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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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