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Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

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Breaking it down

Breaking it down

In his column this week, Eric explains what it's like to get stuck behind the buses after school.
Eric Brown, Opinions Editor | November 8, 2016

Monday through Friday at 1:58pm, Londonderry High School’s main lot is a hot mess. Students can be seen sprinting from the school’s side doors to their cars with no regard or caution to traffic...

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'Time Takes a Cigarette:' Remembering 40 years of David Bowie

‘Time Takes a Cigarette:’ Remembering 40 years of David Bowie

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | November 8, 2016

This review was originally published in the February 2016 print edition of The Lancer Spirit. The writer Conor Battles, 2015-16 editor-in-chief, was recently awarded a 1st place Gold Circle award from...

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Students' reflections on the 2016 election

Students’ reflections on the 2016 election

Here are some student opinions from Mr. Vaughn's Law and Mock Trial class about the 2016 election. Some comments were edited for clarity and brevity.
November 7, 2016

"If I had to vote, I would choose not to vote at all. I know by not voting, I essentially give my vote to the winner, but I wouldn't feel good about myself if I vote for either Trump or Hillary. You might...

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Lancers: You need to 'Rock the Vote'

Lancers: You need to ‘Rock the Vote’

Lizy Stubbs, Opinions Editor | November 7, 2016

In the election booths this November 8 there is only one feasible option: cry. This election cycle has been—How do I put it?—completely and utterly insane. Filled with scandals, insults, and some...

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Colleges coming your way: Nov. 7 - 11

Colleges coming your way: Nov. 7 – 11

Shea Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, College & Career Editor | November 7, 2016

The colleges listed below will be visiting LHS in the main guidance conference room this week. To register for these visits or see dates for upcoming colleges, log in to your Naviance account.   Monday,...

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The cheerleaders perform their ending posture in the pyramid.

Sports commentary: A behind-the-scenes look at cheerleading

One LHS cheerleader talks about how people's judgement of cheerleading can be misinformed.
Meghan Evangelista, Reporter | November 5, 2016

While cheering on the football team is a cheerleader's main priority during the season, most of us join cheer to be able to compete.  So while fans in the football stands may see us laughing on...

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Londonderry voters: Parking guidelines, map for election day

Londonderry voters: Parking guidelines, map for election day

Riley Walberg, News Editor | November 5, 2016

Voting for the national election will take place between 7 am - 8 pm at the high school gym on November 8. All vehicles must enter through the lighted intersection across from the Leach Library. All...

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LHS welcomes new STEM Curriculum Coordinator Mr. Flynn

LHS welcomes new STEM Curriculum Coordinator Mr. Flynn

Alex Seeley, Features Editor | November 5, 2016

Tucked into a small room in the curriculum office next to the library lies a door facing a wooden desk. Adjacent to the desk hanging on the wall are pictures of a smiling 7-year-old...

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Don't let the many options confuse you: Pick the right time to apply to college

Don’t let the many options confuse you: Pick the right time to apply to college

Ellie Goodspeed, Magazine Chief | November 4, 2016

  Seniors, you've started your college applications. You’ve linked your Naviance to your Common App. Naviance asks you to input which kind of application you are submitting, and you think, Okay....

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Art by a GSA member

GSA provides safe atmosphere for LGBT+ teens

The GSA has a strict confidentiality policy to protect the privacy and safety of its participants. Therefore, the names of individuals who are current students have been changed in this article.
Josh Galluzzo, Features Editor | November 3, 2016

For an LGBT+teen, most of the day can be spent hiding from the surrounding world and concealing the true person on the inside. The opportunities to “be yourself” are few and far between, which is...

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The varsity cheerleaders build a pyramid as part of the routine they perform at pep rallies.  This is one of the stunts they will perform at the States competition to take place this Sunday at Pinkerton.

Lancer Varsity Cheer to compete at States this weekend

Katie Leger, Reporter | November 3, 2016

The Lancer Cheerleaders have started off the competition season with a bang placing second at Cheer Madness and placing third at Capital City. The last competition of the season is this Sunday at 2:00...

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Photo by Bella Ziolek.

Don’t mock the Birkenstock

Reasons why I love my Birkenstocks and you should, too.
Emily Schackart, Online Chief, Lifestyle Editor | November 2, 2016

"Hippie shoes." "Jesus sandals."  The bane of some people’s existence: Birkenstocks. In the midst of winter during 2015, I purchased my first pair of Birkenstocks directly from birkenstockusa.com....

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