Author: Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer
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Hangover II amazes Soo
We all loved The Hangover, a low-budget film with relatively unknown actors. The movie was surprisingly funny; a trio of delusional friends with no memory of the previous night look for a lost friend,…
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Soo’s tips for college preparation
The most daunting challenges of college comes in the first few weeks. This is the period when freshmen discover their new surrounding environment, join clubs and start classes. The initial two weeks of college…
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Leesville Brain Game team falls with style
The Leesville Road High School Brain Game team failed to reach the WRAL Brain Game finals on Saturday, April 2 after a furious rally came up just short, losing 460 to 450. The game…
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Men’s golf team dominates thus far
Halfway through the season, the Leesville Road High School Men’s Golf team has started off strong this season as they hope to pick up right where they left off last year. Through seven matches,…
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Wake Tech Community College State Math Contest
Leesville Road High School competed in the annual Wake Tech Community College State Math Contest on Thursday, March 24 at Wake Tech Community College. The team went through some troubles right before the competition…
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Brain Game team loses, advances to semifinals
The Leesville Road High School Brain Game team lost to Wakefield High School at the WRAL Brain Game semifinals part 1, 470 to 550, on Saturday, March 5. However, because Leesville scored the most…
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Students compete in American Mathematics Contest
Students all across the nation participated in the annual American Mathematics Contest (AMC) B on February 24. At Leesville, students either entered the AMC 10 or AMC 12. The Mathematical Association of America holds…
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Tougher admissions… maybe not
When asked if becoming accepted to college is harder these days, the answer will undoubtedly be a resounding yes. Especially in selective universities, the number of applicants rises each year, and the admissions rates…
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Leesville wins Brain Game thriller
On Saturday, January 15, Leesville Road High School defeated Jordan and West Johnston in the WRAL Brain Game quarterfinals. With the win, Leesville earned a trip to the Brain Game head-to-head semifinal match. Leesville…
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Applications are fun!
By this time of year, most seniors have found out or decided which university to attend. These students have the luxury of finishing their high school years with less anxiety. However, although becoming accepted…
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Senior exemptions unfair
final exams After every semester, the debate resurfaces about senior exemptions. Although the Wake County Public School System requires that high schools exempt seniors under certain conditions, many people argue that the exemption policy…
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College rejection: not the end of the world
Most seniors have finished their college applications by now, and a few are even looking towards specific dormitories and classes of their designated university. However, some seniors face the dreaded realization that they will…
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New research suggests sleeping at school bad
New Leesville Mycenaean research shows that sleeping at school may lead to body aches and disfigurements. “One time, when I was trying to stay awake, I couldn’t and I fell asleep hfter bobbing my…
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Leesville defeated at Brain Game
Leesville Road High School suffered a bitter defeat on Saturday, December 4 at the annual WRAL Brain Game meet. Leesville competed against Terry Sanford High School and Jordan High School. Terry Sanford finished with…
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Computer science gets upgrades
After working with floppy disks for nearly two decades, the computer science classes will begin using modern flash drives this school year. Computer science classes work on learning and creating computer programs. A storage…
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LRHS prepares for Duke Math Meet
Leesville students are preparing for the annual Duke Math Meet, which will be held on November 13, 2010 at Duke University. The Duke Math Meet is a regional mathematics competition sponsored by the Duke…
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Men’s XC wins Cap-8
The men’s varsity cross country won Cap 8 Conference Championship on Tuesday, October 19 at the Wake Med Soccer Park. Led by Coach Mark McLamb, the team had six All-Conference runners: Christian Klute, Aaron…
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Application process destroys students
During fall, seniors across the nation go through the scary process of applying to universities. According to a stratified random sample survey conducted by the Leesville Road High School Mycenaean staff, 83% of Leesville…
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Leesville continues winning streak
The Leesville Road High School football team defeated Enloe High School 42 – 9 in a Varsity football game on Friday, September 24 at Marshall L. Hamilton Stadium. The Eagles kicked off to start…
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Lunch violators degrade school
“Yeah I definitely know a lot people who go off without a [lunch] pass,“ stated Mark Conrad, senior. As shocking as it may sound, these are the words that come from many students who…
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Senior guarantees football championship
Leesville Varsity Football left tackle/defensive end Jake Joyner has guaranteed to win a State Championship for the 2010 season. “I guarantee that Leesville will win a State Championship this year. Otherwise I’m gonna quit…
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Varsity Science Olympiad Fails at Regionals
