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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Nate Pope struggles to pick which hat to wear, as he knows that they both represent this year's Mr.LHS show.

Six Days Till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Emma Desrosiers | April 14, 2023

With less than a week until Mr.LHS, everyone is getting excited for the big show, especially our fifth contestant Nate Pope. Executive Sports Editor Emma Desrosiers interviews Pope to get details on...

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Tim Van Gelder strikes a pose to show his classmates why he should win the coveted Mr.LHS title.

Seven days till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Emma Desrosiers | April 13, 2023

Only a week left until Mr.LHS, and Sports Editor Emma Desrosiers interviewed our fourth contestant, Tim Van Gelder. He explains why he thinks he's the "best representative of his senior class," and what...

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Ryan Batts poses with the Saturday Night Live hat to showcase this year's Mr.LHS theme.

Eight days till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Jill Mazzola | April 12, 2023

With there being just over a week until the big Mr.LHS, Features Editor Jill Mazzola interviews the next contestant, Ryan Batts, to ask him what people should expect from this year's performance. Mr....

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Connor Lovett reveals a sneak peak of his show costume while showcasing this year's theme at the same time.

Ten days till Mr. LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan, Editor-in-Chief | April 10, 2023

As Mr.LHS is now ten days away, Arts and Entertainment Editor Kelly Egan interviews the next contestant, Connor Lovett, to get details on his act and find out who he thinks will win if he doesn't. Mr....

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Dylan Wrisley shows off his costume for this year's Mr.LHS show. This year's theme is SNLSO.

Eleven days till Mr. LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan, Editor-in-Chief | April 9, 2023

With Mr. LHS less than two weeks away, it's time to start the countdown until the big show. Arts and Entertainment editor Kelly Egan interviews the show's first contestant, Dylan Wrisley, to see how he's...

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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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The marching lancers proudly walk down the streets of New York City for St.Patrick's Day after COVID-19 stopped them from returning for four years.

Marching Lancers return to the ‘Big Apple’ after 4-year hiatus

Since their 2020 trip to NYC was canceled due to COVID-19, Londonderry High School's marching band has been unable to join the St. Patrick's Day festivities until this year.
Kelly Egan, Editor-in-Chief | March 29, 2023

On March 12, 2020, the students of the LHS Marching Band were anxiously awaiting their trip to New York City for the annual St.Patrick’s Day Parade. They were leaving in two short days. The freshmen...

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Empowering films to end off women’s history month

Empowering films to end off women’s history month

Catie Brown, Copy Chief | March 22, 2023

The month of March marks a reminder to celebrate the milestones of women who come from all walks of life. Whether it’s through personal research, or through raising awareness, recognizing the significance...

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From left to right: Frank Thomas, Rae Pizzi, and Joey Cain share a laugh following "The Rain in Spain".

LHS Drama Club’s “My Fair Lady” puts on a “loverly” performance

Makenna True, Editor in Chief | February 22, 2023

The lights have been raised and the curtains have been drawn. The costumes have been hung up and the musicians have packed their instruments away. The hundreds of congratulations flowers sit in vases,...

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The new and improved poster for the 25th anniversary (courtesy of IMDB)

25 years later, Titanic ‘never let go’ of its impact

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | February 22, 2023

Valentine’s Day may have taken center stage this past week, but there was another huge event that may have been even more important. Forget the flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears; the real stars of...

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Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) on the Heartstopper poster. The series Heartstopper is available as a webcomic on Webtoon, as a graphic novel in stores such as Barnes and Nobel and Walmart, and as a series on Netflix.

Heartstopper: the best show to watch during the month of February (whether you’re single or not)

Catie Brown, Copy Chief | February 11, 2023

Countless coming-of-age romance films are spewed out of film production studios every single year. Unfortunately, no matter the plot, or the array of actors, these kinds of productions always end up revolving...

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Art by Mary DeWinkeleer

No offense but . . .

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | February 8, 2023

So you want to tell your friend that her shirt really doesn’t match her pants. Good news! There are lots of cool phrases you can use, so that you can deliver your blow in a respectful and kind way.   No...

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