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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 Tortured Poets Department album cover (Big Machine Records)

Scrutiny and backlash won’t stop ‘Tortured Poet’ Taylor Swift

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief
February 1, 2024

Taylor Swift sent the crowd and internet into shock as she stood on the 2024 Grammys stage and accepted the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. “My brand new album comes out April 19,” Swift said, “It’s...

The New York Times Games app has been growing in popularity and making 'Connections' with people all over the world. (Photo property of The New York Times).

The New York Times makes connections through word games

If you are a fellow journalist or a problem-solver you will love this app.
Emma Desrosiers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2024

Brain games are in for 2024. That’s right. No more time wasted on apps that draw bored teenagers in with their mindless scrolling and forgettable content. Say goodbye to the mundane and done before media...

N.H. goes rogue, maintaining first-in-nation primary state status

N.H. goes rogue, maintaining first-in-nation primary state status

Arianna Conomacos, Online Chief
January 11, 2024

This year, N.H. has “gone rogue” defying the Democratic National Committee (DNC), instead maintaining our spot as the first-in-nation primary, a position we have held for over 123 years, following...

During an active shooter drill, students and teachers may need to barricade the classroom door if an intruder entered the building and there was no time to evacuate.

Editorial: ALICE is in the building, so it’s time to pay attention

Editorials represent the opinions of The Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.

No longer are we little kids, hiding in a corner while our teacher runs around the classroom shutting off lights, locking doors, and covering windows. Instead, Londonderry Schools have implemented ALICE,...

Lancer Spirit FreeLancer Ava Alkhamis speaks with Parking Lot Monitor Joe Maccarone about what Veterans Day means to him.

Veterans Day (and every day) we honor LHS staff members who have served

Thank you, Veterans.
Lancer Spirit Editorial Board
November 10, 2023

Veteran’s Day is a day to remember. To remember the men and women who chose to stand up rather than sit down. To charge in rather than to wait. To hold so dearly the freedoms we have in this...

What flavor of ice cream does Lancer Nation prefer?

Created in Canva by Arianna Conomacos

Chocolate or Vanilla: A Twisting Tale

Arianna Conomacos, Online Chief
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, Online Chief
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 Tuesday's 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...

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

Dillon Tufts, Sports Chief
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...

Is learning algebra really worth fingers and toes?

School should be closed on ‘Frostgate Friday’

The next Ice Age is here, Londonderry. Have our past New England winters prepared us for possible extinction?  In years past, you’ve likely witnessed the Teenage Boy, donning basketball shorts and...

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