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The student news site of Londonderry High School

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OPINIONS

Freshman Elisa Thomas holds up her Venmo app for senior Lizzie Sosa to scan it to transact money.

Schools almost out, but Venmo’s still not in

Elisa Thomas, Reporter
May 14, 2025

It’s time to buy a sweatshirt or a cookie at the school store, a prom ticket, a Mr. LHS ticket, or a homecoming ticket, but it’s cash only. And the only thing you have is your Venmo. Guess it’s time...

Socratic Seminars aren't the only way to have a class discussion.

Mix it up: Socratic Seminars aren’t the only way.

Maddy Buchanan, Reporter
May 13, 2025

You walk into your English class, a tinge of anxiety in the air, and you notice the desks arranged in a circle, which can only mean one thing: a Socratic Seminar.  Your heart sinks, knowing that it's...

A student arrives 30 seconds late, hoping the Capitol (teacher) shows mercy.

The five minute passing period feels like the Hunger Games

Ava Alkhamis, Reporter
May 13, 2025

The bell rings. You’re in the upper 600s hallway, and your next class is all the way at the other side of the school. Your backpack weighs more than a small child, your computer is at 2%, and someone...

The five stages of phone-mo

Follow along as the students of LHS try and survive the new phone policy
Reagan Louiselle, Reporter
May 12, 2025

After the cellphone ban, many students are exhibiting classic signs of withdrawal from their beloved devices. Like any true addiction, we’re seeing a dramatic increase in students desperately reaching...

Papers fly, grades drop and it all goes down hill.

Another packet, barely any instructions, I’m screwed

Annaleigh Marshall, Reporter
May 12, 2025

Packet after packet, typing after typing. It’s too much. I’ve had many wonderful teachers that have taught me and have made me as successful as I am with my grades and my work, without handing me tons...

Student gets fed up in class as a student forgets what personal space is.

Classroom etiquette 101: What not to do during class

Abby Mantegari, Reporter
April 17, 2025

You’re sitting in class just trying to get your work done when that one person sitting behind you starts doing that annoying habit again. Has it made you go crazy and unable to focus? Has it made you...

Graphic created on Canva.

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”...

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...

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...

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...

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

Picture made in Canva by Kaylee Mague and Kelsey Sweet

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...

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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