Jacob Smith, staff writer, Author at The Mycenaean

by Jacob Smith, staff writer January 14, 2020

Who’s Running in NC Elections?

North Carolina has always been a swing state, but in recent years has trended red. Democrats are hoping to change that in 2020 and turn the state blue in every

by Jacob Smith, staff writer January 14, 2020

Leesville is Drawn Into a New Congressional District

Representative George Holding (right) is retiring after redistricting has made his district much bluer. 2016 Senate nominee Deborah Ross (left) is one of many Democrats to replace him. (Photo courtesy

by Jacob Smith, staff writer December 20, 2019

The United States is Becoming Increasingly Polarized Politically

Political parties have always been at each other’s throats but it seemed there was always a sense of moderation and crossover between Democrats and Republicans. In the last few years,

by Jacob Smith, staff writer November 22, 2019

Republicans Won’t be Winning in the Suburbs Anytime Soon

Rows of houses line the edges of Harrington Grove in the north Raleigh suburbs. Fifteen years ago this precinct was solidly Republican, but times have changed. (Photo courtesy of Jacob

by Jacob Smith, staff writer November 15, 2019

Municipal Election Aftermath

Local politics may not always be as interesting as national politics, but the Raleigh municipal elections sure were a shake up. On October 8, citizens of the City of Raleigh

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 30, 2019

Trick or Treat For UNICEF

These charming orange boxes aren’t just to raise money for any old cause, the donations in this box can really increase a needy child’s standard of living. (Photo courtesy of

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 30, 2019

What’s Marine Ecology’s Project All About?

Marine ecology students set up their presentations in the library. They dress formally to impress curious professors and doting parents. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) The school may not hold

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 15, 2019

Are Young People Moving Towards the Left, or the Center?

(From left to right: DeKeriah Webb, Leah Ervine, Taylor Potts, Sarah Cash, Tahalia Nira, Trinity Cash, Jacob Smith) Leesville students sit in a focus group to learn about Socialistic ideas

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 15, 2019

Big Mouth Season 3 Review

Big Mouth’s opening “Changes” has become a classic to fans who listen to the song at the beginning of every beloved episode. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) Crude, vulgar, a

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 3, 2019

Are NC State House Republicans Playing Dirty, or Are They Just Being Smeared by Democrats?

Representative Deb Butler has gone viral for her fiery protest to the House majority’s surprise veto override vote during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Terrance Everitt’s Twitter) “It’s

by Jacob Smith, staff writer October 3, 2019

NC is Getting New Legislative Districts

These are the current State House and Senate maps. The districts found unconstitutional span from Wilmington to Asheville. Now the Legislature must go through a redistricting battle. (Photo from the

by Jacob Smith, staff writer September 18, 2019

Raleigh’s Mayoral Race

Yard signs dot the ground in downtown Raleigh, an area where candidates must get out the vote to have any chance of winning their election. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith)

by Jacob Smith, staff writer September 11, 2019

Hurricane Dorian, Did We Overreact?

Many people in Wake County were worried about the hurricane, but for most people in the county this was this scene. No torrential rain, no 100mph winds, no dark clouds,

by Jacob Smith, staff writer September 4, 2019

New Problems Have Arisen Within Model UN

Every time a new school year starts, it gives clubs a chance to advertise themselves and attract new members. This year, some clubs are finding it increasingly difficult to operate.

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