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The Lancer

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The Lancer

The Student News Site of Saint Francis High School

The Lancer

A glimpse into life at Saint Francis in the early COVID-19 years.
Let the Stories Echo Back: how the Lancers got through COVID-19
Cate Grunewald ('27) April 24, 2026

Almost everyone can remember where they were on March 13, 2020. It was the day that the world was told to sit tight for a few weeks until the new “coronavirus” was kept under control. What was supposed to be a two week hiatus turned into months, and then years, of social distancing, mask mandates,...

Tony and Maria.
Sides of the Same Coin: love, hate, and revenge in “West Side Story” and “Romeo and Juliet”
Jasmine Salgado ('26) April 24, 2026

This article contains spoilers! One of the most renowned love stories of all time, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet follows the doomed love story of two young adults from rivaling families that fall madly in love. Set in Verona, Italy, Romeo...

A F1 car for Ferrari.
Formula One: a quick introduction
Caitlin Hayden ('28) April 24, 2026

“It’s lights out and away we go!” This catchphrase, signaling the start of a Formula One race, has become iconic among fans. It fuels excitement for the upcoming action, whether it’s fans cheering on their favorite drivers as they attempt a risky...

A social media influencer promoting a seemingly perfect gut health quick fix.
Social media’s gut health craze
Siri Nuvvuru (’29) April 24, 2026

Anyone who has been on social media or TikTok lately has definitely come across videos centered around the gut health trend. As of now, it’s...

Queen bees swimming in water.
Bumblebee queens can breathe underwater
Hannah Hyun (’28) April 24, 2026

It’s an idiom beloved by all: “I’ll clean my room when pigs fly!” The flight of this ordinary barnyard animal is often used to describe...

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