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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Spending time outside, off of devices and video games is beneficial for student health

by Brian Bedard, Reporter June 1, 2023

Someone's childhood builds who they become in the future; therefore, learning skills and activities at a young age is extremely beneficial for the rest of one's life. Being outside in nature promotes...

Tracking calories can lead to restrictive eating.

Is the FCPS health curriculum encouraging disordered eating?

by Hannah Moore, Reporter May 29, 2023

In today’s world, it seems eating disorders are becoming devastatingly common. Many blame this on the impact of social media, which is a contributing factor, but there are other places to direct blame...

TikTok trends do damage to self image. How do we fight against it?

“Clicks” and “Likes” encourage eating disorders

by Kaelyn Diaz, Reporter February 24, 2022

As apps such as TikTok and Instagram are frequently used for spreading positivity, there is a much darker side to these apps. There are many “trends” on TikTok that are encouraging extreme food behaviors,...

Galilea Hernández’s artwork, “La Barrera del Alcohol” and the theme of the March 2021 edition of Albricias.

Lancer Spotlight: “Active” Spanish Honor Society members published in national student journal

by Alex Dembeck, Editor April 21, 2021

Every March and November, the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), the sponsor of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, publishes a student journal titled Albricias. This is...

DNA testing can be inaccurate and encourages secret surveillance

by Ethan Hart, Editor-in-chief November 6, 2019

DNA testing, as cool and trendy as it may be, simply isn’t regulated enough to be well worth the risk. Having the right to privacy is fundamental, and protecting it is much more important than wasting...

Coppertone sunscreen gained popularity in the 1960s with their Coppertone girl ad campaign.

To tan or not to tan?

by Emily Watson, Reporter August 1, 2019

Tanning is a popular summer pastime, but what kind of damage are you putting your body through? What is the skin cost of a golden brown tan? For most teens, sunscreen is unimportant, an annoying reminder...

Still image from the TMZ video of German Shepherd Hercules being forced into a body of water on the set of the production of A Dog’s Purpose

A Dog’s Purpose: What do you know about animal actors in movies?

by Ethan Hart, Reporter February 15, 2017

In modern film, Hollywood animal welfare standards have gone to the dogs. The film A Dog’s Purpose has received  backlash from the public after a disturbing video of a dog being unwillingly pushed...

The Class of 2019 works hard while in the weight room for physical education.

Class of 2020: Everything you need to know about health/fitness

by Alyse Montgomery, Reporter June 7, 2016

With the new demands of high school, students can become overwhelmed.  Health and fitness teaches students how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle even in the thick of students busy high school years. What...

Nanavaty and Koch provided teens with information about abstinence

Nanavaty and Koch provided teens with information about abstinence

by Avery Apau, Reporter May 19, 2016

Kali Nanavaty and Taylor Koch help teens realize the benefits of abstinence. courtesy of Barbara Ferguson

Captain and Parker let teens know the benefits of waiting

Captain and Parker let teens know the benefits of waiting

by Avery Apau, Reporter May 19, 2016

Tori Captain and Hanna Parker give teens information about the benefits of abstinence. courtesy of Barbara Ferguson

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