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Why Upperclassmen Should Be Able To Keep Their Phones In Class
Why can some students that are 18 get a tattoo, vote, get married, sign contracts, buy fireworks, drive at any time, and so much more,...
Lowen Krueger
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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Rare Earth Metals Propel United States Towards Tech Independence
The recent revelation of a substantial deposit of rare earth metals nestled within Wyoming's rugged terrain has ignited a fervor of...
Kody Weninger
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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A Brief History of the Apocalypse
The world has died hundreds of times over. The cause varies just as much, from a zombie plague turning the dying into the undead, to...
Grace Ramsey
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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The Great American Eclipse - A Once In a Lifetime Opportunity
Last monday, we were able to see the Great North American Eclipse . . . or at least part of it. As it passed over the US, 15 states were...
Jack Striegel
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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De-Stress Toolkit
Stress sucks. Our heart, lungs, and muscles work overtime, it’s hard to concentrate or relax, and when left to fester, stress becomes...
Robert Palmer
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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Mindbending Things about the 4th Dimension
We live in the 3rd dimension and are trying to imagine a 4th dimension. You might already know that time is a 4th dimension in our...
Duncan DeMarr
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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Beauty and the Beast
If you didn’t already know, our school is putting on a production of Broadway's Beauty and the Beast. This is going to be our spring...
Zoe Wilson
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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Science Fair: North Scott Wins Big!
By: Delaney Fitzgibbon and Rowan Schaffert Your questions and ideas matter; science fair can help bring them to life. Lab coats,...

Rowan Schaffert
Apr 12, 20245 min read
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Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a disease that mainly affects the nervous system. It is a genetic mutation in chromosome 15. Unfortunately, this...
Chloe Wye
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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Winning The Wordle Every Time: Best NYT Games
Every school day, when I reach my gradual peak of boredom, just like most other students, I pull out my phone and open up The New York...
Isabella Van Roekel
Apr 12, 20246 min read
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Invincible Season 2 Review
Overview Amazon Prime Video's Invincible was released to streaming March 25th, 2021. Adapting and following the comic of the same name it...
Lucas Postell
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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Is TikTok Ever Getting Banned?
Everyone and their mother has heard of the famous TikTok app, which allows anyone to post videos or pictures of anything they want....
Megyn Thompson
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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This Week in Lancer Sports
Spring sports are just getting started and we’ve had some action packed games/meets to kick off the season! I’ll be reviewing boys and...
Kalob James-Kroeger
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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North Scott Slams All-State Speech!
Last Monday, March 25th, the IHSSA All-State Competition for Individual Speech was held at the University of Northern Iowa, drawing high...
Riley Johnson
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Under Siege: The Imperiled State of Coral Reefs and Marine Biodiversity
Coral reefs host the most ecosystem biodiversity and are the backbone of marine life and even some lower-income countries. But will coral...
Brandt Kemmerer
Apr 5, 20246 min read
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Prom Dinner or Easter Brunch?
Have you figured out what you’re wearing to prom yet? How about who you’re going with? Are you going to dinner first or spending the...
Patricia Curran
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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Iowa Women In the Final Four: PostGame Review
The NCAA Women’s Tournament has won the fans over this year more than ever before. Singlehandedly, Caitlin Clark has raised awareness for...
Isaac Copeland
Apr 5, 20245 min read
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An Insight Into Depression and What It's Like to Live With it
What Depression Can Look Like When someone is dealing with depression, it is important to approach the situation with empathy,...
Chloe Wye
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Dollar Tree is Not What it Used to Be
I’m sure many of you remember the glory days of Dollar Tree - when everything in the store was just $1. However, recent news has shown...
Gretchen Hoft
Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Five Summer Activities you Have to try
Like any other school year, this one has been long and stressful, leaving many eager for its end, particularly seniors. But with the...
Dylan Decker
Apr 5, 20242 min read
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