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The Lantern

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The Lantern

The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern

INCOMING: satire week
INCOMING: satire week
The Lantern will soon celebrate Satire Week.
Charles Fick, Editor in Chief • March 18, 2025
Many important decisions about the Cannon Falls schools are made in this room.
Referendum fails, board makes cuts
The referendum, which would have increased funding for the school district, was shot down by voters last November.
Eleanor Montgomery, Torch writer • March 20, 2025
Recent Results
Select a Sport
Cannon Falls H. S.
70
Winona Cotter
58
Mar 4 / Boys' Basketball
Cannon Falls H. S.
91
Randolph
76
Feb 27 / Boys' Basketball
Cannon Falls H. S.
32
Triton
67
Feb 20 / Girls Basketball
Cannon Falls H. S.
63
Lake City
72
Feb 18 / Boys' Basketball
Freshman Claire Meyers dribbles the basketball.
Concluding a challenging season
The girls' basketball team has finished their season.
Katie Tipton, Sports Writer • March 7, 2025
The kick team begins their dance. Courtesy of the Cannon Falls Beacon.
A competitive finish
The Bomber Dance Team took part in the state tournament in February.
Peyton Weise, Sports Writer • March 4, 2025
Jazz performs their dance at state (with permission from the Beacon)
Dancing into state
The Cannon Falls Bombers Dance Team went to state this year for the 23rd consecutive year
Emily Breland, Features Writer • March 17, 2025
Luana Hyla in front of the Cannon Falls High School building
Greetings from Germany
Luana Hyla is a new foreign exchange student from Germany who is spending the second semester at CFHS
Hades Kammerude, Torch Editor • February 27, 2025
Artwork by Grace Parks
Teacher Trivia Unit 8
Test your knowledge and see if you can guess which teacher this fact belongs to. When you finish the first one, follow the arrows below for 2 more.
Cara Erickson, Editor in Chief • March 21, 2025
artwork by Grace Parks
A non-stop musical
Hamilton: An American Musical is an excellent musical that reflects Alexander Hamilton's life
Amy Fick, Torch Editor • March 12, 2025
An unusual appearance
An unusual appearance
"The Reappearance of Rachel Price" is a different style of mystery book.
Madeline Olson, A&E Editor • March 4, 2025
Artwork by Aubry Conway
Gemini by Aubry Conway
In the first installment of the Artist Corner we take a closer look at Aubry Conway's Composition
Grace Parks, Arts Editor in Chief • September 30, 2024
Ryan Hjellming gets over the defender
Bombers win quarterfinals game
The Bombers Boys basketball team won their quarterfinal game against Winona-Cotter
Dawson Sanford, Editor in chief • March 7, 2025
Gavin Johnson gets ready to shoot the ball
Soaring past the eagles
The boy's basketball team beat the Rochester Lourdes Eagles.
Dawson Sanford, Editor in chief • February 4, 2025
Noelle presenting her Egyptian Hippo recreation to the Humanities class
The return of the ancient world
The class, Honors Humanities, has gone through multiple renditions and brought forth brand new projects
Grace Parks, Arts Editor • January 24, 2025
Basketball playoffs - round 3
Basketball playoffs – round 3
staff March 6, 2025
Aubry Conway viewing her acceptance to Winona State University
Words of Wisdom
In todays episode, Thomas and Grace give a deep exploration into the complex being that is, college applications.
Thomas Coyle and Grace Parks February 20, 2025
Artwork by Bella Boyum
Luck of the Irish
CFHS students celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Lizzie Tipton, Torch writer • March 17, 2025
An artist's depiction of the Northern Lights
Illuminating the skies
The Northern lights are a space phenomenon that can be seen on certain circumstances
Lillian Olund, Torch Writer • March 12, 2025
Drawing by Avery Schaffer
A pleasant prequel
Mufasa: The Lion King is a satisfactory prequel to The Lion King
Finn Peterson, Torch Writer • March 4, 2025
Each quadrant represents a period in school history.     Images courtesy of CFHS Cannorama and Cannon Falls Historical Society
History of fashion at Cannon Falls Schools
This 5-part series depicts fashion trends in Cannon Falls Schools from 1856 - 2025
Lillian Olund, Lizzie Tipton, Isla Harrison, Lola Winchell, and Brekkyn Ayres March 3, 2025
Girls talk strategy during time out
Hoops and Dreams
The seventh grade girls basketball team display their skills and teamwork.
Tucker Nobach, Torch photographer • February 27, 2025
Artwork by Avery Schaffer
The Dyatlov Pass mystery
The Dyatlov Pass incident remains a puzzle.
Lillian Olund, Torch Writer • February 10, 2025