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Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

OPINIONS

Beware: Promzillas have  come out to play as prom season creeps closer and closer.

Dear promzillas, put your claws away

Marissa McKay, Online Chief
January 28, 2020

A Pinterest board filled with expensive dress ideas, unrealistic fantasies of a perfect night fit for a princess, and a date that couldn’t care less about what happens at the dance itself: the perfect...

Instagram: Fun or Dumb? Two senior girls support their views.

‘Gram or sham: Is Instagram worth it?

Marissa McKay and Erin Carlson
January 15, 2020

Instagram is fun. Click below to see why. Instagram is dumb. Click below to see why.

LHS senior gators support the Lancer girls soccer team in their game against Timberlane.

It was the best of times…no wait, it was the worst of times: Senior year sucks

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2020

The clock strikes 7:20 a.m. and the morning bell sounds for the very first period of your senior year. As if on cue, you pull up to main lot with your speakers blaring some song off Young Thug’s latest...

The hardest time of year, denying your cookie craving to keep your New Years resolution alive.

New Year, same old habits

Mike Foley, Opinions Editor
January 6, 2020

New Year's resolutions are probably one of the most short-lived moments in anyone's life. The simple promise of reading more or cutting down on sugar never seems to survive past January. Even with decades...

"I convinced my husband (then boyfriend) to go to a rescue dog event in Boston one Sunday afternoon. He thought we were just going to look, but I had other plans. As soon as we got there I laid eyes on Toby (then Enrique). He was the cutest pup I had ever seen and I loved his little dachshund legs.  I started getting very jealous when other people would look at him so I decided that we were adopting him. Now he is my number one cuddle buddy and most loyal friend (he kind of thinks everyone is out to get mom so he is VERY protective). Dogs are the best because they really do make you feel better. If I am stressed, sad, or sick, Toby always finds a way to cuddle so close to me. There is also nothing better then coming home to someone who is so happy to see you!"

Dogs vs. Cats: The battle of the beasts in photos

Jacob Tonelli
December 13, 2019

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="154" gal_title="Teachers pets get an A+ for cuteness"] Cats have always gotten an unusually bad rap among non-cat owners, especially dog purists. I’m sure you’ve heard...

Toxic relationships burn, but taking care of yourself and valuing who you are is a good salve for that.

If this is love, then why does it hurt?

Taylor Palmer
December 4, 2019

Being in love and being manipulated are two different things that people can mix up. If someone is willing to hurt you emotionally, verbally or physically, it isn’t love. Take it from me, a girl...

The royal pain: your guide to escaping the kings

The royal pain: your guide to escaping the kings

Sean Cavanaugh, Executive Features Editor
November 26, 2019

The Kings. A Londonderry driver’s biggest fear. The series of cruel roundabouts, deadly dead ends, and fatal streets that lead to the deepest, darkest parts of Londonderry. Once you enter there is little...

Hold off on "Jingle Bells" until the pumpkins have been put away, please.

Frosty the Snowman, stay in December

Mike Foley, Opinions Editor
November 25, 2019

The crisp and chilling wind floods the outdoors and a light dusting of snow starts to come down on the streets. The smell of peppermint and hot chocolate overwhelms your senses and the music keeps you...

Gratitude is defined by attitude: dietary needs and the holidays

Gratitude is defined by attitude: dietary needs and the holidays

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2019

I sit down at the extended table surrounded by close relatives. Everyone, including me, is talking about how hungry they are and how they can’t wait to eat. The only difference is that they will be able...

Juliana Hamel's reoccuring column will be focusing on points of view topics that no one wants to talk about.

Unpopular Opinions: Dunkin’ Donuts isn’t as good as everyone says it is

Juliana Hamel, Executive Opinions Editor
November 21, 2019

For some students, school is the only reason they wake up before 10 a.m. All the early mornings after long nights require an energy boost, one in the form of a large iced coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts,...

To show support of sexuality, two symbols that are representative of a lesbian relationship are shown to help to represent that it's fine to love freely.

Identity is not an insult

Quentin Miller
November 20, 2019

People are gay. Get over it.  Sadly, students who are in the LGBTQ+ community can often be the target of insults or even physical threats. This needs to stop. No one should be targeted with words or...

Instagram is fun: here’s why

Erin Carlson, Photographer
November 14, 2019

It’s the end of the day and you finally finished your English paper and math homework. Now what? Do you go to bed without checking your phone? Or do you lay there and scroll through Instagram for...

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