Category: Featured
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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Oxendine
Sarah Oxendine is a counselor for students whose last name starts with Sm-Z at Leesville Road High School. She has two kids that currently go to Leesville. ( Photo courtesy of Meonna Sloan)
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Alix Earle excitment in Raleigh
Pictured are Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle at the Jersey retirement ceremony this past Friday. The event was attended by many Leesville students and their families. (Photo Courtesy of Leesville Mens Basketball Instagram)
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An Interview with Mo Green; NC Educations new superintendant
Maurice “Mo” Green was elected in November to oversee all public schools in North Carolina as the state’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction.” ( Photo courtesy of https://www.mogreenfornc.com/ )
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Nyah von Hamm: opening a younger generation’s eyes to the beauty of music
Nyah von Hamm teaching her students about music notes.
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Drake & Kendrick: What’s the Beef?
Over the past few days, rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar have rapidly hurled diss tracks at each other, starting a flame-war in not just the rap world, but the internet as a whole. Rappers,…
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Animal Protection Society of Durham
The Animal Protection Society of Durham is an adoption shelter for dogs cats, and occasionally other animals. The shelter takes in all animals regardless of age or temperament. Animals at the shelter are cared…
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Senior spotlight: Deanna Choplin
If you have ever had the privilege of meeting Deanna Choplin it is an encounter you will never forget. Her essence is bright and colorful, and she knows how to make someone smile. Choplin…
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The rise of Sketch
TheSketchReal is a Twitch streamer who has been the face of social media and memes within the past few months. He currently has 3,051 active subscribers as of April 11, 2024. As of April…
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Summer activities
Summer break is less than two months away for Wake County students. Finding fun things to do over the break may be challenging, but there are many activities to keep you and your friends…
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Is the American shopping mall really dying?
The American shopping mall has been a staple of society for decades and has gone through many changes during its existence. Malls are indoor shopping centers consisting of various stores and activities. They exploded…
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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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Career & College Promise
As high school students think about their future college plans, many decide to take college courses during high school. The College and Career Promise, through Wake Tech Community College, is a common pathway taken…
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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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Purr Cup Cafe
Purr Cup Cafe is a unique adoption center where local rescue cats can find their forever homes. The cafe offers specialty drinks and snacks to savor while customers play with cats. “I love Purr…
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Student Spotlight: Katie Carrigan
Katie Carrigan is a junior at Leesville Road High School and an active member of the LRHS community. Outside of the classroom, Katie runs a successful club- Art Service Club, works as a hostess,…
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Get to know Dr.Eagle
Dr. Eagle taking out some samples. Taking a look at the progress. Photo credits: Gabriella Cueto
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A Triumphant Night: Leesville Road High School Men’s Soccer Team Secures Victory in Wake County Cup
The Leesville Road Men’s soccer team won their second Wake County Cup championship in three years by securing a 4-3 overtime victory against Holly Springs High School. Although the Holly Springs’ Golden Hawks had…
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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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Starting the Year with Mr. Krumwiede
Mr. Krumwiede teaching his second-period chemistry class. They learn about measurements in preparation for a lab. (Photo courtesy of Daniela Plata)
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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Moran
Mr. Moran has been teaching for 17 years. He has worked at 4 schools and is now moving on to his fifth. (Photo Courtesy Samantha McGaughey)
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Taylor Swift Concerts
Taylor Swift is a popular singer songwriter who is currently performing on her Eras Tour. This tour consists of 52 shows which began on March 17, 2023 and will continue until August 9, 2023. …
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Photomath
Photomath is an online app that students can download to their smartphones. Photomath scans a math problem inorder to share a variety of methods and approaches on how to solve the scanned math problem. …
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One Night At A Time 2023 World Tour Fail
After already performing a few of his 69 upcoming shows, Wallen is experiencing a ton of backlash after abandoning his fans at his most recent show. His reasoning being that he lost his voice…
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TikTok Ban in the US
TikTok has created debates due to the concern of safety within the app’s company. TikTok is a social media platform used to create and share short videos for a variety of interests. The app…
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Student and Executive Council Elections at Leesville
Each year, students run to represent the executive and class council. Students make posters and promote themselves on social media, encouraging other students to vote for them. (Photo Courtesy of Kayla Wozniak). In the…
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Taylor Swift Setlist Controversy
