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Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

OPINIONS

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, News 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...

"These programs help improve the culture of schools by pairing students with and without disabilities, which allows all participants to build friendships that transcend on-court competitions." - Dr. Steve Amaro, CMAA, and Maureen Mattson in an article on National Federation of State High School Associations. Image created in Canva by Arianna E. Conomacos

Unified sports are a place of inclusivity, not competitiveness

Unified sports are meant to ensure that everyone, regardless of disability, has a place in sports. It is not a place to show off.
Brooke Secor, Reporter
June 4, 2024

The purpose of unified sports is to create a team where friendships between all students will be made. The team is made up of helpers (individuals who don't participate in special ed programs at school)...

The only exception to this new law is the Youth Risk Behavior Survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which follows the old "opt-out" policy. Image created by Arianna E. Conomacos in Canva.

Survey says…let teachers and students connect

Teachers should be permitted to give out surveys to students
Kaylee Mague, Features Editor
June 3, 2024

At the beginning of the school year, teachers are introduced to numerous students and are expected to know them and understand their needs. The best way to get to know them quickly is by giving them questionnaires....

Musical Motivation

Musical Motivation

Students should be permitted to use headphones to listen to music
Corah Daigle, Reporter
May 31, 2024

You're sitting in your classroom. You have an essay that's due today, but the only thing you can focus with the sounds of tapping computer keys, pens clicking, and the kid sitting next to you smacking...

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