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The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

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.

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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

Transgender people are now making their way onto the screen and on the page, showing the world that trans people are just like everyone else. Recently, President Biden declared March 31st as...

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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

Americans woke up on the fifth anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting to learn the horrific news that 3 more students became victims of a school shooting. On the eve of Valentine's...

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Day of Giving 'angels' share why they donated

Day of Giving ‘angels’ share why they donated

Andrew Macpherson, Opinions Editor | February 2, 2023

Even though their hair is now cut, the crowd is gone and the gym floor is cleaned, those who donated during this year's Day of Giving will never forget why they donated their hair. Read the stories...

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“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

“[I felt] happy that I finally accomplished school and was moving onto the next chapter,” Graduate Amanda Mills said.

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

Hoofbeats of galloping horses compete with the booming sound of music in one ring while judges inspect every detail of horse and rider in another ring at the Morgan Grand Nationals, the world championships...

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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

 This recent election resulted in many accomplishments for LGBTQ+ candidates nationwide, including an extraordinary milestone accomplished here in N.H. as the first ever transgender man was elected into...

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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

A newcomer to LHS, Shannon Shurtleff will be teaching Family and Consumer Science for the first time. Shurtleff was previously a special education teacher at the Manchester School of Technology....

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Ryan O'Connor, House 2 Assistant Principal

Ryan O’Connor, House 2 Assistant Principal

Andrew Macpherson, Opinions Editor | November 9, 2022

After 13 years in a different district, Mr. O’Conner will be returning as Londonderry High School’s new House 2 assistant principal. “When this position opened up, a few friends texted me...

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Candidate's focuses for this midterm election

Candidate’s focuses for this midterm election

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor | November 8, 2022

The thousands of commercials, mail, and emails have led up to today’s election. There seems to be two main things on the ballot from both sides of the political spectrum: abortion and inflation.  There...

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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

We all know the rhyme: 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Every second Monday in October, we acknowledge Columbus’ achievement of colonizing the Americas. However, he doesn’t deserve the praise...

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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

In a once in a lifetime opportunity, Senior Natalia BarNoy will be competing in the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show in Oklahoma.  “I’m absolutely stoked,” BarNoy...

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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

[foogallery id="34995"] Photos by Gianna Siracuse A group of protesters gathered outside Londonderry High School on November 15, 2021, off school grounds to protest the revised mask mandate. The...

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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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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

Dogs are a man's best friend and horses are a girl's best friend. At least, that's the case for the riders on the Equestrian Team. When someone mentions a team sport, you probably don’t think of horseback...

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