The Free Lancer

The student news of the Neshannock Lancers

April/May Edition

April/May Edition

By Staff
April 28, 2023

News
March/April Edition

March/April Edition

By Staff
April 11, 2023

News
March Edition

March Edition

By Staff
February 28, 2023

News
January / February Issue

January / February Issue

By Staff
January 31, 2023

News
December / January Edition

December / January Edition

By Staff
January 3, 2023

News
November / December Edition

November / December Edition

By Staff
November 30, 2022

News
October / November Edition

October / November Edition

By Staff
November 2, 2022

News
September/October Edition

September/October Edition

By Staff
October 5, 2022

News
Here’s to You, Mrs. Moss

Here’s to You, Mrs. Moss

By Tiffany Fulkerson
June 1, 2021

Opinion
Underclassmen Bucket List

Underclassmen Bucket List

By Julia Germond-Loudon
May 28, 2021

News
The Results are In….

The Results are In….

By Katelyn Walzer
May 28, 2021

News
Album Review: By The Way by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Album Review: By The Way by Red Hot Chili Peppers

By Vinci Lee Restino
May 28, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Samantha Schirf

Senior Profile: Samantha Schirf

By Morgan Farley
May 28, 2021

Series
Game Review: Dishonored

Game Review: Dishonored

By Arielle Lacap
May 28, 2021

Entertainment
Tasty News: Trying New Castle Nutrition

Tasty News: Trying New Castle Nutrition

By Rachael Moss
May 28, 2021

Entertainment | Opinion
COVID Vaccines: How Do They Work?

COVID Vaccines: How Do They Work?

By Joseph Wardman
May 28, 2021

Advice | News
Game Review: Risk of Rain

Game Review: Risk of Rain

By Dalton Dunn
May 28, 2021

Entertainment | Opinion
Review: The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Review: The Mitchells vs. The Machines

By Andrew Dotson
May 28, 2021

Entertainment | Opinion
First On-Campus Prom Since 1982

First On-Campus Prom Since 1982

By Tiffany Fulkerson
May 19, 2021

News
Are Video Games Dangerous?

Are Video Games Dangerous?

By Sabrina Fee
May 12, 2021

Advice | Entertainment | Opinion
Space Debris: A Pending Disaster?

Space Debris: A Pending Disaster?

By Joseph Wardman
May 12, 2021

News
The Neshannock Staff’s Favorite Quotes: The Second Installment

The Neshannock Staff’s Favorite Quotes: The Second Installment

By Katelyn Walzer
May 12, 2021

Series
Which Broly is Best?

Which Broly is Best?

By Vinci Lee Restino
May 12, 2021

Entertainment
In the News: The Death of George Floyd

In the News: The Death of George Floyd

By Ava Moses
May 12, 2021

News | Opinion
Lasagna: A New Biofuel?

Lasagna: A New Biofuel?

By Arielle Lacap
May 12, 2021

Entertainment | Opinion
First Date Jitters Part II: In the Thick of It

First Date Jitters Part II: In the Thick of It

By Sofia Hassan
May 12, 2021

Series
New Castle’s Diamond Girls

New Castle’s Diamond Girls

By Julia Germond-Loudon
May 12, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Brayden Brooks

Senior Profile: Brayden Brooks

By Morgan Farley
May 12, 2021

Series
How Heartbreak Can Really Affect Teenagers

How Heartbreak Can Really Affect Teenagers

By Sabrina Fee
April 29, 2021

Advice
Scaled and Icy: The Next Part in the twenty one pilots Story

Scaled and Icy: The Next Part in the twenty one pilots Story

By Arielle Lacap
April 29, 2021

Entertainment
The Neshannock Staff’s Favorite Quotations: The First Installment

The Neshannock Staff’s Favorite Quotations: The First Installment

By Katelyn Walzer
April 28, 2021

Entertainment | Opinion | Series
Streaming vs. 2020

Streaming vs. 2020

By Andrew Dotson
April 28, 2021

Entertainment | Opinion
What on Earth is a Horoscope?

What on Earth is a Horoscope?

By Vinci Lee Restino
April 28, 2021

Entertainment
Local Hoopers Represent in Hershey

Local Hoopers Represent in Hershey

By Ava Moses
April 28, 2021

News | Sports
Video Game Review of Celeste: Overcoming Challenges

Video Game Review of Celeste: Overcoming Challenges

By Dalton Dunn
April 28, 2021

Entertainment | Opinion
Warming Up to Summer!

Warming Up to Summer!

