Author: Zach Barnes, staff writer
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My opinion on social media
One of the apps among those which induce endlessly scrolling is TikTok (Photo on public domain). The only social media I use is Snapchat. I have my reasons which I’m going to briefly explain…
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Teacher Spotlight: Tina Dotson, at LRHS since it opened
There have been hundreds of teachers at Leesville since it opened, but maybe none as long as Tina Dotson. Ms. Dotson has been at Leesville for an astounding 32 years. Do the math people…
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Team Spotlight: Leesville High Pride Varsity Baseball
The baseball season is off to a promising 4-2 start this season, with more games and — according to eager players — some playoff games further down the road. One of the most notable…
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Delving into the history of The Mycenaean
Leesville’s newspaper — for those who don’t know — is called The Mycenaean, as voted on by the students of Leesville in 1993, after Mr. Paul “Dink” Dinkenor proposed. The Mycenaean, or Mycenae (if…
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Valentine’s Day is the worst holiday of the year.
Valentine’s Day is on February 14, 2025, and people are preparing to make dinner, hangout plans, or buy gifts. However, I think that Valentine’s Day is easily the worst holiday on the calendar. For…
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Many colleges release decisions over the weekend of January 24
Many colleges have released their decisions, and Friday January 24, 2025 included some pretty big names, like NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, and the University of Miami. These decisions are only for those who…
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Week 18 concluded, welcome to the 2025 NFL postseason
Football season is coming to a close, with just about a month before Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, February 9. This year’s big game is taking place in Ceasar’s Superdome, normally the home of…
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How the Magic of writing an article for “The Mycenaean” Happens
The Mycenaean produces a lot of content every week, some being in the form of articles — posted on the website — or in the form of videos or instagram reels. The first step…
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How do students feel about their grades now that interims are out?
Interims went out last week, and parents received an email telling them to check PowerSchool, while students with grades under a 70 in a certain class will have a printed report with missing assignments,…
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advisory class at LRHS: from waste of time to acceptable
Many students through the beginning of the year thought advisory was a waste of time, while now, students have started to form small clicks in advisory, and enjoy it a bit more. Students have…
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Why don’t people hype up Thanksgiving?
At the few stores I have gone into since Halloween, I was bombarded immediately with glittery red and green decor, and I’m left asking “why are people skipping out on Thanksgiving?” Okay, I know…
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Redesign of the LRHS Media Center
Very soon upon going to the media center, students enter into a space with more seating, and a very open design. The checkout desk has been moved to the center of the space, and…
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Junior Varsity Football deserves more fans
Junior varsity’s last game was a win, but not everybody may have known that, as people don’t really get super excited about junior varsity as compared to varsity, especially in football. Last Game On…
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Why you should get into working out
Working out is hard, that’s a fact. Let me tell you why you should get started, or if you already are, keep pushing forward and stay motivated. There are a lot of reasons why…
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LRHS smart phone policy
Upon entering classrooms on the first day of school, students may have noticed a red or green sign with a phone symbol on it on the whiteboard of their classroom.(Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes).
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Are the lockers a waste of space?
The locker bays are a space for students to eat lunch, work, or just hang out, but are they practical to still have around? A poll posted on the LRHS Newspaper Instagram showed that…
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Wake County should convert to a four day school week
A 4 day week would likely be obtained by giving students Fridays off. (Photo courtesy of public domain)
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Guitar Club Kara-rock-ee performance
Students and teachers alike performing “Are you gonna go my way?” by Lenny Kravitz. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Leesville 7 on 7
Triangle 7 on 7, is a league that hosts 7 on 7 games. LRHS is a part of this league. (Photo courtesy of Triangle 7 on 7)
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One of the best study methods for AP exams
With AP exams rapidly approaching, students are starting to cram in as much studying as they can, but is that the best way to retain all the information necessary to score well on the…
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Zenshi Sushi Review
A California roll, made with imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber. Publix and Harris Teeter offer $5 rolls on wednesday and friday respectively. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes).
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Cruising on big ships vs small ships
A photo taken of the Mardi Gras from the dock in Amber Cove(Top), and of the Carnival Freedom taken from the deck of the Mardi Gras in Grand Turk(Bottom). (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes.)
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Are students burning out at the end of the first semester?
Students push to study and prepare for their final exams. (Photo courtesy of the Rochester Institute of Technology)
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How does winter weather impact students?
As Winter weather starts to arise, temperatures begin to drop, and some places begin to see snow. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain)
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Why Elf is the Best Christmas Movie
Buddy the elf is preparing to dominate in the iconic snowball fight scene. (Photo courtesy of Warner Home Video via MGN)
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Favorite Vacations
The beautiful view of the sunset over the Grand Canyon. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Canned or Homemade Cranberry Sauce?
Homemade cranberry sauce prepared and ready for the table. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Are students excited for their 2nd semester classes?
As the quarter comes to an end, exams are approaching ever so quickly. Both students and teachers are beginning to think about their 2nd semester classes. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Juniors will take the ACT in February
Students can use guides like the one pictured above to help prepare for the ACT. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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What are the biggest stressors for students?
Stress is something that cannot be left alone, and people need to know that they are not alone in their stress. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain.)
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Teacher Spotlight: Señor Florence
Sr. Florence engages with the students of his Spanish I class, always having a fun time and making them laugh. (Photo Courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Leesville Road High School gets a new School Resource Officer
Officer Allen is eager to make an impact at Leesville, hoping to improve the overall atmosphere of the school. (Photo Courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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New morning arrival schedule
Students have just been released to go into the hallways and some stay back to spend time in the cafeteria with friends. (Photo courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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LRHS new School Resource Officer
One of the Raleigh Police Department’s duties is to send officers to schools to provide security. In previous years, Leesville’s school resource officer had been RPD Senior Officer Council. This year, the Raleigh Police…