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

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

Lewis Carrol’s beloved classic Alice in Wonderland has been adapted time and time again; now, it’s Lancer Productions' turn to give the beloved story a try as they set out to perform the musical Alice in Wonderland Jr. this January. Sophomore Addyson Yanke stars as Alice in this eccentric musical—her first leading role in High School. “It’s been really fun and really exciting to get to know everyone and get to know them. It’s also been helpful to expand my acting skills bec

There is something for everyone this February. Read on for recommendations for books about love for family, friends, romance, and Black History Month. Cuddle up this February, a.k.a. that month of love, with some amazing books. The books featured this month are all tied to the month's theme, love. Books About Families That You’ll Love! Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Clap When You Land , based on ‌the real-life American Airlines 587 crash, features the fictional stori

"Millions of people in the United States are in the middle of an exceptional cold stretch — one of the longest in decades for some — and it's only going to get more brutal headed into next week." I'd rather hear "6, 7" than have these cold temperatures. But just like all good things, all bad things have to come to an end, too. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Later this week, we are finally getting back above 20 degrees and a chance at above freezing temperatures. B

Going into junior year, I had heard ‌the rumors, but I didn’t think it would be that bad. So, here is a short guide for all the juniors out there trying to make it through the second-semester finish line. Junior year is so very different . Most years feel as if we are rounding the bend of life, driving toward the next pit stop full of new opportunities and challenges. But this year feels more like a sharp, sudden turn that speeds its way into the future while leaving your ch

In the late 19th century, Providence, Rhode Island, would become one of the most influential places in America. Yet by the mid 1920s, the slow decline of the city would begin. The city was greatly affected by the Great Depression, shutting down the majority of its manufacturing industries, leaving more than a third of the labor force unemployed. The subsequent recession of 1937 was immediately followed by the New England hurricane of 1938, which flooded the city's downtown. A