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Londonderry's first ever National Art Honor Society members get inducted. Read more to find out about this new society and how to get in.

Bringing art to life: National Art Honor Society comes to LHS

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor
May 14, 2025

The scratching of pencils, the sound of paint brushes dunking into water, and many more artistic sounds fill the air as members of National Art Honors Society gather for their monthly meeting. You may...

'Yap About It' podcast, Episode 1: Ghosting, the art of disappearing

‘Yap About It’ podcast, Episode 1: Ghosting, the art of disappearing

In the first episode of the Yap About It podcast, we discuss the depth of ghosting, why people might, how it affects others, and our own experiences. We also talk about the dangers and talking to people...

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...

All smiles with Mr.LHS Blake Thompson and Mr.LHS 2024 Charlie Lantz after the show

Meet your Mr.LHS 2025

Hanna Carroll, Executive of Opinions
May 13, 2025

As the tradition of Mr. LHS has continued, nine boys hit the stage with dashing suits, hair for days and swaggy dance moves. With a buzzing crowd and high energy acts, only one came out a winner and that...

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...

Lady Gaga’s album cover 'MAYHEM' courtesy of Interscope Records

Gaga’s Mayhem: A return to her former self

Leah Cote, Reporter
May 13, 2025

With Lady Gaga’s new album release, MAYHEM, many fans say that she is back and better than ever. I would have to agree with these die hard fans, as her new music has brought me back through many of her...

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...

Listening to the Souvlaki Slowdive album captures the essence of 90s angst.

Slowdive’s Souvlaki: A ‘shoegaze’ masterpiece that still echoes

Genevieve Campbell, Reporter
May 12, 2025

Hypnotic, shoegaze guitar riffs, mellow vocals, melancholic instrumentals. The most intriguing piece of Slowdive's album Souvlaki for me, is the relatability to such a heart wrenching feeling. Mainstream...

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...

Picturesque’s album, Do you feel O.K? is an album to put on "Repeat" and sing in the shower to.

Picturesque’s ‘Do you feel O.K?’ is more than okay

Annaleigh Marshall, Reporter
May 9, 2025

Picturesque’s album, Do you feel O.K? was released in 2020, yet when I found this album four years later, it struck a chord within me.  Each song seems to have its own story and unique beats. With...

Girvin teaches her class about punnet squares. She helps students by drawing visuals showing her teaching style.

Honoring a unique educator: Jessica Girvin wins the PAEMST award

Lily Abrams, Features Editor
May 7, 2025

Jessica Girvin is no ordinary science teacher in the classroom. From her hands-on learning style to connecting with students, her work both inside and outside the class has brought her through the rigorous...

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