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Who's the Real Killer?
Roughly 10 people die from shark attacks per year. However, according to the Humane Society, 73 million sharks are killed each year by...
Patricia Curran
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Iowa Opts Out of Federal Summer Meal Program, Leaving Low-Income Children Hungry
The summer EBT program began during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving some families powerless. The program provides $40 for food to children...
Dylan Decker
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Jannik Sinner Wins Australian Open
Winning a Grand Slam is one of the hardest things to do in any sport let alone in the heat of Australia. Tennis is unlike any other...
Isaac Copeland
Feb 2, 20243 min read


ChatGPT Evolves: Now Capable of Generating White Papers
OpenAI's ChatGPT has achieved a significant breakthrough, and it can now author sophisticated white papers. This advancement represents a...
Kody Weninger
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Lancer Productions: Charlotte’s Web
By Madilyn Brus Charlotte’s Web, the adorable children’s story is coming to life on stage. Lancer Productions is taking us on a trip to...
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Jan 26, 20242 min read


Kidneys
By Karly Schnorrenberg “Have you made a decision?” Nancy whispered, fiddling with the rosary around her neck. John examined the woman...
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Jan 26, 20244 min read


Today's rising music artists
Noah Kahan was one of the biggest artists of 2023 with 33,184,421 monthly listeners to his folk-infused pop songs. Kahan started making...
Patricia Curran
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Self Torture in the Healthiest Way
By Anonymous The post game speech of my soccer coach replayed countless times in my head after our final game of the season ended in a...
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Jan 26, 20245 min read


Say Goodbye to our childhood theorist
Nearly two weeks ago, millions of fans received unexpected news: the original theorists who launched the channel The Game Theorist 15...
Kody Weninger
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Caitlin Clark Collides with fan
I’m sure many of us know the name Caitlin Clark. Over the past few years she has blown up and become a household name in the world of...
Isaac Copeland
Jan 26, 20242 min read


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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May 17, 20232 min read


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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May 17, 20233 min read


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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May 17, 20233 min read


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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May 17, 20232 min read


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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May 17, 20234 min read


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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May 17, 20232 min read


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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May 17, 20231 min read


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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May 10, 20232 min read


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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May 10, 20232 min read


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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May 10, 20234 min read
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