Natalie Gore, social media editor, Author at The Mycenaean

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 22, 2019

Senior crowns progress

Senior crowns are a Leesville tradition for homecoming every year. I’ve waited three years, and finally my time has come. (Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore) Every year, Leesville seniors receive

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 21, 2019

Why We Should Appreciate TikTok

Critical thinking skills, such as creativity and problem solving, are talents that teachers attempt to implement in students’ minds throughout their school career. From building macaroni necklaces in kindergarten to

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 21, 2019

The 7 Trumpets Theory

The Book of Revelation is the last book of the New Testament of the Bible. In Revelation 8:6, the “seven angels which had their seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound.” The

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 12, 2019

Lover: Song-by-Song Analysis And Review

Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore By: Natalie Gore Two days after the release, Lover became the top-selling album of 2019. Swift’s music is enjoyed around the globe by millions every

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 3, 2019

Senior Parking Lot Chalk

In recent years, the Leesville seniors have participated in a tradition on the day before the new school year begins. Rising seniors gather in the student parking lot, bringing their

by Natalie Gore, social media editor June 3, 2019

The Truth About Prom

Prom comes once a year, but generally it’s a major event for lots of students at high school. At Leesville, teens prepare months in advance for one night full of

by Natalie Gore, social media editor June 3, 2019

The SAT and the New “Adversity Score”

College Board is a non-profit organization that administers the SAT to over two million high school students a year. The organization has created a new “adversity score”, formally called the

by Natalie Gore, social media editor May 2, 2019

Taylor Swift is Back Again

On Friday, April 26 at midnight, Taylor Swift released her new single titled “ME!” featuring Brendon Urie. After keeping fans in the dark for months, new music from Swift has

by Natalie Gore, social media editor March 1, 2019

The Night Before: Studying Habits

Let’s be honest: Procrastination is a key studying technique many high schoolers have acquired over the years at Leesville. While most of us don’t like to admit it, pushing something

by Natalie Gore, social media editor March 1, 2019

Sexual Education in the U.S.

As teens transition through puberty into adulthood, their sexual health and lifestyle begin to develop. High school students are constantly exposed to erotic material, through media and peers, and hormones

by Natalie Gore, social media editor March 1, 2019

Internet Games of Childhood

The student population at Leesville consists of Generation X kids, meaning people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. As technology continued to revolutionize during this period of time,

by Natalie Gore, social media editor January 30, 2019

Cheez-Its v. Goldfish

If you walk around the Leesville cafeteria during lunch, it is extremely easy to identify Ziploc bags full of salty yellow crackers. More specifically, a vast number of students consume

by Natalie Gore, social media editor January 30, 2019

Bird Box: Is it Worth the Hype?

SPOILER ALERT I picked up the remote and turned Netflix on. My phone had just sent me a notification that a recommended movie called Bird Box was available.

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 21, 2018

Students Should Be Eating More Often

When you Google “healthier ways to eat,” millions of websites immediately bring up search results for all kinds of diets and exercises to lose weight. Among the many tips, a

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 20, 2018

My Adventure at Publix

On Wednesday, November 28, a new Publix Super Market opened at the intersection of Leesville and Strickland Road. Right across the way from an already standing Harris Teeter, Publix is

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 17, 2018

Why Are We So Into Satisfying Videos?

It seems that social media users just can’t get enough of the tingling that they are receiving from watching satisfying ASMR videos. ASMR formally stands for autonomous sensory meridian response

by Natalie Gore, social media editor November 19, 2018

Travel Tips During The Holidays

Excitement fills the air as you walk through the airport doors. Thanksgiving is in three days, and you are flying out to spend time with family. First thinking about turkey

by Natalie Gore, social media editor November 1, 2018

Christmas Songs All Year Long?

The days of October have faded, and the holiday season approaches quickly. This time of year dawns one of the greatest questions of all time: when is the right time

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 31, 2018

Country Music Is Actually Political

Fifteen years ago, the Dixie Chicks took the stage at a show in London and made a statement that forever altered the standards of politics in the country music industry.

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 30, 2018

Inexpensive but Fun Fall Ideas

Fall is approaching fast, and Raleigh has experienced its first “cool weather” streak. October invokes many thoughts of Halloween and autumn aesthetics. As a high school student, it is hard

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 24, 2018

Review: Bikini Body Guide

Although the gym is supposed to be good for you, I’ve always had rather strong suspicion about exercising amongst others. Not only is it unnerving, but visiting a fitness center

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 20, 2018

Real ID in North Carolina

Throughout the school year at Leesville, many students make the horrid trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles to test for their driver’s permit or driver’s license. Recently, the lines

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 12, 2018

Leesville Takes the Student Section Seriously

As summer comes to an end, football season at Leesville is beginning again. As the weather starts to cool off, the excitement from the student section is as vibrant as

by Natalie Gore, social media editor May 25, 2018

North Carolina School Vouchers

On July 23, 2015, the Supreme Court of North Carolina approved the Opportunity Scholarship Act which allows residents of North Carolina to decide where their tax dollars towards education will

by Natalie Gore, social media editor May 25, 2018

Apple’s Prosperous Wireless Earbuds

In September 2016, Apple released their version of Bluetooth wireless headphones called “Airpods”. Since their initial launch, Airpods have gained vast popularity, especially amongst high school and college students. If

by Natalie Gore, social media editor May 8, 2018

Sushi in Raleigh

Being a native of San Diego, California, sushi runs in my blood. I ate my first salmon roll when I was two and I’ve been in absolute love with the

by Natalie Gore, social media editor May 8, 2018

beerbongs & bentleys Review

On Friday, April 27, Austin “Post” Malone released his sophomore album, titled beerbongs & bentleys. Originally expected to drop in December 2017, the rapper has finally released his new track.

by Natalie Gore, social media editor May 2, 2018

Where did all the real pencils go?

