Category: opinion
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Migos releases “Culture”
On January 27 Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, known as ‘Migos’, released their album “Culture”. The album consists of 13 songs with features from Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, Lil Uzi Vert, and DJ…
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Why I keep up with the Kardashians
Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall and Kylie! Oh, and Rob. Through my teenhood, I have paid close attention to the lives of the Kardashians and the Kardashian-Jenners, as my sister did before me. From…
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Japandroids’ “Into the Wild Heart of Life” Does Well
On January 27, 2017, Japandroids released their first full-length LP in five years, titled Into the Wild Heart of Life. Japandroids is a rock band from Vancouver. Their album debut, Post-Nothing, achieved critical acclaim…
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Tips for a student athlete
With a full day including school, sports practice, and the stress of maintaining a healthy body, how does a student athlete do it? Here are a few key things to remember from a Leesville…
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Avenged Sevenfold Takes Center “Stage”
Without even a moment’s notice, Avenged Sevenfold released their new album during their live-streamed concert on October 27. I recently summarized and analyzed their highly anticipated single, “The Stage”. That article had barely been…
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There’s not enough time in the day
Students in high school are often called “young adults” implying that they’re in the time of their lives where it’s time to start taking on larger responsibilities. Some of the responsibilities that they…
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Opinion: Working is One of the Best Growing Experiences in High School
For most high school students, the only important “job” is making good grades– only 22.3% of high school students worked in 2014. Considering it’s only practical for juniors and seniors (who can drive)…
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Leesville Play was more than fantastic
The Leesville theater department performed their last performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher” this past Saturday, November 18, at 7 p.m. The play was more than entertaining as it was filled with comedy,…
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Opinion: Colin Kaepernick Should Respect the Anthem
Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has created recent controversy over the National Anthem and what it stands for. Kaepernick has been taking a knee while the Anthem is played prior…
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Should students attend school when sick?
When a student wakes up in the morning feeling ill, it can be difficult for him or her to decide whether or not to go to school. Some decide to take a day off…
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The Benefits of Locally Made Products
[View the story “The Benefits of Buying Locally Made Products” on Storify] Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17
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Season Two of Narcos Packs a Hard Punch
The Colombia of 1992 was a very different Colombia than the one we see today. Colombian cities made up nineteen out of the top twenty-five murderous cities on Earth. People in Medellin and Bogota…
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Uncovering the Truth about AP English Summer Assignments
August 29 marked the first week of school for most students in the Wake County district. For some students, the stress of school assignments came a little earlier than August 29. Students taking AP…
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In defense of standardized tests
Since I took my first EOG a distant 8 years ago to when I took the SAT back in March, the point I’ve heard time and time again is that testing is unethical to…
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Can sticker cards help with classroom shyness?
A teacher’s role in a classroom is to teach students and make sure they understand the curriculum. A student’s role is to absorb and understand the material. Asking and answering questions in class is…
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Never the student choice
It’s that time of year again, those triangle pieces of felt are spotted all over the school with the the big fat letters reading “STUDENT CHOICE.” The criteria for students choice, as stated on…
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Captain america movie is worth the hype
Captain America: Civil War is the thirteenth film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and produced by Kevin…
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Finding Dory and Other Long-Awaited Sequels Coming
Finding Dory is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer. It is the sequel to the 2003 Disney-Pixar film, Finding Nemo. Finding Nemo was a commercial and box office success, but…
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AP classes should last a full year
By the time seniors graduate high school, many, if not most of them, have taken an Advanced Placement (AP) class. How the student views the class probably depends on what AP class they chose…
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Leesville holds spring chorus concert
Leesville Road High School had its spring chorus concert on Friday, May 13. The concert consisted of performances from all three levels of chorus: Beginner, Intermediate, and Capital Pride. Typically, freshman are in Beginner…
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Keanu isn’t as funny as Key and Peele
A cute kitten plus the comedic genius of Key and Peele seems like a combination for cinematic success. Unfortunately, Keanu was only somewhat funny. The film, after months of funny trailers and promos, finally…
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Beyonce continues to perform despite the storm
Tuesday, May 2, Beyonce and DJ Khaled performed at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh in support of her sixth studio album, “Lemonade”, that dropped 5 days before the Formation World Tour started. The process…
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Females should play more male roles
When the movie interpretation of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michelet Schönberg’s Les Miserables musical came out in 2012, I immediately fell in love. For me, I really identified with “les garҫons de la revolution,” and…
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Top ten cruelty free makeup brands
Unfortunately, makeup brands today continue to test on animals. Makeup brands such as Maybelline, Revlon, Covergirl, and Mac still test their products on animals. In drugstores and high end makeup stores such as Sephora…
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Pearl Jam Cancels concert Due to HB2 law
Yes, it is true, Pearl Jam cancelled their concert on account of NC’s passage of the HB2 law. The concert that was to be performed on April 20 but was cancelled by the band…
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Lemonade Review
After dropping the self-titled album Beyonce in December of 2013 without any warning, many imagined it would be difficult for Beyonce to surprise fans in the same way. They were proven wrong on Saturday,…
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GroupMe App Review
Inspired by a project conceived at the TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon, GroupMe is now a well known app used by thousands. In 2010, founders Jarad Hecht and Steve Martocci created GroupMe in order to chat…
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Jungle Book Review
When I was little, one of the first movies I ever watched was Disney’s The Jungle Book. It was one of my favorite movies to watch as a kid, with my favorite part of…
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Hidden Artist Felly Review
North Carolinians are not as exposed to the popular artist Felly because of is favoring popularity only being in upper New England and California — where the artist spends most of his time. Today,…
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Batman v. Superman doesn’t live up to expectations
The title of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice doesn’t leave much to the imagination; it’s Batman fighting Superman, at least for most of the movie. But what the title doesn’t tell you…
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If you’re going to watch a daily vlog, this one is pretty good
Casey Neistat has received recognition over the years for his viral videos including Bike Lanes, Make it Count and most recently, Snowboarding with the NYPD. However in addition to these viral videos, Neistat…
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How well do you know Raleigh?
Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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“The Little Shop of Horrors” is a must see
The theater department’s production of“The Little Shop of Horrors” is coming to Leesville. The play will show four times between April 14-16. Early purchasing of tickets is encouraged, the team is expecting the show…
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Gwen Stefani releases another classic emotional album
On March 18, Gwen Stefani released This is What the Truth Feels Like, her long awaited third solo album. The twelve-song tracklist features a serious dichotomy between heartbreak and blossoming new love, attracting the…
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The 100 vs the Lord of the Flies
William Goulding’s the Lord of the Flies has served as an representation and prediction for how children will respond to no rules and no regulations for over half a century. Written in 1954, the…
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Migos takes on Raleigh
On Tuesday, March 8 at 8:00 p.m., Migos took on North Carolina at The Ritz in downtown Raleigh. Migos is a well known trio in the world of hip hop. The group members go…
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Fashion Week Review
Fashion week: an industry event where fashion designers, brands, and houses release their latest collections in runway shows to the most prestigious and prominent buyers. The “big four”, only the most noteworthy fashion capitals…
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Learn about the best parks near Leesville
Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Map of the Dead might be just the app for you
It’s dark, and you’re running fast. You hear the sounds of gurgling and screeching behind you, and your blood boils as you realize you might not make it out of this alive. You near…
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LRHS Model UN Club Review
Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016
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The Life of Pablo is a fine step for Kanye, but not nearly worth what it’ll sell
Kanye West is a star of a different class. Between hosting a fashion show, making bizarre posts on Twitter, performing on Saturday Night Live, and (supposedly) finishing an album 36 hours before releasing it,…
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Kanye West Finally Releases ‘The Life of Pablo’
Finally, after weeks of waiting, Kanye West has released his highly anticipated album: ‘The Life of Pablo.’ The road to releasing West’s seventh studio album was winding and complicated. It was highlighted by the…
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Zayn Malik’s solo career is official with “PILLOWTALK”
One Direction fans (aka “Directioners”) faced serious heartbreak last year after Zayn Malik, 22 at the time, announced his departure from the group. That heartbreak has since been mended with the recent launch of…
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The key to a perfect Valentine’s Day
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.themycenaean.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/valentines-day.pdf”] Caela Steele, staff writer 2015-16
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the power of Leesville band students
Tyler Richardson, Conductor: Trombone How long have you been playing the Trombone? Tyler: I would say 7 years. What made you chose the Trombone? Tyler: It seemed like an easy and unique instrument– plus…
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Astronaut visits North Carolina Museum of Science
Christina Koch, an astronaut from North Carolina, gave a talk at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31. Koch came to speak as part of the…
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The Office: Best of Jim’s Pranks
[View the story “The Office: Best of Jim’s Pranks” on Storify] Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17
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The Finest Hours is a fine use of two hours
On February 18, 1952, it was frigid in the town of Chatham, Massachusetts. It was the kind of cold that makes your teeth hurt every time you take a breath. Besides that fact that…
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Panic! At The Disco releases their fifth album Death of a Bachelor
Panic! at the Disco, released their new and fifth album Death of a Bachelor last week on Friday, January 15. They are an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004. Since…
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Concussion has strong plot, but weak everything else
The phrase “based on a true story” is usually best taken with a grain of salt. Some people might perceive negative connotation around the claim given the amount of times it has been attached…