The Leesville Road Varsity Science Olympiad team competed and failed to advance to the state level completion on Saturday, March 20. The Raleigh Regional competition was held at Garner High School. The competition was…
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New 2010-2011 schedule for LRHS
Leesville Road High School will be following a new schedule for the 2010-2011 school year. This year Leesville implemented early release Wednesdays and dismissal at 2:28 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Also,…
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Golf team wins finishes second at states
The Leesville Road High School men’s golf team finished runner up at the 2010 North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4-A state championship at Pinehurst No. 8. The team finished eight strokes behind Green…
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LRHS holds ink cartridge drive
Leesville Road High School students ran a two week AP Environmental Science ink cartridge recycling drive for a project. Group leader Jason Nance, junior, said that the project helped him grow as a person. …
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Digital Piracy
In 2009, digital music sales revenues increased by $4.2 billion. However, total revenue fell by 12%. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry blames digital piracy for much of slump in profits. The Federation…
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ChaCha helps students during tests
“ChaCha is amazing. It answers all my questions no matter how strange they are, like when I want to know who smells funny,” said Phillip Langley, junior. Langley is talking about ChaCha, a mobile…
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Leesville Competes in State Math Contest
Students from Leesville Road High School participated in the 2010 Wake Tech Community College Regional State Math Contest on Thursday, March 25. The competition consisted of a 70 minute individual test followed by lunch. …
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Men’s Golf Team Poised to Win States
After a disappointing third place finish in the Cap 7 conference last season, the Leesville Road High School Men’s Golf team is determined to rebound and win states in 2010. This year’s team consists…
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LRHS Students Participate in 2010 AMC
Leesville students participated in the 61st annual American Mathematics Contest (AMC), test B, on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Students either participated in the AMC 10 or the AMC 12 contest, depending on their level…
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New AP Test Registration
High school students will register for the 2010 AP exams through a new online process. In past years, students registering for the AP exams turned in applications and money to the school. Starting this…
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Mid-Year Graduation
Thirty-three seniors graduated from Leesville Road High School on January 28, 2010 at the mid-year graduation ceremony. The ceremony was made a little more special this year. The Leesville Road High School String Orchestra,…
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Final Fantasy XIII
Square Enix has delivered one of the most addictive system sellers ever created with the release of Final Fantasy XIII. The video game has already become a sensation in Asia and is creating much…
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Unemployed Seek to Continue Education
In today’s economy, unemployment rates have reached all time highs. As many people continue to unsuccessfully find employment, others have begun to turn towards continuing education as an alternative for work. Continuing education refers…
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New Cafeteria Laws
Leesville Road High School students began using their student identification numbers in the cafeteria on January 4, 2010 to access their lunch accounts. The use of students IDs will provide more security for students…
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2009 Food Drive Successful
Leesville Road High School students and faculty participated in another successful annual food drive. The drive lasted from November 13 through December 1 to benefit people of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The executive…
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Hockey team petitions for club status
The Leesville Road High School Hockey team is currently petitioning for club status. Andrew Wolfe, senior, believes that club status would bring the team more appreciation. “It’s kind of like taking it more serious.…
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Leesville Students Attend Military Fair
Leesville Road High School conducted a military fair on November 3, 2009 for students interested in the armed forces. West Point military, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Army met to…
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Leesville, Fuqua Finish Golf Season
The Leesville women’s golf team successfully completed their 2009 golf season. Coach Andy Hunt thought the team could have finished a little stronger. “We felt like we should have played better at regionals to…
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Students Weigh Benefits of Applying Early
Many high school seniors are facing the choice of whether to apply early to colleges or not. There are three types of application plans that students can undergo. Early decision refers to applying in…
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Sleep Needs Differ Among Students
According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average teenager needs nine or more hours of sleep every night. Unfortunately, this is not possible for most high school students. William Hoese, junior, feels the effects…
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Band Camp: Somewhat Amazing
The Leesville Road High School Band Program held its fifteenth annual band camp at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina this past summer. The camp runs for a week every year to allow…
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Benefits and Downfalls of Applying Early
Around this time of the year, almost all seniors face the difficult decision of applying early. There are two kinds of early applications: early decision and early action. Each offers its own benefits and…