Holding up the State Championship plaque meant more to the seniors than ever before because this year they held it to the sky for their lost friend and teammate Jake Naar.

Naar’s memory has been…

Her hands hit the keyboard at the speed of light, but it doesn’t seem fast enough. Her brain whirls with ideas and she sits back to catch her breath to relieve herself from the excitement at the words…

Let’s face it. Social media is awful.

It is clear that social media is a huge part of most people’s lives. Sure, it connects people from all over the globe in a place that spreads ideas, delivers…

From intense mood swings and paranoia to over-loving those around you, these are just a few characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder. But is this something to fear?

Borderline Personality…

A new trend has arisen. One that is neither dancing nor pet related. It mocks sexuality and identity.

TikTok user Kyle Royce made a video in early March claiming to be “super straight,” a new…

What does it take to be a mother? I believe that you don’t need to give birth to be one, and if you do give birth, it does not mean you are one. My mother did not give birth to me, but she is better…

Dear U.S. Politicians,

If I can engage with another student who has different views than me, why is it that people almost three times my age fail to do so? Before all else, students know that they are…

Teachers and staff of the Londonderry School District got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, March 20. Staff scheduled appointments prior to the vaccine day to limit the amount of people…

In this episode of Somewhere on a Rainbow, Kat Cote is interviewed about being non-binary and gender assumption.

This story was originally published on The Lancer Spirit on March 31, 2021.

In the pilot episode of Somewhere on the Rainbow, Dusty and Thomas discuss the genderqueer spectrum, sexuality, pronouns and Dusty’s own experiences with these subjects.

This story was originally published…

When a girl finds a prom dress that she likes, she doesn’t want to just like it—she wants to love it. But prom dresses don’t always fit right, so that’s where Londonderry resident and seamstress Andrea…

Looking for an inexpensive way to expand your wardrobe and give back to your community? Corey’s Closet has everything you need to develop your style while making a positive change for the store’s employees.
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There is often a stigma behind getting tattoos, especially for young people as they turn 18. This didn’t stop senior Abby Rollison from getting her tattoos as a reminder of how far she has come on her…

Last year during every varsity basketball game, senior Brian Gould always found himself sitting at the end of the bench, watching time run off the clock. Quarters, halves, and entire games would go by…

The recent presidential election, U. S. Capitol riot, and the second impeachment has brought up the idea of political polarization. Politics play a big role in society and are thus often encountered in…

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…

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…

As seniors everywhere begin inching closer and closer to the end of their high school careers, the frantic buzz of “what should I do when I leave?” begins. 

Should I go to college? The workforce?…

Whip out your old recipe book and find some early holiday spirit while watching boys’ varsity volleyball coach Jon Buatti on the Food Network as a contestant of the Holiday Baking Championship.

The…

After reading the book No Place by Todd Strasser, LMS reading teacher Rachel Yakey was inspired to help students in Londonderry who suffer from food insecurity. 

“When I first joined the middle school,…

As the JV basketball team enters the LHS gym to start their warm-ups, another game is wrapping up. Regardless of what the scoreboard says, both teams have smiles from ear to ear. To them, it truly doesn’t…

The lights go out, and the low sound of Casey Daron’s bass echoes in the dark.

A few cheers can be heard from the people who know what’s coming, but there’s anticipation from the rest. More notes…

March 23. The day spring athletes have had marked on their calendars since the day school started. Spring sports means good weather and finally being able to enjoy the outdoors without having to wear a…

The Lancer Spirit is celebrating the women of Londonderry during the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. For each day of the month, LSO will be highlighting an inspiring woman within the…

Update on Unified basketball: The game will be played today (3/13) at 4 p.m.
Updated at 9:30 a.m. on March 13.

Update on girls’ basketball: The game will be played on Friday (3/13). Each…

Kesha’s career has been a long, winding path up a certainly steep mountain. From 2010’s party girl phase (Animal and Cannibal) to her raw, soul-bearing third album, titled Rainbow, Kesha has consistently…

I would hate to live in a world where I didn’t have my brother. Why? Because he’s the one that has opened my eyes to a spectacular community of people. People with special needs.

Every morning I…

Their life was like the ocean.

Some waves drove them away from the shore.

But ebbs were always accompanied by tides.

And while it may have been difficult, once their love for the ocean was greater…

You can sound confident and have anxiety.

You can look healthy, but feel awful.

You can look happy and be miserable inside.

You can be good looking and feel ugly.

You can be a band intrinsic…

“It’s the man up in the box,” said senior cornerback, Matt Pemberton.

“We couldn’t do it without his knowledge,” said senior safety, Alex Tsetsilas.

“We call him the hidden player,”…

From girl group to solo artist, Camila Cabello has been conquering the industry, hit song after hit song. From the wildly successful “Havana” to recent, record-breaking “Señorita” (with her new…

I wrote this story to let people know that it’s okay not to be okay.

I’ve overcome a lot of things in the past few years. This was during the worst time in my life. I went through flames, got…

Take a peek inside room 401 during F period, and you’ll hear talking and laughing. You’ll see kids gluing, painting and cutting paper to create art projects. You’ll notice students helping other…

Substitute teacher Gerry Gulezian can get more money rolling burritos at Chipotle than he can for being a sub in the classroom.

He’s in charge of children, not burritos, and yet he makes less as a…

After a fire extinguisher was accidentally discharged in the main lobby just after 10:00 am on Thursday, Oct. 3, students and faculty members at LHS were evacuated from the building.

Principal Jason…

I’ve spent the past few days cooped up in a room at Walden Behavioral Care, wallowing in my own sadness.  Letting my angst and despair fester and metastasize. Yet, the other night I genuinely smiled…

The overwhelming support from the crowd but the quietness and solemn silence of the racers surrounds them. The cheers push them, the support rings in their ears. The rush of adrenaline pumps through their…

During February break, 11 LHS students went to the Dominican Republic through a missionary trip which aimed to help those in need.

The idea of the trip first conspired between senior Michael Kennedy…

When junior Emily Grandmont was a freshman, she found herself crushing on both boys and girls. Before this, Grandmont had identified as straight, but once she “let herself be more open” she discovered…

Ding! Bop! Thump! are the sounds senior drummer Eva Gertz made when she was just five years old as she sat on the ground in her house with a spoon or two in hand, hitting pots and pans. These household…

I have two tests, a project and homework piling up to the point where I am so stressed I just want to give up. I go to pass in a paper that is late and when I try and pull it out of my bag, I can’t find…

As the winter sports season starts rolling, it is easy for Lancer fans to get caught up in the hype of basketball and hockey, while forgetting about smaller sports that deserve the same amount of support,…

Overcoming an injury can be a slow and painful process for most athletes, but for senior wrestler Vincent Del Signore it’s an opportunity to grow and understand the realities of competing in a physical…

The Mack Plaque pep rally this past fall might’ve been the worst in LHS history.

This event leading up to the most anticipated weekend of the year for Lancer athletics lacked spirit and put many students…

Anyone who stayed after school Wednesday afternoon, whether it was for sports, clubs or extra help, had the chance to see how effective the school safety procedures are in a non-drill scenario. At 3:07…