Hellgate Lance

Hellgate Lance
Hellgate Lance

Hellgate Lance
Hellgate Lance

Hellgate Lance
Will Hansen

Will Hansen, Editor

Hey I’m Will! I’m a senior at Hellgate. This is my third year reporting and second year editing for the Lance. When I’m not journalist-ing, I like to ski, run and spend time with friends. My favorite types of articles to write are news and opinion pieces.

All content by Will Hansen
Hellgate's new Academic Service Center is located on the second floor, down the hall from student services and the counseling offices. Photo by Will Hansen.

Hellgate Introduces New Academic Service Center

Will Hansen, Editor
September 16, 2025
Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist famous for his public debates and far right-wing views. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Charlie Kirk and Evergreen High: What the World is Trying to Tell Us

Will Hansen, Editor
September 12, 2025
While the number of times students analyze Shakespeare in high school may not be astronomical, the degree of emphasis placed on him is. Photo by Will Hansen.

The Tragedy of Shakespeare in English Class

Will Hansen, Editor
June 9, 2025
Harvard University's necessary contributions to fields such as science and medicine could be at risk after funding cuts. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Trump Cuts Additional $450 Million From Harvard as Conflict Continues

Will Hansen, Editor
June 2, 2025
These signs can be found outside many Hellgate classrooms and common rooms.

AP/IB Testing Causes Hellgate Students’ High Stress Levels

Elliotte Banziger and Will Hansen
May 9, 2025
Captain America: Brave New World Leaves Marvel Fans Excited for More to Come

Captain America: Brave New World Leaves Marvel Fans Excited for More to Come

Will Hansen, Editor
May 1, 2025
The ZACC's Show Room was the site of many of the performances at ZEST. Photo by Molly Simms.

ZEST: Zootown Arts Community Center Brings New Take on Missoula Tradition

Will Hansen, Editor
April 2, 2025
The Missoula Police Department has adopted a policy of "zero tolerance" when it comes to gang activity in Missoula. Photo by Will Hansen.

Missoula Faces Uptick in Gang Activity Not Seen in Decades

Will Hansen, Editor
March 24, 2025
Sabine Glaser's mural would bring color and creativity, as well as necessary messages, to Hellgate's halls. Photo by Will Hansen.

Painting a Community: Hellgate High School’s Student Run Mural Project

Will Hansen, Editor
March 10, 2025
From left to right: Grady Anderson, Jake Perrin, and Koby Pederson begin the men's prelim round. Photo by Will Hansen.

Hellgate’s Own Baumes Competes in Runners Edge Treadmill Challenge

Will Hansen, Editor
March 7, 2025
Saturday Night Live has been filming on the same stage in Rockefeller Plaza's Studio 8 H since 1975. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Comedy’s Community Comes Together to Celebrate SNL’s 50th Anniversary

Will Hansen, Editor
February 28, 2025
At the start of Class Cup week, a banner was put up in Hellgate's entryway. Photo by Will Hansen.

The Class Cup: Keeping Spirit Alive in a Year With No Goat

Will Hansen, Editor
February 7, 2025
Since the beginning of his second presidential term, Donald Trump's use of social media have been questionable. Photos courtesy of Instagram and the White House, design by Will Hansen.

America’s ‘Golden Age’; Trump’s Social Media Usage May Foretell a Rough Four Years

Will Hansen, Editor
January 31, 2025
Brake lights reflecting in the mirror-like surface of Snowbowl road. Photo by Will Hansen.

A Predictable Mishandling: Montana Snowbowl Road Closes, Trapping Hundreds of Skiers

Will Hansen, Editor
January 17, 2025
A Syrian flag hanging in a Hellgate foreign language classroom. Photo by Will Hansen.

“Syria For Us”: al-Assad Regime Falls, Ending 13 years of Violence

Will Hansen, Editor
December 20, 2024
Donald Trump denies ties to Project 2025, but his nominations say otherwise. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Trump Nominates Several Names Tied with Project 2025 to Cabinet

Will Hansen, Editor
December 13, 2024
Snow is already blanketing many ski resorts across Montana. Photo by Will Hansen.

La Niña On Track to Bless Montana with Ski Season to Remember

Will Hansen, Editor
December 11, 2024
Blue skis above the early season slopes. Photo by Will Hansen.

Lookout Pass Turns Chairlifts on a Monumentally Early First Day

Will Hansen, Editor
December 11, 2024
The Hellgate Knights and the Bozeman Hawks line up before their quarterfinal match on Oct. 25. Photo by Will Hansen.

Hellgate Boys Soccer Suffers Heartbreaking Loss Ending Both Playoffs Journey and Perfect Season

Will Hansen, Editor
November 7, 2024
Hellgate Cross Country athletes competing and celebrating after their races. Photos by Will Hansen.

Hellgate Cross Country Sweeps City Meet, Takes Third at State Meet

Will Hansen, Editor
October 30, 2024
The Knights huddle up under the Friday night lights and a torrential downpour. Photo by Elliotte Banziger.

