Category: News
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The Nextdoor App
Nextdoor is a newer social media platform that brings members of a neighborhood together. Amid the complaints and trouble, the app can be extremely helpful. (Photo permission to Wikimedia Commons) Founded in 2008, Nextdoor…
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Are the offenses of LSU and Alabama better than the Cleveland Browns?
(From left to right) Joe Burrow, Baker Mayfield and Tua Tagovailoa are shown in the picture above. Each of the quarterbacks have thrown for at least 2,000 yards, but that’s the only comparison that…
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King Princess’ Cheap Queen Review
Seemingly as soon as I start complaining about a lack of new music, King Princess decides to bless me with her new album Cheap Queen. As her first LP, the album builds off her…
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Is the State Fair worth the price?
For the past six years, I’ve gone to the North Carolina State fair with my friends. I always get excited to walk around and go on all the rides. In the past, the cost…
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Am I actually smart or just good at school?
Some people are good at school and some aren’t. Even though I’ve mastered the school system, I can’t say I’m smarter than those who have lower grades than me. ( photo courtesy of Amanda…
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Andrei Svechnikov: The Cane’s Rising Star
A fan posing next to Svechnikov’s jersey during a season-ticket holder event. Svech has brought excitement to the team and North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn. In 2018, the entry draft had eyes…
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Are senior exemptions dangerous?
Mrs. Wilkerson’s first period AP Literature class works on research projects in the library. You could hear students conversing and laughing as they worked, working diligently but enjoying their time together. (Photo Courtesy of…
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Municipal Election Aftermath
Local politics may not always be as interesting as national politics, but the Raleigh municipal elections sure were a shake up. On October 8, citizens of the City of Raleigh voted to choose a…
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Slang Pt 2
The older and younger generations converse on a daily basis, but does the difference in slang change the meaning of the conversation? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Slang, prevalent throughout all previous decades, continues to…
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The Chicago Teacher Strike
chicago teacher protestInfogram Mariah Kern, staff writerHi! My name is Mariah and I am a staff writer and social media editor for The Mycenaean. I am also a member of Black Student Union and…
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Drew Guettler Spotlight
Drew Guettler is an amazing bass clarinet player. Guettler went from struggling on clarinet to becoming a bass clarinet player in the symphonic All-State band. (Photo used by permission of Rob Clarke) Leesville Road…
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‘FANDOM’ — a middle finger to modern love and music
Oranges, clocks, toxic fans, broken hearts, and green hair. Somehow, these are the elements of another genre-bending album by Texas three-piece Waterparks, consisting of Awsten Knight (vocals), Geoff Wigington (guitar), and Otto Wood (drums).…
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John MacArthur tells Beth Moore to “Go Home”
At the recent “Truth Matters Conference”, controversy struck when guest of honor John MacArthur was playing a word association game with some other men, and the moderator asked what two words he would use…
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A Different Kind Of Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage is an annual event in Fayetteville, N.C where youth groups from the eight United Methodist conference districts gather to worship, learn and celebrate. Thousands of people — middle and high schoolers as well…
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Recap of a Historic World Series
How the teams got there: The Washington Nationals were a surprise team to even be in the playoffs, with a record of 20-31 on May 24. The Nationals would gain a ton of momentum…
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Battlefield 1… Three Years Later
On October 21, 2016, DICE developed and published Battlefield 1. It takes place during the first great war and sees fighting in major battles, as well as some minor battles that may have been…
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Louie Zong
In the past month or so, I’ve been underwhelmed by new releases. August and the beginning of September had some good albums like Lover by Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey’s Norman F***ing Rockwell,…
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NC Courage Finals
A picture from the crowd right before the Courage scored their third goal of the game. The NC Courage took home 4-0 win over Chicago. Photo Courtesy of Rachel Fearn. On Sunday, October 27,…
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Concussions in high school football
The sport of football brings a variety of possible injuries to the players. Due to the constant physical contact of the head, athletes are held at a higher risk of getting a concussion. Designed…
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Impact of extracurricular activities on student life
Students who participate in extracurricular activities are subjected to behavioral and academic differences. For some students, multiple activities may cause a positive or negative influence on their ability to focus on academics. The positive…
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Freshman School Tours at Leesville
School tours are an opportunity to experience the school campus and get a taste of what the school has to offer. As the Leesville Road High School counseling staff begins its touring process for…
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Today’s teens aren’t watching the news
As technology advances, adapts, and becomes more available, consuming information has never been easier. Television, social media, and electronic newspapers such as the Mycenaean itself are both a cause and an effect of the…
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Why schools should teach black history pt. 2
A student reading an American History book, but not learning about African American history. Schools do not teach enough black history to their students. (Photo courtesy of Mariah Kern) Schools should teach African American…
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This is Halloween: How do High Schoolers celebrate Halloween?
How do students at LRHS celebrate Halloween? Halloween for 2019 will be on Thursday, October 31. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) It’s that time of year again. The night for pumpkin carving, candy, scary…
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Trick or Treat For UNICEF
These charming orange boxes aren’t just to raise money for any old cause, the donations in this box can really increase a needy child’s standard of living. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) If you’re…
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What’s Marine Ecology’s Project All About?
