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Hospitality Manager Winston Wint poses in the new Dining Commons.
Bite-sized innovations: looking into what the new cafeteria offers!
Ms. Andrea Joslyn poses in front of the Andre House for a photo.
Teacher Feature: Ms. Andrea Joslyn
The author, San Juan Diego junior Abi Donnelly, working at a floral shop.
Writer Swap: connecting education to industry
A drawing of Tinkercad, the platform used for 3D printing.
Sumobots: the push for victory
Five Holy Cross Immersion '24 participants posing in the Saint Francis dance room for a morning photo.
Holy Cross Immersion: learning to be immersed in my own culture
Ms. Andrea Joslyn poses in front of the Andre House for a photo.
Teacher Feature: Ms. Andrea Joslyn
Teacher Feature: Mr. Chihiro Ikezi
Teacher Feature: Mr. Chihiro Ikezi
Teacher Feature: Mr. Evan Pasion
Teacher Feature: Mr. Evan Pasion
Teacher Feature: Mr. Dan Quinn
Teacher Feature: Mr. Dan Quinn
Teacher Feature: Ms. Kelly Walsh
Teacher Feature: Ms. Kelly Walsh
The author, San Juan Diego junior Abi Donnelly, working at a floral shop.
Writer Swap: connecting education to industry
Courtesy of SFHS Photo Archive.
All About Alumni: Linda Kao
Photo courtesy of Lizzie Lonergan ('17).
All About Alumni: Lizzie Lonergan
Courtesy of Ms. Michelle Tjin
All About Alumni: Dr. K. Megan McArthur
Photo provided by Brooke Baker ('23).
All About Alumni: Brooke Baker
Photo provided by Ms. Sharon Purcell ('90).
All About Alumni: Ms. Sharon Purcell
Sabrina Carpenter’s vinyl for her new album.
A “Short n’ Sweet” new Sabrina Carpenter album
Elizabeth Bennet on the left; Bridget Jones on the right.
Sides of the Same Coin: healthy relationships in “Pride and Prejudice” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary”
A museum featuring Takashi Murakami and Andy Warhol's art representing the novel.
A breakdown and review of “Seven Days in the Art World”
Popular music shifted from instruments, such as the trumpet, to vocals.
Through the Decades: the 1940s shift from instruments to vocals
Odysseus and Penelope.
An “EPIC” adventure
Elizabeth Bennet on the left; Bridget Jones on the right.
Sides of the Same Coin: healthy relationships in “Pride and Prejudice” and “Bridget Jones’ Diary”
Popular music shifted from instruments, such as the trumpet, to vocals.
Through the Decades: the 1940s shift from instruments to vocals
On the Same Page: feminism and dystopia in The Handmaid's Tale
On the Same Page: feminism and dystopia in The Handmaid’s Tale
On the Same Page: depth, detail, and emotion in “Before the Coffee Gets Cold”
On the Same Page: depth, detail, and emotion in “Before the Coffee Gets Cold”
On the Same Page: Did we "fall in love with hope"? Signs point to no.
On the Same Page: Did we “fall in love with hope”? Signs point to no.
On the Same Page: description and dread in "Bunny"
On the Same Page: description and dread in “Bunny”
On the Same Page: retellings and tragedy in "Song of Achilles"
On the Same Page: retellings and tragedy in “Song of Achilles”
Pieces on Pride: "The Ellen Show" and what it means to advocate for human rights
Pieces on Pride: “The Ellen Show” and what it means to advocate for human rights
Pieces on Pride: lackluster detail in “Heartstopper, Volume 5”
Pieces on Pride: lackluster detail in “Heartstopper, Volume 5”
Pieces on Pride: allyship in "You Need to Calm Down"
Pieces on Pride: allyship in “You Need to Calm Down”
Pieces on Pride: coming out in “Happiest Season”
Pieces on Pride: coming out in “Happiest Season”
Pieces on Pride: representation in "Imogen, Obviously"
Pieces on Pride: representation in “Imogen, Obviously”
Rom-Com Reflections: difficult versus obedient women in "10 Things I Hate About You"
Rom-Com Reflections: difficult versus obedient women in “10 Things I Hate About You”
Rom-Com Reflections: college admissions stress in "Prom Pact"
Rom-Com Reflections: college admissions stress in “Prom Pact”
Rom-Com Reflections: casual objectification and toxic relationships in "The Kissing Booth"
Rom-Com Reflections: casual objectification and toxic relationships in “The Kissing Booth”
Rom-Com Reflections: the desperate seek for normality in "First Daughter"
Rom-Com Reflections: the desperate seek for normality in “First Daughter”
Rom-Com Reflections: materialism and shopaholism in "Confessions of a Shopaholic"
Rom-Com Reflections: materialism and shopaholism in “Confessions of a Shopaholic”
A few Ukrainian dishes sit on a table.
Summer vignette
Empanada sampler
A Walk Down Castro Street: Limón
A spread of fall foods on a picnic blanket.
The Joe Show: Trader Joe’s fall flavors
A Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte sits nestled between pumpkins while autumn leaves fall behind.
The fascination with pumpkin spice
A phone is displayed with a background of packages and a shopping cart.
The takeout takeover: how online food delivery revolutionized the restaurant industry
Ms. Zhang surrounded by cute pineapple buns.
At the Teacher’s Table: pineapple buns with Ms. Zhang
At the Teacher’s Table: vinha d’alhos with Mr. Carroll
At the Teacher’s Table: vinha d’alhos with Mr. Carroll
At the Teacher's Table: cinnamon swirl bread with Ms. Sherrard
At the Teacher’s Table: cinnamon swirl bread with Ms. Sherrard
