Category: News
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Littering is a Growing Problem
Littering can contaminate soil and water, harm wildlife, and even cause injury or death to animals. It can also create a negative impact on our school image. Students do not realize the impact littering…
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Recess in High School
Recess is a thing of the past. Most schools stopped recess after elementary school, leaving students no outlet for their energy. High school students, while older than elementary schoolers, would still benefit from recess,…
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Jewish Culture Club
On December 4, the Leesville Road High School Jewish Culture club posted a picture telling the public about the interest meeting on Wednesday, December 7. A total of six people attended the interest meeting.…
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Christmas Traditions
One popular tradition is decorating a Christmas tree. People decorate in a variety of ways, from stringing lights to hanging ornaments. Some families even have a specific order that they use when decorating their…
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Dance Concert
On Friday, December 2, Leesville’s Dance Ensemble displayed a holiday-themed performance, which featured our Dance Team. Tickets were $5 at the door, with the option to donate, and well over a dozen songs were…
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Reaccreditation for LRHS
Peter Yelverton, the digital design and animation as well as the videography teacher at Leesville, and a few of the members of the LRHS videography club are composing a reaccreditation video. “Every few years,…
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Top Google Trends of 2022
Dayna Wilkerson, editor in chief, 2022-23Hey guys! My name is Dayna, and I am the Editor-in-Chief of the Mycenaean this school year. I love reading, cooking/baking, and hanging out with my friends and family!
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Strawberries Are The Best Fruit
Out of all the fruits in the world, strawberries come in first place. One smell of a ripe strawberry will tell you how good they taste. Strawberries are good for your whole body. They…
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Being a Foods Student Without a Teacher
Erica Boshnack was a Food and Nutrition teacher at Leesville at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, as was Lorin Goins. Boshnack is no longer a part of the staff at Leesville, but…
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Early Prom Controversy
On Monday December 5, Principal Solomon releases the 2022-2023 prom date to the Leesville community through his weekly message; “Save the Date! The 2023 Prom will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023. More…
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Hour of Code
The “Hour of Code” is a national, one-hour tutorial run by code.org that introduces people to the basics of computer science in an enjoyable manner. During A and B lunch this week, events will…
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Teen Truth
Teen Truth is a group dedicated to help teens grow their self-esteem and inform students that they are not alone in there suffering “Columbine is really what inspired us. A lot of adults were…
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Leesville Road High School Tours
The Leesville Road High School tours offer rising ninth graders, transfer students, and parents a look into what their new school will look like. Students will gain a better understanding of the layout of…
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WCPSS Bell Time Swaps
No changes in the WCPSS bell schedule will be made until the 2024-2025 school year at the earliest, but the discussion of the possibility began in 2013. Currently, the majority of Wake County schools…
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When Does Christmas Officially Start?
During fall and winter there are four main holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. For most of the United States, the Christmas season starts after Halloween. This is typically when Christmas and holiday items…
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How Periods Impact Leesville Students
Despite being a regular occurrence, a female student’s menstrual cycle disrupts productivity and attendance. Physical pains and emotional fluctuations create difficulties in concentrating or even attending school. A woman’s menstrual cycle, or period, is…
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What is the Best Halloween Candy?
Receiving candy on Halloween is great, but we all know certain candy is eaten before the others. Everyone looks forward to finding their favorite candy inside the Halloween bowl. “After I get back from…
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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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Early Action vs. Regular Decision
There are different ways to apply to college, including Early Action, Regular Decision, and Early Decision. Colleges tend to favor the early applicants who apply through Early Action. When a student submits through Early…
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An Autopsy of the midterm elections
If you were to talk to any Democrat the Sunday before the November 8 Midterm Elections, chances are, they’d be pretty depressed. Most are pretty pleased with themselves now. The Democrats ended up holding…
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Student Council/SGA Central District Conference Media Release
District, state, and national student council conferences are an important element of what student council is. These conferences provide students a range of leadership and knowledge opportunities. Elliot Worth, Maya Hardison, Kendall Fetzer, Elena…
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Ticketmaster crashes
Taylor Swift’s tour tickets crashed TicketMaster. The crash began at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Within minutes of Swift’s release, hundreds of thousands of tickets were sold. Many people get to…
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Break Up Ticketmaster
A little more than a month ago, Taylor Swift announced “The Eras Tour,” her first tour since 2018. Fans have been raving about it ever since, expecting to be “the lucky ones” to get…
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Election Day
Election Day is today, November 8, 2022, across the nation. Those 18 years and older cast their ballots today or previously during early voting for local, state, or national elections. Leesville is full of…
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NC State Fair
Air raid This ride goes up really high and when it rotates it also flips the seats upside down. Circle ride You are in this cart that can fit 2 people in each and…
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LRHS Marching Band
Every home game on Friday nights the Leesville Road High School Band plays to support the football team. “[Marching band has] morning rehearsal and then practice marching on the field during 4th period,” said…
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Credit by Demonstrated Mastery
Leesville Road High School students will have the opportunity to receive credit for classes by testing for demonstrated mastery. Leesville Road High School recognizes and accommodates students of different learning styles and individual growth. …
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Starbucks’ Winter Menu is Back
The winter drinks from Starbucks are back for the holiday season at all US locations on November 3. The usual drinks, Peppermint Mocha, Chestnut Praline, Sugar Cookie, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, and Creme Brulee,…
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Videography Club
Leesville has a new club this year: the Videography Club. The interest meeting was on October 28, but the first meeting is open to everyone on November 2. Haley McAlarney, senior, is the president…
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World Series & MLB Postseason 2022
The 2022 MLB postseason began on October 7, 2022, and all four wild card games played their first game. After the wild card winner is decided, eight teams move on to the divisional series. …
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Anxiety in School
Sometimes, school can feel like a horror movie. With stress about tests, the future, fights, and more, school conjures up many feelings for students, one being anxiety. There has been a plague of anxiety…
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Trick Or Treat?
