Category: reviews
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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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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…
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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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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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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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“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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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…