Hellgate Football Suffers Wet and Heartbreaking Homecoming Loss

Elliotte Banziger and Will Hansen
October 22, 2024
The credits of 'Beyond the Fantasy' over the heads of Missoulians and under the arches of the Wilma. Photo by Will Hansen.

‘Beyond the Fantasy’: Teton Gravity Research’s Latest and Greatest Ski Movie Comes to Missoula

Will Hansen, Editor
October 4, 2024
Hellgates boys varsity team poses with their medals after the Woodbridge Classic. Photo by Ridley Key.

Hellgate Cross Country Parts Ways for a Weekend of Successes

Will Hansen, Editor
September 27, 2024
An unlawful yogurt sitting amongst the tables in Hellgates library. Photo by Will Hansen.

Longstanding “No-Food” Policy Divides Hellgate Students and Librarians

Will Hansen, Editor
September 21, 2024
Hellgates attendance has been problematic for a number of years, but a new policy seeks to right this problem. Photo by Will Hansen.

Hellgate’s New Attendance Policy Brings Confusion to Staff and Students: Here’s What You Need to Know

Will Hansen, Editor
September 12, 2024
The cover art for Civil War featuring a powerful image of troops atop the statue of liberty, a symbol of American identity.

Civil War: a Shocking Must-Watch About the State of our Country

Will Hansen, Reporter
June 4, 2024
A photo of the solar eclipse

[Photo] Eclipse

Amity Rogalski, Reporter
May 28, 2024
Hellgate’s attendance is a problem that needs to be fixed. Photo by Will Hansen.

Hellgate’s Attendance in the Post-Covid Era

Will Hansen, Reporter
May 22, 2024
Carnegie hall from the audience. Photo by Amalie Nevarez.

Two Hellgate Choirs Perform in Carnegie Hall

Will Hansen, Reporter
May 8, 2024
A close up of Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

When is Covid ‘Just Another Cough’?

Will Hansen, Reporter
April 29, 2024
Micah Jaffe, sophomore, attempts a cork 360 on Snowbowl's closing day.

Snowbowl Closes Out Season with a Powder Day

Will Hansen, Reporter
April 24, 2024

Kendrick Lamar Flames Drake and J Cole in “Like That”

Will Hansen, Reporter
April 5, 2024

Opinion: Haircuts Warrant Time Off From School

Will Hansen, Reporter
March 11, 2024
One of Crested Buttes chairlifts. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Could a Chairlift Accident in Colorado Set Snowbowl on its Toes?

Will Hansen, Reporter
February 20, 2024

Say What? Hellgate Students Stay Positive About Ski Season

Will Hansen, Reporter
February 7, 2024
Skiers begin the trek to the top of Nascar at Lolo pass during their Avy 1 course. Photo by Will Hansen.

MissoulaAvalanche.org’s ‘Avalanche Level 1’ Course is a Must Take for Anyone Considering Backcountry Skiing

Will Hansen, Reporter
February 2, 2024
What we're fighting for. Photo by Will Hansen.

Why You Should Actually Care About Global Warming

Will Hansen, Reporter
December 20, 2023
Not only is the entire cast and crew of 'Advice for Girls' female, but it's the first ski movie to do this.

‘Advice for Girls’: the First All Female Ski Film

Will Hansen, Reporter
December 13, 2023
A view of a Northside alleyway this summer. Photo by Will Hansen.

Why the Northside and the Rattlesnake May be Different than they Appear

Will Hansen and Amity Rogalski
December 8, 2023
The Hellgate girls JV team doing their pre-race chant. Photo by Will Hansen.

Hellgate Knights Cross Country Finishes Season with a Strong Performance at NXR

Will Hansen, Reporter
November 17, 2023
The snowy Rockies of the 2022-23 ski season. Photo by Will Hansen.

El Niño Set to Break Montana Skiers Hopes of a Good Snow Year

Will Hansen, Reporter
November 10, 2023
The sign in the lobby of the Adam's center, which is the same graphic on the tour merch; ironically, Macklemore did charge $50 for a t-shirt. Photo by Will Hansen

Macklemore Blows Ceiling off the Adams Center on ‘BEN’ Tour

Will Hansen, Reporter
November 1, 2023
A snowy day at the base area of Snowbowl; days like this should be coming soon. Photo by Will Hansen.

Snowbowl Remains on Track to Open Despite Allegations

Will Hansen, Reporter
October 17, 2023
"Legend Has It" on the Wilma's silver screen in Missoula. Photo by Will Hansen.

TGR’s ‘Legend Has It’ Could Be Best Ski Movie of 2023

Will Hansen, Reporter
October 4, 2023
Writers on a picket line in New York City. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Writers Strike Nears Close

Will Hansen, Reporter
September 27, 2023
The contrast between cool and comfortable shown in shoes. Photo courtesy of Will Hansen.

Why We Sacrifice Comfortability for Cool

Will Hansen, Reporter
September 20, 2023
Taco Sano and the gas station, two of the more popular lunch options near Hellgate.

The Top Five Walkable Places to Get Lunch Near Hellgate

Will Hansen, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Load More Stories