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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...

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...

Phones can serve as a constant distraction to class, even to the people who are not using it themselves.

The new FCPS student phone policies: everything you need to know

by Kiefer Ely, Editor October 19, 2024

Being a teacher has never been easy, but it has never been quite as difficult as it is today. Smartphones, and technology as a whole, have monopolized everyone's attention spans, especially that of...

A backpack of a Linganore student in third period.

Students balk at announced bathroom search and seizure policy; is it even legal?

by Hayden Turansky, Reporter October 5, 2024

At the beginning of the year, Linganore High School (LHS) instituted a policy that stated when there are six or more students in a bathroom, there is reasonable suspicion to search a students' bags. This...

Church vs State is the debate about whether or not religion has a place in public schools. (Graphic by: Olivia Morgan)

Disturbing the sanctity of the 1st Amendment: Separation of Church VS State challenged across the country

by Olivia Morgan and Cara Morgan October 4, 2024

Over the summer, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a new law that garnered attention from across the county. The law specifically states that all publicly funded kindergarten through 12th-grade schools...

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