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The Lance
The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance
The student news site of Linganore High School

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Jenna Ablondi admires the view of Grand Teton National Park in a road turnout. Overlooks like these are common in scenic national parks (Used with permission – Photo by Rachel Ablondi).
Planning your next road trip? These 10 national parks are the best place to start
by Jenna Ablondi, Editor-in-Chief • June 7, 2026
Sophomore Mia Schaper and Linganore English teacher Anna Schaper wear the same style of jeans, though decades apart.
It’s in your jeans: Why your wardrobe will keep rotating 
June 6, 2026
One of the movie posters for the new film "Obsession" simultaneously defines its name and hints at the plot. (Focus Features)
Is Curry Barker’s “Obsession” a new classic in the psychological horror genre?
June 5, 2026
Cotton Candy flavored Alani in the special mini size.
Alani Nu Energy has taken the world by storm providing an energy boost to customers
June 1, 2026
Best of SNO
Linganore senior Harry Sauer sits on another students' shoulder while shouting protest chants.
Linganore students protest ICE in coordinated walkout
Anzmann during her last round of chemotherapy. "It was one of the best days of my life," said Anzmann. (Photo by Alexis Anzmann -- used with permission)
Young women face ageism in breast cancer diagnoses
Tammy Webster and members of the Mount Hebron girls' basketball team circa 1990 celebrate by jumping into the air (photo courtesy of Erica Farley, used with permission).
The power of perspective: How Tammy Webster smashes stereotypes with ALS
Hero Dogs Morty expresses excitement after completing a command and getting a treat from his trainer.
Diamonds in the “ruff”: Service dogs save lives
An example of a student assignment with only the name written. If the new FCPS policy were to pass, students could do this and receive half credit.
“A slap to the face”: Teachers resist proposed FCPS grading policy
A collage contains rooms and logos of both Surelocked In Escape Games and Escape This Frederick. Both escape rooms offer many levels of difficulty and fun puzzles to try.
Living in a story: Escape games provide entertainment and education to the Frederick community
Trending Stories
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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? • 653 Views

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Unpopular opinion: The legal driving age should be increased

Unpopular opinion: The legal driving age should be increased • 403 Views

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The "Welcome Home" welcome page shows Wally greeting the viewer to the world of Home.

‘Welcome Home’: an upcoming ARG welcomes viewers to a home of horror • 398 Views

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Linganore High friends Rylie Collins, Leah Paredas, Bethany Corrigan, Ezra Salvi, Isabella Paredas, Morgan Barclay, Rory McMillin and Maddison Long, (Used with permission - photo taken by Violet Figueiredo)

How big is cancel culture at Linganore High School? • 250 Views

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"Daisy Jones and the Six" is a novel that has just been released in a TV show format on March 3.

Are the books really better than the movies? • 141 Views

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The picture on top shows IES Carmen Conde High School located in Madrid, Spain. The picture at the bottom shows Linganore high school located in Frederick county, Md.

American vs European schools: Which is really the best? • 95 Views

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A woman displays empathy by comforting a sad little girl. (Used with permission - Photo by Hamdi Kandi Studio)

Where has empathy gone? A deeper look into the decrease of empathy among teens • 72 Views

Features
Linganore High friends Rylie Collins, Leah Paredas, Bethany Corrigan, Ezra Salvi, Isabella Paredas, Morgan Barclay, Rory McMillin and Maddison Long, (Used with permission - photo taken by Violet Figueiredo)
Beauty standards have always manipulated individuals in multiple different ways, but they should not define them as a person.
Freshmen Declan Lockwood and Ben Teslenko build their strength through weightlifting.
A woman at the beach shows off her hairstyle.
Opinion
Arts & Entertainment
Theo Kandel and his band put on a captivating show in Washington, DC.
From the crowd to backstage: How young people can get involved in the music industry
by Hannah Moore, Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2026
The official album cover for "Peaches!" by The Black Keys was released on May 1. (Easy Eye Sound and Warner Records-- Photo by William Eggleston)
The Black Keys release their 14th studio album ‘Peaches!’ Is it any good?
May 13, 2026
MUNA stun on the cover of "Dancing On The Wall" (Photo courtesy of Saddest Factory Records).
You are going to be “Dancing On The Wall” to the MUNA’s fourth studio album
May 13, 2026
Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) leads the way for Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) in this scene from "The Devil Wears Prada 2." (Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios)
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ would have Miranda Priestly pursing her lips
May 3, 2026
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Sports
Lily Wright signs her National Letter of Intent to cheer at the University of Maryland.
#NationalSigningDay2026: Lily Wright joins the University of Maryland cheer team
by Jenna Ablondi, Editor-in-Chief • May 20, 2026
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Lancer Media: LHS hosts first ever Spring Carnival in spite of the rain
by Harry Sauer, Editor • May 15, 2026
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