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The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

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The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safety's new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

Masks are essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19, so wear one

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief | December 29, 2020

A jacket is optional: if you’re cold, wear one! If you’re not, then don’t. It’s your decision because a jacket doesn’t save lives, but a mask does. That’s why a mask shouldn’t be something...

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Editorials represent the opinion of the Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.

Editorial: Remote’s not ideal, but we can do it

Editorial Board | December 18, 2020

97 minutes has never felt so long. Login. Take notes, (Awkward) breakout room. Classwork. Repeat. Over, and over, and over again.  When we found out we were going to be switching from hybrid back...

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Art by Hannah Ellis

Wake Up, Log On, Repeat

Hannah Ellis, Opinions Editor | December 16, 2020

Wake up. Log on to class. Sleep. Repeat.  Every day is the exact same. We had a few blissful weeks of being in the building every other day, yet now we are trapped behind a computer screen once again  We...

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Students are having mixed feelings over taking exams after a remote block.

Is it fair to have midterms after remote learning?

December 15, 2020

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Working in retail can make anyone feel like they have a target taped to their back, especially during the holidays.

Retail etiquette: A Karen’s guide to human decency

Ash BarNoy, Executive Opinions Editor | December 13, 2020

The holiday season has always brought a frantic, hasty energy entirely its own. The bustling stores and increasingly growing lines starting Black Friday weekend can make even the calmest places feel chaotic...

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Problem-solving can be put on the back burner when it comes to stress. Be sure to see the suggestions below in regards to stress due to quarantine and remote learning.

Three steps to solving remote stress

Rachel St. Louis, Copy Chief | December 12, 2020

If one piece of advice could be acquired from the avalanche of recent events, it’s the cliche that rings true: “No one can see the future.” Perhaps it rings a little too loudly now. From fully...

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Political Contrive | Unity in a Pandemic

Jackie Wolthers, Multimedia Editor | December 4, 2020

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The schools are doing the best they can do during this pandemic, so cut them a little slack on social media.

Bashing the schools isn’t ‘remotely’ cool

Olivia Windisch, Sports Chief | November 20, 2020

As cases rise and winter vacations approach, the school district will be shifting into fully remote learning for the holiday season. This will be a period of five and a half weeks from Monday, Nov. 23...

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It's Okay to Not Feel Okay

It’s Okay to Not Feel Okay

Hannah Ellis, Opinions Editor | November 13, 2020

With the fall season comes the constant talk surrounding college and future plans. A senior cannot see any adult figure without them asking the dreaded question, “Where are you going to college?” Some...

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Ogunquit, Maine decorates early for Christmas in November.

Santa belongs in No-ho ho ho-vember

Abby Foley, Executive Features Editor | November 12, 2020

The first snowfall of the year happens, and just like that, the holidays have begun. The air is crisp and has the aroma of fresh pine. Stores have started their annual holiday sales and Christmas joy is...

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The Last Word | Twitter Tantrum

The Last Word | Twitter Tantrum

Madi Magee and Jackie Wolthers | November 11, 2020

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