Picture of Savannah (left) and Nancy Guthrie (right) on the “Today” show. What is the Nancy Guthrie case? “Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, before she was apparently kidnapped, disappearing from her secluded home in Arizona’s Catalina Foothills without her phone — or critical medications.” (link) So Nancy Guthrie was supposedly kidnapped by a masked man on Feb. 1st, 2026. The days following the kidnapping During the days following, there were ransom notes demanding

There is no perfect answer, or we would already be doing it. — Mr. Marceau Mr. Marceau - Assistant Principal/IT Director Mr. Lehn - Head Principal WIN was created by the admin to give students what they need, yet across North Scott High School, students and teachers are increasingly questioning whether this new system is delivering that promise.  In recent interviews, administrators addressed these concerns, exploring the perceived benefits and challenges of our current syste

We are committed to sharing their stories, and committed to advocating for this cause until no parent has to hear the words, ‘Your child has cancer.’ — Campbell Wood, Dance Marathon 32 Executive Director North Scott students and community members will soon have the chance to support children fighting pediatric cancer—one dance move at a time.  The North Scott Dance Marathon is a fun, family-friendly event that brings the community together while raising funds for children and

This year, daylight saving time will start on March 8th, 2026, and end on November 1st, 2026. Daylight saving time was believed to have been established in Germany in 1916 and was used in later years during World War I to save energy. The United States later embraced the idea in 1918. Working while the sun was out meant burning less fuel and being able to work more during the day. With the Standard Time Act of 1918, the time change was made official, along with the nation's

Alysa Liu is helping break the boundaries of what it means to be a figure skater. For years, the sport has been shaped by strict and conservative expectations of what a “figure skater” should look like and how they should behave. Through her self-advocacy, revolutionary mindset, and alternative style, Liu is paving the way for a new generation of athletes. Liu’s career is a comeback story for the ages. Winning Olympic gold in figure skating is a monumental achievement on its

“Dance Marathon has always been a place where I’ve felt like Ambrose has always been remembered and honored.¨ North Scott Senior, Memphis Kearney Every year, the University of Iowa raises over a million dollars at its Dance Marathon Fundraiser, and North Scott’s very own Memphis Kearney has been supporting and participating in Dance Marathon as long as she can remember. Dance Marathon raises money for children and families receiving treatment at the University of Iowa Hospita

Connor is a great role model, he teaches me how to be responsible while having fun and how to grow as a person -- Josiah Mulvihill In a high school with so many students, there are always some who stand out. Whether it's kindness, academics, or sports excellence. As we approach our last months with our seniors, we thought it would be nice to get to know some of the ones who have left a mark on the school in bigger ways than most. Since I sent my form out, one of the first and

Monday, February 23rd, the unranked Davenport West Falcons traveled to “The Pit” for a first-round sub-state game against the #9-ranked in 4A (per @IAbasketball on Instagram) North Scott Lancers. Out of the first quarter, North Scott came out hot, scoring 24 points to the Falcons' hard-fought 10 points. Great night for Zane Rus of North Scott, who came back from injury and dropped 16 points, followed by well-known Iowa basketball name Josiah Harrington, who had an impressive

“A study last summer found that in a warming world, the strongest nor’easters were becoming significantly stronger.” On February 22nd-23rd, the northeast was hit with a bomb cyclone. A bomb cyclone is a powerful storm that intensifies rapidly, with its central air pressure dropping by at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. It was about as strong as you can get. It was the strongest one in a decade. It had thunder and lightning, two rare things in a snowstorm. The storm hit the go

Regardless of the controversy around Punch, the consensus seems to be that the little Macaque monkey is adorable, loved by millions, an admirable story of hope, and is a beacon of unity and love around the world. A baby macaque monkey has taken the internet by storm. Punch the macaque monkey was rejected by his mother after his birth in July of 2025 at the Ichika Zoo in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Punch was raised by zookeepers and given a stuffed orangutan from Ikea as a mother

For decades, water bankruptcy was referred to as something that was simply a temporary shock and something that could be recovered from. However, new information is emerging about water shortages showing no signs of recovery, or at least returning to normal baselines.  Kaveh Madani, Director of UN University Institute for Water, states in a press briefing, “[f]or much of the world, ‘normal’ is gone.” Madani expresses how this does not mean worldwide failure, but instead that

According to most teachers, WIN is a loser. The Student Government WIN and P6 committee held in-person interviews with 33 staff members. Of those responses, 25 said they preferred P6. The responses revealed clear and consistent trends. Staff Opinions of WIN One staff member, who has been advocating for change for some time, explained that “WIN was created to plug leaks, but instead, it is causing more problems than it is solving.” Many other teachers echoed frustrations about

“ We are not horses, we are humans. And humans are… ” - Gi-hun 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 Game 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 kill

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