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Clearing up confusion: Parking passes

Riley Walberg, News Editor | May 4, 2016

When getting signatures from advisers and teachers for parking pass applications, students should only list activities in which they participated during the current school year. For example, if a...

‘Lemonade’ a cinematic concept album

Beyonce's second "visual" album is grandiose yet contained

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | May 4, 2016

While the rallying cry of "Formation" is left for bonus track (or end credits) territory, its visceral sound and empowering message is felt in ripples throughout the rest of Lemonade. This is pop music untethered; an organic fusion of pop, rap, electronic, R&B, and even rock elements. Her choice in collaborators is top-notch, as evidenced by contributions from everyone from The Weeknd to James Blake to Kendrick Lamar. The dancehall-esque pulse of "Sorry" stands in sharp contrast to the gutsy blues of Jack White duet "Don't Hurt Yourself," yet the dissonance lends itself to cohesion.

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Clean slate for being late: Parking pass policy needs a refresh button

Jake Ziegler, Reporter | May 4, 2016

This article is reproduced as it appears in the April issue of The Lancer Spirit News magazine. According to the LHS parking permit application, “Students who can’t make it to school on time will...

Jason Coburn’s keys to success

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | May 4, 2016

“I do what I do for myself,” Coburn said. “I’m not so interested in building a fanbase or anything. I think that people are starting to lose track of the fun in music, but I’m trying to keep that alive and keep myself from going down a similar path. I’m a huge admirer of [Nirvana drummer/Foo Fighters frontman] Dave Grohl, because he takes that idea of fun to its extreme.”

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‘Hardcore Henry’ dulls with weak gimmick, listless violence

Riley Walberg, News Editor | May 4, 2016

What isn't shocking is the story itself. Unmemorable, unsurprising, and uninteresting, Hardcore Henry's plot quickly becomes predictable, especially when you realize that you're basically watching someone else play a video game. The more the story goes on, the more video-game-like it becomes, complete with waves and levels of enemies escalating in difficulty and even a final boss fight at the end.

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Drake underwhelms with ‘Views’

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | May 3, 2016

Ultimately, Views falls short of greatness. Drake has portrayed this release as his evolution; an expansion on his signature sound that would propel him towards legend status. It's reflected in the album's cover - Drake, solitary and sullen above the rest of the world, poised to strike from atop the CN Tower. In the end, though, Views is enjoyable, but more of the same.

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Photo Gallery: Highlights from spring pep rally 2016

Emily Schackart, Online Chief, Lifestyle Editor | April 27, 2016

The Beeman Trophy is up for grabs this spring, and LHS celebrated the event with the annual spring pep rally on Fri., Apr. 22. Spring athletes spoke about upcoming games and meets, and were commended...

Photo Gallery: Mr. LHS 2016

Emily Schackart, Online Chief, Lifestyle Editor | April 24, 2016

Nine boys from the class of 2016 competed in the annual Mr. LHS pageant last Thursday, April 21., hosted by seniors Nate Gaw and June Cranmer. This year's theme was "decades" to celebrate 10 years of Mr....

Celebrate your surroundings this Earth Day

Malissa Christie, Magazine Chief | April 22, 2016

Happy Earth Day! Let Earth Day remind you to take a walk on the wild side. Vast green rainforests to the mysterious depths of the sea to unbounded miles of desert; Planet Earth, amongst our otherwise lifeless...

A letter to parents: Let me ‘cell’ you on why I need my phone for homework

Caroline Russell, Reporter | April 20, 2016

Dear Parents, It may seem to you that I am constantly pausing every few minutes to glance at my phone, picking it up, and disengaging myself from my homework assignments. I know that there is nothing...

Who will wear the 2016 Mr. LHS crown? Find out next Thursday night.

Cristian Flores, Online Chief | April 15, 2016

The Lancer Spirit presents the 10th annual Mr. LHS pageant on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 in the gym. Tickets Tickets are $10 and will be sold during lunches next week and at the door the night...

Men’s Wearhouse sponsors Mr. LHS, provides discount on prom rentals

April 14, 2016

Thank you, Men's Wearhouse, for supporting the Lancer Spirit and sponsoring the Mr. LHS talent show on April 21, in the LHS gymnasium. Men's Wearhouse is holding a $30 off tux or suit rentals for...

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