Rise in Covid Cases
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we have been forced to quarantine for our safety and the safety of the people around us. Going into
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New Year’s resolutions have existed for as long as anyone can remember. But why exactly are they so deeply ingrained in the holiday culture? (Photo in the public domain) The
Olivia Jade Giannulli opens up about her feelings after her parent’s arrest. Jade joined Jada Pinkett Smith on her show “Red Table Talk” to voice her side of the story.
Beth, the protagonist, balances beauty and power. As viewers watch her mature, she also gains confidence in her style. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) *This article contains spoilers* The Queen’s Gambit
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we have been forced to quarantine for our safety and the safety of the people around us. Going into
Setting attainable Goals When it comes to setting goals, people tend to set extreme unattainable goals hoping that they’ll get somewhere even if they don’t reach the particular plan. Having
Actress Marasi Martin, now 16 years old, has set the record for the youngest Hollywood executive producer. When her film, “Little,” was released in April 2019, Martin was only 14
Quawan Charles, a 15-year-old, went missing on October 30 and was found dead on November 3 in a sugar cane located in Loreauville, Louisiana, 20 miles away from his father’s
As a black woman, it inspires me when I see other black women making history; as minorities, we are already at a disadvantage, but seeing black women who defy the
*Disclaimer: some songs linked may have explicit language* The 2000s Kanye West was just as good a rapper as he was a producer. He worked with rappers like Jay Z,
After Sunday, September 27, TikTok will no longer be available to download. Donald Trump demanded TikTok to sell their company to a U.S buyer by November 12, or the Trump
What it is and how it all started Hip hop is a popular music genre that originated in African American and Hispanic communities. Hip hop allowed young Black and Hispanic
On Wednesday, Louisville judge Annie O’Connell announced that the grand jury decided not to charge any of the three officers with homicide who fired 18 shots into Breonna Taylor’s home
Donald Trump made a visit to Kenosha Wisconsin on Tuesday to address the riots that took place regarding the August 23 shooting of Jacob Blake. Despite Kenosha Mayor John
Chadwick Boseman, a 43-year-old American Actor best known for his role as King T’challa in Black Panther, passed away after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Doctors diagnosed Boseman with
What it is and why it was started Many of you may have heard the saying, “Black lives matter” or “no justice no peace”, these chants are heard at nearly
There has recently been a new disease linked to the coronavirus, this new disease is similar to the Kawaksaki disease. The Kawasaki disease originated in Japan in the 1960s; it
Have you run out of things to do since we’ve been quarantined? If you’ve already attempted to give yourself a haircut, dye your hair, spent all your money online shopping,
Dear Healthcare Workers, First off, we just want to thank you for being so brave, selfless, and patient, during this time of need. While we are staying at home to
Introduction On January 20, schools and all federal jobs closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The nation reserves this federal holiday to celebrate the life of King, a
Gun control has been in debate for a long time. Having gun control laws will help people more than it will harm them. (Photo in public domain) Introduction Gun control
Kim Kardashian, (pictured above) is once again appropriating black culture by wearing cornrows, a popular hairstyle that black women wear. (Photo in public domain) What is culture Culture is “the
Dogs are more than just furry friends. They can improve your health status in many ways. (Photo courtesy of Samiyah Hargrove) Dogs are more than just companions, they are also
Veda Ouwehand, a senior, painted this mural in the Leesville media center. The mural is a representation of how the justice system is blind, and sees everyone as equal. (Photo
chicago teacher protestInfogram Mariah Kern, staff writerHi! My name is Mariah and I am a staff writer and social media editor for The Mycenaean. I am also a member of
A student reading an American History book, but not learning about African American history. Schools do not teach enough black history to their students. (Photo courtesy of Mariah Kern) Schools
Student sleeping in class due to lack of sleep caused by early school start times. Teens need at least 8 hours of sleep, but they can’t because school starts too
Racial Disparity in prisonInfogram Mariah Kern, staff writerHi! My name is Mariah and I am a staff writer and social media editor for The Mycenaean. I am also a member
social media Infogram Mariah Kern, staff writerHi! My name is Mariah and I am a staff writer and social media editor for The Mycenaean. I am also a member of
Painting the senior wall has been a tradition here at Leesville since 2008. Seniors come together to put their mark on the school every year. “I really wanted to be
In 1926 Carter G. Woodson started to teach Black History Week which would later become Black History Month in 1976. In the United States, we celebrate Black History Month, but
With the NFL season starting, Colin Kaepernick is back in the news. In August of 2016, Kaepernick made a decision that would end his football career. Kaperpernick took a stand
S.M.A.R.T. lunch has been a norm for Leesville Road High School students and staff since 2015, but recently the administrative team changed the lunch schedule. S.M.A.R.T. lunch before was 51