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This photo was taken at play rehearsal as the kids were learning a song on Sunday September 26th.

Lancer Spotlight 11/07/25: Shine bright like spotlight musical theatre

by Veronica Spotten, Reported November 10, 2025

On October 12, Spotlight Musical Theatre held auditions for this year's musical, Matilda Jr.  The show dates for Matilda Jr. are March 14 -15, 2026.  Spotlight usually holds their shows at South Carol...

Brandi Carlile poses for the cover of the official audio of "Returning to Myself" (Interscope Records).

Brandi Carlile embraces new sound by returning to herself

by Jenna Ablondi, Managing Editor November 10, 2025

Eleven-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile has made a resurgence. She arrives with her first solo album in four years, titled “Returning To Myself.” Unfortunately, Carlile’s early release of her...

LHS Senior Chloe Kim walks across the court with her family and is greeted by LHS principal Dr.Micheal Dillman and Athletics and Facilities coordinater Howard Putterman

Lancer Spotlight 11/5/25: Linganore Volleyball celebrates senior night with a win

by Nick Graves, Photo Editor November 5, 2025

Linganore High School recently celebrated a memorable Senior Night for its varsity volleyball team on October 21 . It marked a special occasion that honored the hard work and dedication of senior players,...

"Punkin Chunkin" is a competition where teams use homemade machines, such as air cannons, catapults, and trebuchets, to launch pumpkins the farthest distance possible

Is Pumpkin Chucking Dangerous?

by Linkoln Halstead, Reporter November 5, 2025

"Punkin Chunkin," or Pumpkin Chucking, is an event that originated in the United States, in which competitors launch pumpkins using different machines such as trebuchets, catapults and air cannons, aimed...

Chad Powers Poster

Hulu scores with bold new football comedy series “Chad Powers”

by Logan Silva, Reporter November 4, 2025

Background of the Show Glen Powell’s Chad Powers, arrived on Hulu as a six-episode comedy built around a disgraced former college quarterback, Russ Holliday, who adopts a disguise to walk on struggling,...

WNBA Hall of Famer Maya Moore shoots over former WNBA MVP Briana Stewart

Behind the Screens: The Controversies Challenging the WNBA’s Rise

by Taylor Rosario, Reporter October 31, 2025

This WNBA season has been historic for many reasons, some good and others not so much. Las Vegas Aces star player A’ja Wilson has cemented her legacy, winning her 3rd championship, 2nd finals MVP and...

Taylor Swift uses bold new looks for The Life of a Showgirl album cover (Used with perission- Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot)

A bold new era: Taylor Swift releases ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

by Elle Golembiewski, Reporter October 30, 2025

Taylor Swift topped the charts again with the release of her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” She first announced her album on August 13, during an episode of the ¨New Heights¨ podcast.  The...

This is a photo of "Fake Skating" in the library.

Lynn Painter scores yet again with her new book ‘Fake Skating’

by Anna Moura and Veronica Spotten October 29, 2025

 September 30, “Fake Skating” by Lynn Painter was released. It has already become immensely popular with a younger crowd, due to the success of Painter’s previous books.  This book is a breathtaking...

A student in honors chemistry studies for her upcoming test with an energy drink.

‘Energy drinks give you wings’ and heart disease

by Jenna Ablondi, Managing Editor October 29, 2025

Linganore High School junior Jillian Reid starts her lunch the same way, every day.  “At the start of [third] period, I usually drink a V8 peach mango energy drink,” Reid said. “It tastes like...

Linganore High School Music Teacher Mackenzie Berry reads one of the books in the Linganore Learning Commons on the Banned Books display.

Lancer Spotlight 10/27/25: Linganore community stands against banned books

by Jenna Ablondi and Sid Burns October 27, 2025

A plethora of books are featured on the shelves of the Learning Commons. It is banned books week at Linganore High School (LHS) and dozens of books that have been challenged or banned are put on display...

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