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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....

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

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...

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The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safety's 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...

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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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View of this year's display. The display will be open for viewing until around New Year's 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...

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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...

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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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Hart-Miller's hard work and dedication to her work and Lancer Nation has lead her to become a NHSSCA finalist.

Lancer Nation’s own Hart-Miller finalist for prestigious award for high school athletic trainers

Olivia Windisch, Sports Chief | December 22, 2020

In and out of the weight room, athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach Michelle Hart-Miller uses her passion and talent to provide Lancer Nation with the best training possible, so it's not...

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12 Must-watch Christmas movies for this holiday season

12 Must-watch Christmas movies for this holiday season

Makenna True, Editor in Chief | December 21, 2020

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. As the lights get strung, trees go up and snow begins to fall, the holiday season is officially in full swing. Whether you’re spending your days shopping,...

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Taking a look back at 2020's fourth quarter

Taking a look back at 2020’s fourth quarter

Anna Drabik, Executive Arts and Entertainment Editor | December 20, 2020

From Ariana Grande somewhat-surprise dropping her sixth album to BLACKPINK’s long-awaited first album, quarter four has been a busy three months for music. Thus, I’d like to take a quick look back...

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