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Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

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The evil snow plotting to harm the school if not closed

Editorial: SNOW IS NOW A DEADLY FLESH EATING VIRUS; SNOW DAY IS THE ONLY CURE

(Yes, this is satirical.)
Lindsey Hodkinson, Opinions Editor
February 5, 2025

  You heard it here first! Snow is no longer a fun thing to jump into, or let land on your tongue, it's turned fatal. According to the very real researchers I have contacted, snow is now causing...

The ongoing question of whether or not remediation is a useful tool for students.

Picture made in Canva by Kaylee Mague and Kelsey Sweet

Remediation: Is it necessary or is the system broken?

Kaylee Mague and Jansher Malik
January 20, 2025

Against remediation Jansher Malik For students who do not receive the grade they like on a test, remediation is an easy option to get those points back. The idea behind remediation seems like a useful...

The battle that comes to every English class, deciding whether or not to double space your writing. (Image created in Canva by Kelsey Sweet).

Double Spacing: does it keep you organized or ruin everything?

Kaylee Mague and Kelsey Sweet
January 14, 2025

For double-spacing by Kelsey Sweet Double spacing, keeping you organized, setting up your page for spacing out your ideas, examples, and connections while making it easy for your audience to engage...

The joy of block blast is real.

Block Blast: We’re cooked

Lindsey Hodkinson, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2024

From No One Asked I have superpowers. Not the typical laser-vision-flying telekinesis powers. Those are useless, and frankly, overdone. What I possess contributes so much more to society than saving...

Regradless of who you voted for everyone is deserving of kindness. Please keep political discussions outside of school.

Beyond the ballot

Every year we hear the same old things in the news cycle about Election Day. The never-ending reminders from everyone around you to get out and vote, and people talking about how historical this election...

Senior girls looking back with bright smiles, sporting their throwback backpacks. As they head in for their last first day of high school!

Seniors reflect on their last first day of school

Abigail Jones, Fashion Editor
September 11, 2024

As Lancer Nation welcomes the new school year and begins to ramp up into the full swing of things, this time becomes particularly bittersweet for this year's class of Seniors! The most exhilarating part...

The deadline to complete your parking permit application was June 7th. Image Created in Canva by Arianna E. Conomacos.

Participation for Parking

A Rare System of Merit
Theodore Paccione, Reporter
June 11, 2024

When students get their driver's license and a car in high school, the first thing they have to do before the school year begins is to acquire a parking permit. But how do you get one of these parking...

53% of children have a smartphone by age 11 - National Institutes of Health. Image Created in Canva by Arianna E. Conomacos

Modern Culture, Modern Destruction

Kaileigh Cypher, Reporter
June 10, 2024

Instead of playing outside and running around, kids are strutting around in half shirts while their parents allow it. Growing up nowadays is completely different from how it used to be. Kids are starting...

"As a student is provided the tools associated with SEL, they will have more ownership of their actions, a sense of belonging, and will intrinsically care about their education. A student that has had consistent exposure to SEL is able to manage stress better and reduces the chance for that child to become depressed," National University said. Image Created in Canva by Arianna E. Conomacos

SEL Skills can Exist in Educational Environments

Lily Abrams, Features Editor
June 7, 2024

If you’ve gone to school or your child has gone to school in the past couple years, chances are the words social emotional learning has been heard.  Social emotional learning is defined by National...

Early start times hurt student's productivity, development, and ability to perform. Image Created in Canva by Arianna E. Conomacos

Delay the Start, Stay Smart

The School Day Starts too Early
Lindsey Hodkinson, Opinions Editor
June 6, 2024

The wail of the alarm screams in my face as I peel open my groggy eyes and make contact with my buzzing phone. The glow of the screen illuminates my puffed, drained face and tells me the time is 5:00 a.m....

LHS uncovering comfort

LHS uncovering comfort

Hoods shouldn’t be against dress code
Sara Stewart, Reporter
June 5, 2024

I woke up late, my hair’s a mess and I just want to put my hood on to feel a little bit more comfortable, but I can't.  According to the Londonderry student handbook, headwear is acceptable so long...

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