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Senior Jon Inglese passes relay baton to senior Luc Gaudet at an away meet.
Boys 4×100 relay team takes down school record and puts up their own
Annaleigh Marshall, Reporter
May 20, 2025

It was in 1999 when the boys’ 4x100 relay team set the school record at 43.29 seconds. For the past 26 years, it remained unbroken.  Until May 15,...

The Lancers receive their State Championship banner after winning it all in 2023. They hope to bring another one home this year.
What to expect from Lancer baseball
Sully Daron, Reporter
April 17, 2025

The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer in New Hampshire, and that means one thing, spring sports are back. For the Lancer baseball team,...

Sammie Sullivan (left) and Mason Paquette (right) receive recognition after both achieving the 1000 point milestone on January 21, 2025. (Photo by Roger Brown)
1000 points for these two b-ballers
Sullivan Daron and Dominic Frasca
March 24, 2025

History was made on Jan. 21, 2025 for Londonderry basketball. Not just one, but two athletes reached the milestone of 1,000 career points on the same night! Girls’...

Boys indoor track runs out to a gym full of students at the winter pep rally.
Boys indoor track team chases glory
Rozlin Cabana, Reporter
March 19, 2025

Snow covers the ground, and the temperature is dropping, but the boys indoor track team is getting heated, placing top five at their first few meets and...

Sullivan prepares to score from the free throw line.
Scoring to studying: Sammie Sullivan – a true student-athlete
Audrey Pope, Reporter
March 12, 2025

Junior Samantha ‘Sammie’ Sullivan wakes up at 5:30 a.m. every morning. She goes to school, often lifts weights after school, attends basketball...

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Ashley Tebbetts showcases her fidgets
Students often visit the school store to snag cookies when they are right out of the oven and warm.
Seniors Sydney Jurkiewicz and Reya Rivera explaining their project.
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Students get sent home early from their AP Psychology Exam due to College Board crash.
Breaking News: College Board crashes as students log onto AP Psychology Exam
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
May 16, 2025
UPDATE: The News Story was updated on May 21 for clarity.

In a major disruption affecting students nationwide, the College Board's website crashed on the morning of May 16, during the administration of the AP Psychology exam, halting online testing and prompting widespread confusion and concern among
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Megan Plaza gets crowned Miss New Hampshire 2025 after a year of dedication and hard work.
Rewriting the teen queen rulebook: Megan Plaza crowned Miss New Hampshire’s Teen
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
May 21, 2025

On a Saturday night bursting with glitz and glam, sophomore Megan Plaza captured the spotlight as she was crowned Miss New Hampshire’s Teen 2025 at the state pageant held in Derry. Plaza’s stunning performance and authentic vibe left the judges and crowd wanting more. Now set to take on the national stage, Plaza is prepared to bring her unique flair and New Hampshire pride along with her. Her...

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Ai is a useful tool, but Ai Chatbot should never replace real human interactions.
Ai kills; the c(harm) of chatbots
Lindsey Hodkinson, Opinions Editor
May 14, 2025

Character AI, a new technological phenomenon that's turning high schoolers with no status or confidence into masters of conversation with ‘people’ like Sydney Sweeny, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, or a random Harry Potter character. Why talk to your friend Jessica when Zendaya is on speed dial? Character...

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LHS will now offer a new Extended Learning Opportunity for those who are interested in the Fire and EMS field.
First responder extended learning opportunity comes to LHS
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
April 18, 2025

Londonderry High School will now offer a new experience for students to get involved with first responders. The Londonderry Fire Department will...

Senior Bailey Clevenger packages ribbons for Purple Up Week as a way to show support to military children.
Blue Star Lancers celebrate Purple Up Week
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
April 17, 2025

The Blue and Purple Star Lancers are hosting their annual Fundraiser during Purple Up week. Any money donated goes straight into Blue and Purple...

Sophomore Blue Star Lancers Parker Tessier and Lylah Chaffee help advertise  news for those who are about to serve our country.
Help the Blue Star Lancers spread the news about your future
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
April 2, 2025

The Blue and Purple Star Lancers need your help in finding who has officially made the decision to serve our country. With this, club members...

The School Counseling Department welcomes juniors to the annual "What's Next" Fair on March 26.
What’s Next Fair: helping with future planning and career exploration
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
March 26, 2025

Join the School Counseling Department for their second annual "What's Next" Fair this Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m in the LHS...

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Today's episode of A&A Unfiltered covers some Reddit posts that deal with relationships and friendships.
A&A Unfiltered, Ep. 1: Relationship issues as seen on Reddit posts
Abbigal Cook and Angelique Grenier

In this Episode of A&A: Unfiltered, Abbigail and Angel are discussing three Reddit stories, from relationship issues to friendship tensions. ...

LHS Drama Club presents Spring Theater Night, May 20, 2025, 7pm at the Derry Opera House. Tickets sold for $10.
A night on Broadway with Drama Club’s spring theatre night
Elisa Thomas and Hanna Carroll

The stage is set, and the actors are ready. Spring Theater Night is coming to the Derry Opera House tonight at 7 p.m., performed by the Lancer...

The Weekend "blinded by the lights" of fame and music. (Album produced by Abel Tesfaye).
End of the era: The Weekend no longer
Aviana Chaffee, Reporter

If you're someone who tunes into Kiss 108 as soon as you start your car, you’re probably familiar with The Weeknd. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, professionally...

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The boys’ main lobby bathroom was closed on Friday, May 30, following an incident of vandalism that occurred on May 29. In an email sent by House 2 Assistant Principal Ryan O’Connor, the incident was described as “disrespectful and immature.” The decision to shut down the bathroom was made after staff, including custodian Sam Bailey, discovered the mess that left the bathroom in an “unacceptable” condition.  Read the rest of the story on LSO.

The boys’ main lobby bathroom was closed on Friday, May 30, following an incident of vandalism that occurred on May 29. In an email sent by House 2 Assistant Principal Ryan O’Connor, the incident was described as “disrespectful and immature.” The decision to shut down the bathroom was made after staff, including custodian Sam Bailey, discovered the mess that left the bathroom in an “unacceptable” condition. Read the rest of the story on LSO. ...

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