Students, teachers celebrate their moms for Mother’s Day
Kate Ehl, Reporter
May 11, 2018
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This Sunday, moms everywhere will be receiving breakfast in bed, presents, and never-ending love from their children. Mother’s day is the day where moms can relax, unwind, and spend time with their kids. It’s a day when moms should be honored. Students and teachers of Lancer Nation shared wh...
Podcast Club: Headphones on. Mic up. Voice heard.
Madi Rearick, Reporter
March 30, 2018
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The Podcast Club, formerly known as Radio Club, is one way students can literally get their voices heard. One podcast or radio drama at a time. A podcast can also be just a group of kids talking about any topic that interests them such as last night’s basketball game, or their opinions on th...
Get to know what I’ve endured, then you’d understand who I am.
Alyssa Neal, Reporter
March 20, 2018
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When I was a little girl, with the world all fuzzy around me, I didn’t know that my situation wasn’t the best. Of course, I knew that I didn’t get as much food as the other girls and boys my age, and that my mom was never home taking care of us, and that my dad was in and out of prison for the fe...
Returning to the Rose Bowl: A look into the past and present trips to Pasadena, CA
Amy Overhulser, Reporter
December 22, 2017
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The Lancer Marching Band and Colorguard will embark on a flight to Pasadena, California to march in the Rose Bowl Parade for the 5th time on December 28, 2017. Past alumni, teachers and students are excited for this occasion and are looking forward to seeing Lancer Nation represented in the Tournament o...
Seeing behind the walls of the Library Media Center
Delaney Root, Reporter
November 28, 2017
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It may seem like just a room filled with books and computers, but the Library Media Center has so much more to offer. “The school library is great,” freshman Gabrielle Page said. “We have so much time during lunch, and I love going during that time to catch up on my work.” Page loves u...
Greene connects with students and connects them to the real world
Mason Smith, Reporter
November 13, 2017
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After being laid off from the Ford dealership, Mr. Greene knew he wanted to find something he enjoyed more than selling cars. He liked working with people but wanted to have a bigger impact on others’ lives. He decided to apply for a position as a substitute teacher and soon learned that he loved ...
Feeling broken, but still going home
Clare Grant, Reporter
November 2, 2017
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Admitting help is the hard part; that’s what people told me. But coming home from the hospital was the hardest thing I ever had to cope with. The mental health hospital is nothing like it is usually portrayed as; I genuinely liked being there. The staff was great and the food consisted of homem...
How to make the most of College and Career day
Ashley Arrigo, Reporter
October 10, 2017
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Whether it’s joining the military, deciding on a college, researching career paths, or starting that college essay you’ve procrastinated doing since school started, every senior will have the opportunity to plan for their future on Senior College Day that’s taking place on Wed. Oct. 11. The C...
Twirling Together: Emily Cowette joins Morgan Torre on the pep-rally floor
Madison Martin, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2017
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Whenever she steps on the floor at pep rallies, a roar runs through the whole crowd, each one of her tricks ends with cheering, and shouts of praise erupt when she takes a bow. Since Lauryn DeBaie started the tradition in 2005, a performance by baton girl has become as iconic a part of pep rallies...
Meet the newest additions to Lancer Nation
Liz Iaconis, Online Chief
August 29, 2017
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Mrs. Chase Department: House 4 Guidance Counselor Getting to know her: In her free time, she plays Sims "like it's her job," plays other video games, and cuddles with her pug, Darla. Chase claims her pug is her obsession. Mrs. Sherwood Department: House 1 Guidance Counselor Getting to know...
Breaking the Binary: One senior discusses what it means to identify as genderfluid
Abi Whitcomb, Multi-Media Production Editor
June 23, 2017
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Blue and pink. Cars and dolls. Sports and homemaking. All of the above have been associated with traditional gender roles as we have known it since the 1940’s. But now we are in the midst of a revolution, where the concept of gender is anything but binary. According to a 2013 study by the In...
Learning new languages opens new worlds
Lily Lefevre, A&E Editor
June 23, 2017
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For those who speak more than one language, the world doesn’t seem so tiny anymore. There is an understanding that there are more languages out there than what you learned to speak as a kid. Someone who understands this is math teacher Leokadia Koch-Castrigno, or as she is known at LHS: Mrs. Koch....
Rachel St. Louis, Creative Writing Editor
September 19, 2018 • No Comments
5 Sarah • 2014 “Ava, I need to vent. I still can’t believe it.” “Believe what?” “L-Lois Walder passed away yesterday.” Sarah clutched the telephone...
September 14, 2018 • No Comments
The 2018 Homecoming dance is almost upon us. Today, September 14, is the last day to buy tickets for $10. The dance will take place from 7-10 PM tomorrow, September 15, in...
Rachel St. Louis, Creative Writing Editor
September 12, 2018 • No Comments
4 Charlie • 2014 “Charlie. You came,” Evie sighed, a stupid smile on her face. The highlights in her hair were dark and her eyes were dull. Charlie avoided eye contact...
September 14, 2018 • No Comments
The 2018 Homecoming dance is almost upon us. Today, September 14, is the last day to buy tickets for $10. The dance will take place from 7-10 PM tomorrow, September 15, in...
Sean Cavanaugh, News Editor
June 4, 2018 • No Comments
BIG BUDDIES: As the year comes to an end so does the Big Buddy program. This week will be the last week you visit your little Buddies at all elementary schools. Please...