unheard voices of

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 March 28, 2014

Advertising Madness

The NCAA tournament is well under way, and by now everyone’s bracket is pretty much busted, and with the help of Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans has pulled off the greatest

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 March 27, 2014

Who are the Paladins of the Magistery?

“A volcano can remain dormant for centuries and still unleash a fiery inferno upon the Earth”. This is the first sentence on a flyer advertising the Paladins of the Magistery,

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 28, 2014

A proposal for Starbucks

I, like many people of my generation, absolutely adore and worship the deliciousness that is coffee. When people think coffee, they think Starbucks. As an avid Starbucks drinker and with

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 7, 2014

New stoplight the answer to a safer Leesville?

The push to create a safe driving and walking environment for the students and parents of Leesville first started years ago with the implementation of a four-way stop at O’Neal

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 10, 2014

Sherlock is coming Holmes

After two years of hiatus, the season three premiere of Sherlock, titled “The Empty Hearse”, aired in the UK on January 1 and will premiere on January 19 in the

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 10, 2014

The importance of Awards Day

As Awards Day for first semester comes and goes, I reflect on my three years and one semester as a Leesville student during this time. I have never won a

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 December 16, 2013

Millennial Infographic Analysis

Morals According to Tom Krattenmaker in USA Today, “…today’s young adults are a generation marked by impressive social commitment and dedication to using their lives and careers for the greater

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 November 8, 2013

American Horror Story: Coven captures viewers early in the season

Since the first season’s premiere in 2011, the American Horror Story series has been one of my favorite shows on television. Now that season three, Coven, is four episodes into

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 October 31, 2013

Furry friends up for adoption

“Adopt a part of the Leesville Pride!” is the official slogan for the adoption of four of the “Leesville Cats”. The kittens are up for adoption by Mrs. Stacy Symes,

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 October 31, 2013

Gay, bisexual teens come out to Mycenaean

Simon and Natalie, the two students highlighted in this article, are protected by the use of fake names. They were both willing to share their stories with The Mycenaean about

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 October 23, 2013

CATS mystifies Memorial

From October 8-13, Memorial Auditorium hosted CATS for the kickoff of the 2013-2014 Broadway Series South season. My mother and I scored tickets for the musical on October 10. I

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 12, 2013

Leesville heat wave makes students sweat

After the long Labor Day weekend, the cheerful students of Leesville Road High School returned to their weekly grind but were surprised when faced with overbearing heat in all the

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 4, 2013

Leesville chosen for G-Week

After school on August 27, all fall sports teams gathered in the main gym to hear news from Gatorade. Tommy Adams, a former NBA player and Gatorade representative, came to

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 June 3, 2013

Inside the Box, Outside the Lines impresses

The Mainstage Theatrics class always finds a way to end their performing season with a bang and a laugh. This year, the class took on the challenge of performing Inside

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 29, 2013

Throwing back to project-based learning

Recently, I toured Leesville Elementary for another article’s research. Mrs.Tucci, our tour guide and LES’s physical education teacher, steered us through the K-5 hallways, proudly showing off the students work

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 28, 2013

Foster signs to Winston Salem State for volleyball

After nine years of bruises, floor burns and pure fun, Zipporah Foster finally reached her dream to become a college volleyball player. At 17 years old, Foster has officially committed

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 28, 2013

Should condoms be distributed at schools?

DISCLAIMER: The following is an editorial and does not represent Leesville Road High School’s or WCPSS’s policy. The views of this editorial are strictly those of the author. Since we’ve

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 April 29, 2013

Day of Silence proves a challenge

Every year on April 19, a student-led community comes together to bring attention to anti-LGBT bullying on the Day of Silence. Students across the United States close their mouths and

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 April 26, 2013

Respect raises questions for Rube

Since I’ve been little, my parents have stressed respect and manners. They have encouraged me to respect family, strangers and peers alike; they encourage me to use please, thank yous,

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 March 25, 2013

20th Anniversary of World Trade Center bombing needs more attention

February 26, 1993. 20 years ago. 6 deaths. More than one thousand injured. Barely anyone remembers the first act of terrorism against the World Trade Center. Compared to the infamous

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 March 1, 2013

Women’s lacrosse starts inaugural season

For her junior year, Grace Landsberg wanted to do something spectacular. She wanted to make her mark on Leesville. So for this year, Landsberg decided she was going to be

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 21, 2013

Singing Valentines sing their way to Leesville

Due to the success of Singing Valentines in the past years, the lovely tradition will once again sing its ways through the halls of Leesville. To all who are unaware,

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 11, 2013

Mainstage is up for a challenge

After having to top last year’s magnificent show of When Shakespeare Slept and Shakespeare’s Ladies, the Mainstage class was forced to think out of the box for this years performance.

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 10, 2013

Is there a necessity in New Year’s resolutions?

