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The Lancer

The Student News Site of Saint Francis High School

The Lancer

The Student News Site of Saint Francis High School

The Lancer

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Let the Stories Echo Back: the chaotic Sports Spectacular
Cate Grunewald ('27) November 14, 2025

For a few short years, from the late 70s to early 80s, Saint Francis hosted the legendary “Sports Spectacular” every spring. Despite the plurality of its title, the event focused on one sport in particular: boxing. The Spectacular consisted of 14 matches between student fighters, each with three...

The now-resolved love triangle.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” season three and finale review
Devika Krishnan ('27) November 14, 2025

This article contains spoilers! Ever since its premiere in June of 2022, Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty has captivated audiences across the globe. Praised for its nostalgic appeal and captivating plot line, the book-turned-television series...

Golfer hits a ball toward the hole.
An ace of a year: a recap of Girls’ Varsity Golf season
Keira Schultz ('26) November 14, 2025

With a significantly improved record of 8-4, the Saint Francis girls’ varsity golf team earned themselves a place in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoff tournament on November 4 at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey. Overall, the girls placed well...

An assortment of delectable food items featuring apples.
The core of autumn: fall’s favorite fruit
Angela Zhang (’28) November 14, 2025

What do you think about when you hear the word “fall?” I don’t know about you, but I often imagine warm colors, cozy blankets, and the...

Victorious Democrats.
Civic Sense: a reflection on the 2025 elections
Anjali Kalia ('26) November 14, 2025

Off-year elections might seem unimportant or irrelevant in the grand political scheme. Yet, they often serve as a crucial temperature check on...

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The Western Screech Owl scrutinizes its prey.
Species Spotlight: the Western Screech Owl
Jalyn Wu (’27) November 14, 2025

During freshmen biology classes, students dissect owl pellets to analyze the contents of the owl’s diet. Picking through the fluff, students...

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