At the Teacher’s Table: egg custard pie with Ms. Yang
At the Teacher’s Table: egg custard pie with Ms. Yang
At the Teacher’s Table: chicken saltimbocca with Mr. Quinn
At the Teacher’s Table: chicken saltimbocca with Mr. Quinn
Empanada sampler
A Walk Down Castro Street: Limón
A Walk Down Castro Street: the ultimate bubble tea review
A Walk Down Castro Street: the ultimate bubble tea review
A Walk Down Castro Street: Fu Lam Mum
A Walk Down Castro Street: Fu Lam Mum
A Walk Down Castro Street: Amarin Thai Cuisine
A Walk Down Castro Street: Amarin Thai Cuisine
A Walk Down Castro Street: Ramen Izakaya Yu-gen
A Walk Down Castro Street: Ramen Izakaya Yu-gen
A spread of fall foods on a picnic blanket.
The Joe Show: Trader Joe’s fall flavors
Social media company censoring speech.
Free speech in the digital age
Political rhetoric spreading lies across America.
Yes, America, you’ve always been this way: political rhetoric in the 21st century
Hailey Bieber's signature smoothie alongside Erewhon's other renowned offerings.
The Business Buzz: Erewhon
A tipping jar expressing the social pressure of tipping culture in America.
Why tipping culture in the United States should be reassessed
Capitalist motives of news companies force consumers to pay for information.
Capitalist Critique: access denied
Hailey Bieber's signature smoothie alongside Erewhon's other renowned offerings.
The Business Buzz: Erewhon
Capitalist motives of news companies force consumers to pay for information.
Capitalist Critique: access denied
The People Problem: how ableist language perpetuates discrimination
The People Problem: how ableist language perpetuates discrimination
The People Problem: crude comments about curly hair
The People Problem: crude comments about curly hair
The People Problem: the "rustic" charm of farmers' markets
The People Problem: the “rustic” charm of farmers’ markets
The People Problem: the harms of collateral damage in war
The People Problem: the harms of collateral damage in war
The People Problem: social impacts of antihomeless infrastructure
The People Problem: social impacts of antihomeless infrastructure
Trend Z: modern celebrity culture
Trend Z: modern celebrity culture
Trend Z: perception vs. peace
Trend Z: perception vs. peace
Trend Z: the evolution of self-care
Trend Z: the evolution of self-care
Trend Z: authenticity on social media
Trend Z: authenticity on social media
Trend Z: the dark sides of dark academia
Trend Z: the dark sides of dark academia
A black hole consuming information.
The black hole information loss paradox: a deep cosmic mystery
Dominic So ('27) shopping in a grocery store aisle.
Food For Thought: how grocery stores are the battleground for economics and nutrition
Snow geese migrating during the fall.
The great migration
An artist's impression of the Neuralink Chip.
Neuralink’s “Cure for Blindness”
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
Dominic So ('27) shopping in a grocery store aisle.
Food For Thought: how grocery stores are the battleground for economics and nutrition
Goalkeeper Maria-Clara (MC) Sliesoraitis ('26) with a huge block against an opposing player.
Diving Deeper: Girls’ Water Polo
Lancer field hockey celebrates another victory against Los Gatos High School.
Field hockey brings out a historic victory over Los Gatos
Kingston Keanaaina ('25) secures the ball after a crucial drive.
Lancers versus Warriors: a game to be remembered
Kingston Keanaaina ('25) runs the ball down the field.
Photo Diaries: SFHS versus Bellarmine
A sunset over Oracle Park wraps up the Giants' season.
Who’s to blame for another forgettable Giants season?
Goalkeeper Maria-Clara (MC) Sliesoraitis ('26) with a huge block against an opposing player.
Diving Deeper: Girls’ Water Polo
Diving Deeper: Girls' Lacrosse
Diving Deeper: Girls’ Lacrosse
Diving Deeper: girls' soccer and their impressive season
Diving Deeper: girls’ soccer and their impressive season
Diving Deeper: girls' wrestling
Diving Deeper: girls’ wrestling
Diving Deeper: Boys' Cross Country
Diving Deeper: Boys’ Cross Country
Kingston Keanaaina ('25) runs the ball down the field.
Photo Diaries: SFHS versus Bellarmine
Marisa Baltodano (’25) takes a breath mid-fly.
Photo Diaries: just keep swimming
Lancers huddle up after a point.
Photo Diaries: Boys’ Volleyball season opener
Alex Gklaros-Stavropoulos (’25) open under the basket.
Photo Diaries: Boys’ Basketball versus Sacred Heart Cathedral
Students celebrate the win and senior night.
Photo Diaries: field hockey senior night
Issue 61.1 Game
Issue 61.1 Game
Saint Francis teacher wins an incredibly underwhelming award
Saint Francis teacher wins an incredibly underwhelming award
Saint Francis develops revolutionary new app, Find My Lanyard
Saint Francis develops revolutionary new app, Find My Lanyard
The Jostens Hands: professional clappers for your walk
The Jostens Hands: professional clappers for your walk
Winston to participate in celebrity cook-off against Gordon Ramsay
Winston to participate in celebrity cook-off against Gordon Ramsay
EXCLUSIVE: St. Franny advice column receives sorrowful letters from Eggers Innovation Center and Welcome Center
EXCLUSIVE: St. Franny advice column receives sorrowful letters from Eggers Innovation Center and Welcome Center
The Student News Site of Saint Francis High School