By Julia Germond-Loudon
April 28, 2021

Advice | Entertainment
The U.S. Debt Crisis Explained

The U.S. Debt Crisis Explained

By Joseph Wardman
April 27, 2021

Finance | News
First Date Jitters: The Lead-Up

First Date Jitters: The Lead-Up

By Free Lancer Staff
April 27, 2021

Entertainment | Series
A Day at The Phipps!

A Day at The Phipps!

By Tiffany Fulkerson
April 27, 2021

Opinion
Stream All About It: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

Stream All About It: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

By Arielle Lacap
April 2, 2021

News
Stream All About It: THE PRINCESS BRIDE

Stream All About It: THE PRINCESS BRIDE

By Sofia Hassan
April 2, 2021

News
Stream All About It: HAMILTON

Stream All About It: HAMILTON

By Tiffany Fulkerson
April 2, 2021

News
An Open Letter to the Past

An Open Letter to the Past

By Katelyn Walzer
March 12, 2021

News
Worth a Thousand Words

Worth a Thousand Words

By Vinci Lee Restino
March 12, 2021

News
Conversations With a Librarian: How We’ve Been Reading

Conversations With a Librarian: How We’ve Been Reading

By Sofia Hassan
March 12, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Evan Dean

Senior Profile: Evan Dean

By Morgan Farley
March 5, 2021

News
Creative Writing: Poetry by Arielle Lacap

Creative Writing: Poetry by Arielle Lacap

By Arielle Lacap
March 5, 2021

News
Poetry by Katelyn Walzer: The Senses

Poetry by Katelyn Walzer: The Senses

By Katelyn Walzer
March 5, 2021

News
Get Your Flow On!: How Infinity Flow Yoga Studio Has Adapted to COVID-19 Restrictions

Get Your Flow On!: How Infinity Flow Yoga Studio Has Adapted to COVID-19 Restrictions

By Sofia Hassan
March 5, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Jayci Graham

Senior Profile: Jayci Graham

By Morgan Farley
March 5, 2021

News
Book Review: The Bell Jar

Book Review: The Bell Jar

By Free Lancer Staff
February 19, 2021

News
Student Poetry: The Day You Left

Student Poetry: The Day You Left

By Free Lancer Staff
February 19, 2021

News
Game On! Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Game On! Spider-Man: Miles Morales

By Arielle Lacap
February 19, 2021

News
Student Poetry: Poems by Sabrina Fee

Student Poetry: Poems by Sabrina Fee

By Sabrina Fee
February 19, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Ava Horn

Senior Profile: Ava Horn

By Morgan Farley
February 19, 2021

News
SENIOR PROFILE: Morgan Farley

SENIOR PROFILE: Morgan Farley

By Vinci Lee Restino
February 11, 2021

News
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Braving the Belly of the Beast, an Analysis of Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Braving the Belly of the Beast, an Analysis of Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Poem

By Sofia Hassan
February 11, 2021

News
Seniors from 2018, 2020, and 2021: Reflections, Changes & Challenges

Seniors from 2018, 2020, and 2021: Reflections, Changes & Challenges

By Katelyn Walzer
February 11, 2021

News
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Facts in a Post-Fact Age

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Facts in a Post-Fact Age

By Joseph Wardman
February 5, 2021

News
SENIOR PROFILE: Tiffany Fulkerson

SENIOR PROFILE: Tiffany Fulkerson

By Julia Germond-Loudon
February 5, 2021

News
“How Came We So,” Narrative Family History

“How Came We So,” Narrative Family History

By Katelyn Walzer
February 5, 2021

News
“Friday Night Lights”, Short Fiction

“Friday Night Lights”, Short Fiction

By Sofia Hassan
February 5, 2021

News
Be Kind; Don’t “Rewind” 2020

Be Kind; Don’t “Rewind” 2020

By Arielle Lacap
February 5, 2021

News
Keenan Burkett’s Journey to Service

Keenan Burkett’s Journey to Service

By Katelyn Walzer
February 4, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Olivia Magusiak

Senior Profile: Olivia Magusiak

By Arielle Lacap
January 29, 2021

News
Fighting Gravity without Attending Physics Class

Fighting Gravity without Attending Physics Class

By Julia Germond-Loudon
January 29, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Bailey Nocera

Senior Profile: Bailey Nocera

By Arielle Lacap
January 29, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Julia Germond-Loudon

Senior Profile: Julia Germond-Loudon

By Tiffany Fulkerson
January 29, 2021

News
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Teens, Body Image & the Added Pressure of Social Media

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Teens, Body Image & the Added Pressure of Social Media

By Katelyn Walzer
January 22, 2021

News
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Representation on the Ballot

