Features
Hot Takes: Senior Edition
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Aanya Mittu (’25) | November 18, 2022 Throughout their four years at Saint Francis, seniors…
On the Same Page: description and dread in “Bunny”
by Katherine Winton (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | November 18, 2022 In light of Halloween, Saint Francis’s Book Club…
Lancer FMSA hosts second Red Cross Blood Drive, meeting critical healthcare needs
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) and Nikita Senthil (’23) | November 18, 2022 Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs…
News
Saint Francis turns “upside down” for Homecoming
by Anika Bastin (’23) | November 18, 2022 During the last week of October, Saint Francis held a Stranger Things-themed Homecoming. Associated Student Body (ASB), Rally Board, Student Councils, and Rage Cage Captains worked together to create a week full of exciting activities for faculty and students. Homecoming kicked off with Spirit Week, to fuel Lancers’ spirits. The festivities included themed dress up days such as “Wakeup Wednesday,” where students dressed as the musical artist who they believed could wake them from Vecna’s curse, a reference to Stranger Things. ASB and Student Council also set up several fun activities during…
Saint Francis celebrates the Feast of All Saints
by Smriti Vijay (’25) | November 18, 2022 In early November, Saint Francis students and faculty gathered in the Burns Gym to celebrate the All Saints’ Day Mass. Organized by the Saint Francis Campus Ministry, this annual Mass commemorated saints of the present and those who have passed on. Because…
“The Sparrow” sweeps the stage
by Sahana Rao (’26) | November 18, 2022 This fall, Saint Francis put on a production of The Sparrow. Audiences watched as lead actress Maria Ana (’23) played Emily Book, a high school girl who secretly has magical powers. Emily moves back to her old town after a traumatic bus…
Food & Dining
Peach Cobbler Pie
by Paige Allen (’23) | November 18, 2022 Why did the pumpkin pie go to a dentist? Because it needed a filling! Pie season is…
Trader Joe’s Fall Foods
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | November 18, 2022 Trader Joe’s and autumn are as closely linked as peanut butter and jelly. Annually, without fail, the…
What happened to the Great British Bake Off?
by Amélia Ávila (’24) | November 18, 2022 Lately, one of my favorite pastimes has been watching comfort television to calm down after a hectic…
Science
Brain Dump: the science behind voting
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | November 18, 2022 The arrival of November is an exciting time: leaves falling and changing colors, a rare peek at…
Are annual boosters the future of COVID-19 vaccines?
by Myra Malhotra (’26) | November 18, 2022 In response to the devastating COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, scientists created a vaccine within 11 months of…
The rise of malaria in Ethiopia
by Navaneeth Dontuboyina (’24) | November 18, 2022 Malaria is an illness caused by parasites and most commonly passed by female Anopheles mosquitoes. The most…
Hackers target overlooked group of small businesses
by Rohan Sinha (’23) | November 18, 2022 The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack in May 2021 was a wake-up call to many government and corporate officials.…
Brain Dump: the importance of consensus in conversation
by Arhana Aatresh (’23) | October 7, 2022 Welcome to Brain Dump! I’m excited for a year of exploring the mysteries and wonders of our…
Opinions
Affirming or denying: Supreme Court’s affirmative action cases
by Anika Bastin (’23) | November 18, 2022 The Supreme Court has become an increasingly controversial body in the last…
Franny Flu: Why is everyone getting sick?
by Selah Dorn (’25) | November 18, 2022 My religion class normally has around twenty-five kids. Yet these past couple…
A red wave… more like a red ripple
by Nikhil Dewitt (’24) | November 18, 2022 Over the past few weeks, news channels began emphasizing the red wave…
Post-pandemic life: Gen-Z concert culture
by Jasmine Salgado (’26) | November 18, 2022 A year and a half of pandemic-related anxiety and isolation has left…
On the Frontlines: how social media decided a Philippine election
by Alexander Chang (’23) | November 21, 2022 On May 9th, 2022, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) won a landslide…
BeReal: authenticity on social media
by Semira Arora (’25) | November 18, 2022 In the past six months, the app BeReal has achieved virality and…
Sports
Markelle “The Gazelle” motivates the Cross Country Team to CCS podium finish
by Jack Sloan (’23) | November 18, 2022 The Saint Francis cross country team, led by Mr. Philip Pompei (’08), has a history of actively…
Spend, spend, spend: how the Giants can get back to winning
by Landon Kim (’25) | November 18, 2022 The 2021 San Francisco Giants were one of the best teams in both franchise and Major League…
Women’s sports are ready to be seen
by Keira Schultz (’26) | November 18, 2022 “This is an important step towards closing the media coverage gap for female athletes, for women’s sports”…
The unparalleled Ultimate Frisbee club
by Ridhima Vakkalagadda (’24) | October 7, 2022 The Saint Francis Ultimate Frisbee club may be one of many clubs on campus, but it is…
Men’s water polo takes on WCAL uncertainty
by Boladale Erogbogbo (’23) and Anusha Jain (’25)| October 7, 2022 Saint Francis High School was named Cal-Hi sports’s 2021-2022 state school of the year…
Humans of Saint Francis
Entertainment
Banned Book Club: “A Raisin in the Sun” and how banning books impacts education
by Kylie Chen (’24) | November 18, 2022 As students walked into Summer Boismier’s English class at Norman High School…
Chadwick Boseman’s legacy and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
by Jasmine Salgado (’26) | November 18, 2022 Due to his superb acting skills as well as his gentle and…
“Enola Holmes 2”: a sequel worth the wait
by Hadley Fay (’26) | November 18, 2022 Everyone’s favorite young fictional female detective is at it again, solving her…
“Midnights”: record-breaking lyrics and production
by Katherine Winton (’25) | November 18, 2022 On October 21, Taylor Swift released Midnights, her first original album since…
Climate change must van Gogh: climate activists use food and famous paintings to protest
by Akshara Panchumarthi (’26) | November 18, 2022 Recently, the treatment of famous artists’ masterpieces, some of which took years…
Cinematic Chat: the Percy Jackson adaptation and representation
by Elsa Ying (’23) | November 18, 2020 In March 2021, author Rick Riordan announced the search for directors and…
The Laughter Online
An open letter to the 300 building construction site
April 1, 2022 My Dearest Construction, You beckon my attention with your imposing, obstreperous clangs. As I try to calculate…
Two hundred Saint Francis students wiping turf off their posteriors tapped for Carnegie Hall residency
by Hahnz Immur and Jun W. Leamz | April 1, 2022 Two hundred Saint Francis students were recently invited to…
Students with “Saint Francis” lanyards hanging from their pockets found mysteriously tangled together
by Nissan Altima (’22) | April 1, 2022 Tragedy recently struck when twenty Saint Francis seniors rushing to the parking…
Movie, TV, and music recommendations from math teacher Mr. Michael Chechelnitsky
by chech4ever and chechluvrs<3 | April 1, 2022 Mr. Mike Chechelnitsky is undoubtedly one of the most beloved educators at…
SHOCKING: leaked document reveals new policies regarding summative grades
by Bobert Woodward, investigative reporter | April 1, 2022 At Saint Francis, grade curving is always welcomed — but not…
Innovation Center subcontractors design air conditioning systems in accordance with Ikezi’s gargantuan head
by Carol Donnell, undercover contributing writer | April 1, 2022 The soon-to-be-finished Innovation Center will be a truly magnificent building,…
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