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Unraveling the Dark Truth: The Menendez Brothers' Story

The Menendez Brothers show: an exploitation of morbid curiosity

Lindsey Hodkinson, Opinions Editor | November 23, 2024

Recently, Netflix has blessed our insatiable appetite for morbid stories by releasing two shows about the Menendez brother’s case at once. Monsters; the Story of Erik and Lyle Menendez, a TV show, and...

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Senior Josh Conty plays the quads during the halftime show at a football game.

Photo used with permission by Josh Conty

Senior band members reflect on the past four years

Maddy Buchanan and Rozlin Cabana | November 13, 2024

Whether they’re a drum major, section leader or a welcoming role model, senior band members are a crucial part of the overall band community. Senior James Dooley’s band journey started in sixth...

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CHROMAKOPIA Review: Taking the mask off

Tyler, the Creator takes us through the journey of finding himself
Lizzie Sosa and Cassidy LeBlanc | November 1, 2024

In the music industry, there are artists that are put into a metaphorical box. They don’t take any risks. But then there are those who change the dynamic of the industry. Tyler Okonma, also known...

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Woody (Sam Gagne) and Buzz Lightyear (Kiley Holeva) travel through corn maze on a cold fall day. 
“I think costumes are fun because it allows you to be creative with what you can dress up as,” Gagne said. “It helps if people recognize what you are, because people who aren’t exactly ‘in’ the costume can have fun with it too.” 
(Photo used with permission by Sam Gagne).

Dynamic Duos; This years trendiest pairs

Halloween festivities don't need to be all by yourself, but you could be doing fun things with your partners in crimes.
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor | October 30, 2024

With this year's Halloweekend plans coming into play, people are having their last-minute debates on whether or not to ‘lock in’ with their weekend plans. Sometimes just pairing up with people...

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Drama club advisors Danielle Loschiavo, Ryan Barrett, Ian O'Connor, and Noah Payeur.

Introducing the production team of Footloose

Elisa Thomas, Reporter | October 29, 2024

This year, the Lancer Drama Club will bring the show Footloose to the stage. Taking on the challenge are directors Noah Payeur and Ian O’Connor, music director Danielle Loschiavo, and administrative...

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It's Boo Basket season, do something small and sweet for your loved ones. (Image created in Canva by Kelsey Sweet)

Boo-tifully bewitched

Unleash the spirit of Halloween by gifting your friends and loved ones spooky treats and yummy sweets.
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor | October 16, 2024

When I heard my best friend was having a bad day on a cold October morning, I knew it was the right time to place a Boo Basket in her front seat. Boo baskets became a trend on social media a few years...

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The Haunted Woods tour guides for the 2024 edition of the event ready to lead the Londonderry community through some Halloween frights.

Londonderry Drama Club brings frights to the town with this year’s Haunted Woods

Domenica Vacca, Copy Chief-A&E Editor | October 11, 2024

The Haunted Woods is Londonderry Drama club’s annual fall production where they guide tours through the town commons and have scare actors perform different skits created by members of drama club. “It’s...

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The novel Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a book you won't want to put down.

LSO Book Review: Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

Lily Lever, FreeLancer | June 7, 2024

The book Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a romance book that takes place in San Francisco in modern times. Ugly Love was published by Atria Paperback in 2014, in New York. This book is about two main characters...

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Jesse Andrews’ Me and Earl and the Dying Girl lives up to the hype and is worth a read.

LSO Book Review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews

Jack Palermo, FreeLancer | June 7, 2024

Jesse Andrews’ Me and Earl and the Dying Girl instantly sounds like your standard Emotionally Gripping Young Adult Novel™ that the majority of people end up not reading or reading because it was assigned...

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Calling Along Came a Spider by James Patterson a thriller is an understatement.

LSO Book Review: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson

Abby Mantegari, FreeLancer | June 6, 2024

Along Came a Spider, was written in 1993 by James Patterson. This book takes place in Washington, D.C. The main character, Alex Cross, is a detective on the police force and a psychologist. He is a determined,...

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Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a relatable, entertaining novel.

LSO Book Review: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

Sayde Thompson, FreeLancer | June 6, 2024

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, published in 2016, is a great read. The book takes place in modern time Boston, Massachusetts. The main character, Lily, is a single, independent girl who is in her early...

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