by Arhana Aatresh (’23) and Alexander Chang (’23) | March 31, 2023 Saint Francis is no stranger to innovation. In addition to constructing spaces for experiential learning, such as the Eggers Innovation […]

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 […]

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 […]

by Will Li (’23) | March 10, 2023 The timer ticks down to the final ten seconds. Eyes darting back and forth across the board, the player considers several tactics in a […]

by Sahana Rao (’26) | March 10, 2023 The results of the Associated Student Body 2023-2024 elections have been announced. After their hard work and campaigning, four candidates were elected and four […]

Photography by Paige Allen (’23), Captions by Sophia Tran (’24) | February 3, 2023 While students navigate the new Eggers Innovation Center, The Lancer decided to take snapshots of all the amazing […]

by Kasper Halevy (’24) and Krish Rastogi (’24) | February 3, 2023 The Eggers Innovation Center is finally open to students and educators after years of construction. What happened behind the scenes? […]

by Kyle Nguyen (’23) | February 3, 2023 Michael McFaul served for five years in the Obama administration—first as Special Assistant to President Obama, Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian affairs at […]

by Katherine Winton (’25) | February 3, 2023 Students are generally well-versed in many subjects, attending classes, taking exams, and (hopefully) performing well. But when teachers are given tests in subjects that […]

by Rohan Sinha (’23) | February 3, 2023 On January 14, Lancer Science Olympiad competed in its first in-person tournament in almost three years at the Aggie Invitational, a tournament hosted by […]

by Smriti Vijay (’25) and Aanya Mittu (’25) | November 18, 2022 Throughout their four years at Saint Francis, seniors have developed their fair share of unpopular opinions and hot takes. As […]

by Katherine Winton (’25) | November 18, 2022 Whether students are buying lunch from various spots on campus or going to the Urban Bloc for a snack, most Lancers interact with the […]

by Kate Vandehey (’24) | October 7, 2022 For some students, libraries are just places to study or collaborate, but Saint Francis has a secret gem tucked between its bookshelves. As librarian […]

by Aanya Mittu (’25) | October 7, 2022 With such a diverse student body, there can be no doubt that Saint Francis students and faculty have their fair share of hot takes […]

by Alexander Chang (’23) | October 7, 2022 Portions of interviews have been lightly edited for length and clarity. Every generation has its quirks, but educational institutions like Saint Francis are one […]

by Kasper Halevy (’24) | April 8, 2022 For the past several years, the Stock Market Club’s primary ventures included allowing Lancers to compete in a real-time financial market simulator through the […]

by Navaneeth Dontuboyina (’24) | April 8, 2022 The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) members of the Robotics Team competed in the annual Sacramento Regional at UC Davis from March 23 to 26. […]

by Jack Sloan (’23) | April 8, 2022 Even with the best organization, mindfulness practices, support systems, and good habits, no student is immune to fatigue and burnout. Sometimes, the best way […]

by Sahasra Nistala (’25) | April 8, 2022 From collared shirts and khaki shorts to Liturgy Dress days and Lancer Gear Fridays, our dress code unifies us and includes safety measures but […]

by Boladale Erogbogbo (’23) | April 8, 2022 Saint Francis has started off its second semester strong. Freshmen and sophomores are continuing to build community while juniors and seniors are preparing themselves for […]

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 […]

by Utkarsh Agarwal (’23) | March 21, 2022 Signs warn “Beware the drop” and “Turn back now” as passengers ride up a gentle incline. Too late to turn around, they are confronted […]

by Kasper Halevy (’24) and Alexander Chang (’23) | March 21, 2022 The Broadway Showcase finally returned to the Performing Arts Center at 6 P.M. on February 16.  “The Broadway Showcase is […]

by Semira Arora (’25) | March 21, 2022 TEDxSaintFrancisHS 2022 showcased thirteen talented speakers from our very own campus to share their stories with the world, but creating the perfect event was […]

by Antonette Oliva (’23) | February 14, 2022 fray the two of us tethered by the past a rope lies between. strong and reliable everything; nothing we hold it together, maintained through […]

by Semira Arora (’25) and Anusha Jain (’25) | February 14, 2022 From November 17, 2021 to January 29, 2022, forty-two students spent over two hundred hours putting together the student-run show […]

by Shreeyans Sahu (’23) and Features Editors | February 14, 2022 Over the summer, the 300 building and the cafeteria were reduced to a pile of dirt and rubble. But over the […]

by Adarsh Gupta (’23) and Will Li (’23) | November 19, 2021 October and November are often associated with the festivities of Halloween and Thanksgiving. But to many South Asians, these months […]

by Anika Jain (’22) | November 19, 2021 A breeding ground for creativity and ambition, Saint Francis hosts students with a variety of aspirations from art to entrepreneurship. In the past year, […]

by Shreeyans Sahu (’23) and Will Li (’23) | November 19, 2021 In light of construction associated with the Light the Way program, campus has certainly been transformed. What was once the […]