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Ila Bell

Ila Bell, Editor in Chief

Hi, I’m Ila! I’m a Senior at Hellgate. This is my second year writing for the Lance and my first year as an Editor. I like skiing, music, hanging out with friends, and being outside!

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Current Hellgate schedule hangs in many teachers rooms. Photo by Ila

MCPS Schedule Change Brings Positive Outlook Throughout Hellgate

Ila Bell, Editor
May 3, 2024
Montana high school students pose next to artwork created during workshop in Montana Art Interscholastic. Photo courtesy of University of Montana Art Department.

Hellgate Hosts the Annual Montana Art Interscholastic

Ila Bell, Editor
April 30, 2024
Hellgate students pose with awards after the two-day state science fair. Photo by Willow Affleck

Advanced Problems in Science Students Compete in Montana Science Fair

Ila Bell, Editor
April 15, 2024
AP Seminar class at Hellgate conductions presentations in the early weeks of April in addition to a formal exam on May 7.

AP and IB Testing Numbers Rise at Hellgate

Ila Bell, Editor
April 8, 2024
Community members lined up outside of MCPS building to give public comment surrounding proposed budget cuts.

MCPS Faces Massive Budget Cuts for 2024-25 Year

Ila Bell, Editor
March 11, 2024
Downtown Missoula sees a changing landscape with new businesses popping up yearly.

The Consistent Change of Downtown Might not be as Negative as Many Think

Ila Bell, Editor
February 16, 2024

Hellgate Theater Brings Mean Girls the Musical to the Stage this Spring

Ila Bell, Editor
February 4, 2024
Missoula poplar trees reaching maturity and in need of harvesting, leaving project leaders stumped. Photo by Ila Bell

Missoula Poplar Project Faces Rocky End

Ila Bell, Editor
January 30, 2024
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[Photo] Women’s Presence in Media Through 2023: A Review

Viv Steinberg, Reporter
December 20, 2023
Opening night for the UM art department's mural project titled, "New Perspectives". Photo by Ila Bell

University of Montana Debuts Mural Exhibit in Allez Gallery

Ila Bell
December 18, 2023
Hellgate MUN club officers, Sydney Yung and Faith You pose after awards ceremony on the second day of the 2023 conference.

Hellgate Dominates at 2023 Model United Nations Conference

Ila Bell, Editor
December 13, 2023
'Priscilla': A Review

‘Priscilla’: A Review

Ila Bell, Editor
November 17, 2023
The Montana Museum of Art and Culture open in its beginning months since the renovation.

Montana Museum of Art and Culture Thrives in First Months of Opening

Ila Bell, Editor
November 17, 2023
1989 Taylor's Version. Photo courtesy of Deviantart.

1989 Taylor’s Version Breaks Records and Expectations

Ila Bell and Wilson Freer
November 8, 2023

Joust Nov. 8, 2023 Thoughts on Taylor’s Version of 1989

Ila Bell and Wilson Freer
November 8, 2023
Recent Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 17. Photo courtesy of Devyn Deschamps

New Anti-LGBTQ+ School Legislation Leaves MCPS Board at a Loss, Unsure Where to go Next

Ila Bell, Editor
October 18, 2023
The future of dances at Hellgate appearing limited after conversations surrounding Homecoming

The Future of Dances at Hellgate Reevaluated After Homecoming Dance Cancellation

Ila Bell, Editor
September 29, 2023
Flathead Lake pictured earlier this summer as levels began to drop. Photo photo courtesy of Ila Bell

Flathead Lake Faces Record Low Water Levels

Ila Bell, Editor
September 16, 2023
Western Montana wilderness. Photo courtesy of Ila Bell

Worsening wildfires link to patterns of climate change in Montana

Ila Bell, Reporter
July 31, 2023
Popular video social media app, TikTok, banned statewide.

Montana Legislation Bans TikTok

Ila Bell, Reporter
June 6, 2023
Hellgate Track competes in their spring meets. Photo courtesy of Jersey Earle

Hellgate Highlights

Ila Bell, Reporter
June 2, 2023

Students Celebrate Earth Week with Unique Designs in “Trashin’ Show”

Ila Bell, Reporter
May 26, 2023
Hellgate Celebrates their First Place Win in Butte Last March. Photo Courtesy of Faith You

Hellgate Brings Home First Place at APS Science Fair in Butte

Ila Bell, Reporter
April 10, 2023
Students lined up outside of the Missoula County Courthouse during the climate strike on March 3rd. Photo courtesy of Ila Bell.

Highschool Students Organize Climate Strike in Downtown Missoula

Ila Bell, Reporter
March 15, 2023

Joust March 13, 2023 Golden GOAT Recap

Ila Bell and Devyn Deschamps
March 13, 2023
Morning classes without teachers gather in a busy commons to take attendance. Photo by Ila Bell

Left to the Commons, Students and Teachers are Seeing the Effects of a Substitute Teacher Shortage

Ila Bell, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Tik Tok, Banned on University Campuses. Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Tik Tok Banned on Montana University Campuses

Ila Bell, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Lookout Pass Ski Area on their sunny first opening weekend of the year. Photo courtesy of Ila Bell

What’s Coming For Montana’s Local Ski Areas

Ila Bell, Reporter
December 20, 2022
"I Voted" sticker from the 2022 mid terms on Nov. 8th. Photo Courtesy of Ila Bell

The 2022 Mid-Terms Taken in the Hands of the Youth

Ila Bell, Reporter
November 20, 2022
Three of Birdie Hall's pieces included in the exhibition, located in the Missoula Art Museum's top floor gallery. Photo Courtesy of Ila Bell

Missoula Art Museum Features Four Young Women in Their New Show, “Imaging the Sacred”

Ila Bell, Reporter
November 9, 2022
Marilyn Lysohir's recent art exhibit featured at the Missoula Art Museums First Friday show. Photo Courtesy of Ila Bell

Missoula’s Latest First Friday

Ila Bell, Reporter
October 30, 2022
PSAT handbook Study Guide given out to students prior to taking the PSAT - photo courtesy of Ila Bell

Why PSAT Scholarships Aren’t Actually Working

Ila Bell, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Outside of Hellgate's nurse and health office. Photo courtesy of Ila Bell

New School Year Brings New Sicknesses

Ila Bell, Reporter
October 4, 2022
Outside of Missoula's City Council Chambers where the mayoral appointment occurred. Photo courtesy of Ila Bell

Nugent Hands Over Mayoral Election to Hess After Chaotic City Council Meeting

Ila Bell, Reporter
September 24, 2022

Hellgate Welcomes New Teachers as the 2022 School Year Begins

Ila Bell, Reporter
September 14, 2022
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