“ We are not horses, we are humans. And humans are… ” -Gihun What if I told you that the ending that we got, wasn’t the ending that was supposed to happen? I asked you guys whether or not the ending of squid games was surprising to you.  Here are the results: 1 means that you weren’t surprised at all and 5 means you were very surprised.  It seems like the overall views are kind of in the middle and leaning towards pretty surprised. Some people were shocked because they kille

WIN, or “What I Need,” might be the one thing no one actually needs. The Student Government WIN and P6 committee spent three months collecting student data. Across grade levels, students shared their thoughts about both programs. Clear patterns emerged in what they saw as successes and failures. The Student Government surveyed 155 NSHS students, and 94.2% said they preferred P6. WIN The most common frustrations with WIN were unmet promises, limited advocacy, and overwhelming.

Canada’s @ Baddiesforlatinos and Russia’s @ A.guy.who.cares fought it out in the playoffs (The Lance comment section) last week.  In the comment section of an article covering Bad Bunny’s halftime show , anonymous users on The Lance got involved in a heated debate over political opinions. In that article, I wrote an overview of the performance as well as provided cultural context to the show, such as translations or explanations I read about in interviews. Since its public

Thanks to your high engagement this and last year, Fashionista of the month is back! Here are our winners... Natalie Sierk When you see Natalie, her style immediately stands out. Here's a sneak peek into her unique fashion choices and the looks she brings to school every day.  1. Favorite Store Natalie's favorite place to shop is Emily Found It in LeClaire, which is a small vintage clothing store known for its unique and carefully curated pieces. She enjoys shopping at Emily

Trigger Warning: Mentions of rape. Maya Angelou was a poet and civil rights activist, best known for her book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings . She is also known for being an actress, singer, writer, and dancer. Over her lifetime, she ended up receiving over 50 honorary degrees, the Presidential Medal of Arts, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Maya Angelou was born on April 4th, 1928. She was born in St. Louis; her parents, Bailey Jhonson and Vivian Baxter, got divorced

Picture books are a fun way to introduce reading to kids and a real nostalgia kick for teens and adults as they re-experience their favorite literary worlds and characters. Picture books are arguably one of the most nostalgic things that adults and teens can still enjoy, even if they claim to have outgrown them. Picture books are among the first things we learn to read, and arguably among the most interesting and engaging. Some people believe that they are above picture books

Valentine's day has been around for centuries but most people don't know why. Around 269 - 270 A.D an emperor named Claudius the second banned marriage for young men because of the belief that unwed soldiers were better for war. Because of this a roman priest by the name of saint Valentine secretly married hundreds of couples over the span of a year until he was tried for his crimes and executed on February 14th. Putting a new meaning to the saying dying for love, as tragic a

Continuing the trend, here are the top 10 most anticipated movies of this year. The year is flush with the usual blockbuster franchise titles, but we've also got some thrilling genre fare and new projects from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and Jordan Peele, among others. — Amrita Vora Wuthering Heights Highly anticipated Wuthering Heights is now here! Released today, February 13th , Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie will star in the lead roles. Based on Emily

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of Puerto Rican culture and immigrants everywhere. Although the performance was entirely in Spanish, the viewership has broken records. According to reports from   NBC Sports ,  Bad Bunny's halftime performance generated over 4 billion social media views within the first 24 hours, making it the most consumed halftime show on NFL social media platforms. Benito’s performance opened to

Speechies, help load the truck after the state competition. Last weekend, the North Scott Speech Team headed to state! With a call time of 6 am, most Speechies arrived one of two ways: completely ready, in their performance black, to take on the busy day of rehearsal and competition, or still in their PJs and curlers in their hair. They fired up two buses as the team consisted of 14 advancing teams qualifying for state at Clear Creek Amana High School. Some may be wondering,

Valentine’s Day celebrates one of the most beautiful things in the world: love. Finding the perfect gift to express your appreciation and admiration for people in your life, however, can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you are shopping for your friends, family, or a significant other, here are some thoughtful gifts for this special holiday! Friends People love to feel known, and nothing screams a friendly Valentine’s Day gift quite like giving someone their favorite cand

Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated worldwide. However, with each unique culture, there is a unique way the holiday is celebrated. One of the most fascinating things to learn about is how it is celebrated in South Korea. Overview In South Korea, their traditional rituals are very structured, with specific roles assigned to each gender. Korea's Valentine's Day does not just end on February 14th; instead, it consists of three days: February 14th (Valentine's Day), March 14t

