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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

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Why I need my headphones

Why I need my headphones

A letter to teachers
Alex Laverriere, Reporter | December 19, 2016

  The ticking of the clock, tapping of a pencil, and the chewing of the gum is enough to send somebody like me over the edge into a haze of rage. I suffer from a disorder that is called Misophonia,...

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Holiday spirit is holiday spirit is holiday spirit

Holiday spirit is holiday spirit is holiday spirit

So don't get your stockings in a twist.
Lizy Stubbs, Opinions Editor | December 13, 2016

It’s a scene from your nightmares. You drop a quarter in the Salvation Army bin, and are confronted with a cheerful, “Happy Holidays!” How dare this stranger not know specifically which religious...

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Opinion: Mike Pence and conversion therapy—an attack on human rights

Opinion: Mike Pence and conversion therapy—an attack on human rights

Josh Galluzzo, Reporter | November 11, 2016

Let's talk human rights. First, some background. The results are in: “President Trump” is now a legitimate phrase. Alright. Fine. Trump is president. If you support Trump, good for you. Who...

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Breaking it down

Breaking it down

In his column this week, Eric explains what it's like to get stuck behind the buses after school.
Eric Brown, Opinions Editor | November 8, 2016

Monday through Friday at 1:58pm, Londonderry High School’s main lot is a hot mess. Students can be seen sprinting from the school’s side doors to their cars with no regard or caution to traffic...

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Students' reflections on the 2016 election

Students’ reflections on the 2016 election

Here are some student opinions from Mr. Vaughn's Law and Mock Trial class about the 2016 election. Some comments were edited for clarity and brevity.
November 7, 2016

"If I had to vote, I would choose not to vote at all. I know by not voting, I essentially give my vote to the winner, but I wouldn't feel good about myself if I vote for either Trump or Hillary. You might...

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Lancers: You need to 'Rock the Vote'

Lancers: You need to ‘Rock the Vote’

Lizy Stubbs, Opinions Editor | November 7, 2016

In the election booths this November 8 there is only one feasible option: cry. This election cycle has been—How do I put it?—completely and utterly insane. Filled with scandals, insults, and some...

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The cheerleaders perform their ending posture in the pyramid.

Sports commentary: A behind-the-scenes look at cheerleading

One LHS cheerleader talks about how people's judgement of cheerleading can be misinformed.
Meghan Evangelista, Reporter | November 5, 2016

While cheering on the football team is a cheerleader's main priority during the season, most of us join cheer to be able to compete.  So while fans in the football stands may see us laughing on...

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Hit the road, (headphone) jack

Hit the road, (headphone) jack

The removal of the headphone jack in the new iPhone 7 does more bad than good
Chance Broderick, Reporter | November 2, 2016

Last month Apple made the courageous and ground breaking announcement that the brand new iPhone 7 is not as good as the old one. They have decided to remove a key feature (which no one asked them to remove):...

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Problems with the spookiest holiday out there

Problems with the spookiest holiday out there

Lizy Stubbs, Opinion’s Editor | October 31, 2016

  It's the most wonderful time of the year. Well, almost. We do still have to get through Halloween. So perhaps we should all agree that, in order to make it to Thanksgiving, we do a few things...

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Breaking it down

Breaking it down

In the first installment of this column, Eric discusses the annoyance of slow walkers.
Eric Brown, Opinions Editor | October 25, 2016

Walking is simple: you move your legs back and forth, and go at a comfortable pace. But every once in awhile, when you're strolling down the hall on your way to your next class, excited for a new...

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Bad grades? Try these last-ditch efforts to salvage them before quarter 1 closes.

Bad grades? Try these last-ditch efforts to salvage them before quarter 1 closes.

Lizy Stubbs, Opinions Editor | October 24, 2016

The panic sets in. The sweat drips down your face. You can already feel your parents yelling at you. It’s not the end of a marathon or a sports game. No, it’s something much more serious than that. Quarter...

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Editorial: We commend LHS community for successfully handling recent bomb threats

Editorial: We commend LHS community for successfully handling recent bomb threats

Lancer Spirit Editorial Board | October 17, 2016

Now that the dust has settled and the 100s bathrooms are open again, the Lancer Spirit Editorial Board would like to commend the faculty, administration and police personnel on how well they handled the...

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