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Modelling Headbands: Garcia and her model posing for pictures at a shoot for her website, November 1, 2020.

The Making of Miguelinda: How a 16 Year Old Created a Successful, Growing Business.

Seraiah LaPorte, Staff Writer | February 26, 2021

     On April 26 Foran student, Mivette Garcia, created and launched her own business called Miguelinda. The brand went from a small job between her Snapchat account to having a website and social media presence. Through some struggles and complications, Garcia has created a name for herself as an...

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Plants can help: Beautiful mums in a planting pot.  Photo Courtesy: Kaleigh Porcu, July 16, 2020

How to Help Your Environment

Kaleigh Porcu, Staff Writer | February 25, 2021

        When speaking about conserving nature, it really means talking about taking care of the future, because nature provides essential resources for survival and enjoyment. Depending on nature is a big part of reality.          Planet Earth is a closed system with limited resources—there...

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In Concert: Ms. Turner conducting the Foran Band during their weekend trip to New York City. Photo courtesy: Ms. Jessica Turner, March 2019.

Tuning in with Turner

The value of music education
Sean Ayoub and Bella Mema | February 22, 2021

     Ms. Jessica Turner, Foran Band Director and mother of two, is celebrating 25 years of teaching, 17 of which have been at Foran. From these years, she has gained not only a vast knowledge of music but an understanding of the value of music education in schools as well.       Growing up...

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Out of the park: The MLB Free Agency this year has been filled with craze and shock factor. Photo courtesy: James Dalby, January 2020.

A Dive Into the MLB Free Agency Pool

James Dalby, Staff Writer | February 22, 2021

     The MLB season might have ended in October, but the action isn’t stopping anytime soon. The free agency period is upon us, which means superstar players may be finding a new home the next season. With millions of dollars on the line, teams try to find their next playmaker, and build their team...

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Light Celebration in Malaysia: The Kek Lok Si Display of Lights in Malaysia during the 2020 Chinese New Year. Photo courtesy: Patrick Tanch, January 20, 2020.

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Kathleen Chang and Seraiah LaPorte | February 12, 2021

     New Year celebrations have yet to conclude around the world, where those who follow the lunisolar calendar will welcome a new year during the beginning of February. According to the present calendar cycle this year, the Lunar New Year falls on February 12 and will be celebrated by millions worldwide...

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There is no such thing as being too kind, see what you can do to celebrate random acts of kindness day.
 
Whether complimenting the first three people you see, saying good morning to someone you see everyday or picking up litter there is no limit to what one could do to brighten others day. No matter how big or small the action, kindness will never go out of style.

Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day 2021

Nina Torgerson, Staff Writer | February 11, 2021

     It is no small feat to choose to be kind in one’s everyday life. But at specific times it is  more important to be kind than ever. One of these times is Random Acts of Kindness Day, taking place on February, 17 2021. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life it is easy to forget the struggles...

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Galentines Fun: A Valentine’s day decoration set up early for Galentine’s day. Photo Courtesy: Kaleigh Porcu, January 26, 2021

What is Galentine’s Day?

Kaleigh Porcu and Jocelyn Gonzalez | February 10, 2021

     For some, the prospect of celebrating Valentine’s Day on February fourteenth fills people with joy as they prepare to shower their significant other with declarations of love.      For others, different events take place: Galentine’s Day, which occurs annually on February 13. Galentine’s...

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Crowning Moment: Foran Alumni Anna Jani celebrates her nineteenth birthday with her newly crowned title of Miss Shoreline 2021. Photo courtesy of Anna Jani.

Alumni Spotlight: Anna Jani

Ready for the Big Stage — Miss Connecticut 2021
Katherine Parker, Staff Writer | February 8, 2021

     For 100 years, women have been competing for the title of Miss America in hopes of winning the prize of their dream job, to promote the issues they seek most important and become a role model for so many young women around the country.       Anna Jani, a Foran graduate from the class of...

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Senior Maci Pastir wearing her puffer jacket, and Carhartt beanie on a cold winter day. Photo courtesy of Maci Pastir, January 19, 2021.

2021 Winter Trends: Clothing and Accessories

Samantha Lambert, Staff Writer | February 4, 2021

     This winter many clothing trends have surfaced the web and teens are trying to keep up with what’s popular now. Each year new things are in style, or old trends become popular again. A common problem however, is the price tag.      Clothing and accessories tend to rise in price when they...

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Streaming Services Are Beginning To Make Theaters Obsolete: HBO Max, first major streaming service to stream new movies directly on their platform alongside theaters.

Streaming Services are Beginning to Make Theaters Obsolete

James Allen, Staff Writer | February 4, 2021

     Warner Brothers has stated that starting in 2021 all their movies will release to theatres and HBOMax to be streamed for free by HBOMax subscription holders. This includes their own projects and projects they invest in such as DC’s superhero franchise.       Wonder Woman 1984 was the...

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Before and after: A nice interior clean up by RPM detailing. Photo courtesy: Malcom Chavez, July 2019.

The Start of Something New

Students Start Business at a Young Age
Sarah Moustafa and Sarah Casey | February 3, 2021

     Many students admire the idea of starting their very own business but they are not sure how or where to start.Whereas Foran graduates (class of 2020) Malcolm Chavez, Prabhjot Singh, and Stavros Kikis knew from the start where their interests were and  “RPM Auto Detailing” began.    ...

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Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony: The celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Courtesy: Milford Mirror 2016 Martin Luther King ceremony in Milford.

Honoring Black History Month

Sanaa Darden, Staff Writer | February 3, 2021

     National African American History month, also known as Black History month, is when people celebrate the achievements by African Americans and to recognize the main roles of African Americans in U.S. history. Throughout the whole entire February.      President Gerald Ford recognized Black...

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