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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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Surviving and thriving through the college application process

Surviving and thriving through the college application process

Matt Vogel, Features Editor | May 17, 2021

Any year, applying to college is a terrifying and demanding task. From researching universities, drafting and redrafting essays, and trying your hardest to keep up with schoolwork, the mountain of stress...

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Misinformation, bias, and deceptive facts are all far too prevalent in our society, especially when regarding polarizing topics, namely politics. And while it’s bad enough that people repeat things to each other that are bent one way or are completely incorrect, social media only helps to exacerbate this issue.

Disinformation ruins modern media

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | May 13, 2021

Let's face it. Social media is awful. It is clear that social media is a huge part of most people’s lives. Sure, it connects people from all over the globe in a place that spreads ideas, delivers...

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Infographics display information for readers, showing the importance of reading in an artistic way.

Why reading is important

Rachel St. Louis, Copy Chief | May 13, 2021

From the somatosensory cortex to the stimuli within the frontal lobe, reading outside of school is important for people of all ages. Whether you grew up hiding the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid under your...

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Senior Amara Cote,  performs at a jazz ensemble concert in January 2021. Cote plays the trumpet as part of the LHS jazz ensemble and is currently the main Trumpet Section Leader in band.

Senior Amara Cote makes a name for herself in the Londonderry community

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief | May 13, 2021

Spirit, kindness and drive are three factors that make a student a star Lancer, and senior Amara Cote has proven she is just that with all she has done throughout her time at LHS. Cote is president...

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Tebbetts stands with her three daughters at the annual Unifed Snowball. The Snowball is an annual dance for all Unified athletes and helpers.

Mrs. Tebbetts receives 2020-21 Teacher of the Year Award

Olivia Windisch, Sports Chief | May 13, 2021

LHS Wellness teacher and Unified soccer coach Mrs. Tebbetts has made a lasting impact on the students at LHS. Tebbetts has been awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year.  Tebbetts...

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Fashion trends come and go, you don't have to follow every single one to be trendy.

My take on up-coming fashion trends

Abby Foley, Executive Features Editor | May 12, 2021

New fashion trends are always coming and going. It can get overwhelming to try and keep up with it all, but you don’t have to follow every single one to be “trendy”. I know I’m not participating...

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Super straight is not "just a preference," it's transphobic. This belief harms transgender people, invaliding their feelings and worsening mental health.

Super Straight or Super Transphobic?

Andrew Macpherson, Reporter | May 10, 2021

A new trend has arisen. One that is neither dancing nor pet related. It mocks sexuality and identity.  TikTok user Kyle Royce made a video in early March claiming to be “super straight,” a...

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The crowds are too big, too fast, and overstimulating. Crowd anxiety is real, and only has solidified during the pandemic. 

Crowd anxiety flared by student’s congestion in the hallways

Kaylie Donahue, Magazine Chief | May 9, 2021

I’m only halfway through my school day and I can already feel the budding pit in my stomach. The crazed haze of highschoolers rushing in eight-foot wide halls is the definition of overwhelming.  A...

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Committed Check 2020-2021

Committed Check 2020-2021

Olivia Windisch, Sports Chief | May 9, 2021

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Participation happens when the classroom environment created by the teacher is comfortable for students to learn in.

Times I Raise My Hand ≠ My Intelligence

Hannah Ellis, Opinions Editor | May 8, 2021

You’re sitting in class and the teacher presents a question. Do you get excited for the chance to talk in class? Or do you sit, eyes low, waiting for this stressful moment to pass? Depending on the teacher,...

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"The Confidence Effect" by Grace Killelea was published on December 18, 2015 with the purpose of helping women succeed in the workplace.

‘The Confidence Effect’: Why everyone should read it

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief | May 7, 2021

I’ve always hated reading. Why sit down with a book when there are so many other things to do? I couldn’t even fathom the idea of me enjoying a book.  That was until I read "The Confidence Effect" by...

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Londonderry community remembers and honors LHS counselor Mrs. Sherwood

Londonderry community remembers and honors LHS counselor Mrs. Sherwood

Abby Foley, Executive Features Editor | May 7, 2021

Mrs. Sherwood was an outstanding woman who was loved by so many people. Below are the memories that were shared in honor of her, which show how much happiness and joy she brought into people's lives and...

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