Trick-Or-Treating origins remain murky, but may have started with ancient Celtic festivals, where villagers began to disguise themselves in animal-skin costumes to drive away phantom visitors. In later centuries, people began to dress as…
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Turkey Trot
For the past three years, the Leesville community has held a 5k run/walk — the “Turkey Trot.” This year’s Trot is Thanksgiving, November 25 at the Harrington Grove Clubhouse and is run by the…
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Who is Señor Florence
With many teachers at Leesville High School, Señor Florence is a name that all students have heard either from his Tiktoks, Zumba, or his Spanish class. Most of his students love him. Even if…
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High School Students Are Addicted To Coffee
The students at Leesville Road High School are addicted to coffee. Teens often turn to caffeine as a coping mechanism for sleep deprivation. According to coffeeaffection.com, 83.2% of teens drink caffeinated beverages regularly. Lia…
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NC State Fair
The State Fair is one of the most popular annual events North Carolina has to offer. About the Fair Every year North Carolina hosts a state fair for 11 days. The NC State Fair…
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How to Have a Successful College Tour
School visits are a significant part of the college selection process, not only because they help students identify what type of campus is ideal for them, but also because they allow applicants to develop…
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ADHD at Highschool
What is ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurological disorders. ADHD is characterized by a consistent pattern of difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity or lack of self-control.…
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Global Warming: Our Home is Burning
The effects of climate change are evident today. From the wildfires in California and Australia to the significant increase in the number of hurricanes experienced worldwide. Everyone will or has experienced climate change and…
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Abortion in NC
On June 24, 2022, Roe v Wade was overturned, causing civil unrest across the nation. Roe v Wade was the Supreme Court case that conferred the right to abortion in the U.S. When overturned,…
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Biden-Harris Administration Alleviates Federal Loan Debts: Is It Actually Helpful?
For the past 40 years, the cost of education at institutions throughout the country has more than doubled, making it a luxury that not everyone can afford. This insane tuition surge has led to…
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School Board Candidate
Jacob Arthur Jacob Arthur is one of two Republican candidates for the Wake County school board district 7. Arthur wants to maximize the use of the money in the school board budget for students…
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Student Oriented Tutoring at Lunch
Leesville Road High School offers student-based tutoring services every Monday and Wednesday during lunch. Tutoring gives students the ability to receive help in all subjects they might be struggling in. Student tutors are volunteers…
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Rex Orange County Charged with Sexual Assault
On October 9, Rex Orange County, a famous English alternative singer, announced that a London court charged him with six counts of sexual assault (SA) in June. Rex, whose real name is Alexander O’Connor,…
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Dahmer Controversy
The new Dahmer series on NETFLIX has quickly risen to the top of the trending shows. Within the first full week of its release, the show had over 300+ million hours viewed. About the…
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Clarifying Cleft
David Walker and Vinay Sadhwani worked together to create a website that spreads awareness for Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip. Walker and Sadhwani are both seniors at Leesville. Creating a website to spread awareness…
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Math Tutoring
The Math Honor Society offers tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays during lunch. A Lunch math tutoring is in Trailer 10, and B Lunch tutoring is on the second-floor Murphy Building, room 2208. Math tutoring…
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Leesville Student Section pummeled during Homecoming
Wake County knows the Leesville student section for being high energy, so when Grayson Trout went to her Senior Homecoming Game, she expected to have a good time in the stands. She and a…
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Why School Lunches Are Dangerous…
Everyone needs to eat lunch every day. It supplies nourishment and energy to keep the body and mind functioning effectively throughout the day. is especially important throughout the school day, when students are continually…
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Teacher Spotlight: Kevin Bacon
In 2015, roughly four years after teaching middle school students, Kevin Bacon began his career as a teacher at Leesville Road High School. He has made an influence on his students throughout his eleven…