Author: Valentina Fernandez, 24-25 editor in chief
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Coffee vs. energy drinks
Whether it be for an energy boost or simply for the taste, many Leesville students drink some kind of caffeinated beverage before or during the school day; the two most popular options being coffee…
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Art Service Club first interest meeting
On Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 the new Art Service Club officers held the club interest meeting in Room 1204. During the meeting, the officers presented a short slide show explaining the club’s mission, activities,…
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Advantages of joining school newspaper: The Mycenaean edition
Also known as The Mycenaean, the LRHS Newspaper class is an elective course offered to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The class offers opportunities to explore journalism, work towards leadership positions, and improve communication and…
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Is astrology accurate
When brought up in conversation, media, or literature, astrology has always been a controversial topic. Astrology is “the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on…
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New Earth and Sustainability Club officer
This year, the Earth and Sustainability Club is excited to introduce its new officer, Ruth Metaferia. Taking the position of social media manager, Ruth Metaferia, junior, will be responsible for running the club’s TikTok.…
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New Mycenaean website changes
This year, The Mycenaean’s website underwent major changes. Newly updated, the website now displays a new theme, formatting, and About Us page. When it came to updating the website, Abby Crawford, Website Editor, knew…
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Senior bricks in newspaper class
Every year, the graduating seniors in the newspaper class are offered a brick to paint in room 240 (Newspaper room). Every senior in the class for at least two semesters can pick a brick…
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Senior Spirit Week
The week of May 20 through the 25th is Senior Spirit Week. Each day of the week has a different theme for LRHS seniors to follow. Monday was Dress Like Little Me Day, Tuesday…
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Is Lululemon still popular?
Over the past couple of years, the athleisure brand, Lululemon, has exploded in popularity. Despite changing trends, audiences, and styles, Lululemon has maintained its position as a known clothing brand. This being said, I…
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Owala Water Bottle Review
Like most Owala customers, I heard about the Owala water bottle through social media. The viral FreeSip bottle features a dual mouthpiece that combines a regular mouthpiece and a straw. On top of the…
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WRAL Azalea Gardens for prom
The WRAL Azalea Gardens in downtown Raleigh boast beautiful scenery and architecture. As a result, the gardens were one of the most popular places for prom pictures this year. Prior to prom, I’d never…
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Flipturn concert review
Indie rock band, Flipturn, performed at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC on Apr 17, 2024. Going into the concert, I knew maybe three of the band’s songs. I got a ticket to the concert…
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Are college advisors worth it?
Advantage College Planning is one of many companies that offers college advising services for prospective college students. To further explore their services, visit their website at https://advcp.com/ (Photo courtesy of Valentina Fernandez)
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Are college advisors worth it?
College advisors, like everything related to the college application process, have their pros and cons. From one perspective, they offer specialized guidance to help a student create a more well rounded college application. However,…
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Song Review: “Your Apartment” by Wallows
After a two-year dry spell, Wallows finally released their new single, “Your Apartment,” on Feb 16, 2024. As a long-time listener of Wallows, I anxiously anticipated the song’s release; I was hoping for a…
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New Podcast: This Might Sound Crazy
At the beginning of second semester, LRHS seniors, Kaelyn McCann and Sami McGaughey, began a new podcast centered on societal, historical, and pop culture scandals and/or controversies. Through the podcast channel on Spotify, listeners…
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Leesville Students At NoRa Cafe
NoRa Cafe is known throughout the LRHS student body as a popular study and hangout spot. The cafe provides a wide selection of different pastries, lunch foods, beverages, and a comfortable and ambient atmosphere…
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Earth & Sustainability Club’s Bottle Cap Mural
After months of planning and preparation, the LRHS Earth and Sustainability Club was finally able to bring their bottle cap mural idea to life. Katie Carrigan and Clara Davis, co-presidents, had the idea to…
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Second Semester Transition
To end each year having taken at least eight classes, LRHS students take four classes per semester. This allows students to make sure they earn all of their necessary credits to graduate by the…
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Working During the Holiday Season
Many Leesville students have part-time jobs after school and/or on weekends. A lot of the time, students will take time off during the holidays from those jobs to enjoy the break. However, in some…
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New Year’s Celebrations
In the US, New Year is celebrated on January 1st every year. For most families, New Year is a time to celebrate the end of the old year and the start of a new…
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Students Receive Their PSAT
Many students at Leesville Road High School got their PSAT scores back recently. Some students felt ecstatic about their scores while others felt a sense of dread. Alex Shloop, sophomore, is known for always…
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Leesville’s Cold Outbreak
Over the past couple of weeks, the seasonal cold has swept over the LRHS student body. As is typical with the time of year and the changing weather, the common cold is making its…
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Bottle Cap Mural
LRHS’s Earth and Sustainability Club is currently working towards creating a bottle cap mural to put up outside the school. Katie Carrigan and Clara Davis, co-presidents, had the idea to use recycled bottle caps…
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Leesville Cold Outbreak
Over the past couple of weeks, the seasonal cold has swept over the LRHS student body. As is typical with the time of year and the changing weather, the common cold is making its…
