An Actually Attainable Summer Bucket-list
As we all know, summer is here, and it's finally time to have some good old (legal) fun! While a lot of us set goals for the summer like...
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Your Lancer News
Frankie Bell
- May 24
Five Things You Need to Know for Your Senior Year
1. You don't need to fill your schedule I know you really want a full 96 credits before you graduate, but I promise you still get the...
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Madolyn Lewis
- May 24
Places at North Scott that Changed my Life
Here it is. My last article for the North Scott Lance. No clue how to wrap up my whole experience for the school newspaper and what to...
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Ava Hagedorn
- May 24
See Ya North Scott!
I wasn’t entirely sure what to make of my last Lance article, so I decided to make it a bit of a hodgepodge! I have thoroughly enjoyed...
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Isabella Boeken
- May 24
Teachers Remembering The Class of 2023
As the school year ends, so is the class of 2023. All the seniors are stressed out trying to get their senior clearance sheet signed off...
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Megan Kelly
- May 24
My Appreciation for North Scott
As my short time as a North Scott Lancer comes to an end, I am doing some reflecting. The last year and a half has gone by so fast. I...
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Scott Stoneking
- May 24
Senior Spotlight: The Lance Edition!
Scott Stoneking When’s your birthday? February 20, 2005 What’s your zodiac sign? Pisces sun, cancer moon, and libra rising. What are you...
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Scott Stoneking
- May 24
A Goodbye to North Scott
Well North Scott, this is goodbye. I never thought I would say this, but: I’ll miss you. North Scott has certainly done me and my...
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Sean Chapman
- May 17
Lancer Productions Crushes It!
Lancer Productions is proud to celebrate and announce their 2023 Iowa High School Musical Theater Award honors for their spring...
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Cella Hanssen
- May 17
Snacks in a Crunch: Living in an Ingredient Household
Do you suffer from never having snack food in the pantry? Are your parents those people who think they are a waste of money and that it's...
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Madolyn Lewis
- May 17
The Scandal at Post Prom . . .
After bussing down the most astonishing tricks on the prom boat on Saturday, Brooklyn Strief, North Scott High Schools voted “class...
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Scott Stoneking
- May 17
Prom Overview
I attended my last high school dance this last weekend. I had an original plan to go with a friend, but he cancelled a couple of weeks...
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Frankie Bell
- May 17
Tribute to my Dogs
On Monday, May 1st, at around 1:30pm, my three dogs were attacked in our own backyard. My smallest dog, Puff, was picked up by two bully...
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Ava Hagedorn
- May 17
The Best NS Prom Looks
As most of you may know. prom was this weekend! This was my last dance in high school--as someone who has attended all of them it was a...
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Scott Stoneking
- May 17
Senior Spotlight: Jace Mathenia and Ellie Blowers
Jace Mathenia When’s your birthday? September 22nd, 2004 What’s your zodiac sign? Virgo What are you doing after high school? I’m going...
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Isabella Boeken
- May 17
Don't Be Lazy Get a Job This Summer
Summer is almost here, and what’s better than finding a job and earning some extra money? There are so many different job opportunities...
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Sean Chapman
- May 17
The Lance Wins Big at IHSPA
This was the first year that The Lance entered the Iowa High School Press Association awards, and we performed well--especially with such...
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Cella Hanssen
- May 10
The Hanssen Sisters
With it being the end of my senior year, I've been feeling extra sentimental lately. It is also especially surreal because I am the...
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Megan Kelly
- May 10
The Nightmare Before Prom
One fine evening, Friday, May 5th to be exact, I was ecstatic to be on my way home from my only class that day, completely unaware of the...
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Frankie Bell
- May 10
Gun Culture in America
When asked, "How do you feel about guns?" nearly every American will respond with an overwhelming force. Whether positive or negative,...
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Isabella Boeken
- May 10
Two Teachers Saying Goodbye to North Scott High School
Two teachers that are fairly new to our high school will not be returning in the fall. Sadly, Mr. Shepard and Ms. Cernetich, will not be...
