Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor, Author at The Mycenaean

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 29, 2013

Iron Man 3: Theatre gold

A year since his last appearance in The Avengers, Tony Stark returns to the third installment of the Iron Man series. Iron Man 3 is the best movie of the

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 29, 2013

Leesville lacrosse exceeds expectations

In their second season, the Leesville Lacrosse team finished 12-4. The Pride will host their first ever playoff game against Apex High, fifth in the state, at home on Friday,

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor April 26, 2013

Mr. Fuhrman: more than meets the eye

At Leesville, there are thousands of students, 125 teachers, several administrators and… two principals? Well, to be specific, two staff members with principal experience. Of course, one is Dr. Muttillo,

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor April 9, 2013

Leesville lacrosse running smoothly

Conrad_LaxLast year, the Leesville Road men’s lacrosse team was a first-year team coming out of club status and into a somewhat difficult conference. Now in their second year, the lacrosse

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 27, 2013

Bread Kittens is Pokemon purrr-fected

Recently, a new iPhone app is gaining traction with iFanatics, gamers and cat-lovers at Leesville. The growing game, Bread Kittens, provides an interactive gameplay and a story that resembles Nintendo’s

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 25, 2013

Before I continue, let it be known that I am by no means a professional hip-hop music critic, nor do I consider myself a true fan of hip-hop music. I

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 19, 2013

Hair today, gone tomorrow

On Saturday, March 2, I attended the Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub’s annual St. Baldrick’s event with a few friends. Together, we raised $920 for childhood cancer awareness and lost the

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 21, 2013

Leesville hosts massive cheerleading competition

On Saturday, February 2, Leesville hosted a large cheerleading competition for all Wake County schools in the main gym. The Pride also competed; the varsity squad finished in second in

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 1, 2013

Silver Linings Playbook strikes gold but not greatness

When things go bad, people usually say “How could things get any worse” or “There is no where to go but up.” Whether they believe in God or in fate,

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 1, 2013

NHL’s decision, a little too late

After 113 days without a hockey season, the players’ association and the NHL finally reached a tentative agreement on Jan. 6. As a life-time hockey fan, I am glad to

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 11, 2013

Senior exemptions becoming extinct

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about stopping senior exemptions — requiring seniors who in the past would not take final exams to take their exams. According to

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 10, 2013

Math meet brings home the bronze

Led by Wendell Bernard Barnwell II, the unofficial Leesville Road math team finished third out of a strong field of local schools at the Todd Fuller Mathematics Competition. The results

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 3, 2013

Decisions, decisions, decisions

Many universities recently released their decisions for the early admissions process. This first step for many Leesville students marks the start of the annual acceptance of seniors into colleges around

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor December 17, 2012

NHS looks to tutor outside of school

On Monday, December 10, the National Honor Society held a regular meeting in the Leesville cafeteria. “We did not have a meeting last month, so this was pretty much a

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor December 11, 2012

College application week encourages students to apply

The week of Nov. 12 is College Application Week at Leesville Road High School. The purpose of this event is to help and encourage seniors to complete their college essays.

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 20, 2012

Argo will go far

Ben Affleck’s most recent film, Argo, is a thriller from start to finish. Affleck, director and lead actor, portrays the Iranian hostage situation in the school year’s most intense

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 20, 2012

Disney-Pixar’s Wreck-it Ralph rocks theatres around the nation

Never let someone say kids movies are for kids because it just isn’t true. This past weekend, I saw Disney-Pixar’s Wreck-it Ralph out of pure curiosity. It sparks laughter and

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 7, 2012

Are pedestrians safe?

In a phone message last Wednesday, Dr. Muttillo cautioned students and parents to drive safely due to recent accidents involving Leesville students. A freshman was hit in one of the

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor October 8, 2012

Looper: Another Inception

Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) kills people in the new movie Looper. Oh, that’s so original! Well, it is when that killer shoots enemies of the future mob. Looper, released Sept. 28,

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor September 25, 2012

NHL locks out more than players

The last time the NHL locked out their players was in 2005; I was ten years old and devastated by the news. Now as a high school senior, the NHL

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor September 19, 2012

Car Club features $98000 super car

Ten cylinders, two seats, one carbon fiber rear-wing, one sick burnt orange paint job and 600 horses to boot. At $98,000, the 2009 Viper ACR set the standard at Car

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor September 13, 2012

Rosary beads cause problems at LRMS

Recently, the LRHS school administration has tried restricting shorter shorts and tighter tights. While some students may have a problem with these rules, Leesville Middle has been receiving some

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor September 11, 2012

“One giant” legacy

Neil Armstrong took one giant leap for mankind 43 years ago. He left his footprint on the moon and in the hearts of the millions of those who watched. His

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 30, 2012

PAC camps return this summer

Another year of school means another summer and a summer of sun, fun and hard-working camps. The Pride Athletic Club, or PAC, is continuing the popular summer athletic camps. The

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 25, 2012

Kaighn Kevlin kills classes, ranks third among 2012 grades

In the race for valedictorian and salutatorian, there can only be two who don their respective titles. There is no bronze for third place and hardly any recognition compared to

