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The Lantern

The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern

The Student News Site of CFHS

The Lantern

Artwork by Noelle Swenson
Singing childhood classics
The Cannon Falls choir is hosting their fourth annual concert on May 19th
Lola Winchell, Torch Writer • May 18, 2026
Cannon Falls Schools art teacher Nicolette Hernke teamed up recently with a teacher from South Korea to share school arts. Artwork by Avery Shaeffer
Colors of culture
CF art teacher Nicolette Hernke paired up with an international organization to promote culture across countries.
Bella Boyum, Torch Writer • May 27, 2026
Recent Results
Select a Sport
The baseball team celebrates Ryan Hjellming's early-game home run against Randolph on May 9.
A “juicy” pre-playoff baseball season
Anticipating the postseason, baseball players and their head coach outline the state of the team.
Peyton Weise, Sports Writer • May 19, 2026
Mya Menge rounds 3rd base and heads home.
Midseason visions
At the halfway mark of their season, softball players assess how they stay driven in the sport.
Lucy Nobach, Sports Writer • May 4, 2026
Images used with permission by CF Yearbook
Senior spotlight
Anya Nygaard and Eleanor Montgomery May 30, 2026
Don't be sad it's over. Please.
Satire week 2026
A collection of pieces from the most fleeting event of the year
Charles Fick, Editor in Chief • April 14, 2026
Social Media collection
Social Media collection
Charles Fick, EIC • June 3, 2026

Artwork by Avery Schaffer
A symphonic set of singles
Raye, an artist with rising popularity, has released a new album.
Lince Otterness, A&E Editor • June 4, 2026
(Artwork by Hunter Reicherts)
A colossal conflict
The anime, Attack on Titan is well-known for its message of conflict and freedom
Jackson Reicherts, A&E Writer • June 3, 2026
Artwork by Noelle Swenson
A material world after all
Over-consumption and materialism have a profoundly negative effect on today's youth.
Amy Fick, Features editor • March 5, 2026
Strolling to school
Strolling to school
CF families participate in the annual Walk to School event.
Cara Erickson, EIC • May 27, 2026
Spring play features young actors and actresses
Spring play features young actors and actresses
Along with several veteran actors, the spring play added a host of talented young aspiring talent.
Amy Fick, Features Editor • May 18, 2026
Speech team poses for taem picture after winning the section 1A tournament
Speech team wins section tournament
Piper Gergen and Torin Strecker May 12, 2026
Aurora
Aurora
Noelle Swenson, Aurora Editor • May 21, 2026
Students work hard to prepare the stage for Prom Grand March
Rolling out the red carpet
Tucker Nobach and Lizzie Tipton May 7, 2026
Students browse field house booths at the career fair in Cannon Falls
From classroom to career
Students from 17 schools descended on the Cannon Falls Field House for the annual career fair
Torin Strecker, Media EIC • April 14, 2026
Artwork by Noelle Swenson
Prada revisited
A new take on an old movie looks to take over the box office
Isla Harrison, Torch Writer • June 4, 2026
Artwork by Norah LaFollette
End of the year excitement
A Torch writer pulls together some of the most exciting experiences of the year in middle school.
Daisy Nobach, Torch writer • June 4, 2026
Program potential
Program potential
An investigation of the payoff for college programming.
Lillian Olund, Torch writer • June 4, 2026
Lucas Meyers serves up a strike to an opposing batter.
More than baseball
Growth, friendship and teamwork defined the season
Caroline Sjoquist, Torch writer • June 3, 2026
Artwork by Norah LaFollette
Sensory sensations
A new product on the market is gaining
Daisy Nobach, Torch writer • June 3, 2026
Nora Mies runs her leg of the relay at the Cannon Falls meet.
Going the distance
Middle school track season is coming to an end
Eille Fleming, Torch Writer • May 26, 2026