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Lauren Ritz

Lauren Ritz, Editor-in-Chief

Hallo vrienden! Mijn naam is Lauren en ik ben een EIC voor de Lantaarn. Ik ben eigenlijk geen Nederlander, hoewel ik graag een keer naar Nederland zou willen reizen. Ik heb gehoord dat de poffertjes uitstekend zijn. As the Dutch say; komkommertijd!

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There are a variety of displays in downtown Cannon Falls.

Spring Art Show

May 12, 2022
Members of the CFHS Prom Committee diligently work on decorations for prom.

[Photo] Starry night

April 28, 2022
The tennis team Rocks

School news

March 27, 2022
Insulin-packed smoothies sit in the fridge of a happy American diabetic.

Smoothies stand up to Big Pharma

March 27, 2022
Rocking our world

Rocking our world

March 27, 2022
Sophisticated drinks

Sophisticated drinks

March 27, 2022
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[Photo] Living healthy

March 27, 2022
The addition of the fire pit in the IMC has had some wonderful benefits.

[Photo] Heating innovation

March 27, 2022
In conjunction with satire works, a new satirical header will be added to the Lantern homepage.

Satire ahead

March 23, 2022
CFHS conference champions celebrate after taking first place in each of their categories.

A record-breaking sweep

March 15, 2022
The cover of Baldridges new album greets viewers with a glimpse of the folksy songs within.

[Photo] More than just a late bloomer

March 11, 2022
Games, as established by FIRST, are set up on the competition floor.

Battling bots

March 4, 2022
Finding his victims on the online dating app, the Tinder Swindler was able to extort millions.

[Photo] Searing lies and a serial dater

February 18, 2022
This years Super Bowl pitted the Los Angeles Rams against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Superbowl LVI: After 55 years of America’s biggest game, how does this season stack up?

February 15, 2022
After placing at the John Marshall tournament, CF speechies pose for a picture.

A season of speaking

February 14, 2022
Kings Place is a small town restaurant with big time flavor.

[Photo] The king of burgers

February 10, 2022
The new characters are turning over a new leaf for the public image of M&Ms.

[Photo] A new flavor

February 9, 2022
Fans have been sporting their Bomber gear at games all season long.

Sporting schedules

February 7, 2022
The Giving Tree donation bin can be found in the atrium, bedecked with strings of lights and an ornament-covered tree.

[Photo] A gift for the holidays

January 7, 2022
Much like movies, there is a big difference between real-life and movie trees - particularly the iconic Charlie Brown Christmas tree.

[Photo] Return to reality

January 7, 2022
With her cheer and scrappiness, Annie, an orphan living in New York city, has inspired audiences for over 100 years.

The sun will come out tomorrow

January 4, 2022
There is a wide array of festive symbols associated with Christmas.

[Photo] Christmas in review

December 23, 2021
Student art, no matter the medium, can be very beneficial in creating a well-rounded learning environment.

Coloring success

December 21, 2021
Stores in downtown Cannon Falls and beyond have help wanted posted in their windows.

[Photo] Short on staff

December 20, 2021
Students work on decorating their masks after forming them out of plaster.

[Photo] Making masks

December 16, 2021
After making the masks, students decorate them with various materials.

[Photo] Making masks

December 16, 2021
Hellbound is a series of flames and ferocity, through which the main characters must navigate.

[Photo] Hellbound

December 15, 2021
The empty weight room awaits the new Bomber weightlifting team.

[Photo] A new PR

December 13, 2021
Director Sue Franke prepares the 6th grade choir for the upcoming holiday concert.

A Christmas choir

December 8, 2021
Spice incarnate, the Satans Toe sucker variably sets the eaters mouth on fire.

[Photo] Shu-erly worth the heat

December 2, 2021
Many math league students have to write out the problems extensively to solve them.

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The cover of Megan Thee Stallions new EP features a fire and devil theme.

[Photo] A hot new EP

November 23, 2021
Former CF Schools superintendent Beth Giese, an Army veteran, gives the Veterans Day address

Patriotic pause

November 17, 2021
Playoffs summary

Playoffs summary

November 9, 2021
Fans guide to state tournament volleyball

Fans’ guide to state tournament volleyball

November 9, 2021
Theater captains Kendall Lawless and Trisitin Qualey converse on stage before a long day of choreography.

