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Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

OPINIONS

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Hydro Flask, Stanley, and now Owala: what’s next?

Michelle Chin, Reporter | March 20, 2025

Trends come and go like riptides in the ocean, but some stick around longer than others, especially when they offer something that’s pleasing to the eye. The “perfect-trendy-convenient-water bottle”...

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Students and staff currently only get about 12.5% of time in every class. With a block schedule, everyone would get around 25% or more time to really dive into the material and make sure it’s understood and taught effectively. (Image created in canvas by Ava Alkhamis).

Time to ditch quick class switch

LHS should incorporate a block schedule. Schools like Salem High School have embraced this game-changing approach, and it’s time for us to follow to benefit both students and teachers. 
Ava Alkhamis, Reporter | March 12, 2025

The clock’s ticking. You’ve just started wrapping your head around the new material in math when - ding! The bell rings. Time’s up, and now, you’ve got to shift gears into English, even though...

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We are all our own flower, learning from others, and changing due to them. (Image created in Canva by Olivia Stobo).

LHS continues to be proactive, not reactive

Suicide rates have continued to increase all across New Hampshire, affecting teens in high school
Olivia Stobo, Reporter | March 11, 2025

Even with great resources, such as school psychologists, house counselors, and more, New Hampshire hasn't been doing enough regarding the mental health issue. It's not the resources that's the issue, it's...

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The evil snow plotting to harm the school if not closed

Editorial: SNOW IS NOW A DEADLY FLESH EATING VIRUS; SNOW DAY IS THE ONLY CURE

(Yes, this is satirical.)
Lindsey Hodkinson, Opinions Editor | February 5, 2025

  You heard it here first! Snow is no longer a fun thing to jump into, or let land on your tongue, it's turned fatal. According to the very real researchers I have contacted, snow is now causing...

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The ongoing question of whether or not remediation is a useful tool for students.

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Remediation: Is it necessary or is the system broken?

Kaylee Mague and Jansher Malik | January 20, 2025

Against remediation Jansher Malik For students who do not receive the grade they like on a test, remediation is an easy option to get those points back. The idea behind remediation seems like a useful...

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The battle that comes to every English class, deciding whether or not to double space your writing. (Image created in Canva by Kelsey Sweet).

Double Spacing: does it keep you organized or ruin everything?

Kaylee Mague and Kelsey Sweet | January 14, 2025

For double-spacing by Kelsey Sweet Double spacing, keeping you organized, setting up your page for spacing out your ideas, examples, and connections while making it easy for your audience to engage...

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The joy of block blast is real.

Block Blast: We’re cooked

Lindsey Hodkinson, Opinions Editor | December 13, 2024

From No One Asked I have superpowers. Not the typical laser-vision-flying telekinesis powers. Those are useless, and frankly, overdone. What I possess contributes so much more to society than saving...

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Regradless of who you voted for everyone is deserving of kindness. Please keep political discussions outside of school.

Beyond the ballot

Lancer Spirit Editorial Board | November 8, 2024

Every year we hear the same old things in the news cycle about Election Day. The never-ending reminders from everyone around you to get out and vote, and people talking about how historical this election...

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Senior girls looking back with bright smiles, sporting their throwback backpacks. As they head in for their last first day of high school!

Seniors reflect on their last first day of school

Abigail Jones, Fashion Editor | September 11, 2024

As Lancer Nation welcomes the new school year and begins to ramp up into the full swing of things, this time becomes particularly bittersweet for this year's class of Seniors! The most exhilarating part...

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The deadline to complete your parking permit application was June 7th. Image Created in Canva by Arianna E. Conomacos.

Participation for Parking

A Rare System of Merit
Theodore Paccione, Reporter | June 11, 2024

When students get their driver's license and a car in high school, the first thing they have to do before the school year begins is to acquire a parking permit. But how do you get one of these parking...

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53% of children have a smartphone by age 11 - National Institutes of Health. Image Created in Canva by Arianna E. Conomacos

Modern Culture, Modern Destruction

Kaileigh Cypher, Reporter | June 10, 2024

Instead of playing outside and running around, kids are strutting around in half shirts while their parents allow it. Growing up nowadays is completely different from how it used to be. Kids are starting...

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