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Representation on the Ballot

By Julia Germond-Loudon
January 22, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Daniel Gunn

Senior Profile: Daniel Gunn

By Morgan Farley
January 22, 2021

News
Senior Profile: Brayden Brooks

Senior Profile: Brayden Brooks

By Sofia Hassan
January 22, 2021

News
Game On: Dark Souls

Game On: Dark Souls

By Dalton Dunn
January 21, 2021

News
Update Your Playlists: Led Zeppelin

Update Your Playlists: Led Zeppelin

By Vinci Lee Restino
January 21, 2021

News
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Mental Health Education is Necessary for Vulnerable Teens

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Mental Health Education is Necessary for Vulnerable Teens

By Joseph Wardman
January 8, 2021

Magazine | News | Opinion
Neshannock’s Signature Condiment

Neshannock’s Signature Condiment

By Katelyn Walzer
January 8, 2021

Magazine | Opinion
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Should Shelters Give Special Consideration to Black Cats?

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Should Shelters Give Special Consideration to Black Cats?

By Vinci Lee Restino
January 8, 2021

News | Opinion
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Teens & the Coronavirus Pandemic

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Teens & the Coronavirus Pandemic

By Sofia Hassan
December 18, 2020

Magazine | Opinion
Need a Last Minute Gift? Let Millie Help You!

Need a Last Minute Gift? Let Millie Help You!

By Julia Germond-Loudon
December 18, 2020

Magazine
The Reason for the Season: The Psychology of Traditions

The Reason for the Season: The Psychology of Traditions

By Tiffany Fulkerson
December 18, 2020

Magazine
My Favorite Feeling: Christmas Morning

My Favorite Feeling: Christmas Morning

By Sabrina Fee
December 18, 2020

Magazine | News
A Feast for Christmas

A Feast for Christmas

By Sofia Hassan
December 18, 2020

Magazine
For Your Streaming Consideration: Andrew Dotson’s Top Xmas Flicks

For Your Streaming Consideration: Andrew Dotson’s Top Xmas Flicks

By Andrew Dotson
December 18, 2020

Magazine
A Long, Long Time Ago, a Holiday Special Far Away from Normal…

A Long, Long Time Ago, a Holiday Special Far Away from Normal…

By Dalton Dunn
December 18, 2020

Magazine
The Ancient Roots of Christmas Traditions

The Ancient Roots of Christmas Traditions

By Joseph Wardman
December 17, 2020

Magazine
Top 6 Holiday Cookies

Top 6 Holiday Cookies

By Vinci Lee Restino
December 17, 2020

Magazine
One Lancer Family Tradition

One Lancer Family Tradition

By Morgan Farley
December 17, 2020

Magazine
From CA to PA: One Lancer’s Holiday Reflections

From CA to PA: One Lancer’s Holiday Reflections

By Andrew Dotson
December 17, 2020

Magazine
Thank Goodness for Thankmas!

Thank Goodness for Thankmas!

By Arielle Lacap
December 17, 2020

Magazine
Here We D’oh Again: Reflections on The Simpsons

Here We D’oh Again: Reflections on The Simpsons

By Vinci Lee Restino
December 10, 2020

Magazine
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Small Change Can Make a Big Environmental Impact

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Small Change Can Make a Big Environmental Impact

By Ava Moses
December 10, 2020

News
STUDENT EDITORIAL: Why We Need to Eliminate Discrimination in the LGBTQ+ Community

STUDENT EDITORIAL: Why We Need to Eliminate Discrimination in the LGBTQ+ Community

