Junior Lillian Barud uses a jug of water to clear the whipped cream off her car’s windshield in the main lot. Like Barud, many of the students who found their cars covered in whipped cream were forced to wash it off themselves.
(Photo used with permission by Mia Robinson)

Parking pass problems create sticky situation

Kaylee Mague, Lily Abrams, and Mia Robinson
June 3, 2026

Students walked out to the main lot on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to find whipped cream splattered on cars. With over a hundred students participating in Step-Up Day, there were few parking spots available for those students who regularly park in the main lot, which caused three students to take matters...

Senior Virginia Flaherty celebrates after recording her 100th career hit, marking a major milestone in her high school softball career and helping lead the Lancers on the field this season. (Image used with permission by Virginia Flaherty)

Senior Virginia Flaherty reaches 100 career hits

Kelsey Sweet, News Chief
May 27, 2026

Under the fieldlights and intense heat of the game, senior Virginia “Ginny” Flaherty has reached a milestone few athletes achieve: getting her 100th career hit. Flaherty swung her name into LHS varsity softball history during a game against Bishop Guertin on May 12, 2026. Her 100th hit reflects...

The new Instants feature encourages users to post random, unfiltered photos without warning. While some enjoy the spontaneity, others think it ruins the polished look Instagram is known for.

Instants: a fresh new idea or a copied craze?

Abby Mantegari, Opinions Editor
May 26, 2026

Within an instant, the new instagram feature “instants” has taken off and become the hot, new and popular thing social media users are obsessed with. But how long will this obsession truly last? Each social media app that dominates the app store offers something different for people to enjoy....

Positive affirmations are more than just words, they shape mindset and self-esteem. A supportive inner voice can help teens feel more confident in everyday life.

The voice in your head matters more than you think

Hannah Linscott, Reporter
May 23, 2026

Being a teenager is hard. There are constant new, scary and exciting milestones. While they can be fun, they can also be tiring. One of the biggest challenges that comes with being a teenager aren’t the big tests or the championship games, but something most people don’t talk about: self-confidence It's...

Students argue the school’s parking system unfairly forces those without enough activity “points” to park far from campus, raising concerns about safety, accessibility, and whether parking should depend on extracurricular involvement rather than student need. Created in Canva by Ava Alkhamis.

Students shouldn’t have to compete for safe parking

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
May 22, 2026

Parking at school should not be treated like a privilege that students have to compete for; it should be available to all. Yet under the current system, students who do not earn enough “points” are pushed into parking far away at the recs, creating an unfair and unsafe situation for many students. A...

Mr.LHS candidates prepare for there performance that they have been waiting for since the begging of their high school career.

In photos: Mr. LHS 2026

Marleigh Talbot, Photography Director
May 21, 2026

Mike Beeman runs his 47th Boston Marathon in 2026. "Slay the day, rep the steps, let’s go," Beeman said. (Image used with permission by Mike Beeman).

Mike Beeman crosses the finish line for the 49th time

Kelsey Sweet, News Chief
May 19, 2026

“Slay the day, rep the steps, let’s go.” This phrase has carried 49-time Boston Marathon runner and Londonderry resident Mike Beeman far beyond the finish line. Before sunrise, he is already moving, determined to outrun the challenges that come with age. For nearly five decades, Beeman has...

Flood gets handled during C period on May 18 in music elective room.

Breaking news: Ceiling floods in music elective classroom

Kelsey Sweet, News Chief
May 18, 2026

The ceiling of the music elective classroom flooded during B period on May 18. Students and staff nearby reported water leaking heavily. By the start of D period, the water had stopped. The flooded area was dealt with immediately by the ground and maintenance staff with no damage to the building. Choir...

Assistant Band Director Devin DiBernardo conducts opening number during the orchestra and choir concert on May 15.

Behind the scenes: 2026 LHS May Spring Concert

Kelsey Sweet, News Chief
May 18, 2026

The 2026 LHS Spring Band and Choir Concert on May 15 showcased months of preparation from students in band, choir and orchestra, but the production extended far beyond the stage. From last-minute rehearsals to pre-show traditions and backstage teamwork. This behind-the-scenes feature captures the preparation...

Student are expected to complete stacks of homework every night, making it nearly impossible to have time for other activities or free time.

Rethinking homework: Is it really helping students learn?

Kaelyn Wheeler, Reporter
May 13, 2026

You’ve just returned home from your seven-hour school day, potentially on top of an afterschool activity, sport or job. When you go to lay down after showering, eating and getting ready for bed, your backpack stares at you. It’s now 10 p.m. and you’ve only gotten through homework for two out of...

Pep rally to be on Tuesday

December 22, 2025

Marleigh Talbot

The unified soccer team runs out on the floor at the fall pep rally.

Support the winter athletes at the pep rally before C period on Tuesday, December 23. History teacher Brian Courtemanche and his pep rally team have a few suprises in store that you won’t want to miss.

Coming Soon from the Lancer Spirit:

Watch as Grace McElroy and Ava Cornett give a sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes before a pep rally. Also, check out Marleigh Talbot’s photos of the pep rally. Stay tuned!

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Marleigh Talbot, Photography Director

This is Marleigh’s first year on the Lancer Spirit staff as the photography director. She is the publicist of the student council and she is on the LHS gymnastics team. Marleigh fell in love with photography last year and has been perfecting her skills ever since.

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