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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...

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...

Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) on the right with Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) on the left. (Warner Bros)

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ strikes the wrong chord

by Hayden Turansky, Reporter November 7, 2024

“Joker: Folie à Deux”, a new addition to the growing garbage can of bad movie sequels, is a movie that has left fans completely disappointed, since its lackluster release on October 4. So far, the...

The Lancers start on offense in the 3rd quarter of the Linganore versus Urbana annual football game.

Lancer Spotlight 11/7/24: Lancers defeat Urbana, winning annual I-70 game

by Jordyn Shipley, Reporter November 7, 2024

On November 1, the Linganore High School (LHS) Varsity football team competed in the 27th annual Interstate 70 (I-70) game versus the Urbana High School (UHS) Hawks. The Lancers maintained the I-70 trophy...

Alex Harris trick or treating on Halloween night. (Photo by Marta Harris -- used by permission)

Halloween: Is it an innocent holiday or worshiping the devil?

by Alex Harris and Cara Morgan November 1, 2024

Every year on October 31, the world celebrates the spooky holiday Halloween. Fun festivities happen throughout the month of October to celebrate the whole season of Halloween. Like most holidays, it has...

A Dunkin' Donuts pumpkin latte and donut are featured on a table.

Fall themed foods review: Which products are worth spending your money on?

by Lily Hanson, Editor-In-Chief October 31, 2024

Every year as the leaves begin to change, a rush of fall-themed products make their way into stores and businesses. Tasty seasonal treats such as apple cider donuts are highly anticipated. Some pumpkin-spice...

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