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 to a lot of descriptions of green-skinned women with warts and black pointy hats, and a surprising number of an...
Book Lovers get ready to read: Natalie’s top choices for summer 2018
by Natalie Roth, Reporter
June 11, 2018
It's finally time to bask in the sun, travel to places with friends, and most importantly, read as many books as possible. Here are a few books on my beach bucket list. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone These books follow the storyline of a young boy named Harry Potter who finds out that he is a w...
News for April 25, 2018
by Lancer Media, Editor
April 25, 2018
The Linganore Performing Arts Department has been hard at work getting ready for the spring musical, Footloose. Let’s take a look. Show dates and times are April 26th, 27th, and 28th at 7pm with MAT-IN-AY shows on the 28th and 29th at 2 PM. See Mrs. Smithhisler in D101 with any questions. Seni...
News for April 23, 2018
by Lancer Media
April 23, 2018
The Linganore Performing Arts Department has been hard at work getting ready for the spring musical “Footloose”. Tickets will be on sale for students all week during all lunch shifts. The price for student admission is $5.00. Show dates and times are April 26th, 27th, and 28th at 7:00 pm, with...
Emily Reed’s top 10 bad lines from good movies (2010’s)
by Emily Reed, Co-editor-in-chief
December 19, 2017
A movie’s job is to create the illusion of another world within the screen but, sometimes, the screen crumbles and the outside world comes in. Breaking the fourth wall can occur in the form of misplaced objects in period pieces, poor film editing, and lines that are so out-of-place or worded so poorly...
Flutist Katsumoto, more than a melody
by Emily Reed, Editor
March 3, 2017
Since fourth grade, Erika Katsumoto has been playing the flute. Six years later, she is still pursuing her passion. She is a part of Linganore's concert band and second semester symphonic band. Outside of school, she is involved in the woodwind ensemble at Hood College, Frederick Youth Flute Choir, and All-County band. "She has earned first chair in All-County Band as a fresh...
20 under 20: Unique gifts for your favorite fangirl (or fanboy)
by Elizabeth Anderson, Reporter
December 13, 2016
If you're struggling to find a holiday present for that one person you love to death but won't be satisfied with a simple t-shirt or gift card to Barnes and Noble? That one person who just so happens to be obsessed with some terrifying television show or book series that doesn't seem to end? Look no ...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Nothing short of fantastic
by Savannah Sitler, Reporter
December 1, 2016
With screenwriter J.K. Rowling, director David Yates, and lead Eddie Redmayne, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Fantastic Beasts) was practically guaranteed for success as soon as the idea was posed. The film was officially released internationally on November 18, 2016. The anticipation I had endured wa...
Harry Potter Alliance designs magical t-shirts: Photo of the Day 10/14/16
by Elizabeth Anderson, Reporter
October 14, 2016
On October 14, the Harry Potter Alliance (frequently called HPA) met during PREP to design t-shirts showcasing their Harry Potter pride. This was the club's second meeting of the 2016-2017 school year. During their first meeting, each new club member was "sorted" into a Hogwarts' House based on their personality and bonded with o...
Book Review: The Cursed Child is leaving Harry Potter fans turning (time) with delight
by Elizabeth Anderson, Reporter
September 20, 2016
It’s been over nine years since J.K. Rowling’s (@jk_rowling) supposed finale to the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and more than five since the last movie came out, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two. Since then, avid fans have had to resort to re-reading the series, over and over and over again (not that Harry Potter could ever...