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The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

The student news site of Linganore High School

The Lance

Generation Z will succeed even without computers!

Generation Z is the future—- Even without a computer!

by Maya Apau and Tabitha Moses December 3, 2018

In our story “What has our generation lost? Gen Z is in trouble”, we wrote about how this new generation is lacking social and life skills. Gen Zers are in a hurry, not for purposeful reasons, but...

Give witches a break!

Give witches a break!

by Beau Cameron, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2018

What do you think of when you hear the word witch? I get a lot of different answers, ranging from The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch to devil worshipers. People mention Halloween costumes. I listen...

The bottom lot is extremely crowded and not monitored.

Demolition derby: What can we do to fix student driving problems?

by Bailey Spore and Ryan Sheehy November 30, 2018

There probably isn’t a single student who doesn’t have a scratch or dent on their car, often caused by other students. A large majority of student driving is downright awful. While the students most...

Memorial for the lives lost at Tree of Life Synagogue

Local Jewish families concerned for safety in wake of Pittsburgh attack

by Emily Lotito, Reporter November 28, 2018

On October 27, the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue was attacked during their morning Shabbat service. The shooter open fired while yelling anti-Semitic slurs. This shooting was the deadliest single...

Members of the 2018 cast of Footloose perform music number Still Rockin onstage.

A local competition would improve theater performances

by Cara Bond, Reporter November 23, 2018

Commercial theater groups have always had ways of comparing their success to others. There are the Oscars, the Helen Hayes Awards, the Golden Globe Awards. The list of accolades for theater is long. What...

16-year-olds arent ready to vote.

Why we should not lower the voting age

by Alex Dembeck, Reporter November 19, 2018

Would allowing teens to vote at 16 have changed the midterm elections? Probably. After students began to use their voice in light of tragedies, such as the Parkland shooting, many politicians have acknowledged...

Brianna Archibald tests out new QR codes.

Are QR codes the best way to prevent misconduct in school?

by Catie Jo Tansey and Ethan Hart October 30, 2018

In fall 2018, the administration implemented a new system to prevent misconduct, especially in the bathrooms where, historically, there has been a lot of vandalism. The administration created a QR code...

What has our generation lost? Gen Z is in trouble

by Maya Apau and Tabitha Moses October 23, 2018

Are you reading this story on your phone? What would life be like without phones and social media?  Electronics have had many benefits to daily life, such as quick access to information, fast communication,...

Juniors participate in a debate in an AP US History class.

What’s up with freshmen taking AP US History?

by Cara Bond, Reporter October 23, 2018

As an avid reader, writer, and history enthusiast, I’ve often chosen to enroll in AP history classes. The time I spent in AP World History during my sophomore year gave me the experience that I felt...

The tire crumb rubber rises high just from a bouncing soccer ball.

Are the dangers of artificial turf fields worth the risk?

by William Quansah, Reporter October 17, 2018

Artificial turf has increased in popularity around the world, especially in the United States. There are over 12,000 artificial turf fields across the United States, and the number is growing. They’re...

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