The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance
The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance
The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance
The portables outside of Oakdale Elementary School are used as 4th and 5th grade classrooms and extra offices. (Photo courtesy of Justin Heid).Allie Hudson and the senior class present their farewell gift to director Kevin Lloyd.
Features
Beloved band director Kevin Lloyd retires after 30 years at LHS

by Lily Hanson, Editor-in-Chief | May 8, 2025

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Double Standard pose for a unique EP cover, which shows the focus on their visuals.
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Opinion
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard and Powerless by Lauren Roberts side by side.
Two books with surprising similarities: Is it blatant copying or taking inspiration from a fellow author?
by Addison Engle, Reporter • June 9, 2025

“Your manuscript is both good and original, but the parts that are good are not original.” This is the quote people on Tiktok have posted...

Taco, Gordita, and Sope served with a side of a lime slice.
Is Taqueria El Jalapeño the Taco Spot You’ve Been Missing?
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Arts & Entertainment
Lucy Dacus poses for a press photo for her album "Forever Is A Feeling." (Photo by Shervin Lainez)
Songs on Lucy Dacus’ ‘Forever Is A Feeling’ are ranked
by Jenna Ablondi, Reporter • April 23, 2025

Renaissance-style romance and yearning is back. Or, at least, that's what singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus says.  On March 28, Dacus released...

The cover of Mumford and Son's seventh studio album debuted on 28 March 2025. (Vartan Malakian).
Mumford and Sons returns after a seven-year break
by Zoe Croker, Reporter • April 22, 2025

For the first time in seven years, popular folk band Mumford and Sons has released a new album. The album, titled “Rushmere”, comes two years...

Original wallpaper of the actual game Minecraft. Made by Mojang studios.
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by Max DiFabio, Editor • April 20, 2025

Minecraft, made by Mojang studios in 2009, has been regarded as one of the greatest games of all time. It instantly became popular with its unique...

Wallows keep the cover simple, contrasting to the complexity of the music
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On March 28, Wallows released their third Extended Play (EP) titled “More.” The EP is composed of eight songs, the band’s second longest...

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