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Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard and Powerless by Lauren Roberts side by side.

Two books with surprising similarities: Is it blatant copying or taking inspiration from a fellow author?

by Addison Engle, Reporter June 9, 2025

“Your manuscript is both good and original, but the parts that are good are not original.” This is the quote people on Tiktok have posted about Lauren Roberts hit series “Powerless.” Many people...

Taco, Gordita, and Sope served with a side of a lime slice.

Is Taqueria El Jalapeño the Taco Spot You’ve Been Missing?

by Scott Kelley, Reporter June 3, 2025

Taqueria el Jalapeño is a Mexican Restaurant located in Mount Airy, Md. It seemed to be a spot locals are enjoying, so I went and tried it out for myself, and my comrade Andrew Kelley. When I sat,...

A display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame features guitars owned by Joan Jett during her caree. Jett was inducted in 2015.

Rock Hall 2025: Where have all the good bands gone?

by Sid Burns, Reporter May 23, 2025

The first thing to greet anyone who steps foot in a record store, is, likely, an extensive selection of rock and roll albums from the late 60s to the early 80s. One might expect to find  the psychedelic...

Eco-friendly shoppers purchase clothing from racks of donated clothes at a local Goodwill.

From quick buys to conscious choices: Fashion shouldn’t cost the Earth

by Ellie Lange and Lydia Ferrari April 11, 2025

As people scroll through common social media websites or apps such as Tik Tok or Instagram, they are likely to see ads regarding clothing brands or sales on fast fashion sites. About every 10 scrolls on...

A collection of VHS, DVD and Blu-Ray tapes sit on a bookshelf.

Why we should keep physical media in circulation

by Lily Hanson, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2025

I remember in my early childhood when my parents would rent movies from Netflix. My brother and I would run to the mailbox and rip open the thick red envelope, excited to see what we were going to watch...

The Free Malaysia Today mobile app resembles ChatGPT's app almost exactly. (Photo by AFP from Free Malaysia Today used in accordance with https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Corporations prioritize profits over progress: Deepseek-R1 AI model crushes U.S. competition

by Kiefer Ely, Editor-In-Chief March 28, 2025

At its best, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool, not a final product. To consumers, it can be used to enhance daily productivity across all aspects of their lives. To corporations, it can be used to...

Lancer Media Podcast : NFL Offseason Talks

by Max Difabio and Scott Kelley March 21, 2025

In this podcast, Maxwell DiFabio and Scott Kelley speak about the upcoming National Football League (NFL) offseason, the draft, and a short recap of the Super Bowl. This is a talented draft class coming...

All public schools make vaccine shots mandatory to enter the school buidling. (CC BY 2.0)

Mandatory Immunizations: Do public schools prioritize health or consent?

by Caroline Tucker, Editor January 23, 2025

Every student attending public schools in Maryland, including Frederick County (FCPS), are required to have certain immunizations, which are also known as vaccines or shots, to attend school. Schools are...

The first look at Potbelly Sandwich Works.

Potbelly Sandwich Works is open for business!

by Cara Morgan, Editor January 22, 2025

Frederick’s newest sandwich shop is now open for business.  Potbelly Sandwich Works has been around since 1977, when the first store opened in Chicago. Potbelly got its name from the original Potbelly...

Flags wave proudly in honor of those who have served, remembering the courage and sacrifice of our veterans today and every day
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/11/09/what-is-veterans-day-2023/71515012007/

Veterans Day: Honoring Service, Ignoring the Struggles

by Alaina Reilly, Reporter January 15, 2025

Veterans embody a commitment to service and honor, making sacrifices that shape our communities and national identity. Their contributions extend far beyond the battlefield, influencing civic leadership,...

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