Smriti Vijay (’25) is currently the Vol. 59 Entertainment Editor and a Features and Entertainment Columnist who authors “On the Same Page.” She was a Staff Writer for Vol. 58 of The Lancer.
Articles
Hot Takes: freshman and junior edition
by Aanya Mittu (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | March 31, 2023 For the last issue of the newspaper, The Lancer worked day and night to figure out which of the remaining two classes would receive the honored opportunity to share their hot takes: the juniors, or the freshmen? After hours of deliberation, multiple conferences,…
On the Same Page: feminism and dystopia in The Handmaid’s Tale
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Katherine Winton (’25) | March 31, 2023 The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood holds a significant place in literature as a feminist criticism. The widely acclaimed novel resides in the genres of dystopia, science fiction, fantasy, and feminist literature, chronicling the fictional takeover of the United States by the Republic…
Setting themselves apart: Lancer volleyball’s spectacular start to the season
by Anusha Jain (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | March 31, 2023 The Varsity Boys’ Volleyball Team has started off the season with a series of impressive wins. They currently stand undefeated in WCAL with six wins so far. As the reigning WCAL, CCS, and CIF NorCal Champions, the team hopes to defend their titles…
“Flying Around the World”: Annual International Showcase builds community
by Smriti Vijay (’25) | March 10, 2023 Manned by the board of the International Club, a plane took off on February 24, 2023 from Saint Francis, signaling the start of the annual International Showcase. This year’s event centered on the theme of “flying around the world” and featured creative art forms from a multitude…
On the Same Page: depth, detail, and emotion in “Before the Coffee Gets Cold”
by Katherine Winton (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | March 10, 2023 Traditionally, novels involving time travel exist squarely in the science fiction genre. The general premise of these stories consists of someone or something changing history, and a subsequent rushed sequence of problems that the main character races to remedy before time is altered…
Teacher’s Hot Takes
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Aanya Mittu (’25) | March 10, 2023 Our tenured faculty here at Saint Francis has, no doubt, amassed a variety of unpopular opinions throughout their time as educators. From new teachers to those who have taught at Saint Francis for debates, The Lancer set out to find our favorite teachers’…
Loving your life: the romanticization of the everyday
by Smriti Vijay (’25) | March 10, 2023 romanticize: to deal with or describe in an idealized or unrealistic fashion; to make (something) seem better or more appealing than it really is In a society that seems to prioritize productivity and quantitative achievement in all settings, the call to “romanticize your life” advertises the beautification of everyday…
Did we “fall in love with hope”? Signs point to no.
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Katherine Winton (’25) | February 3, 2023 The world of literature has undoubtedly been altered by the rise of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, influencing the reading choices of a new generation of young readers belonging to virtual subcommunities like “BookTok.” I Fell in Love with Hope, a…
Saint Francis celebrates its diversity through first ever multicultural week
by Smriti Vijay (’25) | February 3, 2023 From January 23 to January 27, Saint Francis hosted its first-ever Multicultural Week. Several affinity groups organized activities to share their cultural traditions. Each day featured different themes, which encouraged students to wear cultural dress to school. Both students and educators were invited to participate in and…
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 picked Bunny by Mona Awad to read and discuss in October. Bunny is narrated by college student Samantha Mackey, who believes herself to be the classic outsider amidst her fellow classmates. These classmates are a…
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 All Saints’ Day is a…
On the Same Page: retellings and tragedy in “Song of Achilles”
by Katherine Winton (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | October 7, 2022 This month, Saint Francis’s Book Club chose to read Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, which follows Patroclus, a young prince in Ancient Greece. Exiled from his kingdom after causing the death of another boy, he meets a handsome demigod prince named Achilles.…
Latinx Hispanic representation in pop culture
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Katherine Winton (’25) | October 7, 2022 From September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Latinx Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual commemoration of the contributions of Latinx Hispanic Americans to the history of the United States. Throughout the month, the country observes culture from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean,…
“Normal People” fails to execute on its premise
by Katherine Winton (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | April 8, 2022 Normal People by Sally Rooney was published in 2018 and quickly rose to fame. It won the 2018 Costa Book Award for Best Novel and the 2019 British Book Award for Book of the Year, and in 2020, it was adapted into a…
“Servant of the People”: television to reality
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Anya Nandiwada (’25) | April 8, 2022 On November 16, 2015, the political satire series Servant of the People was released, depicting the life of fictional high-school history teacher Vasiliy Petrovych Goloborodko. After Goloborodko is recorded ranting about corruption, he’s confronted with unexpected results. The political satire explores Goloborodko’s journey…
Serving up the win: Lancer volleyball’s great start
by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Anusha Jain (’25) | March 21, 2022 The Saint Francis boys’ varsity volleyball team participated in the Best of the West Invitational in San Diego, facing six different high schools over the course of two days. The team already had an impressive start to the season, claiming three wins at…
Pitch perfect: Guacapella returns on a new note
by Anusha Jain (’25) and Smriti Vijay (’25) | March 21, 2022 Guacapella has had an eventful school year so far, from a moderator change to various competitions displaying their talent and testing their resilience. Despite the challenges of a moderator transition, only positive comments have been made about Mrs. Margaret Durando’s return. “[She is]…
COVID-19 infects the entertainment industry
by Smriti Vijay (’25) | February 14, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic created a high demand for entertainment; however, live productions and in-person attendance were no longer plausible due to the risk of spreading the virus. The sharp decline of in-person entertainment attendance, coupled with the sharp increase of at-home entertainment, presented a change in the…
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