Marine ecology students set up their presentations in the library. They dress formally to impress curious professors and doting parents. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Smith) The school may not hold a science fair but…
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Slang
If you listen carefully to high school conversations, you will most likely hear some teenage slang. Take a look at what these words mean, how to use them, when to use them, and reactions…
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Leesville VS Broughton volleyball games end in defeat for the Pride
Kaitlyn Canelas, junior, and Mary May, senior, block Jade Demps’ hit during their Monday night game. It was Leesville’s last home game and senior night. (Photo courtesy of Emma Nani) The volleyball games on…
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Two perspectives on the NC State Fair
NC State fair by Marie Cox & Keeli Johnson on Exposure Marie Cox, editor in chief, 2020-21Hi! My name is Marie, and I am the editor-in-chief of The Mycenaean. I am also President of…
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Inktober at Leesville
Inktober is celebrating its tenth year as a challenge. Throughout the whole month of October, art students and art enthusiasts use their skills to create ink drawings. (Photo used by permission of Reagan Weaver)…
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School Spirit Week – A Overall Success?
School Spirit Week is over, and Leesville certainly looks brighter than the week before. After all of the cool costumes and bright style of outfits, the morale of LRHS seems a bit more chipper…
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ITS prepares for their annual Haunted House
One of ITS’ jobs for their haunted hospital was advertising. This poster was sent out via social media describing the event. (Photo courtesy of Emma Nani) The International Thespian Society is beginning to organize…
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Panic Point Analysis
Mary May and other LRHS students visit Panic Point. They love being scared by the actors and decorations. Used with permission by Mary May. Some people hate clowns, the dark, jump scares, or surprises.…
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Eid: a New Day Off
The Wake County Public School System grants students vacation days for holidays such as Christmas and Good Friday. It also plans teacher workdays on a number of other holidays– especially religious ones– such as…
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Leesville gymnastics wins Cap-7
This past weekend, the Leesville gymnastics team won the Cap-7 conference — with only four competitors on its team. The team consists of Lauren Wiener and Brooke Dunkley, juniors, and Katie Yu and Maggie…
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Leesville Homecoming Evening
PREGAME — by Brendan Shore, staff writer Just like any Homecoming week, the spirit last week at the home of the Pride was at an all time high. Students dressed up all week for…
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Trick or Treat
All around people are getting ready for Halloween, and trick or treating is about to commence. As children and teenagers get their costumes ready, they contemplate Halloween plans…should High Schoolers go trick or treating?…
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Morning Routines
For a long time there has been a saying: “two types of girls.” At Leesville there is clearly a divide between those who value sleep and those who value waking up early to look…
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The Washington National Cathedral
(The Washington National Cathedral in Washington DC. The cathedral is open to the public and has regular services every Sunday. (Photo used by permission of soomness.) On Saturday, October 12, 2019, I joined over…
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How sustainable companies are giving back to the Earth
As companies have begun to make the transition from producing their items unethically to being more sustainable, it has become important to many consumers to only support companies that are giving back to people…
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What revisiting kindergarten taught me
As I walked through the hallways of Brier Creek Elementary School, everything seemed the same. For one, the school did not seem that much smaller, since I only grew maybe less than a foot…
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Fruits, Flowers and Fundraisers
The Fruit and Flowers Fundraiser is used by the Leesville bands every year– these fundraisers become income for the Bands Club and students accounts. Fruit and Flowers has been a tradition of the Leesville…
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A Day at the State Fair
On October 18, I walked through one of the many State Fair entrances looking forward to having a great night with two of my friends. The fair is a rite of passage for many…
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Colleges’ opinions of digital portfolios
This year at Leesville, and across Wake County, students have had to create digital portfolios. Students design them to submit as a part of college applications, but do colleges really look for them? Leesville…
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Why schools should start later
Student sleeping in class due to lack of sleep caused by early school start times. Teens need at least 8 hours of sleep, but they can’t because school starts too early. (Photo courtesy of…
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Dance Ensemble
Dance Ensemble has a lot of school spirit and attends many events to represent Leesville. (Photo used by permission of Maggie Bell) At every event the Dance Ensemble attends, they have the best school…
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Are club presidents really leaders?
Club Presidents do not truly have a leadership role. In most clubs the president’s job is to start the meeting and introduce the club , no actual work and planning is done by the…
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Mario Kart Tour Review
In case you haven’t heard by now, Nintendo recently released the highly anticipated Mario Kart Tour. Mario Kart Tour is the mobile version of the wildly popular Nintendo game Mario Kart. Nintendo released the…
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Travel Wrestling: The Good, The Bad, The Unforgettable
As one grows increasingly adept at a sport, it is only natural for them to set their sights on larger playing fields. More competitive tournaments, stronger competitors, and locations with more significant credibility beckon…
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Senior crowns progress
Senior crowns are a Leesville tradition for homecoming every year. I’ve waited three years, and finally my time has come. (Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore) Every year, Leesville seniors receive cardboard crowns from Burger…