Author: Savannah Sinor, staff writer
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Student Spotlight: Ziah Ascalon
With interests in and out of the classroom, Ziah Ascalon, a senior, is ready to explore them further in college. Background Starting a Leesville her freshman year, Ascalon has joined multiple clubs and started…
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Finding the Christmas Spirit
Savannah Sinor, staff writerHi! My name is Savannah and I am a staff writer for The Mycenaean. I have been in Girl Scouts for 12 years and I am currently interning with Buffett and…
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Review of The Unforgivable
This Netflix movie adaptation of Unforgiven, a 2009 British miniseries, is much better than expected and has captivated the audience. Overview The star-studded cast tells the story of Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock), a recently…
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Chavis Park’s Poinsettia Art Day
This week, the John Chavis Memorial Park in downtown Raleigh celebrates the holidays with community events throughout the week. Saturday kicked their Christmas week off, with two hours of Christmas-themed games and crafts with…
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Eternals Review
Overview The Eternals starts in 5000 B. C. with a group of 10 heroes who call themselves the Eternals. They travel to Earth to fight the deviants — a group of monsters hunting humans. …
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So you applied to college… Now what?
So you hit the submit button on the Common App, Coalition, or whatever program you used to apply, and you got that wonderful “Congrats! You have applied” message, but now what? The actual application…
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What About Thanksgiving?
Despite stores, radio stations, and that one annoying neighbor pulling out all their Christmas cheer, it is not time for Christmas. One impassioned Pleesville senior, Jane Blaine, explains why. “Christmas… I’m all for it,…
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Hour of Code
The week of October 25 is a week of coding. Each day, students can participate in an Hour of Code during lunch. What is an Hour of Code? Hour of Code is a global…
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Countdown to College
People often talk about how expensive university is, but what about the application itself? Upwards of $50 for each one, someone can easily spend hundreds of dollars on their college applications. There are fee…
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Diana: The Musical Review
On October 1, Diana: The Musical dropped on Netflix for prerelease before the show goes on Broadway in November. Overview This musical follows the story of one of the most well-known people in UK…
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College Visits… Where do you want to attend?
Leesville began hosting college visits and information sessions for students last week and will continue to host more. To sign up, all you have to do is go to this SignUpGenius, select the college…
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Coach Danehower, One of the Newest Members of the Pride
John Danehower, one of many recent additions to the Leesville staff, joins the CTE department as the new Sports Marketing teacher. Background Coach Danehower, originally from Forrest, Arkansas, a small town 50 miles west…
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Lucifer, Season Six Review
Lucifer, a popular TV show, has rocketed into Netflix’s top ten after the streaming service released its sixth and final season on September 10. Overview Lucifer follows Chloe Decker, a LA detective, and Lucifer,…
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Hump Day Riot
On Thursday, September 9, Pleesville students started a riot in the cafeteria because they could not figure out when Hump Day was. They had Hump Day confusion. Last week only had three school days…
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Collection of Changes, A New Block Gallery Exhibit
From August 3 to October 22, the Block Gallery is displaying a Collection of Changes, a diverse group of art pieces from the Municipal Art Collection, artwork owned by Raleigh intended for public use. …
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How to Narrow Down Your College List
On August 1, college applications opened for all students, and a ton of stress came with it. Trying to balance school, extracurriculars, jobs, and family is already stressful enough, but trying to figure out…
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LRHS Awards Ceremony
On May 27, 2021, at 6:30 pm, Leesville had its annual Awards Night ceremony (you can see the recording here). This event recognizes all the students who worked hard during the year. The ceremony…
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Are AP Classes Worth it?
Advanced Placement or AP classes demonstrate academic achievement when successfully completed. However, they come with a boatload of stress and anxiety. So the question is, are AP classes worth it? Student Opinions Pros There…
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King Godwin’s Art Inspires Others
Who is King Godwin? King Godwin is a local artist who uses his painting to express himself. Doctors diagnosed Godwin with autism when he was two. After getting his certificate from Leesville High School…
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A Day at Shelley Lake
After entering Shelley Lake through one of the many paths, you start the two-mile paved trail that encompasses the lake. The route is relatively flat, except for two hills that bookend the dam. Most…
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JC Raulston Arboretum
Savannah Sinor, staff writerHi! My name is Savannah and I am a staff writer for The Mycenaean. I have been in Girl Scouts for 12 years and I am currently interning with Buffett and…
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The Weeknd and Ariana Grande Collab in New “Save Your Tears” Remix
On April 23, The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) released his new remix of “Save Your Tears” featuring Ariana Grande. The original version is still quite popular and ranks sixth on Billboard’s Hot 100 List (as of April 27). “Save Your Tears” is…
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The “Man Van”
Growing families often buy Minivans as a last resort because they need a vehicle with more space, but that does not mean that those families can’t grow to appreciate a minivan. Scott Sinor, Leesville’s…
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Going to Plan A — The Results of WCPSS Board of Education’s Meeting
The WCPSS Board of Education ended their meeting with a vote over a motion to move to Plan A. Despite Dr. Jim Martin, Ms. Monika Johnson-Hostler, and Ms. Heather Scott all voting no, the…
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Moxie Analysis
Moxie, one of Netflix’s many new original movies dropped earlier this month. It is a surprisingly decent story about feminism in a high school. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Sinor). On March 3, Netflix released Moxie, a movie about…
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Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson teaches her third-period Honors English I class, with some virtual and some on-campus students. In her final year of teaching, she describes how she became a teacher and what she does in…
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Summer: time to sleep or to work?
