Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16, Author at The Mycenaean

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 May 25, 2016

Females should play more male roles

When the movie interpretation of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michelet Schönberg’s Les Miserables musical came out in 2012, I immediately fell in love. For me, I really identified with “les garҫons

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 April 18, 2016

If you’re going to watch a daily vlog, this one is pretty good

Casey Neistat has received recognition over the years for his viral videos including Bike Lanes, Make it Count and most recently, Snowboarding with the NYPD. However in addition to

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 March 23, 2016

The 100 vs the Lord of the Flies

William Goulding’s the Lord of the Flies has served as an representation and prediction for how children will respond to no rules and no regulations for over half a century.

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 March 9, 2016

PLEASE don’t use Google Translate

Leesville is initiating a new series of summer trips beginning with 2016’s trip to England, France and Spain, chaperoned by Mrs. Scioli, Mr. Andy Hunt, Senor Ross and Mr.

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 26, 2016

Hunt knows school, does school, teaches school

Mr. Andy Hunt’s classroom is a trailer in the bus parking lot. You can hear rain pounding the roof of the trailer. Hunt is at his desk, amongst textbooks and

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 January 27, 2016

Downton Abbey is back

Sunday night on PBS featured the long awaited return of Masterpiece Classic’s “Downton Abbey.” Chalked full of emotional rollercoasters and witty, passive aggressive remarks, the return of Downton Abbey did

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 December 17, 2015

Why the institution of Christmas is a good thing

When December rolls around, the majority of what we hear on the radio and see on TV are advertisements for the Christmas season. All deals regarding buying gifts relate to

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 November 23, 2015

Food Studies: What are they really telling us?

We all like that we know what we should put into our bodies. We know that consuming foods in excess is bad for us, and that we need to eat

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 October 29, 2015

What is wrong with the pledge

Francis Bellamy’s Pledge of Allegiance is a symbolic part of the United States’ patriotism and history. The pledge, originally introduced in a magazine called The Youth’s Companion in 1892, has

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 April 27, 2015

Don’t be afraid to move abroad

According to the government census, few citizens claimed to have moved abroad in the past year. However, the percent of people who have moved has gone up and is expected

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 April 13, 2015

How language and music benefits your cognition, at any age

It’s no secret that the benefits of learning a language or an instrument at a young age can be seen all throughout your adult life and beyond. The kinds of

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 April 13, 2015

Rethink the ‘dead-end office job’

Time and time again I hear my peers talking about what they want to do with their life. It’s natural–we’re in high school and we’re forced to think about our

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 April 6, 2015

Instead of the Hunger Games, watch the Grand Budapest Hotel

People love big action movies. Specifically, book to screen adaptations have gained a lot of popularity over the years with the successful Hunger Games and Divergent films. The Hunger Games:

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 23, 2015

The DUFF does enough to be an honest high school story

It’s an incredible feat for any movie to try and recreate the unique environment that is high school. The DUFF tries to do exactly that, with some failures and some

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 23, 2015

The DUFF’s actors speak out about their own high school experiences

Robbie Amell, Mae Whitman and Bella Thorne, stars from the CBS film, The DUFF, sat down for a conference call with several high school journalists across the country. Questions tended

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 January 9, 2015

The Imitation Game’s brilliance is impossible to imitate

Every year, the Christmas season is met with a massive release of movies. The majority are nominated for Golden Globes and considered for Oscars. The shining star among them is

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 January 8, 2015

Will we find life on Mars?

After Thursday’s complications, the first Orion test flight was finally launched on Friday, December. Orion successfully orbited twice around the earth before landing four hours later in the Pacific ocean

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 December 19, 2014

Who cares if Christmas comes early?

After October 31, malls and stores bring out the Christmas lights, songs and decorations. Then follows the constant grumbling that the holidays have been over run with consumerism. With commercials

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 December 4, 2014

Pixar: The Use of Creatures in Disney

When one thinks of Disney, the obvious Mickey Mouse is one of the first characters that comes to mind. Then follows Minnie and Goofy as well as old fashioned creatures

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 November 12, 2014

Key Club Advocates Unicef programs and Teacher Appreciation

Leesville’s Key Club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday November 4, 2014 to finalize Unicef donations and write notes to teachers as a part of their teacher appreciation campaign. The

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 October 30, 2014

Are Millennials really selfish?

