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The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The funeral notice of two holidays that Covid-19 has cancelled.

Obituary: Black Friday gets killed by online shopping

by Ashley Nash and Emily Lotito October 29, 2020

Black Friday, 59 years old, born on November 24, 1961, passed away on October 13, 2020.  The cause of death was "lack of interest."  Unofficially, the final blow may have been Covid-19 related. Black...

Founded in 2016 by Tony Avallone, the M.A.P.P. paranormal investigation team is keeping the spooky feeling alive this Halloween by investigating private and commercial residences.

Calling all real Ghostbusters: Local paranormal investigators bring the fright back to Halloween

by Sierra Rossman, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2020

Do you believe in ghosts? The Mid-Atlantic Paranormal Project (M.A.P.P.) does, and this Halloween, the three-member team is keeping the spooky feeling alive.  The Investigators The local paranormal...

When people have too much time on their hands, they can get trapped in negative thoughts.

Uncertainty + Idle time = Pandemic Depression

by Gillian Humphreys and Cameron Pattison October 23, 2020

New baby, bundled up, headed home from the hospital… but instead of welcome home banners and the family waiting to cook you a meal, advise you from experience, and shower the baby with love… you feel...

Movie theaters struggle to find patrons willing to attend in person.

Movie theaters air old movies while struggling to attract audiences

by Keifer Spore, Editor October 21, 2020

During a time of great caution many people might think twice before going to a packed theater. With the coronavirus pandemic still in full swing many are left wondering if it’s smart to watch new movies...

College apartments in fall of 2019 vs college apartments in fall of 2020.

Move into an apartment or take online classes at home? College students have little choice

by Emily McNally, Managing Editor October 10, 2020

Imagine a bean bag chair, a mini fridge, LED lights, a new comforter. It’s all ready for move-in day. You can’t wait to start fall semester! Now, all the decorations are in bags under your bed, in...

Maeve Smarick working on  face masks to sell.

Face Masks: Necessity and fashion statement

by Emily Lotito, Managing Editor October 10, 2020

Usually, we buy earrings, scarves, shoes, even key chain accessories to style any type of outfit. Now, we add a mask. Beyond a political argument or a health issue, masks are becoming a new must-have accessory...

Senior Zach Tilmont squats over 200 pounds. After five months in quarantine, Zach was able to reach his squatting goal.

Quarantine: It’s not impossible to transform your body–and mind

by Erich Miller, Photo Editor October 9, 2020

Have you ever wanted to be in shape? Well with this quarantine, it’s not too impossible to become the teen version of The Rock. In The Rock's workout routine, he works out for three hours a day and eats...

Graphic made to represent the iconic voting sticker people receive after casting their ballots.

Social media attracts Generation Z to vote in the 2020 election

by Caroline Hobson, Editor October 8, 2020

Since 1971, all U.S. citizens over the age of 18 have had the freedom to vote. It is a way for us to use our voices and be one for a strong government. We can control who goes in and comes out of office...

Due to the widespread restrictions as a result of COVID-19, many Class of 2021 students feel that their college search process is similar to swiping right or left on a dating app.

Class of 2021 tries to “unmask” the college application process during a global pandemic

by Sierra Rossman, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2020

What about the Class of 2021? With COVID-19 restrictions, the college touring process feels a lot like swiping left or right on a dating app to find the perfect match.  A student’s senior year...

Blue light glasses are the new trend. Do you need them for online learning?

The trendy spectacle of learning online with blue light glasses

by Jessica Young, Editor October 6, 2020

Checking our phones as soon as we get up in the morning is something all are guilty of. Is there anything new on social media? Did my friend text me back about our plans Saturday? With virtual school in...

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