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Lancer Spirit Online

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Lancer Spirit Online

OPINION

There is no place for guns in the school halls. Students are there to learn math and science, not how to blockade a door.

Only soldiers—not citizens—need semi-automatic weapons.

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
March 9, 2023

Americans woke up on the fifth anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting to learn the horrific news that 3 more students became victims of a school shooting. On the eve of Valentine's...

Two refs discussing the play.

NFL’s biggest problem shown on the game’s largest stage

Dillon Tufts, Sports Editor
February 23, 2023

During a Superbowl, you would think that mistakes would be minimized, but the refs come in clutch . . .  for the Kansas City Chiefs, again. The whole game between the Eagles and Chiefs was very even and...

A letter to Lancer Nation from Lancer Spirits Editor-in-Chief, Makenna True.

A Letter from the Editor: On senioritis

An open letter to senioritis from the Editor in Chief
Makenna True, Editor in Chief
January 30, 2023

I’m almost positive that I am being plagued by a disease. If I went to the doctor and told them all my symptoms, I’d return to school with a doctor’s note that would promptly excuse me from the rest...

There are so many options surrounding birth control, but the risks are just as important.

Is birth control the perfect solution?

Arianna Conomacos, Reporter
January 23, 2023

Periods. They suck. They make us break out. They hurt, and they NEVER come at a good time. And always manage to ruin your good underwear.  For many girls, periods aren’t just a simple annoyance....

A letter to Lancer Nation from Lancer Spirits Editor-in-Chief, Makenna True.

A Letter from the Editor: On finals

A midterm love letter from the Editor in Chief.
Makenna True, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2023

The time is now. When the early morning alarm symbolizes more than just a full school day, but the decision of your grade. When the drive-in isn’t filled with music, but frantic study sessions. When...

In recent years, polices officers have been on the end of a negative stereotype.

Defend the police

Alyssa Parsons, Reporter
January 9, 2023

Since I was a young girl I’ve dreamed of being a police officer. No specific moment sparked this interest of mine, simply just the general knowledge that their job description is to help people. In the...

A letter to Lancer Nation from Lancer Spirits Editor-in-Chief, Makenna True.

A Letter from the Editor

A January letter from the Editor in Chief.
Makenna True, Editor in Chief
January 2, 2023

Happy January Lancer Nation! It’s hard to imagine that we are already done with our Winter Break. I, personally, would love to have an extra week stuck on in order to fully rest and recuperate, but...

Snow and safety: they dont mix

Snow and safety: they don’t mix

Makenna True, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2022

It didn’t look awful first thing in the morning. Some light rain on a cold December morning wasn’t anything to panic about. The solution seemed fairly easy: leave a handful of minutes earlier than...

Editorials represent the opinion of the Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.

Recent school shooting hoax not cause for jokes

Lancer Spirit Editorial Board
December 15, 2022

In our country today, shootings are unfortunately common and it is getting harder to tell dangerous threats from hoaxes. Tragically, it's also easy to go from harmless to harmful when it regards issues...

LGBTQ+ citizens of New Hampshire were faced with the possibility of having unfair politicians representing them. Thankfully, Democratic incumbents Chris Pappas and Maggie Hassan won reelection and will continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

Midterm election was ‘too close for comfort’ for LGBTQ+ citizens

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
November 14, 2022

 This recent election resulted in many accomplishments for LGBTQ+ candidates nationwide, including an extraordinary milestone accomplished here in N.H. as the first ever transgender man was elected into...

Every second Monday of October, the country observes Columbus Day. Recently, more states and towns are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day instead.

Time to celebrate indigenous people, not Columbus

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor
October 12, 2022

We all know the rhyme: 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Every second Monday in October, we acknowledge Columbus’ achievement of colonizing the Americas. However, he doesn’t deserve the praise...

Editorials represent the opinion of the Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.

LSO Editorial: Fans can help LHS underdogs become Mack Plaque top dogs

Lancer Spirit Editorial Board
September 21, 2022

When our athletes take the field in the fall, there is only one thing on their mind: beat Pinkerton. All our fall sports join together as one to reclaim Mack Plaque, but they can’t do it if all they...

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