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The updated schedule starting a week before exams ensures all students will have equal time in the classroom

New change to the hybrid schedule

Laura Haas, Online Chief
January 7, 2021

LHS principal Mr. Parent recently released the changes made to the hybrid schedule upon returning to in-person school regarding red and blue days. On Tuesday, Jan. 19 the hybrid schedule will begin...

Winter sports are a go this season with added regulations

Winter sports are a go this season with added regulations

Delaney O'Leary, Reporter
January 6, 2021

In a pandemic ridden world, sports as a whole have been questioned. Questions like whether it was safe for not just students, but coaches, teachers, and family members of both schools. As we come close...

Amidst the chaos that the year 2020 has brought, there has been happiness and progress in the world

The light amidst the darkness of 2020

Audrey DeAngelis, Assistant Editor in Chief
December 31, 2020

This year was supposed to be one for the record books, and it was, but not necessarily in the way we wanted. We were expecting a happy, successful year, but we got one filled with death and isolation instead....

Remote this year with a sibling feels like a tight rope act balancing between my own work and my brothers.

Remote learning with my sibling makes me feel like I’m redoing first grade

Kaylie Donahue, Magazine Chief
December 30, 2020

The day starts with honors English. When that's finished, I jump right onto reading class and start sounding out my new vocab words of the week. After geometry, the hard classes start. Math enrichment...

The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safetys new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

Masks are essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19, so wear one

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2020

A jacket is optional: if you’re cold, wear one! If you’re not, then don’t. It’s your decision because a jacket doesn’t save lives, but a mask does. That’s why a mask shouldn’t be something...

Photo credits:
Top row (left to right): Ashton Irwin (via YouTube) and Randy Holmes (Getty Images).
Bottom row: Live Nation, Columbia Records, and Lindsey Byrnes.

My 9 favorite albums of 2020

Anna Drabik, Executive Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 27, 2020

As the end of the year approached, the panic set in.  I am extremely indecisive. When I have to make a decision, I can spend hours contemplating my choice, and then, hours wondering if I made the right...

Photo credits: 
Top row (left to right): Red Bull Records, Lindsey Byrnes, Columbia Records, and Ashton Irwin (via YouTube).
Bottom row: Tim Walker, JYP Entertainment, and Beth Garrabrant.

My 15 favorite songs of 2020

Anna Drabik, Executive Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 26, 2020

According to most criteria, 2020 has been an awful year, and that’s not an opinion, but a universally agreed-upon fact. We experienced the unfortunate loss of several key figures (such as Chadwick Boseman,...

We read The Night Before Christmas, my sister and I switching off every other page.

The night before Christmas, the night filled with tradition

Audrey DeAngelis, Assistant Editor in Chief
December 25, 2020

The holiday season is upon us, and families around the world have begun their traditions for whichever holiday they celebrate. Some may be left behind as time goes on, but those traditions that stay,...

View of this years display. The display will be open for viewing until around New Years with no definite closing date determined.

Londonderry resident hosts animated light display

Isabella McCutcheon, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2020

In August, most people are probably sitting by a pool and enjoying their summer. However, Londonderry resident Brendan Sevin already has Christmas on his mind.  For the past five years, Sevin has put...

The competition challenged Buatti to create a variety of desserts, including quick bread, cakes, pies and a fruit tart. (Used with permission from The Food Network)

Boys’ varsity volleyball coach takes 6th place in Holiday Baking Championship

Matt Vogel, Features Editor
December 23, 2020

With the holiday season nearly upon us, season seven of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship has come to an end. This year’s baking competition featured Lancer Nation’s own boys’ varsity...

Eating healthy may be the center of many peoples lives, but there are ways to do so while enjoying holiday favorites.

Holiday recipes to cure your cravings

Rachel St. Louis, Copy Chief
December 23, 2020

It’s evident that the holidays are practically here. In fact, many people have already been admiring their decorated Christmas trees or celebrating Hanukkah. Whether you and your family tend to celebrate...

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