The Lancer
The Student News Site of Saint Francis High School

The Lancer
Semira Arora ('25)

Semira Arora (’25), Editor-in-Chief

Semira Arora is an Editor-in-Chief for vols. 60 and 61 of The Lancer. She was an Opinions Editor for vol. 59 and a Staff Writer for vol. 58. She authors the vol. 61 Opinions column “The Business Buzz,” co-authors the vol. 61 Food column “Trader Joe’s,” and authored the vol. 59 Opinions column “Trend Z.”

All content by Semira Arora ('25)
A spread of fall foods on a picnic blanket.

The Joe Show: Trader Joe’s fall flavors

Semira Arora (’25) and Smriti Vijay ('25)
October 4, 2024
Hailey Bieber's signature smoothie alongside Erewhon's other renowned offerings.

The Business Buzz: Erewhon

Semira Arora ('25)
October 4, 2024
Bending boundaries in "Avatar: The Last Airbender"

Bending boundaries in “Avatar: The Last Airbender”

Semira Arora ('25)
March 21, 2024
Teacher Feature: Mr. Chihiro Ikezi

Teacher Feature: Mr. Chihiro Ikezi

Katherine Winton ('25) and Semira Arora ('25)
March 21, 2024
Photo courtesy of Lizzie Lonergan ('17).

All About Alumni: Lizzie Lonergan

Semira Arora ('25)
February 28, 2024
The dying art of hobbies

The dying art of hobbies

Semira Arora ('25)
February 28, 2024
Courtesy of Ms. Michelle Tjin

All About Alumni: Dr. K. Megan McArthur

Semira Arora ('25) and Katherine Winton ('25)
February 1, 2024
Teacher Feature: Mr. Dan Quinn

Teacher Feature: Mr. Dan Quinn

Katherine Winton ('25) and Semira Arora ('25)
November 16, 2023
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[Photo] Behind the scenes of Homecoming ’23

Sahana Rao ('26) and Akshara Panchumarthi ('26)
November 16, 2023
Teacher Feature: Ms. Kelly Walsh

Teacher Feature: Ms. Kelly Walsh

Semira Arora ('25) and Kasper Halevy ('24)
October 5, 2023
Trend Z: modern celebrity culture

Trend Z: modern celebrity culture

Semira Arora ('25)
April 3, 2023
Rethinking diversity training

Rethinking diversity training

Sarav Desai ('24) and Semira Arora ('25)
March 31, 2023
Trend Z: perception vs. peace

Trend Z: perception vs. peace

Semira Arora ('25)
March 9, 2023
Trend Z: the evolution of self-care

Trend Z: the evolution of self-care

Semira Arora ('25)
February 2, 2023
Trend Z: authenticity on social media

Trend Z: authenticity on social media

Semira Arora ('25)
November 17, 2022
Trend Z: the dark sides of dark academia

Trend Z: the dark sides of dark academia

Semira Arora ('25)
October 6, 2022
Wheels vs. doors: a once insignificant debate now sparking social media outrage

Wheels vs. doors: a once insignificant debate now sparking social media outrage

Anusha Jain ('25) and Semira Arora ('25)
April 7, 2022
I Scream, You Scream: sampling the best ice cream in the Bay Area

I Scream, You Scream: sampling the best ice cream in the Bay Area

Semira Arora ('25)
April 7, 2022
Behind the Scenes of TedxSaintFrancisHS

Behind the Scenes of TedxSaintFrancisHS

Semira Arora ('25)
March 17, 2022
Behind the Scenes of “9 to 5”

Behind the Scenes of “9 to 5”

Anusha Jain ('25) and Semira Arora ('25)
February 11, 2022
Breaking down the Diwali spread

Breaking down the Diwali spread

Semira Arora ('25)
November 18, 2021
Fast fashion, slow down

Fast fashion, slow down

Semira Arora ('25)
October 11, 2021
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