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Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

Londonderry High School
295 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
603-432-6941
The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

OPINIONS

Securely's new screen monitoring feature is a complete invasion of students' privacy. Art by Ava Christian.

Securly’s screen monitoring feature quietly undermines student privacy

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
October 24, 2025

You're in class: fingers hovering above the keyboard, focusing on finishing your assignment. The fluorescent lights hum overhead. The room holds its breath.  A silent flicker—a notification appears...

It's important to recognize the Indigenous Peoples of America on the second Monday of October. Graphic created in Canva by Ava Alkhamis.

Indigenous People’s Day is a truth you can’t legislate away

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
October 10, 2025

New Hampshire’s new law, House Bill 1014, makes it illegal for teachers, school staff, and local governments to refer to the second Monday in October as anything other than Columbus Day. The law, which...

Student is not paying attention, crashing into someone else, causing a disruption in the hallways. Graphic designed by: Ava Christian.

Hazards in the hallways

Abby Mantegari, Opinions Editor
October 10, 2025

Before the first day of school each year, there is a night designed for freshmen to walk their schedule, ensuring they do not get flustered in the hallway once school starts.  They can practice walking...

Phones will no longer be aloud to in the school throughout the entire school day. Graphic designed by: Ava Christian.

The harsh realities of banning cellphones

This editorial is the collective opinion of The Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.

If you freaked out over the implemented phone policy by the school district last spring, you better get ready. Through Senate Bill 206, the state government has issued a new cellphone ban to take effect...

People are relying on AI too much and it's killing creativity. Art by Ava Christian.

AI: Is it a tool or a trap?

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2025

In this day and age, you don’t need a therapist, a tutor, or heck, even a best friend. With the rise of artificial intelligence, one click can do almost everything for you. Need to write an essay? Don’t...

Pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks. Graphic designed by: Ava Christian

Açaí you later: the fall menu just dropped

Abby Mantegari, Opinions Editor
September 25, 2025

The Starbucks cafe and drive-thru has been crammed with LHS students throughout all open campus periods. During these autumn months, life becomes a routine. The bell rings, signaling the end of class,...

If you're heading to a post-Homecoming hangout, make smart choices and stay safe. Graphic designed by: Ava Christian

Editorial: Homecoming expectations for a memorable and safe night

This editorial is the collective opinion of The Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.
Lancer Spirit Editorial Board
September 20, 2025

After a long summer, getting back into the swing of things can be hard and takes adjusting. Figuring out your new classes and workflow that you will have this year can be exhausting. Everyone deserves...

Remember the importance of protecting first amendment rights and finding common ground with others to avoid unnecessary violence.

Editorial: Remembering 9/11, Charlie Kirk, Evergreen High School

This editorial is the collective opinion of The Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.
Lancer Spirit Editorial Board
September 11, 2025

In the past 24 hours, America has been rocked by a series of violent events that demand a collective reflection. As Americans, we must ask ourselves: Is this the society we aspire to be? A nation where...

Watching movies from home is the only way to go. (Image made in Canva by Kelsey Sweet).

Just stay home: Movies at home are better

Evelyn Gillespie, Reporter
June 10, 2025

You are bored and want to watch a movie but don’t know whether you want to go to the movies or watch it in the comfort of your own home. Ever want a snack or candy that isn’t in the movie theatre,...

As the Class of 2026 rises up to senior year, it is time to prioritize the things that matter to us so we stay successful through the end. (Image made in Canva by Kelsey Sweet).

From senior courses to colleges, the juniors are stressed.

Angelique Grenier, Reporter
June 6, 2025

They say junior year is the hardest year of high school. Is that true? We are currently deciding what our course load will look like for next year. What Electives am I going to do? Should I opt for late...

The SAT only tests a narrow set of skills and doesn’t capture a person’s full potential. Design created in Canva by Jillian Willwerth

We are more than our scores

The SAT is a test of strategy, not intelligence
Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
June 5, 2025

We juniors recently got our SAT scores back, and the hallways are buzzing with anxiety. Whether someone scored a 1500 or a 950, there’s one unspoken truth we’re all facing: we’re being judged not...

Class of 2025 graduates next Thursday, June 12th. Then they will all become legacies of the school just like the past grades.

Goodbye seniors and good luck

Annaleigh Marshall, Reporter
June 4, 2025

Seniors, class of 2025, surely your time here at LHS has done a toll. Most of you are probably glad you're graduating, glad to get out of school. But when I say this I mean it, as a freshman, all I could...

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