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What flavor of ice cream does Lancer Nation prefer?

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Chocolate or Vanilla: A Twisting Tale

Arianna Conomacos, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2023

You see, I’m in a lot of truffle. When it comes to chocolate and vanilla, I can never decide. Do I want to enjoy the subtle sweetness of vanilla, or the deep rich tones of chocolate? I’m sure all of...

Which phone is superior, Apple or Android? (Designed in Canva by Kelly Egan)

Apple vs Android: A Never-Ending Battle

Arianna Conomacos, Opinions Editor
October 19, 2023

For years, this age-old battle has waged on. A never-ending feud the beginning of which is long forgotten. But this isn’t some old cheesy kid's cartoon. Real families torn apart. Real friendships ruined....

Seniors Nate Pope and Aaron Owre host a booth for the Tri-M Music Honor Society at Tuesdays Speak Up Day. A variety of LHS clubs and community mental health organizations provided information to students about available resources as well as offering a sense of community to those who may need it.

LHS Speak Up Day sparks unwarranted criticism on social media

After a year of hard work and planning by the students and staff on the Social Emotional Learning Committee (SEL), Lancers Speak-Up Day came to fruition this past Tuesday, May 16. In the last few...

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, Executive 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...

Using a poll on The Lancer Spirit’s Instagram page, 53% of students voted that they “Love Valentine’s Day” and 47% of students voted that they “Hate Valentine’s Day.”

Me and Valentine’s Day? It’s complicated.

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief
February 14, 2023

It's a love-hate relationship with Valentine's Day. Throughout the years, the day for lovers has been widely disputed. Some are enthralled by the pink and red gifting traditions whereas for others, the...

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, Opinions Editor
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...

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