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...

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...

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...

In an era where “memes” and “jokes” are shared on official government accounts, often at the expense of entire communities or religions...

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...

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....

OKC, KFC, UFC, Lakers in 5 -- Shannon Sharpe Maverick fans are still outraged by the Luka Doncic trade back on February 1st and even...

Monday night capped off the 85th NCAA tournament, which had a field of 68 teams. Florida pulled off the comeback against Houston to win...

Yosemite National Park “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is...

"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...

In my sophomore year, we switched from the normal grading scale to the standard-based grading scale. I remember walking into class and...

The views represented in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of The Lance . We welcome opinion pieces from all students. In...

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...

This year’s Grammy Awards were, in typical fashion, a lavish display of the best mainstream music from the past year. Some of these...

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks won 2024 elections by roughly 600 votes and is now representing Iowa's 1st Congressional District....

For many seniors, college is sneaking up fast, and finding a roommate can seem overwhelming and scary. You are moving out of the house...

Mark your calendars, because 2025 is set to be a big year for moviegoers. — Harper's Bazaar Trailer Mickey 17 Release Date: March 7th,...

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...

Warmer weather and spring are approaching closer than you think. For those of you who are looking for new things to try locally, stay...

After a huge year of new releases and rising artists, music lovers welcomed “music’s biggest night” this Sunday for the 67th-annual...

By Aiden Prochaska and Tyree Brower If I had to choose between my wife and keeping Luka on the Mavs, catch me at my lawyer's office...

By Kate Blodig and Olive Khoury With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, sometimes guys need a push in the right direction when it...

I started laughing. It's all a political stunt by an orange man. -- Anonymous Where were you when TikTok went dark for millions of...

It’s no secret that the average teenager spends a lot of time on their phone. Between scrolling on social media or listening to music...

Liftoff of Blue Origin's NG-1 Mission There is nothing really for you here, huh?   — Kent Greenwood Imagine the thrill of designing,...

The second semester is famously difficult to get through—the finish line is on the horizon, but it’s still  so far away. These last five...

High school can often feel like busy work or this odd state of limbo where you wait until your life truly begins. It's easy for it to...

1. Take Your Hard Classes First Semester Obviously, counselors make our schedules, however, I'm sure you could ask to move a few things...

One apone jahrzeit, Shark goldfish was slaying children in Russian prison Black Donkey. Peace peanut frolicked carrot quickly Obama...

Coming into a new school as a freshman, where you will spend the next four years, can be intimidating. However, high school could be the...

When the sun rises earlier and sets later, students start getting restless waiting for summer break. As we sit in class, the sun is...

Burnout. Obligations. These are both definitely things that are in the title of this article. We all definitely experience these. This...

Backstory Drake came onto the rap scene as an ambitious rookie in 2007 and was still a smaller artist until he released the album So Far...

Be the senior that everyone can depend on. There is nothing more rewarding and heartwarming than being the upperclassman that...

If you have paid any attention to some sort of media, you probably know of some artist named "Taylor Swift." Swift recently released an...

The age-old debate, which is better, Chipotle or Pancheros. Now everyone has their own opinion on this debate but in this article I will...

The Sonic the Hedgehog film released February 14th 2020 in the U.S. After the first trailer was released with the "ugly sonic" design,...

Background As some of you know, or probably most, Taylor Swifts' newest album– The Tortured Poets Department– was released on the 19th....

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,...

Overview Amazon Prime Video's Invincible was released to streaming March 25th, 2021. Adapting and following the comic of the same name it...

I sent out a poll to North Scott learners and staff, asking them if they think all French words should be deleted from English. An...

Along with new films, theaters all across the U.S. love to return fan favorite films in theaters. Call it what you may, whether that be...

Earlier this week I sent out a poll asking North Scott Students who they want in the next Smash Bros game. Here are some of the...

North Scott High School’s bell schedule might be changing next year—and it's not looking good. P6 in the middle of the day, an extended...

Possibly Iowa’s finest delicacy, ranch, is being improved upon. Don’t worry, the OG ranch recipe is not changing, but Hidden Valley, the...

Some of you may be wondering how, what, and why the North Scott YMCA is lying to the public. I believe that the YMCA is lying to the...

Every Wednesday, North Scott students are forced to go to a class for fifteen minutes and listen to a teacher talk about topics we’ve...

“I had no idea [what I was doing after graduation]. I knew I was going to college but that was it." — Kent Greenwood All throughout my...

“It’s one of the great cosmic mysteries. How it is that someone can go from being a total stranger to being the most important person in...

If you live in the Midwest, there’s a good chance you know the Wisconsin Dells and the resorts it includes. Resorts such as Wilderness,...