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A teacher looks over a student as they are proctoring an exam. (Photo used with permission by Andy Barbour)

Outdated tests become 20% of students’ grades in FCPS

by Addison Engle, Reporter April 4, 2025

Starting fall 2024, the Government Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) and Biology Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA), mandatory tests that go towards graduation credits, become...

Lancer Media Podcast: Linganore junior Alex Thomas wins Student Member of the Board of Education

by Hannah Moore, Managing Editor March 31, 2025

In this podcast, Managing Editor Hannah Moore talks to junior Alex Thomas, the newly elected Student Member of the Board of Education for Frederick County for the 2025-2026 School year. The two discuss...

The Lancer Band poses for a group photo inside of St. Patrick's Cathedral. 

Photo by Kevin Lloyd-used with permission

Lancer Spotlight 03/26/25: Marching band takes on streets of NYC

by Lily Hanson, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, the Linganore High School (LHS) Lancer Marching Band traveled to New York City (NYC) for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.  Prior to the parade, the band spent a total of...

President Donald Trump signs 93 executive orders during his first day in office. ("President Trump Signs an Executive Order, CC BY 2.0, Flickr -  Tia Dufour. https://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse45/50057959533)

President Donald Trump signs new executive orders that sparks controversy

by Emily Rice, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2025

On January 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated at the United States capital. During his first week in office, he signed dozens of executive orders that will greatly impact the US.  In the lead up to taking...

Controversial Maryland Senate Bill aims to limit racially targeted traffic stops

by Lydia Ferrari, Reporter February 11, 2025

On January 10, Senator Charles Sydnor III of the Executive Nominations Committee proposed Senate Bill 292, a measure aimed to stop unnecessary and racially targeted traffic stops, redirecting attention...

The US Department of Education work to ensure equal access to education for all American citizens. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/departmentofed/8293960959 > Department of Education by Joshua Hoover)

Is the Department of Education being dismantled?

by Delaney Browne, Editor January 15, 2025

The recent election has caused widespread hope and concern between Democrats and Republicans alike. President-elect Donald Trump has made a variety of promises in order to regain office, but one of the...

Health care centers across the US work to conserve IV fluids due to short supply. (https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-monitoring-a-dextrose-6129691/ > person monitoring a dextrose by RDNE Stock Project)

Hurricanes cause havoc on IV fluid availability across the country

by Delaney Browne, Editor November 15, 2024

Hurricanes often occur during  set seasons which vary based on the area of the world in which they occur. The Atlantic hurricane season typically takes place between June 1 and November 30. While hurricane...

Halloween decorations all set up and ready for the Halloween festivities!

Scarcity of Halloween decorations spooks consumers

by Max DiFabio, Reporter November 14, 2024

It’s finally the best time of year for parents and kids, but the worst for department stores. Halloween decorations are on the shelves, and like every year, people are going crazy over them. Shelves...

Construction for the new carnivore exhibits is underway.

Welcome to the jungle: Two new exhibits are coming to National Zoo

by Isabella Engler, Reporter November 5, 2024

Within the heart of Washington D.C, the Smithsonian Zoo is set to welcome two new fascinating residents, a Bat-eared Fox and a Canadian Lynx.  The old Bobcat exhibit will serve as their enclosure and...

Stop MPRP signs combatting the power company's use of eminent domaine were put up all over the community. This one is located at the intersection near Linganore High School.

Are the new power lines using eminent domain for corporate gain?

by Delaney Browne, Editor October 23, 2024

The United States has the second largest electricity consumption in the world, and the amount of power used annually is continuously increasing. This is a result of the US’s power distribution system,...

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