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Madolyn Lewis
- May 10
Why McDonald's Has the Best Fast Food
Of all the fast food restaurants you may visit during a long road trip, the golden arches will always catch my eye: McDonald's....
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Ava Hagedorn
- May 10
Lit Poems🔥✨
This year in Lit Class, the college-level class taught by Ms. Sambdman, she assigned a poem in which the student was to include lyrics or...
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Scott Stoneking
- May 10
Senior Spotlight: Mya Kraciun and Duggan Kohnlein
Mya Kraciun When’s your birthday? October 17, 2004 What’s your zodiac sign? Libra What are you doing after high school? Going to Scott to...
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Madolyn Lewis
- May 3
Lenny the Basset Hound Runs A Race🔥
On your marks, get set, GO! A dust storm blows back as the stampede clears from their stalls and races on the dirt track; the crowd of...
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Isabella Boeken
- May 3
Two of Our Favorite Teachers are Retiring
Two North Scott teachers who have been a part of our high school for a long time have finally decided to retire. The two teachers leaving...
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Ava Hagedorn
- May 3
A Freshman Response to The Parking Issue
Written By: Dylan Quinn This is part of a spotlight on Freshmen article writing in Sarah Grimesey's class With new Freshmen arriving, the...
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Ava Hagedorn
- May 3
Get To Know Ms. Dewey!
Written By: Lataria Holmes This is part of a spotlight on Freshmen article writing in Sarah Grimesey's class Students and faculty know...
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Megan Kelly
- May 3
The Great Flood of '23
As you all know, we are currently in the midst of what is considered a major flood (22 feet) along the Mississippi River. Although it...
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Cella Hanssen
- May 3
The Goddess That Is Sabrina Carpenter
Last weekend, I saw Sabrina Carpenter in concert at the Sylvee in Madison, WI. It was THE best concert I have ever seen, and I don’t mean...
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Ava Hagedorn
- May 3
What to Know About Black Holes
Written By: Lucas Miller This is part of a spotlight on Freshmen article writing in Sarah Grimesey's class Oh no! I’m getting sucked in....
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Cella Hanssen
- Apr 26
Catch "Anything Goes" Before IT Goes!
As you may have heard, North Scott Lancer Productions is performing their rendition of Anything Goes for this year's spring musical....
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Scott Stoneking
- Apr 26
Senior Spotlight: Symer Garcia and Ally Stick-mueller
Symer Garcia When's your birthday? November 9, 2004 What's your zodiac sign? Scorpio What are you doing after graduation? US Navy What do...
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Madolyn Lewis
- Apr 26
McDonald’s Strawberry Shortcake: Pretty Mid
With spring approaching, McDonald’s decided to give their customers a little additional treat, the strawberry shortcake McFlurry. The...
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Megan Kelly
- Apr 26
Kim Potter Released After Serving 16 Months
The Brooklyn Center officer responsible for the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright has been released after serving 16 months in prison. Kim...
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Frankie Bell
- Apr 26
What to do When You Change Your Mind About College One Month From Graduation
So after five years of having a pretty good idea of what you want to do, you realize it’s not actually what you want to do. So now what?...
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Ava Hagedorn
- Apr 26
Solving Your Date Dilemma-10 Ideas for A Stellar 1st Date
I’m sure you have thought about having a first date at some point in your life. Whether you have been on one or not, I have some ideas...
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Isabella Boeken
- Apr 26
Couple Appreciation For North Scott Couples
This month of April is Couple Appreciation Month! This article features five North Scott couples and their love stories. I asked one...
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Ava Hagedorn
- Apr 20
Go See Anything Goes!
In case you haven't heard, tomorrow is opening night for Anything Goes! I am in the cast, along with a lot of your peers! We would love...
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Madolyn Lewis
- Apr 19
What in the World is the Sphere in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas hosts the country’s biggest shows, a massive hit for tourist shows. Recently, a new arena has been under construction in Las...
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