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Life of a Lancer policy a success at LHS

Nate Gaw, Sports Editor | February 2, 2016

The Life of a Lancer policy was implemented last year by LHS English teacher, Mrs. Rich and the Athletic Leadership Council, and this past semester was the first full term without a single violation by...

Anderson .Paak defies genre on ‘Malibu’

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | February 1, 2016

Malibu is that rare album where the opening track is easily the best on the record, but don't let that turn you off; just about every track on Malibu is exquisitely crafted and utterly enjoyable. The lush, summery production, courtesy of living legends like Madlib and 9th Wonder, is some of the tightest .Paak has ever boasted, merging West Coast classicism with boom-bap and chipmunk soul. Simply put, Malibu was made to be bumped in low riders down Rosecrans Avenue and danced to at a vogue night club with equal aplomb. There is nary a dull moment over its 61 minutes.

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Rihanna underwhelms with long-awaited 8th release

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | February 1, 2016

Rihanna barely feels like the star of her own album. The production, from heavyweights like Boi-1da, DJ Mustard, and Timbaland, is more multifaceted and interesting than the uninspired vocals laid over them. The roster of guest features, from SZA on opener "Considerations" to Drake on "Work," outshine Rihanna herself in their performances.

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Community Service Club makes blankets for the elderly

Lindsey Guenther, News Editor | February 1, 2016

The Community Service Club spent Thursday afternoon making blankets for the elderly. They made three blankets in total which will be donated to a nursing home. Using a variety of patterned fabrics,...

Psychology class tests reactions to a stimulus

Lindsey Guenther, News Editor | January 28, 2016

Senior Max Lawrence sat in front of his C period AP Psychology class on Monday wrapped in a towel preparing for a unique experiment. Mrs. Gagnon stood waiting with a spray bottle, ready to soak Lawrence....

ALC members: Leaders from field to community

Alex Seeley, Features Editor | January 27, 2016

Junior Cam Reddy knows that being an athlete is “more than what you do on the field.” So when the final whistle or call from the official signals the end of game, 10 Athletic Leadership Council...

Second semester: Get organized, stay motivated

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

Leaking pens, broken pencils, piles of old worksheets. If this sounds anything like your backpack or locker situation, it’s time to reevaluate for second semester. Out with the old, in with the new We...

Civics class makes strides to bringing therapy dogs to LHS

Allie Marsh, Reporter | January 26, 2016

Ms. Johnson’s civics class was covering the dreaded subject of school shootings when the idea of getting a therapy dog came up. “The topic [of school shootings] gets to you after a while,” Johnson...

‘Spotlight’ an unflinchingly heavy drama

Isaac Owens, Broadcasting Manager | January 26, 2016

The subject matter of Spotlight is incredibly heavy and it shows as it eats away at characters, but that does not mean McCarthy needed to follow the Hollywood impulse of having characters constantly snap. While there is a scene of excited anger, it is portrayed naturally and is well deserved.

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Athlete spotlight: Jake Coleman and Yorgelis Ortiz

Nate Gaw, Sports Editor | January 25, 2016

Jake Coleman: Coleman is a key role for the boys basketball team this year. He is one of five returning players from the boys championship team just a season ago. Coleman was one of the leading scorers...

Jesu, Sun Kil Moon collab a disappointing miss

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | January 25, 2016

There are a few moments on Jesu/Sun Kil Moon where that erratic blend manages to converge. Tracks like "Father's Day" and "America's Most Wanted Mark Kozelek and John Dillinger" are undeniably solid, and the differing styles of Jesu and Kozelek manage to combine to a greater sum, but such moments are few and far between over the album's daunting eighty minutes.

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Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Cabezas and Kelsey Coffey

June Cranmer, Sports Editor, Business Manager | January 19, 2016

Ryan Cabezas: Senior Ryan Cabezas is a standout on the Lancer wrestling team this year with no losses to blemish his record. In a tri-tournament held at Pinkerton Academy on the 6th, Cabezas left undefeated...

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