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Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
LRHS Graduation is scheduled to take place Thursday, June 10, and Friday, June 11. The graduating class is split into two by the alphabetical order of their last names in
Viviana Straniero, staff writerHi! My name is Viviana and I am a staff writer for The Mycenaean. I also am a member of Leesville’s varsity softball team. Outside of school,
For a long time, if you went to a library in Wilmington, NC there was one thing you weren’t allowed to research: the election of 1898. The story of the
Bitcoin has been around since 2009. For years, investors and everyday people have brushed it off as a fake currency. However, Goldman Sachs recently announced that they would consider Bitcoin
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
Industry meets innovation at a new creative hub, Boxyard RTP. Boxyard RTP has over 15,000 square feet of creative space for small businesses and dining. The catch? Every shop is
On June 10 and 11, the Leesville Road High School class of 2021 will graduate, thus ending our senior year and our high school career once and for all. As
On Saturday, May 22, many LRHS seniors came together to dance, sing, and party the night away in celebration of the school’s prom. With hour-long time slots, several seniors took
On Saturday, hundreds of people marched on downtown Raleigh in protest of Israeli occupation in Palestine. The protest was one of many across the country on May 15 for Nakba
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?
There will be a spikeball tournament taking place at the Springdale Recreation Club on May 21 at 9:00 PM. The tournament is open to all high school students, and teams
This past week, pictures of students dressed up with friends to celebrate a makeshift Winterfest flooded social media. While the school hadn’t released any information about a Winterfest date or
As the season drew to a close, Leesville’s women’s lacrosse team sported bright orange hair ribbons and socks in honor of Coach Eugene McLemore for Multiple Sclerosis awareness month. The
Mt. Herman Road has become the site of development for Swing NC, a world-class facility that will revolutionize the Triangle’s racquet sport experience. Coming in 2022, the 45-acre campus will
Leesville didn’t make it through the first official in-person month of classes during the 2020-2021 school year flawlessly. In fact, of all the public high schools in Wake County, Leesville
The relationship between Israel and Palestine is extremely delicate and filled with violence and discontent. In the last month, violence has increased with multiple rockets and missile attacks occurring daily
“No animal should suffer and die in the name of beauty.” That quote is the message of the short film “Save Ralph” produced this year to highlight the cruelty animals
Over the summer, rising seniors generally take their senior photos for the yearbook. This is the photo where ladies are draped in black with pearls, and men are very nicely
With the 2021 AP Exams beginning, Leesville’s AP classes have begun preparing for testing in the coming weeks. This year’s exams provide three different testing dates for each AP subject
Zoe Bennett is involved with multiple clubs at Leesville. She is the president of the French club, treasurer of the National English Honor Society, a member of Executive Council, National
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
The Colonial Pipeline, a pipeline that provides 45% of the oil for the East Coast, was the target of a ransomware attack this week. On Monday, the FBI revealed that
Chase Hakerem has made an outstanding resume on the court throughout his four years of highschool. He played on the men’s varsity basketball team for four years. Two out of
On March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization told the world to stay home. Naturally, many people felt safer in their homes, seeing they wouldn’t be exposed to the Coronavirus.
As graduation nears, the class of 2021 is anxiously awaiting the end of their high school careers. The 2020-2021 school year was different than any other: over half of the
Savannah Sinor, staff writerHi! My name is Savannah and I am a staff writer for The Mycenaean. I am a member of French Club, the Sergeant at Arms of Model
As the fashion industry grows, sustainability decreases and unethical practices skyrocket. This is a problem that needs to be addressed, but it can be difficult to target brands directly. However,
The 93rd Academy Awards premiered on Sunday, April 25, set at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The awards already had a bizarre start as they were delayed because of
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As of April 25, India has broken the record for the amount of new Covid-19 cases per day four days in a row, and the number of infected people is
With Dunkin’ and Starbucks being the two largest coffee chains in the US, it comes with no surprise that the two fast food chains are in an ongoing competition. From
The Census Bureau recently released the numbers gathered from the 2020 census. Only seven House seats require reallocation from state to state, much smaller than the 12 seats that changed
Getting a job is one of the biggest obstacles that people face during their lives. Many people also consider the interview process to be the most difficult part of securing
In 2018, Apple made a 5-year goal to invest $350 billion in the United States. After surpassing this goal, Apple raised its level of commitment on April 26 to $430
On Monday, April 26, Ian Soloman, the principal of LRHS, released the final exam protocols and schedule for the 2021 Spring Semester. The information covers both state and teacher-made
Yet another Leesville tradition has died: athletes have lost the right to listen to the warm-up music they choose and instead, are only able to play instrumental music. Traditions. No
The NC General Assembly introduced two different bills regarding marijuana in April. Senate Bill 771 focuses on legalizing medical marijuana while HB 617 aims to legalize recreational use. A task
Monday, April 19, McDonald’s tweeted out an upcoming meal in collaboration with the popular Kpop band BTS. This collaboration is similar to other limited-edition celebrity meals McDonald’s launched with artists
As more and more Americans receive some form of the COVID-19 vaccine, the country is slowly returning to normal. The pandemic saw the country go into lockdown, and some aspects
The Biden administration and private companies are working to develop a standard way of handling vaccine credentials — often referred to as “vaccine passports” — that would allow Americans to
Books are an opportunity to escape this world and go into another world full of mystery, fantasy, romance, and horror among other things. With millions of Young Adult (YA) books
To be successful as a fashion brand in this day and age, brands must prioritize sustainability. With millions of clothing items being produced unethically everyday, environmental damage is inevitable. For
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College applications are done, acceptance letters are sent, and now it’s up to these high school seniors to decide which college best fits them. Seniors have until May 1st to
As the 2020-2021 school year nears its end, students start to look towards the next. Not only do students prepare for the following year by choosing classes, but they also
On April 7, 2021, Roy Cooper, the Governor of North Carolina announced that all North Carolinians sixteen and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Cooper’s announcement came one day before
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
Two weeks ago, Wake County moved from Plan B to Plan A. Plan B was a division of in person students into three cohorts, rotating each week. Plan A ups
Mike Miller has been an influential member of the community for over 13 years now. He has inspired many through his coaching and teaching career at Sycamore Creek. “This is
