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The Lancer

Coach Lynn poses with his tennis players.
Let the Stories Echo Back: remembering the legendary Coach Lynn
Cate Grunewald ('27) January 30, 2026

Whether you knew him as a coach, crossing guard, or simply a friendly face on campus, every Lancer has crossed paths with Coach Lynn Horiye. After serving Saint Francis as an educator for 39 years, he finally retired at the end of the last school year. His passing now marks a profound loss for the entire...

Varang, leader of the Ash People.
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” review
Isabella Salgado ('28) January 30, 2026

This article contains spoilers! Director James Cameron outdoes himself in the latest addition to his beloved Avatar films, which are praised worldwide for their immersive cinematic experience and emotional depth. Avatar: Fire and Ash picks up right...

The final push… requires the final soccer ball.
A final push for each other: an insight into Boys’ Varsity Soccer season
Keira Schultz ('26) January 30, 2026

With a 2-1 win against Saint Ignatius High School on January 14, the Saint Francis boys’ varsity soccer team reached an important moment in their season: clinching a spot in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs. An impressive achievement that occurred...

A wedge of cheese being stamped with "Recall" label.
When cheese turns dangerous: why food safety checks matter
Kari Khan ('28) January 30, 2026

Many of us do not second-guess food products when purchasing them. When shopping at the grocery store, we expect the items on the shelves to...

Senate seats up for grabs.
Civic Sense: the race for the Senate
Anjali Kalia ('26) January 30, 2026

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, control of the US Senate is once again up for grabs. While November 3 may feel far off, the outlines...

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Labels on a food product.
Food for Thought: a guide to reading the nutrition label
Sahana Rao (’26) January 30, 2026

If you are like me, and you pick up a box of packaged food and glance at the nutrition label for 15 seconds as though you understand what you’re...

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