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The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

Londonderry High School
295 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
603-432-6941
The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

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Phones will no longer be aloud to in the school throughout the entire school day. Graphic designed by: Ava Christian.

The harsh realities of banning cellphones

This editorial is the collective opinion of The Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.

If you freaked out over the implemented phone policy by the school district last spring, you better get ready. Through Senate Bill 206, the state government has issued a new cellphone ban to take effect...

People are relying on AI too much and it's killing creativity. Art by Ava Christian.

AI: Is it a tool or a trap?

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2025

In this day and age, you don’t need a therapist, a tutor, or heck, even a best friend. With the rise of artificial intelligence, one click can do almost everything for you. Need to write an essay? Don’t...

History teacher Mike Miller relaxes at his desk after a long day of teaching. When he was not teaching, Miller found pleasure in spending time alone, but looked forward to spending time with his family. “I’m a family guy,” Miller said. “I love times with my daughters, my wife, my Friday nights. They are real special to me because they offer something to look forward to after school.” Photo by Jansher Malik.

History teacher makes learning engaging through humor and storytelling

Jansher Malik, Features Editor
October 7, 2025

When history teacher Mike Miller steps up to the floor to begin his lecture, he grins, already thinking about ways to capture his students’ attention. He stomps his foot on the ground, scans the classroom...

A group of Londonderry school district staff and high school students gather in the LHS library for a suicide prevention training on July 23, 2025. This training was run by a member of the National Alliance on Mental Health, Ann Duckless, who taught the group how to make topics like suicide easier to talk about within the community.

Photo used with permission from Mrs. Burkhardt.

Let’s talk about suicide: Student and staff training opens up the conversation

Mia Robinson, Features Editor
October 2, 2025

For students who struggle with speaking up about their battles with mental health, suffering in silence may seem like the easiest solution; but it is not. With the aim of de-stigmatizing conversations...

Photo Gallery: Mack Plaque pep rally

Marleigh Talbot, Photography Director
October 1, 2025

  Mack Plaque pep rally

Senior Caitlyn Muller beside her art at a gallery at New England College. Muller is also pictured wearing a shirt with her own artwork.

Photo provided by Caitlyn Muller

Lancer Limelight: How Senior Caitlyn Muller finds magic in unlikely places

Maddy Buchanan, A&E Editor
October 1, 2025

Throughout our lives, our childhoods especially, magic is something that we all try to believe in and cherish. But as we grow older, we tend to lose a little bit of that magic in all the things that...

The Lancer Locker modifies sales due to new federal regulation. (Image made in Canva by Kelsey Sweet).

Updated federal nutrition standards prompt changes in food options offered by schools

Kelsey Sweet, News Chief
September 30, 2025

Due to a finalized federal rule called the Child Nutrition Program: Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, schools across America have had to change a handful of...

LHS staff fights cancer 2024. (Photo used with permission by Melissa Brayall).

Lancers fight cancer 2025: School community buys shirts to support the cause

Kelsey Sweet, News Chief
September 29, 2025

Support Lancer Nation’s fight against cancer by purchasing apparel from Lancers Fight Cancer- 2025. All proceeds go to the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition, a non-profit that provides direct assistance...

Girls varsity volleyball huddles before the start of their game to share final words of encouragement.

Mack Plaque: Girls volleyball fights for first seed

Kaylee Mague, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2025

The only two NH Division I undefeated volleyball teams this season will go head-to-head Saturday, Sept. 27. Not only does this game decide who comes out on top as the first seed, it also determines which...

The girls' soccer team huddles up, focusing on teamwork and strategy.

Mack Plaque: Girls soccer looks to shift this season’s energy

Sully Daron, Sports Editor
September 27, 2025

With a few tough losses to some competitive opponents early on in the season, girls varsity soccer is looking to bounce back and make a run down the stretch. The road to the playoffs starts now, with the...

The team gathers on the field, listening closely to their coaches.

Mack Plaque: Boys soccer prepares for their rivals

Sully Daron, Sports Editor
September 27, 2025

As the school year kicks off, so do fall sports. With that, comes the week everyone has been looking forward to: Mack Plaque. Boys soccer has had some hard-fought games heading into week four of...

Under the Friday night lights, the Varsity Football Team stands united and ready to bring home the win.

Mack Plaque: Varsity football brings the strength and spirit

Dominic Frasca, Sports Editor
September 26, 2025

LHS football has beaten Pinkerton in four of their last six matchups, those two losses being the past two years. It is safe to say that Londonderry is looking to bounce back. For a lot of players, like...

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