By Free Lancer Staff
December 4, 2020

News
Professional Profile: Mrs. Pursel

Professional Profile: Mrs. Pursel

By Rachael Moss
December 4, 2020

Magazine
Senior Profile: Victoria Shultz

Senior Profile: Victoria Shultz

By Julia Germond-Loudon
December 4, 2020

Columns | Entertainment
Issues with Schoology: One Student’s Critique

Issues with Schoology: One Student’s Critique

By Dalton Dunn
December 3, 2020

Columns | Opinion
Following the Money

Following the Money

By Joseph Wardman
December 3, 2020

News | Sports
Senior Profile: Katelyn Walzer

Senior Profile: Katelyn Walzer

By Sofia Hassan
November 20, 2020

Magazine
An Ode to Pumpkin Spice

An Ode to Pumpkin Spice

By Tiffany Fulkerson
November 20, 2020

Opinion
Teachers Talk: Keeping Calm During Quarantine

Teachers Talk: Keeping Calm During Quarantine

By Sofia Hassan
November 20, 2020

Magazine | News
Senior Profile: Isabel Criswell

Senior Profile: Isabel Criswell

By Vinci Lee Restino
November 19, 2020

News
Layups for Lucy’s Drive-In Movie Night Upcoming on November 28

Layups for Lucy’s Drive-In Movie Night Upcoming on November 28

By Free Lancer Staff
November 19, 2020

News
Senior Profile: Aminah Harp

Senior Profile: Aminah Harp

By Tiffany Fulkerson
November 13, 2020

Magazine
Senior Profile: Jason Kramer

Senior Profile: Jason Kramer

By Morgan Farley
November 13, 2020

News
The Phenomenon of Among Us

The Phenomenon of Among Us

By Arielle Lacap
November 12, 2020

Entertainment | Magazine | News
Our Curriculum Speaks Volumes

Our Curriculum Speaks Volumes

By Tiffany Fulkerson
November 12, 2020

Magazine | News | Opinion
All Hail the Queen!

All Hail the Queen!

By Julia Germond-Loudon
November 6, 2020

Magazine | News | Sports
Professional Profile: Miss Slater

Professional Profile: Miss Slater

By Morgan Farley
November 6, 2020

Columns | Magazine
Professional Profile: Ms. Janaszek

Professional Profile: Ms. Janaszek

By Rachael Moss
November 5, 2020

Columns | Magazine | News
For Your Streaming Consideration: HOCUS POCUS

For Your Streaming Consideration: HOCUS POCUS

By Andrew Dotson
October 30, 2020

Entertainment
Professional Profile: Mrs. Lucas

Professional Profile: Mrs. Lucas

By Julia Germond-Loudon
October 30, 2020

Columns | Magazine
Election 2020: The Issues

Election 2020: The Issues

By Dalton Dunn
October 30, 2020

News
The Resilient Rainbow: PRIDE Goes Online

The Resilient Rainbow: PRIDE Goes Online

By Sofia Hassan
October 30, 2020

Columns | Magazine | News
Schoology vs. Google Classroom

Schoology vs. Google Classroom

By Morgan Farley
October 23, 2020

News
COVID-19: One Mom’s Perspective

COVID-19: One Mom’s Perspective

By Andrew Dotson
October 23, 2020

News
Live Stream Sports Coverage? Not for All.

Live Stream Sports Coverage? Not for All.

By Julia Germond-Loudon
October 22, 2020

News
Political Action at Any Age: The Value of Volunteering

Political Action at Any Age: The Value of Volunteering

By Ava Moses
October 22, 2020

News
Professional Profile: Miss Bangor

Professional Profile: Miss Bangor

By Tiffany Fulkerson
October 16, 2020

Magazine
Life360: Helpful vs. Harmful

Life360: Helpful vs. Harmful

By Katelyn Walzer
October 16, 2020

News | Opinion
International News Focus: The Plight of the Uighur Muslims

International News Focus: The Plight of the Uighur Muslims

By Arielle Lacap
October 16, 2020

News
Saved by the ‘Bell?: Menu Changes at Taco Bell Affect Local Restaurants

Saved by the ‘Bell?: Menu Changes at Taco Bell Affect Local Restaurants

By Vinci Lee Restino
October 15, 2020

News
Professional Profile: One-on-One with Dr. Meehan

Professional Profile: One-on-One with Dr. Meehan

By Sofia Hassan
October 15, 2020

Columns | Magazine
You Must be 18 to Vote, but Registration is Open, Even if You’re Not Yet 18

