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The Lancer

Mr. Foy poses for a picture in front of the Andre House.
Teacher Feature: Mr. John Foy
Skye Dean ('27) • October 2, 2026

Mr. John Foy teaches AP World and AP US History. He may be most well known among his students for his discussion-based teaching style and class sticker competitions. Over his 17 years as a Saint Francis educator, Mr. Foy has also taught Government, World History, AP European History, and Global Citizenship....

Mr. Foy poses for a picture in front of the Andre House.
Teacher Feature: Mr. John Foy
Skye Dean ('27) • October 2, 2026

Mr. John Foy teaches AP World and AP US History. He may be most well known among his students for his discussion-based teaching style and class...

Do the monsters cast shadows… or are they the true shadows?
The revival of horror
October 2, 2026
Do the monsters cast shadows… or are they the true shadows?
The revival of horror
Kaashvi Jain ('30) • October 2, 2026

This article contains spoilers! Filmmaker Dario Argento says, “Horror is like a serpent; always shedding its skin, always changing. And it will always come back. It can’t be hidden away like the guilty secrets we try to keep in our subconscious.” The...

The Lancers in a team huddle during game against Mitty.
More than a flag: the shared athletic DNA of Lancer flag football
Angela Zhang ('28) • October 2, 2026

The most outrageous misconception about girls flag football is that removing pads and tackling makes the game soft. But step onto the turf during a Saint Francis varsity game, and reality hits immediately: concussions, knee injuries, and broken fingers...

Corn and corn-based products.
How cheap corn became an ingredient in American food
Anisha Haldar (’30) • October 2, 2026

Corn is more than just the vegetable on your dinner plate. It could be in your cereal, snack, or soft drink. Because corn is inexpensive and...

What goes into an election?
Hands of Change: campaign messaging with Courtney O’Donnell
Beckett Williams (’28) • October 2, 2026

In politics, your time, attention, and money are commodities. You may have some perception that obscure, shadowy figures are constantly trying...

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An artistic rendition of three major AI programs: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
AI Today: how artificial intelligence is becoming smarter
Saranya Duggirala (’29) • October 2, 2026

In the past five years, AI has become central to daily life. Most students have used ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini at some point, whether it be...

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