Category: reviews
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and into our hearts
The past 18 years have seen an influx of superhero movies, leaving audiences to wonder if Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse would simply be an afterthought in a movie industry run by Iron Man, Captain…
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My Adventure at Publix
On Wednesday, November 28, a new Publix Super Market opened at the intersection of Leesville and Strickland Road. Right across the way from an already standing Harris Teeter, Publix is bringing strong competition to…
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Instant Family an instant hit with families
I’ve lost faith in feel-good family comedy movies. They’re often extraordinarily not-funny in their desperate attempt to be funny, disgustingly cheesy for the sake of being heartwarming. They don’t “feel-good.” They feel cringey,…
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A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships Review
The 1975 is an English pop rock band. Their new album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships gives an insightful look at love and morality in our modern society. It delves deep into personal…
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Natural Adrenaline Rushes in NC
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 Model UN and President of Quill and Scroll Honor Society. I…
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Yo Vikings!: A Play for All Ages
After working tirelessly for months, Leesville Road High School proudly presented, “Yo Vikings!” on November 15 through the 17, with a small preview on the 14. Needless to say, I was shocked in the…
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Bohemian Rhapsody Review
Bohemian Rhapsody is the biopic and blockbuster hit about the life of Freddie Mercury and the legendary rock band Queen. Emmy award-winner Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen. Malek stars…
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Best running spots around the Triangle
Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
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The Hate U Give Stuns Audience
I walk into the movie theater, with popcorn and a drink in my hand. It is dark, but you can hear the excited chatter of moviegoers as they wait in anticipation. As I take…
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Tha Carter V Album Review
Lil Wayne released his highly anticipated 12th studio album this past month, Tha Carter V. It debuted No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums and sold 480,000 units the first week of sales…
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Review: Bikini Body Guide
Although the gym is supposed to be good for you, I’ve always had rather strong suspicion about exercising amongst others. Not only is it unnerving, but visiting a fitness center is time consuming and…
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Venom Movie Review
Venom is the origin story of the classic comic anti-hero of–you guessed it–Venom. Eddie Brock, played by Tom Hardy, is an investigative reporter and an anti-hero in his own right. Brock utilizes shady and…
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Revolution Is Not A Dinner Party book review
Revolution Is Not A Dinner Party is a classic coming-of-age story with a historical twist. The story begins in the summer of 1972, from the perspective of nine-year-old Ling Chang, a witty, bold and…
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Apple’s Prosperous Wireless Earbuds
In September 2016, Apple released their version of Bluetooth wireless headphones called “Airpods”. Since their initial launch, Airpods have gained vast popularity, especially amongst high school and college students. If you take a walk…
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Sushi in Raleigh
Being a native of San Diego, California, sushi runs in my blood. I ate my first salmon roll when I was two and I’ve been in absolute love with the food ever since then.…
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beerbongs & bentleys Review
On Friday, April 27, Austin “Post” Malone released his sophomore album, titled beerbongs & bentleys. Originally expected to drop in December 2017, the rapper has finally released his new track. When the world-famous rapper…
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ATTENTION ALL SHOPOHOLICS
First things first, I am a shopoholic. I’ve been known to spend a crap ton of money on pointless items that I view as necessities– more specifically a way over priced pair of jeans……
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The Wedding Singer
On April 18-21, the LRHS Theatre Department performed the Wedding Singer, a 2006 musical based upon the 1998 movies written by Tim Herlihy. Katrina Tarson, also the director of soft tech, directed all the…
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P!ATD “Say Amen” Video Review
On March 21, 2018, the American rock band Panic! At The Disco released two new songs, “Say Amen (Saturday Night)” and “Silver Lining.” Both of these songs will be featured on their upcoming album,…
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Out of my Mind: A Book Review
Out of my Mind is a inspiring, raw and heart-warming book written by Sharon M. Drapor, New York Times best selling author. The highly rated book is narrated through the voice of Melody Brooks,…
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Pela
Jeremy Lang and Matt Bertulli co-founded the company Pela. The company came to be after Lang was in Hawaii with his family and his son dug up some plastic when playing in the sand.…
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Leesville’s Newest Trend
New fads are constantly arising among teenagers. Whether it be fashion trends or technological devices, Leesville students are always keeping up with the next big thing. A majority of the time, these fads are…
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The Hazards of Essential Oils
When finding ways to improve one’s life there are many possible paths to take. Recently, the trend of essential oils has sparked people’s interest. Essential oils are “highly concentrated compounds that come directly from…
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Book Review: Goodbye Days
It’s the summer before his senior year, and Carver Briggs is attending the funerals of his three best friends–self-named the Sauce Crew. Thurgood ‘Mars’ Edwards, Blake Lloyd, and Eli Bauer; three exceptional artists in…