Sitting around the dinner table, it’s common for my over fifty-years-old parents to make comments about how ‘my’ generation does not like hard labor, and my response is, “and your

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 October 21, 2014

Bright Future For Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne, at age 32, is considered a part of the new invasion of English actors, the list also including vampire heartthrob Robert Pattinson. Starting in theater, Redmayne was first

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 October 13, 2014

Scotland’s Great Decision

On September 18, 2014 Scotland voted no to declaring independence. The 84% turnout at Scottish polls was pretty evenly split, with 55% voting no to secession. This decision was incredibly

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 October 8, 2014

Reasons to love Raleigh

…Because we have greasy spoons (Well, small, single-location eateries) America knows Raleigh as the big city with a small town feel, a reputation our city’s food culture exemplifies. While downtown

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 September 18, 2014

North Carolina’s landscape is movie famous

If you ask a North Carolinian where the Hunger Games was filmed, they will proudly tell you that it was filmed right here in North Carolina. Smaller towns like Asheville

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 June 3, 2014

Why John Green is great

While the internet has the potential to be a source of creativity, more people tend to consume it. The internet has come with connotations of laziness and lack of productivity.

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 June 2, 2014

Model UN does simulation with AP World History

On May 19, 2014, Mrs. Engdahl’s AP World History class joined with Leesville’s Model UN team to create a simulation of a Model UN conference. Model UN chose a Joint

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 May 16, 2014

The problem with American schooling

When it comes to school and grades, I become easily overwhelmed and concerned. My mind is overcrowded with a mixture of stress and frustration. However, it wasn’t always this way.

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 March 25, 2014

French Club celebrates Mardi Gras

On Tuesday, March 11, the French Club held their annual Mardi Gras celebration. With a special Mardi Gras presentation, mask making, and tasting a Mardi Gras delicacy, attendees were able

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 March 21, 2014

Why museums are important

Older generations interact differently with culture than teens. We tend to associate age and time with slower, wiser people, making deliberate actions more suitable for the tired minds of the

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 21, 2014

Can you compete with technology?

As a human with limited ability, I was critical of technology and its increasing influence on our lives. I thought about how obsessed kids at school are with their their

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 17, 2014

Leesville Says ‘Bon Courage’ to the french department

Madame West, head of Leesville’s French department, has big plans for this year’s Wake County French Festival, on Wednesday, March 19. The competition, held at Moore Square Magnet Middle School,

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 7, 2014

Leesville’s Brain Game shows promise

WRAL’s Brain Game features smart students putting their knowledge to the test. High schools, including Leesville, compete on Saturdays at 11:30 am on this local, high school version of Jeopardy.

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 January 10, 2014

Audition workshops help students ‘Break a Leg’

After winter break, students came back to the theater department preparing for their next big production, Grease. Ms. Catania, Mrs. Hoban-Carbone and Ms. Dickens, the performing arts teachers, held audition

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 January 6, 2014

The mystery behind movie humour

I went to see Catching Fire the day after it came out and a lot of people had the same idea. I had never been to a theater that full

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 December 16, 2013

Raleigh’s rink extends winter cheer

Every year Raleigh holds its Winterfest which includes an outdoor ice rink and other festivities. The ice rink is open through February, extending winter cheer through the new year. The

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 December 15, 2013

Raleigh’s Rink Extends Winter Cheer

Every year Raleigh holds its Winterfest which includes an outdoor ice rink and other festivities. The ice rink is open through February, extending winter cheer through the new year. The

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 November 25, 2013

Model UN attends their first conference

On Saturday, 16 November, Leesville’s Model UN team held their first conference at the UNC center for education in Chapel Hill. The organizers of the conference gave a quick powerpoint

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 November 19, 2013

Indoor Track gets a running start

On Monday, Nov. 11, the Leesville track team held their first practice for the opening of the Indoor Track season. The practice started with an assembly led by Joe Canada,

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 November 4, 2013

Power to the Seniors in Powderpuff

On Wednesday, October 30, Leesville held its annual Powderpuff football game. It was a warm evening with a great turnout and some serious competition. It was a tournament consisting of

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 October 29, 2013

The happenings of Homecoming

As a sophomore, I was reluctant to attend this year’s homecoming dance as I didn’t have the excuse of being a freshman, nor the experience of an upper classman. After

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 October 23, 2013

Calvin and Hobbes keeps it classy

Walking into my great uncle’s living room and finding the full collection of Calvin and Hobbes made me very nostalgic. Immediately I sat on the floor and began to read.

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 October 14, 2013

The History Museum brings the day of the dead to life

On Wednesday, October 2, the North Carolina Museum of History is hosting a celebration in honor of the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. Better known as the Day of

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 September 24, 2013

Technology and Vacations: Should they go together?

Technology-free vacations are known as a chance to get away from it all. In a world that is so interconnected and stressful, they give the average american family the opportunity

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 September 13, 2013

Model UN becomes a competitive team

On Tuesday, September 3, Mrs. Mosley, the club’s advisor, led one of two meetings introducing the new Model UN at Leesville. She plans to turn the club into a competitive

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 September 5, 2013

Pride Launch Familiarizes Freshmen

For freshmen, the first week of school causes emotions ranging from anticipation to complete and utter terror. To describe his first impression of high school, Jordan Hayes, a freshman, used

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