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LRHS Trick or Treat review
LRHS held its annual Trick or Treat event on Oct 24, 2023. It included a haunted house and several club stations offering a variety of Halloween games and activities. Clubs, honors societies, and sports…
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Ms. Ford: First Impressions
This year is Ms. Ford’s first year as a teacher and as part of the LRHS athletic training team. Along with Mrs. Ennis, Ms. Ford ensures the safety of LRHS athletes by making sure…
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Football injuries at Leesville Road High School
The LRHS football players take their positions as part of a team very seriously; they know that to play at the best of their ability they need to avoid injuries. However, since football is…
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Kendall Fetzer: student spotlight
Kendall Fetzer is a senior at Leesville Road High School. Outside of being a student, Fetzer works two jobs, manages several clubs, and hangs out with her friends. Life outside of school Fetzer has…
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Ms. Ford: first impressions
This year is Ms. Ford’s first year as a teacher and as part of the LRHS athletic training team. Along with Mrs. Ennis, Ms. Ford ensures the safety of LRHS athletes by making sure…
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The Return of Pumpkin Spice
Only two weeks into September, supermarkets, grocery stores, websites, small businesses, and coffee shops have already started launching their annual pumpkin spice options. The second fall hits, pumpkin spice is incorporated into coffee, pie,…
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LRHS Summer plans
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, students are planning and looking forward to their future summer plans. Pools have started opening, and people are applying for summer jobs and planning vacations;…
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2023 Graduating Class
The class of 2023 was unfortunate enough to experience COVID right in the middle of their highschool career. However, during and since the pandemic, the class has persevered and overcome more than most graduating…
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Snapchat AI
In the past couple of weeks, Snapchat users have begun noticing the new AI bot on Snapchat. The AI bot simulates a real person that anybody can chat with. The bot provides original answers…
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Last art service club meeting with original creators
Sophie Davis, senior, first got the idea for the Art Service club her sophomore year. Davis said, “I went to the club fair, and I noticed that there wasn’t any art clubs for underclassmen.”…
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Bo Groff Student Spotlight
Bo Groff, senior, is a member of the LRHS Track and Cross Country teams. As a child, Groff loved to be outdoors and travel; he originally played soccer but was drawn more towards running…
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Erica Stevens Student Spotlight
Like many students at LRHS, Erica Stevens started her educational career at Sycamore Creek Elementary School. There, she started her involvement at school with her participation in Good Morning Sycamore! where she helped present…
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May the Fourth be with you
May the Fourth is the unofficial holiday that celebrates everything the Star Wars franchise was and has grown to be. May the Fourth was first recognized as an unofficial holiday on May 4, 1979…
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Eat Your Young Album Review
Hozier is an Irish singer and songwriter who has been writing and creating music since he was fifteen years old. In 2013, his song “Take me to Church” put him on the music charts…
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The Transition from Google Classroom to Canvas
Starting the 2023-24 school year, all Wake County teachers and students will use Canvas after years of Google Classroom. Many students at LRHS have been using Google Classroom since elementary school; because of this,…
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Update on the LRHS Earth and Sustainability Club
Three meetings in, the LRHS Earth and Sustainability Club elected all of its officers, painted ceramic pots, and planted cat grass in the hopes of creating a greener Leesville campus. The club had its…
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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Shingler
Mr. Shingler is one of the art teachers at Leesville Road High School. He has been a part of the Leesville staff since 2020. Known as an open and comforting person and teacher to…
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Quinceañera vs Sweet 16
Quinceañeras and Sweet 16s are a staple in many girls’ lives. They bring together friends and family to celebrate a very important birthday and milestone! What is a Quinceañera? A Quinceañera (otherwise known as…
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Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day comes from a Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that dictates if a groundhog comes out of his burrow on February 2 and sees his shadow, Winter will continue for six more weeks; if he…
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My Favorite Christmas Movie
My favorite Christmas movie is The Holiday. Including aspects of romance, drama, comedy, and a little bit of mystery, The Holiday is the best Christmas movie. The Holiday shows two storylines; Amanda Woods’ and…
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No More Daylight Savings?
Starting in 2023, daylight savings will no longer be a part of the American schedule. In March of this year, the U.S government passed a bill declaring that daylight savings will be discontinued named…
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Converse are the Best Shoes for Students
Converse are the perfect shoes for day-to-day student life. High school students have school, jobs, and other extracurricular activities in their daily schedule. Comfortable and stylish shoes are necessary to be able to successfully…
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Students Hate Squishy Grapes
Grapes are a very popular fruit and are found at any local grocery store. They are affordable, tasty, and versatile. Coming in a variety of colors, flavors, and sizes, grapes provide the perfect fruit…
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The Twilight Saga is the Best Fall Movies
Starting September 22 of every year, Twilight movies are the best movies to sit down and enjoy for fall. Consisting of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2, the Twilight…
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Nannying in High School: Pros & Cons
Nannying can provide a steady income and experience for high school students without the added pressure of an establishment job. Nannying or babysitting provides an easily accessible way to make money without the responsibility…