Taylor Swift launched the “Eras Tour” with a three-hour, 44-song set. This being the first tour since the Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018. The tour started off rocky when Ticketmaster subsequently canceled Swift’s concert…
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Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber Drama
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez had one of the most iconic on and off romances in the early 2010s. “We were so in love. Nothing else mattered,” J. Bieber told Complex in 2015 about…
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Athlete Spotlight: Hayden Kizakevich
Diving is one of most competitive, yet underrated sports in the Leesville community. It would not be the same without senior team captain and student body vice president, Hayden Kizakevich. Kizakevich has been diving…
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Leesville’s Opinion on Self-Reporting SAT/ACT Scores
This past summer, before college applications opened up for the class of 2023, numerous colleges announced that SAT/ACT scores were not required when applying to their college. Class of 2023’s ability to choose whether…
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Students Take on A and B Lunch
After releasing a poll on The Mycenaean Instagram page, the results showed that A and B lunch are both equally liked by Leesville students. “I like A lunch over B lunch as I feel…
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Rising 9th Grade Informational Session
One 2/9/23 Leesville Road High School had an open house so parents of incoming 9th graders could learn about the curriculum. The parents were happy to learn about options for their soon-to-be freshman. “We…
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Rihanna’s Halftime Show Took a Twist
Rihanna took the stage during the LVII Super Bowl halftime show. She was chosen as the halftime artist in September 2022 and made her appearance Sunday, Feb 13. Rihanna used this opportunity as a…
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Opinions on Finals Week
With the end of the semester arriving soon, exams are on many students’ minds. Freshman, sophomores, and juniors will all have to take final exams. Some seniors will have to take finals if they…
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What impact do AirPods have on students?
Students everywhere have AirPods in their ears. Airpods have both social and academic impacts. According to a poll, out of 200 students, 158 of them said that they wear AirPods in school. WebMD explains…
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Ken Block’s Death
Professional rally car driver and founder of DC shoes and Hoonigan industries, Ken Block, died in a snowmobile accident on January 2, 2023. Block was an action sports legend participating in motocross, skateboarding, and…
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Alix Earle´s Quick Rise To Fame
Alix Earle is attending the University of Miami but is originally from New Jersey. She is a senior and is currently studying business in Miami. Earle had a large following on Instagram and began…
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Did COVID-19 Kill Leesville YoungLife?
COVID-19 disrupted the normality of many social outings, but for Leesville YoungLife, it appears to not have adapted back to its normality after COVID-19 outbreaks decreased. In 2019, Leesville YoungLife hosted a club meeting…
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What Leesville Is Doing To Celebrate The Holidays
The one way Leesville is celebrating the holidays is by having teachers decorate their classrooms. One of Leesville’s math teachers, Mrs. McGeorge has put Christmas decor around her room. A wreath is wrapped in…
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Model UN Prepares for the State Conferences
The Model UN team at Leesville will be going to UNC-CH and Duke for two weekend conferences where they will debate topics that concern the country they represent. The club gathers every couple weeks…
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The Reality of Cheating In School
Tests, quizzes, and assignments are given in school to show what the student has learned and what they can take away. Since tests and assignments determine what an individual knows, cheating defeats the purpose. …
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Is Christmas Celebrated Too Early?
Christmas is a popular religious holiday celebrated worldwide. It is celebrated on the 25th of December, but the whole month of December is spent preparing for the holiday. At many stores throughout Raleigh, Christmas…
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The Balance between School and Work
Being a student is a full-time job, what happens to students that juggle school, work, and extracurriculars? Gabi Batista, junior, works as a hostess on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends at Relish. Batista also does…
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How Leesville Feels About Having Many Days Off In November
The first week of November includes a teacher work day on Friday. During the following week, there are 3 days off, a vacation, an early release, and a holiday. The third week of November…
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Leesville Men’s Varsity Soccer Last in Season Home Game: An Action Packed Night
On October 26, 2022, Coach Dinkenor coached his last in-season home game. It was senior night for the boys, and former players returned to Leesville to watch the game. Turn-Out Over six bleachers were…
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UNC Lead Water
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s (UNC) buildings are currently under testing for lead in their drinking water system. Lead is a toxic metal that can be very harmful to the human…
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Trick-or-Treat the Halls of Leesville
On October 27, 2022, Leesville Road High School will be hosting a trick-or-treat event on the bottom floor of the main building. This is the first year Leesville will be hosting a trick-or-treat event.…
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A Deeper Look Into Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is a disease where cells in the breast grow out of control. There are several kinds of breast cancer. Ductal carcinoma is the most common kind of breast cancer present in women. …