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Lancer Spirit Online

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Freshman Amanda Robinson enjoys the view of a hike in September 2020. It was during the pandemic that she discovered how much she loves hiking.

Nature helps student cope during COVID-19

Freshman Amanda Robinson discovered how nature could be a "positive outlet" during difficult times throughout the pandemic.
Makenna Lord, Reporter | May 20, 2021

With the scent of fresh air, the touch of a slight breeze, the leaves crunching under her feet, and the sight of the horizon getting closer and closer, freshman Amanda Robinson had made it to the top of...

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With my mother, Melissa Quinones, just recently pursuing her dream job of becoming a beauty influencer she has gotten many products for her to experiment with. Shown here is all the different shades of lipstick and bottles of primer she has to make herself stand out from the crowd. “It’s like playing with kids toys for fun, except I do this as a job,” Quinones said. Quinones loves to use all sorts of makeup from lipstick to primer to really bring out her inner self and show what pretty really is. “Each shade tells a different story and a bigger picture, that’s the greatness in it,” Quinones said.

Mom brings her beauty knowledge to others

Melissa Quinones decides to share her knowledge of makeup and beauty with followers on Instagram.
Aidan Espinal, Reporter | May 19, 2021

Londonderry resident Melissa Quinones knows beauty, and now she wants to share this knowledge with others. Quinones has recently begun pursuing her dream job of becoming a beauty influencer,...

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LHS teacher Mrs. Morse reinvents her classroom to help students learn

LHS teacher Mrs. Morse reinvents her classroom to help students learn

Samantha Fortier, Reporter | May 18, 2021

Going to class and having to sit down, write notes, and listen to the teacher talk the whole class is very difficult for some students to learn the material that is being taught. LHS newest Spanish teacher...

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Life isn't always about the big moments--the birthdays or the milestones. It's the small things that make life as beautiful as it is.

The little things that make life worth living

Catie Brown, Copy Chief | May 17, 2021

A seemingly perfect life isn’t always the happiest. Waking up in silk pajamas to sunshine and a homemade breakfast every morning doesn’t guarantee that positive emotions will radiate from you throughout...

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Watching a loved one go through the grieving process can be difficult. Not sure how to help them? Here are some tips and information to assist you.

How to support a grieving Lancer

Natalie Karlson, Design Editor | May 17, 2021

With the difficult news Lancer Nation has received just these past couple months, it must be addressed. Grief: the natural response to losing a loved one, a relationship, or any version of security...

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Surviving and thriving through the college application process

Surviving and thriving through the college application process

Matt Vogel, Features Editor | May 17, 2021

Any year, applying to college is a terrifying and demanding task. From researching universities, drafting and redrafting essays, and trying your hardest to keep up with schoolwork, the mountain of stress...

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Infographics display information for readers, showing the importance of reading in an artistic way.

Why reading is important

Rachel St. Louis, Copy Chief | May 13, 2021

From the somatosensory cortex to the stimuli within the frontal lobe, reading outside of school is important for people of all ages. Whether you grew up hiding the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid under your...

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Senior Amara Cote,  performs at a jazz ensemble concert in January 2021. Cote plays the trumpet as part of the LHS jazz ensemble and is currently the main Trumpet Section Leader in band.

Senior Amara Cote makes a name for herself in the Londonderry community

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief | May 13, 2021

Spirit, kindness and drive are three factors that make a student a star Lancer, and senior Amara Cote has proven she is just that with all she has done throughout her time at LHS. Cote is president...

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Tebbetts stands with her three daughters at the annual Unifed Snowball. The Snowball is an annual dance for all Unified athletes and helpers.

Mrs. Tebbetts receives 2020-21 Teacher of the Year Award

Olivia Windisch, Sports Chief | May 13, 2021

LHS Wellness teacher and Unified soccer coach Mrs. Tebbetts has made a lasting impact on the students at LHS. Tebbetts has been awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year.  Tebbetts...

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Borderline Personality Disorder largely affects the individuals thought process, causing the major mood swings and severe paranoia.

A blessing or a curse: Living with BPD

Names have been changed to keep the individuals’ privacy.
Katie Huggins, Lifestyle Editor | May 10, 2021

From intense mood swings and paranoia to over-loving those around you, these are just a few characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder. But is this something to fear? Borderline Personality...

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Londonderry community remembers and honors LHS counselor Mrs. Sherwood

Londonderry community remembers and honors LHS counselor Mrs. Sherwood

Abby Foley, Executive Features Editor | May 7, 2021

Mrs. Sherwood was an outstanding woman who was loved by so many people. Below are the memories that were shared in honor of her, which show how much happiness and joy she brought into people's lives and...

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Senior Gracie McInnis said even though her mom did not give birth to her, "she is better than anything I could have asked for."

Love not blood is what makes her my mom

Gracie McInnis, Contributing Writer | May 7, 2021

What does it take to be a mother? I believe that you don’t need to give birth to be one, and if you do give birth, it does not mean you are one. My mother did not give birth to me, but she is better...

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