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CREATIVE WRITING

SPOOKY STORY CONTEST 3RD PLACE “The Seventh Floor”

Kelly Egan, Editor-in-Chief | October 30, 2022

My first time in New York City; what was supposed to be the most exciting summer of my life. It was the afternoon of June 17th. The night prior, I played at Radio City Music Hall for a crowd of 6,000...

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Creative Writing: Spooky story contest now open!

Creative Writing: Spooky story contest now open!

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | October 4, 2022

With the Halloween season upon us comes the opportunity to share your creativity: spooky story edition. You will choose between one of the prompts provided, or create your own. Submit your stories at this...

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Creative Writing: "Where I'm From"

Creative Writing: “Where I’m From”

Rhianna Cleaves, FreeLancer | September 27, 2022

I am from Exeter From moving place to place In search of a better home I am from white condos  And cement backyards I am from baby dolls, barbies And twinkies in their little plastic...

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Harry Potter

Creative Writing: Submit your Harry Potter theories

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | September 9, 2022

With the first of September comes not only a new month, but a new school year...at Hogwarts that is. The Hogwarts Express leaves promptly at 11 o'clock on September first, to begin a new chapter of...

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With the turn of the seasons comes the Lancer Spirit’s Poetry Contest! Congratulations to the winner and thank you to everyone who submitted.

Poetry Writing Contest 1st place submission: “Her Breath of Fresh Air”

Ethan Grandmont | April 19, 2022

Good morning, Mother Nature. It’s good to see you again. I see your buds returning from their seasonal slumber. This whistling breeze, the rustling of leafy branches, And the sound of a bird’s...

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With the turn of the seasons comes the Lancer Spirit’s Poetry Contest!

Poetry Contest now open

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | March 25, 2022

With the turn of the seasons comes the Lancer Spirit’s Poetry Contest! Everyone is encouraged to participate, and the first place winner will be published in the April edition of the Lancer Spirit Magazine...

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Creative Writing: Preparing for Battle

Creative Writing: Preparing for Battle

A Creative Writing Piece
Natalie Karlson, Design Editor | February 24, 2022

For the past three months, my crew and I have been restlessly awaiting this day. Our boat is the fifth generation C.O.D. submarine model. After years of diligent labor, it is the fifth and final prototype....

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Magnus must take the opportunity to escape his confinement while he still has the chance.

Skyscraper: Part 2

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | February 2, 2022

[This is Part 2 of "Skyscraper", make sure to read Part 1 first!] Fearing that I’ll face adversaries the moment the elevator doors reopen, I move myself to the side of the cabin. The numbers on...

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The New Year is an exciting change, though it reminds us that the days ahead are filled with unknowns. To go along with this, this month’s creative writing contest will be mystery themed!

Mystery Creative Writing Contest now open

Unfortunately, the minimum number of submissions required for the contest to run was not reached, so there was no winner. Keep an eye out for the next contest!
Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | January 19, 2022

Lancers, it’s 2022! The New Year is an exciting change, though it reminds us that the days ahead are filled with unknowns. To go along with this, this month’s creative writing contest will be mystery...

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Magnus must take the opportunity to escape his confinement while he still has the chance.

Skyscraper: Part 1

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | January 12, 2022

I look down the dark hallway from my bench. The walls and ceiling are a glossy pitch black and the floor tiles are polished chrome. A long purple light runs all the way down the hall along the floor,...

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Congratulations to the winner and thank you to everyone who submitted!

Winter Creative Writing Contest 1st place submission: “How to End a Family Dinner”

Phoebe Bartlett | December 17, 2021

“The Holiday Vandal struck again last night! Freddy told me in gym class he could see it from his window!” Ethan spat out half his food as he spoke, excitedly raving to my father, who sat next to him...

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Creative writing piece by Natalie Karlson

Humanity at its finest

Natalie Karlson, Design Editor | November 12, 2021

Creative Writing Aliens have had the unfortunate dishonor of meeting Planet #67430, also known as "Earth" to its inhabitants. Their mother ship carries one specimen of the dominant species from...

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