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The introduction of Artificial Intelligence in schools raises questions about student conduct

by Lily Hanson, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2024

There is a new epidemic spreading in the United States: the use, or misuse, of artificial intelligence (AI).  ChatGPT, an AI chatbot released in late 2022, has been a key factor in this increase in...

The percussion ensemble at LHS performs a song on the bells. 

Courtesy of Alex Pietanza (used with permission)

Lancer Spotlight 12/10/24: LHS holds annual holiday concert

by Lily Hanson, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2024

On December 5, Linganore High School (LHS) held their annual holiday concert.  The concert opened with performances by the percussion ensemble and string orchestra, as well as the brass ensemble...

Pro- and anti-abortion supporters have been seen protesting outside of the Supreme Court for decades.(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pro-choice_and_anti-abortion_demonstrators_outside_the_Supreme_Court_in_1989,_Washington_DC_%2848580744147%29.jpg > Pro-choice and anti-abortion demonstrators outside the Supreme Court in 1989, Washington DC by Lorie Shaull)

Linganore students react to Maryland constitution ammendment granting abortion rights

by Alex Harris, Reporter December 9, 2024

The concept of abortion is a divisive topic throughout the world, but it has stayed at the forefront of U.S. political discourse following the fall of Roe v. Wade. In the election in November, citizens...

Pesto and Moo Deng in their respective habitats. (Graphic by Olivia Morgan)

Exceptional animals outside of the United States bring attention to endangered species

by Olivia Morgan, Reporter November 21, 2024

 Recently, all eyes have been on baby animals outside of the United States, whose popularity has drawn cult-like followings on social media.  One of those animals, Pesto, is an 11-month-old king penguin...

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

by Emily Rice, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

One in eight women get diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Linganore High School (LHS) English teacher Alexis Anzmann was one of these women who contracted this potentially terminal illness.  It...

Juniors Isabella Tiger and Alex Thomas are both running as Student Member of the Board candidates from Linganore High School. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Tiger and Alex Thomas (Used with permission)

Lancer Spotlight 11/19/24: Two Linganore High School students run for FCPS Student Member of the Board

by Alex Harris, Reporter November 19, 2024

On November 19, two students from Linganore High School (LHS) were chosen as candidates for the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Student Member of the Board (SMOB).  The students are chosen by...

Senior Ellie Engel settling down to watch the show Monsters.

The ugly truth behind the scenes of the Menendez case

by Caroline Tucker, Editor November 18, 2024

On September 19, Netflix released “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” sharing the brothers' real and devastating story as a drama series.  The criminal incident on which the series was...

The group of participants dancing after learning the Christmas combo during Cara Morgan's service project.

Lancer Spotlight 11/15/24: PACEE student hosts dance clinic to support Dance for the Cure

by Emily Rice, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2024

On November 9, Linganore High School (LHS) senior Cara Morgan hosted her service project supporting Dance for the Cure. Dance for the Cure is a volunteer based organization that has been able to give...

The new NEHS inductees and officers pose for a picture on the main street stairwell.

Lancer Spotlight 10/14/24: New members inducted into National English Honor Society

by Lily Hanson, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2024

On November 6, Linganore High School (LHS) hosted an induction ceremony for new members of the National English Honor Society (NEHS).  There were 33 new members who joined NEHS this year. To join NEHS,...

Lancer Spotlight 11/7/24: Varsity Cheer Coach Amy Rumburg awarded MPSSA Coach of the Year for Spirit and Dance Programs

by Cara Morgan November 7, 2024

On October 4, Linganore High School (LHS) Varsity Cheer coach Amy Rumburg was awarded the 2023-2024 Maryland Coach of the Year for Spirit and Dance Programs.  Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic...

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