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My vote counts

My vote counts

Rachel St. Louis, Copy Chief
November 10, 2020

My vote counts. At least that’s what everyone has been telling me. As a newly registered voter who recently cast their first presidential election ballot, I am discouraged. The newscasters say the...

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Stop COVID shaming. It’s not helping.

Hannah Ellis, Opinions Editor
November 5, 2020

Let’s talk about the topic that has been looming over all of us since the beginning of school: COVID-19.  We all know that Pinkerton Academy went fully remote for the remainder of October, and with...

Without an independent day each week, students and teachers are feeling buried under the weight of all the work they need to do.

An independent day would help keep stress away

Jackie Wolthers, Multimedia Editor
October 30, 2020

Our current schedule has teachers overworked and students second-guessing whether or not they’ll make it through the year. It has us stressing every day of the week over the mounds of school work that...

Junior Christopher Merheb works on schoolwork from his living room.

Student thoughts on hybrid scheduling

Madi Magee, Opinions Editor
October 19, 2020

To say the reactions to how this school year is going so far are varied would be a grave understatement. If you listen to people talking in the halls, you’re bound to hear the spectrum of opinions. Regarding...

The volleyball team throws their hands up after winning a point.

A Feeling I’ll Never Forget

Laura Haas, Online Chief
October 8, 2020

Win by two. One more point and we win. Do it for Londonderry. Win this game for Mack Plaque. Do it for your team.  These thoughts rush through my head as I look at the score board. It’s 25-24.    My...

Students, staff and community members have a lot of questions and concerns about what school will look like in the fall. One concern is how to keep students 3-6 ft. apart in a classroom setting such as this.

We want to go back to school, but how?

As the days of summer pass, we get closer and closer until that first day back at school. No more online assignments, Zoom calls, or rolling out of bed at 12 pm to start your homework.  Or at least...

How many of our fathers, sons, and daughters have to die before people realize that this movement is more than just what you see on the surface.

Everything’s changed. Nothing has changed. When will black lives matter?

Alexa Naar, Current Issues Editor
June 13, 2020

Editors' Note: The article below "Why they kneel" was originally published in the November 2018 edition of The Lancer Spirit magazine. The editorial board felt it should be republished in light of...

Junior Dylan Barnes wins his match under the light. Barnes works hard to prepare for each wrestling season so he can bring his best at every match.

To this wrestler, hard work beats talent every time

Dylan Barnes
June 12, 2020

Something that I will always remember is that during my father's first year wrestling in 6th grade, he did not win a single match. After that season he worked so hard to get better and ended up winning...

Diverse culture does not equate to diverse ideas

Diverse culture does not equate to diverse ideas

Kevin Macarelli, Reporter
June 5, 2020

As an ex-resident of the Boston area, walking the halls of Londonderry High School makes it very clear that my new town is far from diverse. However, the thoughts and opinions of the students here in Londonderry...

Cant a man just get his cookies?

Can’t a man just get his cookies?

Sathvik Manam, Art Director
June 4, 2020

Ahhh… The Lancer IDs - the little card that holds your school photo and a constant reminder that everyone’s school pictures suck. This card enables you to efficiently get your lunch and snacks, allowing...

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