THE NORTH SCOTT LANCE

As October begins, we inch closer to that harrowing night of ghosts and ghouls, mischief and mayhem—Halloween. But beyond the nonstop doorbell ringing from trick-or-treaters and the cheesy decorations at Walgreens, there’s something else to look forward to: North Scott Lancer Productions’ fall play, Clue . The production is based on the 1985 cult classic Clue , which itself was inspired by the renowned board game.  The story follows six eccentric guests— Colonel Mustard (Kad

After four very long years, it still doesn’t feel like it’s actually happening. But in only a few short days, I, along with the other...

With eight days of school left summer is approaching quickly and while you may have summer sports or a Summer job to keep up with you...

For seniors, these past four years have flown by--from the end of the COVID-19 era, till now, our last day of high school. Sometimes...

I don’t think any of us realized how many “lasts” were slipping by unnoticed. We were too caught up in the countdown to graduation to...

Boys and Girls track Natalie Nwatchock after a great race. The boys and girls both performed well at districts sending multiple people to...

Writing for the Lance for this last semester was a fun and unforgetting experience. As I graduate high school, I am very proud to have...

I'm not sure anything sounds better right now than staying in bed all day binging your favorite shows. So, here are the latest seasons...

"I can't. I can't go on. It goes so fast. We don't have time to look at one another. I didn't realize. So all that was going on and we...

As I write my final article for The Lance, I want to step back from everything I have written and talk about something bigger. As a...

Over the last 13 years, from 2012 to 2025, from Kindergarten to Senior year, there has been a lot of change. Some things, like Minecraft...

As high school comes to an end, I’ve reflected on my experience. There have been many ups and downs throughout high school; it’s truly...

It was definitely a lot of work but so worth it! -- Ryenne Lacher, Triple Threat Nominee (Judy Bernly) As Lancer Production’s spring...

Our love of Iowa knows no bounds -- Scott Beck Crafting a Quiet Success Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are the founders of the Last Picture...

As teacher appreciation week comes to an end, I only hope you all had the chance to show some appreciation to at least one staff member...

In an era where “memes” and “jokes” are shared on official government accounts, often at the expense of entire communities or religions...

Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV A time of change within the Catholic Church is upon us, so it will be important to see how...

I Just Want To Be Normal -- Greg Brooks Jr. This last week, sports analyst, Ryan Clark hosted a podcast with a former LSU defensive back...

Whether you're 9 years old hiding under the blankets from Scream  or on a friday night date in a movie theater playing My Bloody...

Seniors get ready, 23 Days till we blow this popsicle stand!

A walkable city is a safe city – one in which pedestrians can safely walk and gain access to daily needs without a car being a necessity....

The Last of Us , a post-apocalyptic drama and thriller, has become one of HBO’s most-watched TV series. Based on the video game franchise...

In the heart of Davenport, a recently-built theater offers something unique to local moviegoers. The Last Picture House , a theater...

Prom is right around the corner for us here at North Scott; I hope you have May 17th marked on your calendars. Prom is a hectic day (or...

With the release of Nintendo’s latest direct, a lot of new information and games were revealed. As a big fan of not only the Switch, its...

For many, it is a familiar scene: you walk into a bathroom and the air smells like cotton candy. While more pleasant than other bathroom...

A permanent solution to a temporary problem. While mental health awareness has grown exponentially in the past decade, the stigma around...

L - R in Foreground - Natalie Sierk, Ryenne Lacher, Lauren Pawloski (Photo by Michele Skadal) I think it is so important for the audience...

Whenever you see that little card before the movie, you think, I don’t know what I’m in for, but I know it’s going to be good. Or it’s at...

Nestled in the quiet community of Park View, Iowa, Daisy Lane is more than just a boutique—it’s a celebration of creativity, community,...

We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the...

OKC, KFC, UFC, Lakers in 5 -- Shannon Sharpe Maverick fans are still outraged by the Luka Doncic trade back on February 1st and even...

After my brother’s death, and knowing how preventable it was, I resolved — no matter what — to do something to change the way we approach...

Marilee Schafer-Wilcox, their mother Mary Bowers, and Peggy Bowers. Tucked into what looks like a quaint little house on the streets of...

The first ever horror movie dates back to the 1800s with the title “Le Manoir du Diable" or The House of the Devil. Directed by Georges...

In 2020, the Illinois Department of Transportation started making plans to replace the I-80 bridge between Iowa and Illinois. During this...

Jordan Boley chasing down target Jack Gomez Fearing for his spot in his game, he took many precautions to avoid being hunted down and...

Girls Tennis The Lady Lancers had some exciting matches this week, despite facing a few tough losses. They traveled to Bettendorf to take...

Last Thursday, April 5th, protests sparked in over 1,400 locations across all 50 U.S. states under the motto “Hands Off!” In Washington,...

It is hard not to be touched by the testing of paternal love, or by Nic’s fragility. But “Beautiful Boy,” rather than plumbing the hard...

Each man has his own story, but together they are legendary . — Sam Mendes The cast for Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics was officially...

We're kicking off a new monthly spotlight: Fashionista of the Month! For April, we focused on Seniors and Juniors, and in May, we’ll...

Monday night capped off the 85th NCAA tournament, which had a field of 68 teams. Florida pulled off the comeback against Houston to win...

Warning: This article assumes you have seen A Minecraft Movie . Spoilers ahead. You have been warned. Most of us remember playing...

Welcome to the 77th Annual Hunger Games . This year, in a shocking twist, the Capitol has chosen all tributes exclusively from the staff...

Guys, hitting is not about muscle, its simple physics -- George Costanza (Jason Alexander/Sienfled) The Yankees are cheating already...

In a breaking discovery early this week, Scientists have confirmed a technological civilization living underneath the pyramids. Are they...

Yosemite National Park “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is...

"Here at the Lance, we pride ourselves on our ability to violate international copyright laws in new and innovative ways." --- Sean...

In the past, the North Scott school board has discussed plans for a massive new expansion for our high school. However, they haven’t...