You Must be 18 to Vote, but Registration is Open, Even if You’re Not Yet 18

By Joseph Wardman
October 7, 2020

Columns | News
A Taste of the Middle East

A Taste of the Middle East

By Sofia Hassan
March 4, 2020

Columns | Opinion
Behind the Classroom Door: Mrs. Hilton

Behind the Classroom Door: Mrs. Hilton

By Tiffany Fulkerson
February 28, 2020

Columns | Magazine
For Your Streaming Consideration: Disney+ Original

For Your Streaming Consideration: Disney+ Original

By Andrew Dotson
February 6, 2020

Columns | Entertainment | Opinion
OK, Boomer…

OK, Boomer…

By Dalton Dunn
February 6, 2020

Columns | Opinion
Historical Focus: Reflecting Upon President Kennedy

Historical Focus: Reflecting Upon President Kennedy

By Tiffany Fulkerson
January 29, 2020

Columns | Magazine
Historical Focus: A Thank You to Suffragettes

Historical Focus: A Thank You to Suffragettes

By Sofia Hassan
January 29, 2020

Columns | Magazine
Club Focus: Business is in the Air for FBLA

Club Focus: Business is in the Air for FBLA

By Sofia Hassan
January 24, 2020

News
Club Focus: Forensics

Club Focus: Forensics

By Katelyn Walzer
January 23, 2020

News
The Ups and Downs of Social Media: A Personal Story

The Ups and Downs of Social Media: A Personal Story

By Sofia Hassan
January 23, 2020

Columns | Opinion
Reflections on Being a Teacher’s Assistant

Reflections on Being a Teacher’s Assistant

By Katelyn Walzer
January 23, 2020

Magazine | Opinion
Comic: Glowstick Handman

Comic: Glowstick Handman

By Arielle Lacap
January 23, 2020

Entertainment | Magazine
YouTube & COPPA: New Rules Affect All

YouTube & COPPA: New Rules Affect All

By Arielle Lacap
January 23, 2020

Columns | Magazine | Opinion
Book Review: Frankly in Love

Book Review: Frankly in Love

By Tiffany Fulkerson
January 23, 2020

Columns | Entertainment | Magazine | Opinion
January Shoe Drive: Do the Loopty-Loop & Your Shoes are Feeling Cool!

January Shoe Drive: Do the Loopty-Loop & Your Shoes are Feeling Cool!

By Rachael Moss
December 5, 2019

News
Game Review: Pokemon Sword & Shield

Game Review: Pokemon Sword & Shield

By Dalton Dunn
November 26, 2019

Entertainment | Magazine | Opinion
Alumnus Interview: Steve Demofonte

Alumnus Interview: Steve Demofonte

By Rachael Moss
November 20, 2019

Magazine | News
Game Review: Slime Rancher

Game Review: Slime Rancher

By Dalton Dunn
November 19, 2019

Columns | Entertainment | Magazine
Book Review: An Anonymous Girl

Book Review: An Anonymous Girl

By Tiffany Fulkerson
November 19, 2019

Columns | Entertainment | Magazine
Book Review: Looking for Alaska

Book Review: Looking for Alaska

By Tiffany Fulkerson
November 19, 2019

Columns | Entertainment | Magazine
Podcast Episode 4: Immigration in the 1800s

Podcast Episode 4: Immigration in the 1800s

By Katelyn Walzer
November 15, 2019

Podcasts
Podcast: Episode 2 / Tristan Tuck, Neshannock Football Kicker

Podcast: Episode 2 / Tristan Tuck, Neshannock Football Kicker

By Rachael Moss
November 7, 2019

Podcasts
Lancers to face Brentwood Friday night at Freedom Area High School

Lancers to face Brentwood Friday night at Freedom Area High School

By Rachael Moss
November 7, 2019

Sports
Podcast: Episode 1 / Luca Passarelli

Podcast: Episode 1 / Luca Passarelli

By Rachael Moss
November 1, 2019

Podcasts
The Complex Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health

The Complex Relationship Between Social Media and Mental Health

By Sofia Hassan
October 24, 2019

Columns | Opinion
Podcast: Preview from Beau Berman

Podcast: Preview from Beau Berman

By Rachael Moss
October 23, 2019

Podcasts
Katie Cooks: Bag Omelet

Katie Cooks: Bag Omelet

By Katelyn Walzer
October 23, 2019

Entertainment | Magazine
Do You Remember the 20th Night of September? Part 1

Do You Remember the 20th Night of September? Part 1

By Arielle Lacap
October 18, 2019

Entertainment
For Your Streaming Consideration: Two to Try

For Your Streaming Consideration: Two to Try

By Andrew Dotson
October 18, 2019

Entertainment
Students, Teachers Have Much in Common When it Comes to First Day Back

Students, Teachers Have Much in Common When it Comes to First Day Back

By Rachael Moss
October 18, 2019

News
Boys’ High School Bathroom Destruction

Boys’ High School Bathroom Destruction

By Rachael Moss
October 18, 2019

Opinion
Welcome to Neshannock Township School District’s online student newspaper

Welcome to Neshannock Township School District’s online student newspaper

By Rachael Moss
September 23, 2019

News
Neshannock Video Productions

Neshannock Video Productions

By Rachael Moss
September 20, 2019

Video
Lancers light up football field in victory over Shadyside Academy

Lancers light up football field in victory over Shadyside Academy

By Rachael Moss
September 20, 2019

Sports
2019 Layups for Lucy a major success

2019 Layups for Lucy a major success

By Rachael Moss
September 20, 2019

News
Neshannock takes the “Just Drive” pledge

Neshannock takes the “Just Drive” pledge

By Rachael Moss
September 5, 2019

Entertainment