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THE NORTH SCOTT LANCE
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Advice for Future Seniors
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...
Collin Meinert
May 22
Fun Things To Do This Summer
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...
Brieanna Brown
May 22
That's a "Rap": Music Recap from Seniors' High School Experience
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...
Olive Khoury
May 22
We Didn't Know It Was The Last Time
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...
Carli Jarrett
May 22
Weekly Sports Update
Boys and Girls track Natalie Nwatchock after a great race. The boys and girls both performed well at districts sending multiple people to...
Madelyn Jepsen
May 22
Thank You Lance
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...
Aiden Prochaska
May 22
New Seasons, Same Obsessions
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...
Khyaija Caldwell-B
May 22
4320 Hours: A Few Lessons From My Time At North Scott
"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...
James Martin
May 22
A Senior's Wish For The World
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...
Olivia Donahue
May 22
The Class of 2025 Through the Years
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...
Lauren Pawloski
May 22
What I Have Learned Throughout High School
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...
matthewkilbane
May 22
Lancer Productions: 9 to 5 Wins 19
It was definitely a lot of work but so worth it! -- Ryenne Lacher, Triple Threat Nominee (Judy Bernly) As Lancer Production’s spring...
Kaitlyn Knepper
May 16
Bringing Hollywood Home: The Last Picture house
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...
Khyaija Caldwell-B
May 16
Teacher Appreciation Week: A Million Chances
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...
Brieanna Brown
May 9
Politics Or Playground? The Childish Antics Of The Trump Administration
In an era where “memes” and “jokes” are shared on official government accounts, often at the expense of entire communities or religions...
Olivia Donahue
May 9
The Conclave: How the Pope is Elected
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...
James Martin
May 9
The Sad Truth of Greg Brooks Jr
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...
Aiden Prochaska
May 9
Horror Movies And Novels: A Dark Mind
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...
Brieanna Brown
May 2
So The Countdown Begins
Seniors get ready, 23 Days till we blow this popsicle stand!
Carli Jarrett
May 2
Some Eldridge Residents Are Fed Up: Why Walkable Cities Matter
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....
Olivia Donahue
May 2
The Last of Us - A Review
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...
matthewkilbane
May 2
How a Local Theater is Giving Moviegoers a Brand-New Experience
In the heart of Davenport, a recently-built theater offers something unique to local moviegoers. The Last Picture House , a theater...
Collin Meinert
May 2
Prom Preparation
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...
Olive Khoury
May 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 and Its Disappointing Issue with Game Pricing
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...
Tyree Brower
Apr 25
Vaping At North Scott: How, Why, And What We Can Do About It
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...
Olivia Donahue
Apr 25
Mental Health is Health
A permanent solution to a temporary problem. While mental health awareness has grown exponentially in the past decade, the stigma around...
Olive Khoury
Apr 25
9 to 5, You Can Lose Your Mind: An Interview with the Cast
L - R in Foreground - Natalie Sierk, Ryenne Lacher, Lauren Pawloski (Photo by Michele Skadal) I think it is so important for the audience...
James Martin
Apr 25
A24: Cinema’s Cool Kid
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...
Khyaija Caldwell-B
Apr 25
The Boutique Next Door: Daisy Lane
Nestled in the quiet community of Park View, Iowa, Daisy Lane is more than just a boutique—it’s a celebration of creativity, community,...
Riley Johnson
Apr 25
Life and Legacy of Pope Francis: His Impact & The Steps After His Death
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...
Kaitlyn Knepper
Apr 25
Defense Wins Championships
OKC, KFC, UFC, Lakers in 5 -- Shannon Sharpe Maverick fans are still outraged by the Luka Doncic trade back on February 1st and even...
Aiden Prochaska
Apr 25
USC Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge
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...
Lauren Pawloski
Apr 25
Sisters, Stories, and Secondhand Magic
Marilee Schafer-Wilcox, their mother Mary Bowers, and Peggy Bowers. Tucked into what looks like a quaint little house on the streets of...
Riley Johnson
Apr 18
Nostalgia or Horror's Downfall? How Modern Movies Set in the Past Are Failing the Genre
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...
Brieanna Brown
Apr 18
Bison Bridge: The Story of the Quad Cities’ Failed National Park
In 2020, the Illinois Department of Transportation started making plans to replace the I-80 bridge between Iowa and Illinois. During this...
Collin Meinert
Apr 18
Senior Assassin: A recap of this Years Game so far
Jordan Boley chasing down target Jack Gomez Fearing for his spot in his game, he took many precautions to avoid being hunted down and...
James Martin
Apr 18
Week of April 6-13 Sports Recap
Girls Tennis The Lady Lancers had some exciting matches this week, despite facing a few tough losses. They traveled to Bettendorf to take...
Madelyn Jepsen
Apr 18
Hands Off: The Uprising Against Trump's Policies
Last Thursday, April 5th, protests sparked in over 1,400 locations across all 50 U.S. states under the motto “Hands Off!” In Washington,...
Riley Johnson
Apr 11
Beautiful Boy: A Cinematic Masterpiece
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...
Olive Khoury
Apr 11
Beatlemania Revival — The Beatles’ Biopic Casting Revealed
Each man has his own story, but together they are legendary . — Sam Mendes The cast for Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics was officially...
Lauren Pawloski
Apr 11
Fashionistas of the month
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...
Khyaija Caldwell-B
Apr 11
The Worst March Madness Tournament Ever
Monday night capped off the 85th NCAA tournament, which had a field of 68 teams. Florida pulled off the comeback against Houston to win...
Aiden Prochaska
Apr 11
A Film For All: A Minecraft Movie
Warning: This article assumes you have seen A Minecraft Movie . Spoilers ahead. You have been warned. Most of us remember playing...
Olivia Donahue
Apr 11
The 77th Hunger Games Tributes: Ft. North Scott Staff
Welcome to the 77th Annual Hunger Games . This year, in a shocking twist, the Capitol has chosen all tributes exclusively from the staff...
Riley Johnson
Apr 4
Cheaters In The Bronx
Guys, hitting is not about muscle, its simple physics -- George Costanza (Jason Alexander/Sienfled) The Yankees are cheating already...
Aiden Prochaska
Apr 4
Ancient Alien Civilization Found Under The Pyramids
In a breaking discovery early this week, Scientists have confirmed a technological civilization living underneath the pyramids. Are they...
Tyree Brower
Apr 4
America’s National Parks Are Under Threat: How Natural Treasures Are Being Dismantled
Yosemite National Park “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is...
matthewkilbane
Apr 4
Legend Of Zelda Movie Cast List Revealed
"Here at the Lance, we pride ourselves on our ability to violate international copyright laws in new and innovative ways." --- Sean...
James Martin
Apr 4
NSHS’s Massive New Expansion Will Triple the Size of the School
In the past, the North Scott school board has discussed plans for a massive new expansion for our high school. However, they haven’t...
Collin Meinert
Apr 4
Pete Hegseth Texted Me His War Plans
National Security Breaches are serious matters, but they rarely come so close to home. Last night, while studying for a calculus exam, I...
Olivia Donahue
Apr 4
The Lance is run by students. Of course, opinions expressed in The Lance don't necessarily reflect those of the advisor or administrators. The Lance is run out of room B5 at North Scott High School in Eldridge, Iowa.
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