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Boys hockey taking the ice. (photo used with permission by Brett McKinnon)
Londonderry boy's hockey chasing greatness
Dillon Tufts, Executive Sports Editor
March 9, 2024

A chance for greatness is at stake this weekend, as the Boy’s varsity Hockey team takes on Windham on Saturday, March 9.  The Lancers come into this game off a big 6-1 win...

The Lady Lancers pose for their yearly team pictures.
The fantastic final four appearance
Hanna Carroll, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024

The girls basketball team are off to the final four after beating the Alvirne Broncos in the quarterfinals and Nashua North Titans in the first round. By ending the season with...

Pento after his match. Photo used with permission by David Pento.
Londonderry wrestling fight their way to the D1 tournament
Dillon Tufts, Executive Sports Editor
February 16, 2024

The end wrestling season is among us, but before it ends, the Londonderry wrestling team will compete in the D1 New Hampshire state tournament on Saturday, January 16.  So...

Join BC2M and ALC in the LMS gymnasium on Feb. 22. Tickets are $1 and doors open at 6:00pm.
What’s with the ‘Hoop’-la?
Bridget Berry, News Editor
February 15, 2024

Craving a little friendly competition with your favorite teachers? Bring Change to Mind has partnered with the Athletic Leadership Council to hold their second annual Student vs....

Junior Braedon Raduazzo showing off the swim team merch before state day.
Londonderry Swim team dives into states
Hanna Carroll, Sports Editor
February 10, 2024

The New Hampshire swim state finals are around the corner, and the Londonderry swim team has qualified and are excited to compete. “It feels so good to have made it to states,”...

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LSO Chit Chat Podcast: Homecoming
LSO Chit Chat Podcast: Homecoming
Domenica Vacca and Natalie Merhib
September 22, 2023

Join Natalie Merhib and Domenica Vacca in the second episode of "Chit Chat," where in this episode they'll discuss LHS's upcoming homecoming...

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Morgan Laczynski is living her best life with her grandfather when she was younger.
It's not just a haircut, it's a privilege
Morgan Laczynski, Fashion Editor
January 4, 2024

Tomorrow is the day, January 5. The day I have the opportunity to donate my hair to someone in need. The nervous jitters about my hair being cut are finally away. But the nervous jitters about someone receiving my hair are still...

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Posters of the angels can be found in the halls of LHS.
Lancer lengths: Fashion editor version
November 16, 2023

Ever since I was a little girl, I have always had a strong love for my hair. It was always super long, super blonde, and super thick. I have always had a sensitive scalp and wouldn’t...

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Join BC2M and ALC in the LMS gymnasium on Feb. 22. Tickets are $1 and doors open at 6:00pm.
What’s with the ‘Hoop’-la?
Bridget Berry, News Editor
February 15, 2024

Craving a little friendly competition with your favorite teachers? Bring Change to Mind has partnered with the Athletic Leadership Council to hold their second annual Student vs. Faculty basketball game. On Feb. 22 at 6:00 pm, join these clubs in the LMS gymnasium for the game. Tickets cost $1.00, with part of the proceeds funding BC2M’s mental health initiatives at LHS. “It was a fun and...

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Photo used with permission by Jillian Hannon
Come support the LHS Best Buddies
Lizzie Sosa, Features Editor
February 7, 2024
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Valedictorians are able to speak and represent their peers.
 
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Valedictorian, Class President Have Earned the Right to Speak at Graduation
Arianna Conomacos, Opinions Editor
March 18, 2024

During graduation, everyone deserves recognition for the hard work that they put in to get to that place. To be on that stage in the arena, in their graduation robes, or just to be graduating at all is a huge accomplishment.  The huge achievement that it is to receive a high school diploma is one that is often understated and underappreciated as college degrees slowly become the minimum over high...

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Its important to recognize more than just the top students at graduation
Let the middle person speak
Rachel Hutchinson, FreeLancer
February 15, 2024
49ers vs Chiefs (Designed in Canva)
Destiny vs Relevancy
February 9, 2024
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Ady: A warrior who conquered cancers storm, now soaking up the suns warm embrace at the beach
Ady’s Brave Battle: Young Girl Defies Odds in Fight Against Leukemia
Morgan Laczynski, Fashion Editor
March 18, 2024

When Sophomore Ady Lavallee found out she had cancer, she said she didn’t even know what “that word meant.” “I was so little,” Ady said. “I didn't know what to do. I kind of just had to trust what my parents and the doctors were telling me and what was going to happen.” On October 20, 2015 at the age of 7 Ady was diagnosed with Leukemia.  “I didn’t know how it was going...

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Three LHS seniors placed in the top three in the annual Rotary Speech Contest, with senior Ellie Holcombe coming in first place. From left to right is senior Amanda Robinson in third place, Holcombe in the center, and senior Laurel Guthrie in second place. (Photo provided by Ellie Holcombe).
Senior speaks her way to success
Kelly Egan, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2024

With colleges across the country releasing their decisions left and right, seniors everywhere are on the hunt for scholarship opportunities and award contests. On senior Ellie Holcombe’s hunt, she came...

The competition field packs with spectators over the week zero weekend for the robotics competition.
The PVC Pirates on sailing through week zero
Sean Cornett, Multimedia Editor
March 8, 2024

With their annual week zero competition coming to a close Wednesday, March 6, the LHS robotics team, also known as team 1058 of FIRST Robotics or “The PVC Pirates” has taken away a finalist position....

The Blue and Purple Star Lancers graphic created by the Blue and Purple Star Lancers
The “stars” are always shining
Kelsey Sweet, Reporter
March 7, 2024

Forget all the small clubs that are trying to encourage people to join their groups. The smallest groups may not be noticed as much but they can strive to encourage the bravest to step up and help support...

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Photo used with permission by Jill Mazzola
Come support girls tennis at Jersey Mikes
Hanna Carroll, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024

Girls Tennis is running a fundraiser at Jersey Mikes today. Go support the team from 5-8pm by getting a good sandwich.  

Photo used with permission by Jillian Hannon
Come support the LHS Best Buddies
Lizzie Sosa, Features Editor
February 7, 2024

Best Buddies is having their two year anniversary this Friday, February 9th. To celebrate, they are holding a fundraiser at Jersey Mike's Subs. Londonderry...

Community Service Club wants your socks
Bridget Berry, News Editor
February 2, 2024

At tonight's basketball game at the LHS gymnasium, the Community Service Club will be collecting monetary donations or donations of any of the...

Students check their lancer Ls to see what they will be acknowledged for in the upcoming semester
Semester one comes to an end
Kelsey Sweet, Reporter
January 30, 2024

At the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic school year, all students were given reversed color varsity letters where they received pins and decals...

WTA informational brochure on their second fundraiser. They will be collecting shoes until Dec. 31. 
Photo by Sienna Piland
WTA Runs Worldwide
Kelsey Sweet, Reporter
December 20, 2023

Women Take Action is already coming to the conclusion of their second fundraiser as they start to plan for 2024. They have made a lot of progress...

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Tri-M members urge community members to donate any unused instruments to help better New Hampshire schools music departments. Image provided by Joseph Cain
Tri-M holds instrument donation drive to better New Hampshire school districts
Domenica Vacca, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 7, 2024

Aspiring band students within these school districts are at times unable to get ahold of the instrument they’re so passionate about playing for school. Tri-M’s upcoming instrument donation drive - created by Tri-M president senior Joseph Cain and members of the Tri-M executive board such as senior Killian Daron - hopes to...

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