In every school across the country, standard lead #2 pencils have been around for years. Recently, mechanical pencils have become a major trend — especially among high schoolers. “It seems

by Natalie Gore, social media editor April 18, 2018

The sentiment of stuffies

Bears, tigers, unicorns. These wild, ferocious, and extraordinary creatures can be found inhabiting almost every single child’s room. How? They’re not real. The idea of stuffed animals has been around

by Natalie Gore, social media editor March 29, 2018

Postponed Malone?

On December 9, 2016, Austin Post released his debut album, Stoney. Although his first single “White Iverson” debuted over a year earlier, the hit song became the rapper’s breakthrough and

by Natalie Gore, social media editor March 29, 2018

Prestige over preference: Attending college because of its name

This spring, students at Leesville have their minds focused on college. Seniors prepare to graduate, and many have already been accepted to universities. Sophomores and juniors work hard to finish

by Natalie Gore, social media editor March 26, 2018

Is AP Psych as easy as people say?

As upperclassmen prepare to apply and eventually attend colleges, AP classes are a major part of many students’ schedules. Earning college credits as well as raising weighted GPAs is vital

by Natalie Gore, social media editor February 15, 2018

My experience with grade advancement

When I have a casual conversation with friends and the topic of age comes up, my body tenses and my mind freezes. Having to tell others that I’m the mere

by Natalie Gore, social media editor February 8, 2018

The many, many expenses of the 2018 Super Bowl

As the professional football season ended, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots prepared to face off in the national championship game. More popularly known as the Super Bowl, the

by Natalie Gore, social media editor January 14, 2018

NFL 2017-18 Season Playoff Scenarios

As the year of 2017 comes to a close, the playoff season for the National Football League is just beginning. Teams with higher records race to secure their spot in

by Natalie Gore, social media editor January 9, 2018

The Importance of VSCO

VSCO, the photo editing app created by and named after Visual Supply Company, has recently exploded amongst the social media community of teenagers and young adults. Both iOS and Android

by Natalie Gore, social media editor January 2, 2018

Raleigh’s Chinese Lantern Festival

Throughout the holiday season in Cary, North Carolina, the Koka Booth Amphitheatre hosts its annual Chinese Lantern Festival.The program, begins the day after Thanksgiving and lasts seven weeks. More than

by Natalie Gore, social media editor December 7, 2017

Reputation: Song-by-Song Analysis and Review

Reputation, Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album, was released at midnight on November 10. After over two years of waiting, fans greeted the 15-song masterpiece with extreme excitement and joy. Swift

by Natalie Gore, social media editor November 27, 2017

SMART Lunch, our never-ending blessing

At Leesville, SMART (Students Maximizing Achievement with Resources and Time) Lunch is one of the highlights of each day. For an hour after third period, all students have the freedom

by Natalie Gore, social media editor November 13, 2017

6 Things All Leesville Students Can Relate To When It Comes to Raleigh’s Fall Weather

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by Natalie Gore, social media editor November 1, 2017

Amazon HQ2 in Raleigh

The retailer giant Amazon released a statement in early September announcing the proposal of a new major project, enticing many cities around the United States and Canada– Raleigh included. Founded

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 31, 2017

Freshmen Against the World

While everyone’s experience is different, high school will always have a major impact on every person. Freshman year is especially memorable. Not only is it the start of the final

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 15, 2017

Is the President Violating the First Amendment?

The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States vouches for the freedom of speech, religion and press. The amendment gives all citizens of America the right to openly

by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 14, 2017

Millbrook Wildcats Defeat Leesville JV Football

On Thursday night, October 5, the Leesville junior varsity football team took on the Millbrook Wildcats at Hamilton Stadium. Although the Pride made a strong attempt to hold the Wildcats

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 28, 2017

The Importance of Workdays For Teachers

Thursday, September 21 served as the first teacher workday of the school year. It was not only a break for students but a beneficial opportunity for teachers and staff at

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 26, 2017

Men’s Soccer Beats Sanderson to Snap Losing Streak

Leesville’s men’s soccer team (3-5-2 Overall, 1-1 Conference) began Wednesday, September 13 game at Hamilton Stadium with high hopes to overcome their recent series of losses. After three consecutive losses

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 21, 2017

The Hard Workers of Our Country

Labor Day fell on the fourth of September this year, giving Leesville students and teachers a break from the school year that had started the Monday before. Many were excited

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 11, 2017

No Calculators can Solve These Equations

Multiple honor society members have volunteered to translate and tutor students who do not speak English as their first language. In exchange for helping these students once a week in

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