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Educators and their four-legged friends

Leah Cote and Jill Willwerth
November 15, 2024

After the long hours of shaping young minds, teachers of Lancer Nation come home to their pets and unwind. Pets play a significant role in people’s lives providing companionship, stress relief and affection. At...

Voices in the hall: Should you wear sunscreen at the beach?

Morgan Laczynski, Assistant Editor in Chief
May 29, 2024

Fashion Editor Morgan Laczynski interviews students to get their take on sunscreen at the beach.

The sky becomes overcast as the day progresses on the second opening weekend at Killington Mountain.

Early season laps; a guide to east coast December skiing as a teenager on a budget

Sean Cornett, Features Executive
December 14, 2023

As the lifts begin to spin, ideas of ski trips with friends or family seem like an increasingly intriguing and adventurous concept. For skiers and snowboarders alike, December is the month when many will...

Views from the crowd as Greg Gonzalez preforms to Boston.

When we traveled to MGM Music Hall in Boston

J2 editors Morgan Laczynski, Hanna Carroll and Lizzie Sosa take a trip to Fenway in Boston to see the band Cigarettes after Sex.
Morgan Laczynski, Assistant Editor in Chief
September 13, 2023

The Friday night jiggers really set in place as juniors Hanna Carroll, Lizzie Sosa, and I [Morgan Laczynski] saw the most soothing concert we’ve ever seen.  As we made our way to MGM Music Hall...

The above drawing is a depiction of the Šargan Eight locomotive, which is a train that runs through Serbia. Artist Natalie Josic likes this particular train because some of her relatives are Serbian.

Why I love trains

Senior Natalie Josic shares her love of trains in this piece of writing.
Natalie Josic, Reporter
March 29, 2023

There is something fascinating about going on a train ride.  Whether near the breath of an old steam locomotive, or inside a sleek, modern monorail, all trains share the same purpose: they are...

An art piece depicting emotions in which may be felt before spiritual development and healing.

Beginning your spiritual journey

Katie Huggins, Lifestyle Editor
February 4, 2022

Chaotic emotions seem to arise, bringing stressful and overwhelming energy along with it. It has become a normalcy to life and you always seem to question how this could be changed or if there is a way...

When getting a tattoo, it is important to research your artist. I was able to find Mayhem Tattoo in Salem, NH which was professional, clean, and the staff was friendly.

What to do if you want a tattoo

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2022

You’ve just turned 18 and are looking for a way to express your newfound adulthood. This may be buying a scratch ticket, building credit, or, if you are like me, disappointing your parents by getting...

Using study tips to prepare for capstones can help take the stress off.

How to prepare for capstones

Abby Foley, Executive Features Editor
January 18, 2022

As the month of January comes to an end, capstones are starting to begin. From January 24 to January 27, capstones will be held to wrap up semester one. It is important to be prepared for these capstones...

Senior Kaylie Donahue shows off her unique style

Fashion Friday: Kaylie Donahue

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 14, 2022

On this Fashion Friday, we highlight senior Kaylie Donahue’s personal style and some of her outfits from this week.  Donahue describes her style as “lonely librarian.”  “I try to find things...

Common essential oil fragrances you may find helpful, to find out more about the use of each fragrance, click the link on the title "Aroma Therapy."

Coping with Seasonal Depression

Katie Huggins, Lifestyle Editor
January 10, 2022

The daylight is getting shorter and the weather is getting colder as we move into this bleak winter month, meaning the rates of depression for some of us are also increasing. This extended period of...

Junior Ava Ruppel poses, showing off her outfit of the day

Fashion Friday: Ava Ruppel

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief
January 7, 2022

On Fridays, one student or faculty member will be featured in "Fashion Friday" to highlight their personal style. For this week’s Fashion Friday, we highlight some of junior Ava Ruppel’s outfits and...

Decorations during the Spring Festival traditionally feature symbols relating to the new year. You can see here, a decorative design containing a Chinese pine tree which stands for eternal youth, lotus flowers symbolizing purity, a tiger for 2022's zodiac, and an upside down Chinese character, pronounced as, "fú” which means “pouring out” luck because of its orientation.

Celebrating Chinese New Year, year of the Tiger

Natalie Karlson, Design Editor
December 21, 2021

My favorite memories of the holiday season we're going down to Boston and celebrating the Chinese New Year traditionally referred to as the “Spring Festival”. The Chinese New Year is a large celebration...

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