Last summer, some teens acquired jobs or completed service projects, but most did nothing. For juniors, this summer is one of their last chances to add something worthwhile to their college application. (Photo courtesy…
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Model UN’s First Conference of the Year
MUNCH (Model United Nations at Chapel Hill) is a conference where students from across the US can debate and write resolutions to real and fictional issues. Although virtual this year, hundreds of students still…
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Study Tips and Tricks for the ACT
The ACT and SAT are slowly becoming a thing of the past, but some schools still require them. College applications are not the only thing that needs those scores; many scholarships ask for them…
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What do Leesville students think about going back on campus?
For nearly a year, high schoolers have stayed home and done school virtually, but not anymore. The Wake County School Board decided to move forward with Plan B, so it is time to drag…
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Five Tools to Improve Your Foreign Language Skills
Leesville students must take at least two sections of French, Spanish, or Latin. These classes can be difficult, and it is easy to fall behind if you do not study regularly. (Photo courtesy…
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Why should you be a student intern?
Internships are often thought of as something for college students to do, but they are available to high schoolers as well. Numerous companies in Raleigh have regularly let high school students work as interns…
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Lupin, a Surprising Success
American shows and movies usually fill Netflix’s Top Ten, but not this week. Lupin, a French TV show, has taken and kept a spot on the board. (Photo courtesy of Savannah Sinor). On January…
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Final Exams vs. Final Projects
Finals are almost here, but what students should prepare for depends on whether it is an exam or a project. Though this semester will differ from the average testing session because of COVID. For…
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Review of Netflix’s Newest Musical, “The Prom”
On December 11, a week after its theater debut, The Prom appeared on Netflix. Overview of the Musical In this movie, four less-than-popular Broadway stars and a publicist help out a struggling teen in…
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Christmas Traditions and their History
This holiday season, as many Leesville families prepare for Christmas, a few items appear in most households — a tree, stockings, and presents — but when did these things become part of the average…
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Why should you try Credit by Demonstrated Mastery?
What is the Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) option? Why take it? Overview of CDM CDM is a free state program that allows students to earn credit via a test instead of a class.…
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Local Students making an impact with Curamericas Global
Wake County high schoolers are helping, independently and together, the humanitarian organization Curamericas Global. The central belief of this nonprofit organization is that everyone should have equal access to health care. Volunteers journey to…
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The Career and College Promise Program, an AP Alternative
The application period for the Career and College Promise Program, another way for students to earn college credit, is coming to an end in December. What is the Career and College Promise Program? The…
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The Ballad of Birds and Snakes: The Hunger Games Returns
Almost 70 years before the events of the bestselling series, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes place. What is The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes about? During…
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Time to Disconnect
Online learning increases the need for people to take time to get away from technology. What is remote learning doing to students? Remote learning causes all face-to-face interactions to occur online. Instead of physically…
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The Ins and Outs of Social Anxiety
Teenagers with social anxiety deal with a lot of extra stress but remote learning is lessening that stress and making things easier for these teens. What is social anxiety disorder? Social anxiety disorder (SAD)…
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What You Need To Know About Enola Holmes
What is Enola Holmes? Released on September 23, 2020, Enola Holmes, a Netflix original movie, is becoming very popular. The movie follows Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown), the younger sister of Mycroft (Sam Claflin),…
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Bell Schedule Discrepancies
All 31 high schools in Wake County have unique bell schedules which may impact the success of the students who attend each school. A bell schedule includes information about what each school day looks…
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An Asynchronous School Day
The Wake County School board members are currently discussing a day of asynchronous learning each week. Before these conversations, high schools had permission to implement such a day. Principals were “given control over their…
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How Does Shop Class Look Online?
Shop class has to change to become an online class, but how will Mr. Miura do it? He has decided to keep some of the physical parts of his Carpentry and Core and Sustainable…
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Review of Karate Kid Spinoff Show Cobra Kai
YouTube sold Cobra Kai after deciding to move away from scripted T.V. shows. KARATE KID AND COBRA KAI SPOILERS AHEAD The spinoff show became a Netflix original when the streaming service bought the rights…
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Impact of Coronavirus on Local Book Store
Quail Ridge Books at North Hills is suffering because of Coronavirus. As a small local business, a change in everyday activity negatively impacts it. The virus affects the sales, customers, and the store’s rules.…