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"The Confidence Effect" by Grace Killelea was published on December 18, 2015 with the purpose of helping women succeed in the workplace.

‘The Confidence Effect’: Why everyone should read it

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief | May 7, 2021

I’ve always hated reading. Why sit down with a book when there are so many other things to do? I couldn’t even fathom the idea of me enjoying a book.  That was until I read "The Confidence Effect" by...

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Andrew Johnson plays the piano and the saxophone in the last performance of the concert: Billy Joel's "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant". Johnson is accompanied by Chole Ferraro on guitar, Dylan Solano on bass, and Jack Kester on drums.

Prism Concert in pictures

Makenna True, Editor in Chief | April 22, 2021

The annual prism concert was held on Saturday, April 10 at 1 and 7pm. The following pictures were taking at the dress rehearsal by reporter Makenna True. To read the captions, hover over the image [foogallery...

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Released Mar. 12, 2021, '-R-' is Rosé's first single album, containing title track "On The Ground" and b-side "Gone." Both songs were promoted on music shows from their release date until April 4, 2021.

Ranking Rosé’s performance outfits: Part Two

Anna Drabik, Executive Arts and Entertainment Editor | April 21, 2021

Fashion has always been ingrained in K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s reputation. With the girls being ambassadors for several luxury brands and even the outfits they wear to the airport being carefully...

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Released Mar. 12, 2021, '-R-' is Rosé's first single album, containing title track "On The Ground" and b-side "Gone." Both songs were promoted on music shows from their release date until April 4, 2021.

Ranking Rosé’s performance outfits: Part One

Anna Drabik, Executive Arts and Entertainment Editor | April 20, 2021

Fashion has always been ingrained in K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s reputation. With the girls being ambassadors for several luxury brands and even the outfits they wear to the airport being carefully...

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LHS Jazz Ensemble, directed by Joe Mundy, performs at prism. Due to COVID-19, limited guests were able to go.

LSO Video: Annual Prism concert shines light on a rainbow of musical talent

The performers at the annual Prism concert on Saturday were allowed to bring limited guests, and faculty of LHS were invited. The event was also live-streamed for those who couldn't attend. The Lancer...

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Student shares his opinion about the app TikTok

Student shares his opinion about the app TikTok

Jeremy Helmen, Contributing Writer | April 5, 2021

Alright, so when you turn the lights out, do you just go to sleep or do you put headphones on/in and listen to TikTok?  In my opinion TikTok is entertaining. I love just laying there listening to...

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Evie performs alongside another cast member in 'The Wedding Singer.' Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Evie has learnt that her passion for theatre extends beyond the performance itself, and instead lies in acting as a mentor for others.

Exploring careers: Everything happens for a reason

Evie Brunette | March 24, 2021

I believe everything happens for a reason. Ever since I began performing at the age of eight, I wanted to become a musical theatre actress. It was my lifelong dream to be on Broadway and live smack...

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Claiming a sports team or music artist as something for only yourself and other "real fans" will only scare off other potential fans and hurt your interest's reputation.

Gatekeeping: Necessary or needless?

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | March 22, 2021

Gatekeeping. It’s when someone heckles you by asking, “Can you even name 5 of [insert generic band/artist]’s songs” just because you’re wearing their t-shirt. Or, “I used to get made fun of...

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Music touches the lives of nearly everyone in the world, and in different ways, too.

This I believe: The importance of music

Hannah Alback | March 13, 2021

I believe in music. I would describe my life as a music festival. Music is something that can bring everyone together. There are songs for every single situation, and for every single person in this world....

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Freshman Michaela Horan sits at the piano, focusing her attention on composing her next piece of music. Having been writing since she young, Horan feels that her music is the best expression of herself.

Freshman Michaela Horan uses the arts to express her emotions

Catie Brown, Copy Chief | March 2, 2021

Freshman Michaela Horan’s once peaceful slumber is disrupted by her own thoughts. Her eyes snap open, and she sits up, suddenly wide awake with her fingers itching to write down her sudden inspiration.  Her...

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Released Nov. 20, 2020, 'BE' is the group's fifth album to reach number one on the Billboard 200, making them the fastest group to achieve five chart-topping albums in the U.S. since The Beatles. They also joined Taylor Swift as the only artists to top the Billboard 100 and 200 simultaneously immediately upon release.

‘BE’: BTS comes out with a heart-warming album

Jenni Gurung, Reporter | February 9, 2021

BTS: They’re the most popular boy group in the world.  They started out small; struggling to survive the competitive world of Korean-pop (K-pop). Now they are the biggest boy group in the world with...

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All of these comebacks occurred during the month of January.

Reviewing recent K-pop comebacks

Anna Drabik, Executive Arts and Entertainment Editor | February 1, 2021

Welcome to 2021! While 2020 was a rough year in so many ways, the music was still pretty good. Thankfully, 2021 is already shaping up to be a better year in every way, including new music. So, let’s...

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