As the new year celebration came and passed, the yearly traditions of new year resolutions also surfaced. I don’t want to be a “buzz kill” about the excitement of 2013;

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 December 17, 2012

Inductees bear silly hats to join ITS

The International Thespian Society’s celebrated its new inductees and their excellence in theater and technical work. The inductees, their families and other ITS members gathered in Leesville’s cafeteria for the

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 December 6, 2012

Tech teaches family

Family. That one word is the reason why I commit a big chunk of my time after school and on weekends to tech. Technical theater, a class offered at Leesville

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 November 9, 2012

Is “Zero Tolerance” really worth it?

On first day of my eighth grade, there was a large fight before school started. I distinctly remember an administrator saying over the announcements the next morning that fighting during

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 October 2, 2012

“Gangnam Style” grabs international and intracranial attention

By popular demand and love for the song “Gangnam Style” , I’ve found that it is necessary to write about the never-ceasing Korean Pop (K-Pop) sensation that’s reigning in the

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 October 1, 2012

State fair this year will be a “Bumper Crop of Fun”

Every year in October, North Carolinians from the mountains to the sea travel to Raleigh for the State Fair. This year “A Bumper Crop of Fun” is arriving to North

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 27, 2012

The “Golden Era” of TV is gone

The Amanda Show, All That and Rugrats. Recess, Even Stevens, That’s So Raven, Phil of the Future. Full House, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and the original Americas Funniest Home Videos

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 27, 2012

Pride pushed past Broughton to keep their winning streak

On September 21, Leesville Road High School varsity football faced Cap-8 nemesis at Broughton with a large “prepped-out” student section. Broughton High, for the game day, dressed up like country

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 24, 2012

Lunch library passes are to be left behind

Good thing remembering to ask for a library pass for lunch is really easy to remember. Oh wait. It’s not. Students who need a pass at the last minute, forget

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 11, 2012

Students respond to dress code changes

On the first day of school, Leesville students were informed on the new changes to the dress code. “[The dress code change] was actually a school-wide idea,” said Dr. Muttillo.

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 11, 2012

WCPSS school assignment plan changes for 2013-14 school year

At the school board meeting on August 28, the Democratic board members out-voted the Republicans 5-4 in a vote for a new school assignment plan for the 2013-14 school year.

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 30, 2012

First Mass is a different experience

On Sunday, May 20, I experienced something for the first time that most Leesville students experience every Sunday — mass. As a Baptist, I would like to share my experiences

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 29, 2012

Softball season finishes with high hopes for next year

For previous years, the Leesville varsity softball team has set a goal to win a second round game in the state tournament and this year, the goal still applied. Sadly,

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 23, 2012

Teachers honored during Teacher Appreciation week

From May 7 to May 11, teachers at Leesville felt the love from the students and school during National Teacher Appreciation week. “Every day during the week, the teachers receive

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 11, 2012

Mia Love gains GOP nomination and maybe a spot in history

In the political world, there has been much talk about 37-year-old Mia Love, the recently nominated Republican woman for the fourth congressional district in Utah. What makes Love such a

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 April 26, 2012

Changing school start time: more sleep or more mayhem?

According to the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers should sleep for 9+ hours every night. Additionally, most teenagers naturally fall asleep at 11 p.m. and wake up at 8 a.m.

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 March 20, 2012

Wolfpack wins spot in Sweet 16

Almost one year ago, NC State had no basketball coach and no hope of being a contender in the ACC and the NCAA. They live in their blue neighbors’ shadows

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

Facebook users hide behind News Feed

As I was scrolling through my newsfeed on Facebook one afternoon, I noticed an odd status; “like this status if u think im pretty”. Curious to see if this girl

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

Google announces new privacy policy

Lately, there has been a lot of buzz on the Internet about Google’s new privacy policies and, on March 1, Google’s new policies are going into action. But what exactly

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

People wearing pajamas in public

From the runways to the hallways, pajamas are a growing fashion trend. Men and women are wearing lounge clothes to the grocery store, to the bank and even to work.

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 24, 2012

Can’t seem to cope with loss of cat

This year was the first Christmas I’ve spent without my very beloved cat, Hercules. On September 11 of this year, my cat peacefully passed away in his favorite sunny spot

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 24, 2012

Speeches aren’t scary — unless you make them that way

Every year students struggle with one aspect of projects — speeches. I, someone who enjoys speaking in front of others, want to help all the students who have the fear

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 3, 2012

Drafting I students learn hands on

In groups of two or three students, Mr.Robinson’s Drafting One class worked on a project where they had to build their dream chair by using basic drafting skills they teach

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 3, 2012

Teen pregnancy rates drop in NC

There are many racy and inappropriate topics that are all over the media, however something surprising has happened in North Carolina: The teen pregnancy rate has dropped. The rate has

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 November 15, 2011

Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe impresses

On November 3-5, Pride Productions produced The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a play based off the book written by C.S Lewis. The play, in my eyes, was a

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 November 14, 2011

Pride volleyball season successful

At this time last year, Pride Varsity Volleyball would’ve been done with their seasons for about two weeks. This year, though, the team made it into the top 16 of

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