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News from North Scott
Sean Chapman
Nov 82 min read
Getting to Know you Too
Getting to know the new staff at North Scott High School We will be profiling teachers and staff each week. We sent out a questionnaire...
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Sean Chapman
Nov 82 min read
Road to Racing with F1
By Braeden Begyn, Cameron Goro, and Thomas Vogel The 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos proved to be a thrilling and chaotic race,...
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Sean Chapman
Oct 316 min read
Radium Girls--Go! See! it!
By Jax Martin Unless you’ve been under a proverbial, or perhaps even literal rock, you’ve most likely heard of the latest show that...
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Kody Weninger
May 242 min read
"Goodbye" from The Lance
As The Lance comes to a close for our senior year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support throughout the last semester....
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Duncan DeMarr
May 241 min read
One Apone Jahrzeit
One apone jahrzeit, Shark goldfish was slaying children in Russian prison Black Donkey. Peace peanut frolicked carrot quickly Obama...
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Madeline Sierk
Apr 263 min read
Earth Day Origin: Making Earth Day Every Day
From the time we enter this Earth, it is implemented into our lives the importance of caring for her is. Through every form of media and...
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Lucas Postell
Apr 262 min read
Keanu Reeves Cast as Shadow the Hedgehog?
The Sonic the Hedgehog film released February 14th 2020 in the U.S. After the first trailer was released with the "ugly sonic" design,...
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Grace Ramsey
Apr 267 min read
"L.A. Plots Destruction" 1900s Headline Reads
On March 12, 1928, one of the worst disasters in the United States occurred. "On an occasion like this, I envy the dead." -- William...
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Jack Striegel
Apr 262 min read
Israel Strikes Back After Bold Attack From Iran
Another day, another conflict in the Middle East. After months of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, and hopes for an end to that war, Iran...
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Chloe Wye
Apr 263 min read
Why Are People Afraid of the Police?
I had the opportunity to talk to Jack Schwertman our resources officer at the high school. I was able to ask him some questions that I...
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Brandt Kemmerer
Apr 193 min read
Iran Launches Drone Attack on Israel
On April 12th, the United States restricted staff travel from embassy to embassy over fear of an Iranian attack. Sure enough, on April...
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Gracie Henningsen
Apr 192 min read
Morgan Wallen Arrested??
There is news brewing all over the media that famous country singer, Morgan Wallen, was arrested in Nashville on Sunday for throwing a...
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Kody Weninger
Apr 122 min read
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...
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Jack Striegel
Apr 123 min read
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...
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Rowan Schaffert
Apr 125 min read
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,...
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Megyn Thompson
Apr 122 min read
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....
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Brandt Kemmerer
Apr 56 min read
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...
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Patricia Curran
Apr 52 min read
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...
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Robert Palmer
Apr 12 min read
Ancient Greece Comes to North Scott
After leagues of Western Civ students showed interest in Ancient Greek culture, Mr. Greenwood decided to bring Ancient Greece to North...
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Megyn Thompson
Mar 282 min read
#BoycottStarbucks: What's Going on?
You may have noticed while scrolling through social media posts that the #boycottstarbucks is now trending everywhere you look. Keep...
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Patricia Curran
Mar 223 min read
Is France Leading the Fight for Women's Rights?
"MY body MY uterus MY choice" "(Hanger) Never Again" 55/85 North Scott students and staff support women’s rights to abortion, 15/85 do...
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Jack Striegel
Mar 224 min read
If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It: North Scott's Questionable New Schedule
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...
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Duncan DeMarr
Mar 222 min read
Could There be a Shrek 5?
There is one question that has lasted throughout ages. Even in our caveman days, we longed to know the answer to this one simple...
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Madeline Sierk
Mar 183 min read
Pressures of Life: Post High School
As high schoolers, the looming pressure and unknown of what comes next is constant. And as someone who is indecisive, that is scary on a...
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Jack Striegel
Mar 83 min read
Are We Nearing the End of the War in Ukraine?
On February 24th, 2022, Russia launched what they called a “special military operation” against Ukraine. Now, just over two years later,...
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Isabella Van Roekel
Mar 86 min read
"I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide"
Aaron Bushnell Background Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old United States Air Force member passed away Sunday, February 26th after standing...
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Kody Weninger
Mar 82 min read
How Spring Break Dreams Are Made: Adventures Await!
Guess what, folks? It's finally here – Spring Break! And you know what that means – time to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun! So,...
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Dylan Decker
Mar 11 min read
An Animated Batman Beyond Movie: Could it Happen?