[Photo] Behind the scenes

November 4, 2021
Tania Legvold instructs her talented group of musical members as they work on the show.

The storm rages on

November 3, 2021
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A group of CFHS speechies posing for a picture after taking home medals from one of last years tournaments.

Calling all speechies

November 2, 2021
The 2021 MSCA coaches of the year, Holly Winget and Cal Vande Hoef, have a history of speech success.

[Photo] Coaching with confidence

October 29, 2021
The culmination of students work was a display in Mrs. Hernkes classroom window.

[Photo] Filling buckets one art class at a time

October 7, 2021
One of over 480 ceramic poppies created by CFHS staff to commemorate

“Seas of Red”

June 5, 2021

Vax facts for students

May 26, 2021
At their show this weekend, the Cannon Falls theater kids are finally going to put all of their hardwork to the test.

Upstaging a pandemic

May 20, 2021
Independent Art students will be standing next to their art displays, this Saturday.

Downtown art display

May 3, 2021
This year, the Cannon Falls Speech Team has six wonderful captains.

Suiting up for success

April 12, 2021
National Youth Poet, Laureate Amanda Gorman, helped peak interest in slam poetry after she made an appearance at Bidens inauguration.

Finding a rhythm

February 12, 2021
Lauren and Lantern

[Photo] Lauren Ritz

October 22, 2019
For the next couple of weeks, students will have the opportunity to donate food at school to support the local food drive.

Donating from a distance

January 21, 2021
The Cannon Falls Theater Department magically pulled off an extraordinary show in the midst of a pandemic.

The show must go on

January 8, 2021
The holiday season is approaching fast, and with it comes an abundance of festive traditions.

Festive family traditions

December 10, 2020
Extra precautions have recently been installed to insure the safety of travelers during the global pandemic.

Traveling during a pandemic

November 27, 2020

Ceramics

November 14, 2020

Art I

November 14, 2020

Drawing and Design

November 14, 2020
Ms. Hernke works tirelessly to prepare materials for students working through a hybrid schedule. The unprecedented situation calls for creative solutions to COVID caused obstacles.

Art adaptations

November 14, 2020
Are you wearing a Halloween or COVID mask on this spooky evening?

Pandemic tricks, halloween treats

October 30, 2020
Both carrying around backpacks and spaced out seating are part of the pandemic adapting process, and come with their pros and cons.

The technicalities of a pandemic

October 14, 2020
Mrs. Huseth adapts to the hybrid structure using Google classroom, which allows the half of her students that are at home to be included in the lesson.

New year; new challenges

September 18, 2020
Blake Hernke, Kristy Allen, and Robotics Coach Joe Coyle enjoyed chatting with Vande Hei.

Shoot for the stars

May 22, 2020
Many art students feel lost without Mrs. Hernkes guidance.

Truly independent art

April 27, 2020
Heinäsuo stayed with his grandparents, Sue and Al Petron, during his exchange.

Mikko Heinäsuo, Finland

April 2, 2020
The school newspaper traces its roots back to the 1940s

Now and then

February 26, 2020
Chris Baszuros Ancient Egyptian Game Board is one of many projects students created.

Blast from the past

January 22, 2020
There was a magical firework show after the annual tree lighting.

Deck the Falls

December 5, 2019
Feed My Starving Children will be hosting their annual packing event on November 23.

Helping the hungry

November 14, 2019
Mr. McGrath was feeling groovy on Throwback Thursday during homecoming week.

Marvelous Mr. McGrath

October 9, 2019
The seventh and eighth grade band play their hearts out.

Melodious middle school

May 24, 2019
Kollege kids

Kollege kids

May 17, 2019
Breakthrough

Breakthrough

May 10, 2019
Angela Wong, from St. Olaf, is working with the music department this spring

A new note

May 3, 2019
Mrs. Loeschkes St. Patricks day wreath is the epiphany of the holiday

St. Patty’s day

April 5, 2019
Potted Potter

Potted Potter

February 28, 2019
A wall of definition

A wall of definition

November 13, 2018
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