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Andrew Macpherson

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor

Senior Andrew Macpherson has written for The Lancer Spirit for three years, but this will be his first year as Opinion Editor. He is an avid activist for mental health and LGBTQ+ issues. In New Hampshire, he has spoken at the statehouse against harmful bills to the LGBTQ+ community. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his horse Whiskey.

All content by Andrew Macpherson
Both these stories feature authors of the same gender identity as the main characters.

Transgender characters to look out for this transgender day of visibility

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
March 31, 2023
There is no place for guns in the school halls. Students are there to learn math and science, not how to blockade a door.

Only soldiers—not citizens—need semi-automatic weapons.

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2023
Day of Giving 'angels' share why they donated

Day of Giving ‘angels’ share why they donated

Andrew Macpherson, Opinions Editor
February 2, 2023
“I feel lucky to be a part of the Adult Ed community,” Burkhardt said. “I’m proud of how all of the students come from various backgrounds and life experiences with the same goal in mind: to graduate.”

Students in adult education program graduate from LHS

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
January 7, 2023
Atop her horse Laing Hill Atha, senior Natalia BarNoy shows off her third place ribbon. There were a total of 20 riders in that class.

Senior equestrian gallops her way into national standings

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
November 28, 2022
LGBTQ+ citizens of New Hampshire were faced with the possibility of having unfair politicians representing them. Thankfully, Democratic incumbents Chris Pappas and Maggie Hassan won reelection and will continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

Midterm election was ‘too close for comfort’ for LGBTQ+ citizens

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
November 14, 2022
Mrs. Shurtleff (left) stands with Mrs.Brayall (right) during spirit week at Manchester School of Technology. They were both dressed up as characters from Men in Black.

Shannon Shurtleff, Family and Consumer Science

Andrew Macpherson, Opinions Editor
November 10, 2022
Ryan O'Connor, House 2 Assistant Principal

Ryan O’Connor, House 2 Assistant Principal

Andrew Macpherson, Opinions Editor
November 9, 2022
Candidate's focuses for this midterm election

Candidate’s focuses for this midterm election

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
November 8, 2022
Every second Monday of October, the country observes Columbus Day. Recently, more states and towns are celebrating Indigenous People's Day instead.

Time to celebrate indigenous people, not Columbus

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
October 12, 2022
Natalia BarNoy and her horse Liang Hill Atha, pose for a photo at a school equestrian team competition. BarNoy was captain for the team last year.

Senior saddles up for national horse show

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
October 11, 2022
Protestors carry signs to show their disapproval of the mask mandate.

Residents, students protest new mask mandate

Andrew Macpherson and Alisha Khalil
November 18, 2021
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
Sophomore Talia BarNoy riding her horse Atha at her lesson barn. Atha’s show name is Laing Hill Atha and BarNoy rides her when the team competes.

Back in the saddle: the equestrian team

Andrew Macpherson, Reporter
March 12, 2021
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