It’s been over 20 years since the beloved TV series Batman Beyond stopped airing, with many waiting for a return of the series for years....
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Riley Johnson
Mar 11 min read
Blood Drive Tuesday (3/5)!
Coming up next Tuesday, you have the chance of saving a life. Even better, you barely have to lift a finger! On March 5th, there is going...
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Riley Johnson
Mar 11 min read
Up & Coming Club: Iowa Youth Activists
How do you feel about the current injustices that you see every day in the world? From genocide to discriminatory laws and the looming...
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Gracie Henningsen
Mar 12 min read
Is SZA Ever Releasing Her New Album?
For all of the SZA lovers out there, I am sure we are all wondering the same thing . . . when is this album coming out? The wait has been...
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Brandt Kemmerer
Mar 12 min read
Foul Mouthed Parrots At British Wildlife Park
African Grey Parrots are a brilliant species of bird, perhaps the most intelligent. They are native to the rainforests of central and...
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Madeline Sierk
Feb 233 min read
Paul McCartney's Guitar No Longer Gently Weeps: Bass Found
It’s no secret the hold and impact the Beatles have had on our society. People of the '60s were crazed to get a look or a ticket to their...
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Brandt Kemmerer
Feb 234 min read
Alexei Navalny Dead at 47 After Likely Russian Assassination
Brandt Kemmerer and Jack Striegel Alexei Navalny was reported dead last week, on February 16th. His death has been the source of a major...
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Patricia Curran
Feb 232 min read
How Did a Stingray Get Pregnant Without a Mate?
A 12 to 16-year-old stingray named Charlotte has been found pregnant with three to four pups at the North Carolina Aquarium. According to...
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Grace Ramsey
Feb 231 min read
FAFSA Update
The time for FAFSA completion is approaching quickly. On February 29th applying students must have the FAFSA completed, but keep in mind,...
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Riley Johnson
Feb 234 min read
Why Can't Seniors Paint a Parking Spot?
For those who don’t know, a painted parking spot is a popular tradition within high schools across the nation, in which seniors pay to...
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Lucas Postell
Feb 232 min read
Nintendo Partner Direct 2024 Review
Overview The Nintendo Partner Direct 02/21/2024 is a showcase of upcoming games to appear on the Nintendo Switch. Unlike other standard...
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Kody Weninger
Feb 232 min read
My Thoughts on Contemporary Journalism (The Lance)
Enrolling in Contemporary Journalism proved to be the convenient choice for navigating my final semester of high school. Initially...
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Gracie Henningsen
Feb 232 min read
YouTube Mom of “8 Passengers” Sentenced to Prison for Child Abuse
If you have ever seen clips of the family 8 Passengers on YouTube or even TikTok, I am sure you are able to notice the uneasy, eerie...
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Rowan Schaffert
Feb 233 min read
Happy National FFA Week!
Happy National FFA Week everybody! As North Scott FFA’s Electronic Reporter, I thought it only fair that I share this celebration with...
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Isaac Copeland
Feb 234 min read
NBA All Star Game Has Become Unwatchable
The NBA needs to do something about the All-Star Game, and it needs to happen sooner rather than later. Nobody is sitting down to watch...
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Lowen Krueger
Feb 233 min read
How to Make the North Scott YMCA Better
Have you ever been to the North Scott YMCA? What do you think of it? I think It could’ve been designed a whole lot better. Some people...
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Madeline Sierk
Feb 162 min read
Make Money Writing: Spirit of the Water Contest
Do you like getting money? Consider entering the Spirit of the Water Essay Contest The Spirit of the Water Essay Contest was established...
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Riley Johnson
Feb 161 min read
Skate Through Taylor Swift's Eras
This Saturday, February 17, roll into The Eldridge Community Center and Skate Rink for a special event: Taylor Swift’s Eras Skate. From 5...
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Riley Johnson
Feb 162 min read
6-Year-Old Hind Rajab Has Been Found Dead
Warning: This article includes descriptions of child endangerment, death, genocide, and war. You might know Hind Rajab as the young girl...
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Isabella Van Roekel
Feb 168 min read
"You can't read that..."
In May of 2023, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill SF 496. If you are unaware of the law, it restricts certain books that contain some...
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Delaney Fitzgibbon
Feb 164 min read
Matthew Simmons on the Rise: An Interview with an Artist Among Us
We have all daydreamed about fame and fortune, or maybe the possibility of our talent one day being discovered. Little do we think about...
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Jack Striegel
Feb 162 min read
What's Going on at the Student Built Home?
Student Built Home is something not a lot of people know about. At first, I was on the fence about whether or not I should take this...
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