Category: reviews
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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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“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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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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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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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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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…
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VSCO, the new social platform
Following the fad of being “artsy” and “grunge,” a relatively new app, VSCO, has been created for photographers to share their pictures. VSCO’s four letters stand for Visual Supply Company and are pronounced VisCo.…
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Acapella Takes Over Social Media
Acappella, an app that allows users to create a capella videos, is the newest trend on social media. The smartphone app allows users to record and layer videos intended to create one blended song.…
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The Martian Review
Based the bestseller book, The Martian is a sci-fi based story, with more science than fiction. The film was done by Ridley Scott and stars Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels and Chiwetel Ejiofor.…
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Adele releases first single off of 25
Adele released her single, “Hello”, October 23. This is her first single since 2012. For those who patiently waited, the song is a refreshing new dose of her musical prowess. Undoubtedly, Adele’s vocal…
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“Sorry” and what Bieber fans can expect from Purpose
In February, it was “Where Are Ü Now”. Last month, it was “What Do You Mean?” This week, it’s “Sorry”. Justin Bieber continues to dominate the 2015 music scene with songs that exemplify his…
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Top Five Horror Movies
Top Five Horror Movies by Michael Beauregard on Exposure Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Student-run coffee shop comes to Leesville
The Java Lion is a small, student-run cafe, conveniently located in front of the main stairs. Teachers and staff are welcome to purchase a cup of Keurig-made coffee for one dollar during a portion…
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The Intern
‘The Intern’ is a comedy following a senior citizen, Ben Whitaker, who receives an internship at ‘About the Fit’ which is completely based on new technology. ‘About the Fit’ is a company that was…
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Inside Leesville Young Life
Every Thursday night starting at the oddly chosen time of 7:27 Leesville high school students join together cramped in someone’s house, backyard, or even garage to practice fellowship. This meeting time is referred to…
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Burger King’s Halloween Burger is a disappointing dare
Burger King has brought home a promotion it tested out in Japan last year– a hamburger with a pitch black bun. Sadly, they didn’t replicate the promotion exactly: Last year’s burgers also featured black…
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Driftwood: The Most Comforting Restaurant in Raleigh
Driftwood Southern Kitchen. Located at 8460 Honeycutt Road, Suite 112, Raleigh, NC 27615 (A.K.A Lafayette village), is the of the newest and brightest additions to the Raleigh restaurant business. Founded in March of 2014…
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Recap of the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem
… Powered by Cincopa Video Hosting for Business solution.New Gallery 2015/10/15The arch marking the entrance to the fair, shining with blinding brilliance.width 5312cameramake samsungorientation 1height 2988camerasoftware G860PVPU2BOH1originaldate 10/11/2015 1:59:52 AMcameramodel SM-G860PCrowds flock to stands…
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Google convention review
On September 29, Google held its annual press conference in San Francisco. Google announced their release of two new phones and new software features. The Nexus 5X is made by LG and is intended…
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Review: Best Albums of 2015 so far
Tame Impala- Currents Tame Impala’s third album is their best work yet, using synths with guitars to implement a very unique set of ideas. While the rest of the album doesn’t seem very interesting…
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A look into Saturdays at St.Francis
On August 15, the St. Francis Parish Athletics soccer and baseball league kicked off a new season. With ages ranging all the way from three to eleven years old, the league is keen on…
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Snapchat unveils new update
Snapchat, the popular app used for instant photo messaging, unveiled an update that includes many new features. This update has taken social media by storm, as it has been praised by many but has…
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Lana Del Rey’s Honeymoon album is rebellious
Lana Del Rey, an American singer, released her fourth album on September 18, 2015 titled Honeymoon. Up to this point, her album has received positive reviews from Metacritic, rating a score of 80 out…
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Beach House’s “Depression Cherry” is a Good, Relaxing Album
Beach House, an indie rock band from Louisiana, released their latest album “Depression Cherry” with generally positive reviews. The album centers around a light, happy, almost psychedelic sound classified as “Dream Pop”. The…
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Mad Max: Fury Road, still furious
It’s been over three decades since George Miller’s original release of “Mad Max” in 1979. A film series that is arguably responsible for launching both Mel Gibson’s career and Austrian New Wave movies internationally.…
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Commonly misunderstood artist Lana Del Rey
Music’s influence on us can be lasting if we are able to relate to the lyrics. This search for an artist or song that we are able to connect to is made easy by…
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Daylight Donuts
Daylight has been delivering fresh donuts to the triangle since 1990 and takes pride in carrying on a family tradition. Daylight Donuts is not the average Dunkin Doughnuts or Krispy Kreme shop; it’s a…