Category: opinion
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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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“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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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…
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The Spirit of Volunteerism
Saturday, December 11, the downtown Raleigh YMCA (Young Male Christian Association) held an annual event to help families without resources buy Christmas presents for kids. There were three ways of volunteering: serving refreshments, working…
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The Force has clearly awakened
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. For those who plan on seeing the movie and don’t want to know anything about it before going in — this article is not for you. First off, wow.…
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Why the institution of Christmas is a good thing
When December rolls around, the majority of what we hear on the radio and see on TV are advertisements for the Christmas season. All deals regarding buying gifts relate to Christmas time and making…
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What to stream and listen to over break
Breaking Bad Length: 5 seasons (13 episodes per season) Medium: Netflix Rating: TV-MA Description: Honestly, if you haven’t seen this television masterpiece by the amazing director Vince Gilligan, what have you been doing? This…
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Chow down at Chow
One of Raleigh’s native restaurants, Chow, is becoming the place to be for anyone in the North Raleigh area looking to have a good time. I have eaten at the restaurant on many different…
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MC Escher exhibit comes to Raleigh
The North Carolina Art Museum is currently hosting the works of Maurits Cornelis Escher, a world- famous illusionist and artist. MC Escher was born in the Netherlands in 1898. During his life, he traveled…
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Review: The 33
Five years after the accident in the Chilean mine of San Jose, a movie based on this extraordinary story came out on November 13. The accident took place on August 5, 2010 when the…
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Review: The SixthSense Device
Pranav Mistry brought fame to himself with his great feats in the computer science field and revolutionary inventions. He currently holds the title of Global Vice President of Research at Samsung and the head…
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The Story So Far continues to grow
The Story So Far performed November 11 at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, a small town next to University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The band is currently touring on their fall tour for their…
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Black Mass: A Story of Whitey Bulger
The infamous Johnny Depp strikes again in his latest film “Black Mass”. Portrayed on screen as 1980’s Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, Depp was able to make it seem like the film was filmed in…
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You need the app: Drop Messages
Drop Message, a new social media app, could have the potential to become very popular. Essentially, it is Instagram, Twitter, and Yik Yak combined, yet it provides its own new twist to social media.…
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Chance the Rapper’s “Angels”- Review
“Angels” by Chance the Rapper ft. Saba debuted on October 26. His single is now available for fans on iTunes and many music applications. On October 26, Chance the Rapper premiered his single…