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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 223 min read
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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 222 min read
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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 92 min read
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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 96 min read
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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 92 min read
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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 26 min read
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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 252 min read
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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 112 min read
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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 45 min read
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Your 97th Annual Oscar Recap: A great year for Cinema
"Yeah, I'm really moved by the warm reception our film has had, and I think, and I hope that it'll open doors to independent animation...
James Martin
Mar 711 min read
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Why Standard-Based Grading is Not Beneficial and Why We Should Get Rid of It
In my sophomore year, we switched from the normal grading scale to the standard-based grading scale. I remember walking into class and...
matthewkilbane
Mar 78 min read
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Are Transgender People The Villains They're Often Made Out To Be?
The views represented in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Lance . We welcome opinion pieces from all students. In...
Olivia Donahue
Feb 218 min read
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Underrated Actors
It's not a secret that 2024 wasn’t the greatest year for movies beyond horror movies made to get younger teens into the genre–but 2025...
Brieanna Brown
Feb 143 min read
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Stifling Creativity: How the Music Industry Snubs New Artists in “Outdated” Genres of Music
This year’s Grammy Awards were, in typical fashion, a lavish display of the best mainstream music from the past year. Some of these...
Collin Meinert
Feb 143 min read
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Marionette Miller-Meeks: The Facts
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks won 2024 elections by roughly 600 votes and is now representing Iowa's 1st Congressional District....
Olivia Donahue
Feb 144 min read
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How to Find the Right Roommate
For many seniors, college is sneaking up fast, and finding a roommate can seem overwhelming and scary. You are moving out of the house...
Olive Khoury
Feb 143 min read
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The 2025 Movie Lineup: Top Releases You Won't Want to Miss
Mark your calendars, because 2025 is set to be a big year for moviegoers. — Harper's Bazaar Trailer Mickey 17 Release Date: March 7th,...

Khyaija Caldwell-B
Feb 143 min read
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Eight Romance Book Recommendations For Valentine's Day
No date? No problem! All you need for the perfect Valentine’s Day is a great book for a guaranteed happily ever after. This list features...
Kaitlyn Knepper
Feb 75 min read
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How Elon Musk Bought The President
Musk Celebrating The Results of The 2024 Election And, you know, [Musk has] been going through a process that - I think we can say, a...
Olivia Donahue
Feb 76 min read
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Spring Activities that Are Actually Worth Your Time
Warmer weather and spring are approaching closer than you think. For those of you who are looking for new things to try locally, stay...
Olive Khoury
Feb 72 min read
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