In my last article I covered the first half of 2026. In this article I am going to talk about the second half of 2026. Buck Moon - 29 July Sturgeon Moon - 28 August Corn/Harvest Moon - 26 September Hunter's Moon - 26 October Beaver Moon - 24 November (supermoon) Cold Moon - 23 December (supermoon) Buck Moon- 29 July “The Full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time.” Deer lose and regrow their an

Roses are red, violets are blue, our school's on TikTok and it's waiting for you!!! This week's video with Peyton Brenner is around the school asking the Valentine questions that the people need to know featuring Delaney Chambliss, Landon Leppert, and more. Tap in now to get the latest school coverage on The Lance!!! Find us @thelancetok

Nevertheless, “The Great Divide” is still a great song and follows many admirable themes, such as the grittiness of youth, hope, and the direction life takes you. Noah Kahan, an artist who rose to relevance in 2022 with his album release called Stick Noah Kahan, Singer/Songwriter Season  n has just released another hit song. Kahan started writing son gs at the age of 8 and began uploading songs as a teenager. Before the release of Stick Season  at the age of 25, Kahan had wr

Just one week ago, on Friday, January 30th, 2026, a mother and her three children were swept out to sea. The family was on a vacation in Western Australia and rented kayaks and paddleboards from their hotel around noon. Shortly after they set out, the rough ocean and high winds swept them out to sea. The mother, Joanne Appelbee, was accompanied by children under the age of 13 years old. She made the difficult decision to send her eldest son out to get help, so she could stay

We have a lot of fascinating full moons in 2026 . . . Here are the dates for them! Jan. 3: Wolf Moon. Feb. 1: Snow Moon. March 3: Worm Moon. April 1: Pink Moon. May 1: Flower Moon. May 31: Blue Moon. June 29: Strawberry Moon These are a bunch of cool moons but how did they get their name? That’s what this article is about! Jan. 3rd: The Wolf Moon. The wolf moon is the first full moon of the calendar year. The wolf moon got its name because the wolves are more act

This past Monday, February 2nd was Groundhog Day. On this fateful day, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow when he was picked out of his burrow—which indicates six more weeks of winter.  With an average accuracy of 35% , Phil is far from a reliable prophet. Calling him a prophet is even a bit far fetched since prophets typically tell the future. All that this lazy groundhog does is pop his head out of his burrow and get scared (or not scared) of his own shadow. A bit pathetic in

The Grammy Awards are an annual award ceremony presented by the Recording Academy to honor achievements made in the music industry throughout that year. This includes recognition of artists, producers, and songwriters. The 68th annual Grammy Awards aired last Sunday (February 1st), hosted by Trevor Noah. In case you missed it, here's a brief summary of the night. Record of The Year Starting strong with Record of the Year, Luther by Kendrick Lamar with SZA. Luther has been con

In a way, this could be biased, so I'll start by saying I didn't actually want to step into the Eldridge community center the first time that I did. In 2016, I was much more interested in being an annoying 8-year-old and walking around Park View with my group of friends. But when your babysitter is your brother and when your brother wants to get the girl, well, what he says goes. Built around 45 years ago, the Eldridge Community Center has been here much longer than us. There

North Scott High School students have plenty of opportunities available to them. This school emphasizes involvement—through activities, clubs, sports, and classes—as a key part of student success now and after high school. Explore a few of the many activities and clubs here at NSHS below. Choir Maddie Norin, a member of North Scott Choirs since 7th grade, shared her experience in choir. “Singing was always a passion for me, and I get to express it through choir,” said Maddie.

Student Government is an organization that strives to improve our school through advocacy and school spirit. We plan theme days, decorate the hallways for Homecoming, plan and run pep auds, create a variety of advocacy committees, and so much more. Read this article to explore what we have been up to recently! Homecoming and Prom Song List Imagine listening to your favorite songs while you and your closest friends sing and dance, though in reality it may be closer to screamin

Thursdays 3:30-5:00 (Start date Feb 5th) If you are interested, email Josh Kane or Omar Alkhrissat. Bring your friends! Let's have some fun! It will be in Omar's room in the library

Sunken Ferry Background Just a few days ago, on January 26th, 2026, a ferry by the name of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 had a distress call issued around 1:50 a.m. local time, approximately four hours after departing. Not long after the distress call, the ferry confirmed eighteen dead, while twenty-four remain missing, and the other three hundred have been rescued, according to a local coast guard. The ferry, which also doubled as a cargo vessel, was traveling from Zamboanga City to J