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Migos release Culture II
Although Migos, a hip-hop trio from Georgia, formed nearly 10 years ago, they didn’t gain popularity until 2013. In 2013, Migos released their first hit song “Versace”, which reached 99th on the Billboard Top…
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Fetty Wap: The show must go on
On Sunday, February 25, Fetty Wap visited the Ritz as part of his For My Fans (FMF) Tour. The two-time grammy nominated rapper released his top grossing album, Fetty Wap, in September of 2015.…
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Mainstage Horrifies Audiences at Doctor Faustus
Whenever I hear that the LRHS Theatre Department is doing another production, I instantly know I want to see it. Every production is incredible from the props, set, costumes to the actors themselves and…
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Les Misérables: The experience
Les Misérables, by Victor Hugo, is a French historical novel originally published in 1862. The novel has been widely regarded as one of the greatest works of literature of the 19th century and has…
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Persepolis Book Review
Persepolis, by Marjane (“Marji”) Satrapi, is an autobiography-graphic novel about a young girl growing up in Iran during the time of the Iranian Revolution. Marji is the only daughter of an upper middle class…
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The Death Cure, third of The Maze Runner Series
On Friday, January 26, The Death Cure, the third movie of the Maze Runner series, was released. The three films starring Dylan O’Brien (Thomas), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Newt), Kaya Scodelario (Teresa),and Ki Hong Lee (Minho)…
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Apps that help mental health
By the age of six, the brain is about 90-95% the size of an adult brain. When a child enters puberty, the brain completes its development. Throughout this stage, the brain becomes more efficient…
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“15:17 to Paris” is a buddy travel movie disguised as an action movie
Before I saw Clint Eastwood’s new film 15:17 to Paris, I had read reviews of the movie, and most of them were fairly unforgiving. But I gave the movie the benefit of the doubt;…
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Black Panther Review
Overall, Black Panther has the fifth-highest gross for an opening weekend in history, and it beat out Deadpool for highest gross for a President’s Day weekend. Black Panther is not only popular for its…
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“What the Health” Review
Recently I have found an interest in my eating habits and finding ways to improve them. Being someone who is very proactive in trying to save the environment, I thought cutting out foods that…
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The good and bad of The Last Jedi
The Last Jedi: A marvelous addition to the Star Wars saga The Last Jedi is not worth the hype The Last Jedi: A marvelous addition to the Star Wars saga By: Ashley Tysiac, Junior Editor…
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Daddy’s Home 2: Movie Review
Daddy’s Home 2 is the sequel to the 2015 film Daddy’s Home. Starring Will Ferrell as Brad Whitaker and Mark Wahlberg as Dusty Mayron, the iconic duo once again proved their comedic chemistry on…
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Thor Ragnarok Movie Review
Thor: Ragnarok is the third installation in the series of Thor movies starring Chris Hemsworth. Thor, the God of Thunder and prince of Asgard, has been scouring the cosmos for the Infinity Stones for…
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Best movies of 1993-94
[View the story “Best Movies of 1993-94” on Storify] Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Is the new season of Stranger Things 2 good to be true?
The wildly anticipated second season of Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things debuted October 27, 2017, just in time for a Halloween binge. Many fans were skeptical that the second season would not live up…
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“As Seen On TV” product reviews
Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18
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Concrete and Gold Album Review
The Foo Fighters have remained a rock powerhouse since their formation in 1994, consistently releasing chart-toppers, Grammy-winning albums, and timeless hits that have solidified their glory as the rock kings of Seattle. Their newly…
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Pauper Player’s In the Heights meets high expectations
Pauper players, UNC’s student-run musical theatre company, presented In the Heights, a musical by Lin Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes on April 7 through April 10. The musical takes place in Washington Heights,…
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Father John Misty’s Pure Comedy can be off-putting, yet well done
On April 7, 2017, American folk artist Josh Tillman released his third album as Father John Misty, titled Pure Comedy, his first since 2015. Counting albums released under his real name, it is…
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Rings Falls Short of its Predecessor
When The Ring came out in 2002, it was a hit, earning $249.3 million in the box office.. The Ring Two, which came out in 2005 was also successful, earning $161.5 million from…
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Fences Review
Before you start reading this article, fair warning, there will be spoilers! If you plan on going to see Fences at some point, I don’t suggest that you continue reading as it may ruin…
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Review of 2016 political correctness
Now that 2016 has come to a close, it has proved to be a year unlike any other; one that may have altered the political landscape forever. Once widely used terms are now offensive,…
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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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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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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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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…