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 4, 2012

BREAKING NEWS – Leesville found on Wikipedia

In a generation defined by the ever-increasing use of the internet, Leesville can now be found on the popular online database Wikipedia.org. Our relatively new little school has opened up

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor April 27, 2012

Pottermore, the website that lived

Harry Potter, the fictional boy who defined a generation of young readers, has returned to world of witchcraft and wizardry. Now for the first time, Harry is making an appearance

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor April 20, 2012

Drugs Uncovered: taking teens by the throat

Later this month, on April 25, LRHS will launch a program titled Drugs Uncovered: What Adults Need to Know! This is a free program sponsored by the PTSA and the

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 28, 2012

Leesville lacrosse: a goalie’s perspective

Pride is a powerful emotion. In my experience of only five Varsity lacrosse games, I have begun to learn of the true meaning of the word Pride. We are a

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 9, 2012

Social Studies show support for troops

Starting March 12, the social studies department will start collecting supplies and gifts for the troops fighting for our freedom. “It will surely boost their morale,” said Emily Izquierdo, teacher.

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor March 9, 2012

St. Baldrick’s fights cancer with a razor

I took an evening out of my time this past weekend to go bald for cancer. This month marks the annual St. Baldrick’s charity fundraiser. St. Baldrick’s is an organization

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 23, 2012

Men’s golf tees off

The Men’s Golf team has much to prove in this make-or-break season coming off of last year with a state championship title. Now that their best player has graduated, how

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 23, 2012

Barnwell wants YOU for the M^3 Challenge

For many kids in high school, math is just a class. A new group of Pride students will be taking this challenge to a whole new level in Moody’s Mega

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 3, 2012

Promotional video fantastically advertises LRHS

The administration recently decided there was a need to appeal to prospective students who would be choosing their high schools from now on . A compilation of clips, edited by

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 11, 2012

Behind Enemy Lines trolls sports fans

A sport’s rivalry is usually fought on the battlefield of the iron-grid, ice rink, baseball diamond or whatever field it may be. Two men, though, are beginning to make a

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 11, 2012

The candidates reach out to students

The dawn of 2012 brings with it much excitement. Among the many events on the horizon, students should pay close attention to the upcoming election in November. It is vital

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 6, 2012

Buffalo Brothers: a restaurant above the rest

When choosing a restaurant to dine at, it is imperative that the restaurant have a variety of food to choose from. Buffalo Brothers, a local chain restaurant, is always one

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor December 19, 2011

Lax to battle in local tournament

This Saturday, on December 10, several members of the lacrosse team will enroll in a one-day lacrosse tournament. Under the name of the Loonies, the team will gear up for

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor December 8, 2011

‘Tis the season for Winterfest

On Tuesday, December 13, the Senior Class Council will host their annual auditions for the Winterfest Assembly. School leaders decided to alter the application process to better fit this year’s

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 29, 2011

PLAN/ACT to test students

The North Carolina Education system decided this fall to administer new tests to students under their guide. From now on, schools will require juniors to take the ACT and sophomores

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 21, 2011

Loonie nation has no-mo’ mo-jo

Opposing teams used to fear two things when they marched into Hamilton Stadium on Friday nights: Losing and Loonies. Now-a-days, they only fear the Berrios brothers. Loonieville has lost that

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 10, 2011

LRHS participates in College Application Week

On Thursday, November 17, Leesville Road High School will participate in a statewide College Application Week with a day for applying for college. College Application Week is a movement cosponsored

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 2, 2011

Fair Games: Not really fair

Every year, the North Carolina State Fair acts as a playground for the hundreds of thousands who attend. Fair-goers enjoy hopping on rides and digesting greasy food, but never find

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor October 27, 2011

Ice hockey club looking to repeat

On Tuesday, October 25, the Leesville Road ice hockey club will face off against the Millbrook Wildcats in their second game at the Polar Ice House in Wake Forest. Officials

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor October 11, 2011

Cross country seniors run traditional race

“It’s always a sad sight to see the end of cross country,” said Ben Tyner, junior. “Five months of training will be ending soon, and every year it seems to

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor October 5, 2011

Countdown to lacrosse begins

On Wednesday, September 28, the men’s lacrosse team hosted their first official meeting in the health room after school. Athletes from every grade level joined Coach Jeremy Fullbright to discuss

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor October 4, 2011

Chris Murphy joins the Pride

Christopher Murphy joined Leesville Road’s ranks as the new chair of the special programs department at the young age of twenty-eight. He is looking forward to the school year and

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor October 4, 2011

Conrad begins to garden

At the age of six, I planted my first seed in my grandfather’s garden. It grew into his favorite plant, a watermelon. He was proud to have it in his

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor September 29, 2011

Precipitation postpones Powderpuff

On Wednesday, September 21, students arrived at Hamilton Stadium prepared to play some Powderpuff football. Unfortunately, administrators postponed the event due to wet weather at the last second. “When

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor June 3, 2011

Keeping the pet peaceful and protected

Animals have always been important friends to the students at LRHS. The technology that helps us keep them safe and happy is a vital part of our pets’ lives and

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