The cure for senioritis
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
April 12, 2012
As the last batch of college acceptances float in, the annual epidemic known only as “senioritis” begins to flare up. Classes are ditched, assignments are “forgotten” and the simmering tension between teachers and students that has always existed, reaches a roaring boil. But is... (more...)
Team Storytelling: Henry turns heads on the runway
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
April 3, 2012
As soon as students enter high school, the pressure to make money starts to slowly be exerted on those with a little free time after school. While many students are busy flipping burgers or bagging groceries, waiting for their next paycheck, one student has found an alternative and decidedly... (more...)
Track, basketball star Breana Jemison brings home prestigious award
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
March 17, 2012
Many student athletes are no strangers to excelling in multiple sports. However, one such athlete, senior Breana Jemison, has not only proven herself to be a versatile athlete on the court and on the field, but has also won a state title and broken a school record. In addition to these impressive... (more...)
Surfrider foundation frees local beaches from pollution
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
February 27, 2012
Nearly every student has been to the beach and, consequently, most every student has seen the beach cluttered with trash. Besides being bad for the environment, seeing snack wrappers and discarded soda cans take up your favorite tanning spot is just unappealing; no one wants to go tanning... (more...)
Mens basketball rally to beat Pirates
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012
On Jan. 18, the Mens Varsity Basketball team took on the Oceanside High Pirates. With home court advantage as well as a lethal mix of talented players the Lancers were able to secure another victory. After the tip off, sophomore Chase Ogden was quick to land a lay-up that set the Lancers... (more...)
The school that cried “fire!”
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
Many things have changed since I first set foot on campus as an innocent freshmen. Some good, some bad. But, one thing that I never thought would change is how I respond to fire alarms. Over the past three years my responses to fire alarms have grown increasingly lackadaisical. For better... (more...)
Strange jersey choices seen among students on sports day
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
November 4, 2011
For many students and staff, sports day allows them to show support for their favorite teams or in many cases is simply a case to break out some sweatbands. A wide variety of outfits could be found throughout the student population. Baseball shirts, soccer socks and football jerseys were... (more...)
Lancer day parade floats will better reflect Lancer pride
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
October 26, 2011
Homecoming and all its festivities are just around the corner. Besides the football game and the dance, one of the most popular events is the Lancer Day parade. And since it wouldn’t be a parade without floats, ASB has been hard at work creating them to ensure that the Lancer day parade... (more...)
Surviving college applications
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
October 24, 2011
For many students applying to college this semester, the stress has already begun to mount. Finishing up community service hours, writing college essays and studying for standardized tests are just a few of the many tasks facing seniors in the upcoming months. So, to help cope with this seemingly... (more...)
LCC comeback attempt not enough to overtake varsity water polo
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
October 20, 2011
The varsity boys water polo team added another victory to their record on Oct. 19 as they beat down the La Costa Canyon Mavericks 14-5 despite a valiant comeback attempt by the Mavericks in the second half. The Lancers came out swinging with a goal by sophomore Kevin Chapa within the first... (more...)
Blink-182′s new album reveals band’s darker side
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
October 3, 2011
Typically a band known for fast paced, upbeat songs that focus on the humorous aspects of adolescence, Blink-182’s new album Neighborhoods adopts a more serious and somber tone. Released on Sept. 27, Neighborhoods is the band’s sixth studio album and the first to be produced after the... (more...)
Construction set to enter new phase in December
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
September 22, 2011
It has been years in the making, but come December one phase of construction will come to a close. Over winter break teachers will be transferred to newly constructed facilities so the classrooms in the southern end of the school can be torn down and replaced by a new parking lot. Construction... (more...)
