Skip to Main Content
a forum for student opinion

the mane street mirror

a forum for student opinion

the mane street mirror

a forum for student opinion

the mane street mirror

Mrs. April Scepanski poses in the auditorium. Photo courtesy: Kat Parker

Teacher Spotlight: April Scepanski

Victoria Koenig and Jenna Supple | November 21, 2020

     Foran Choir is welcoming a new director this year, Mrs. April Scepanski. As she works hard at both Foran and Harborside, she is very excited to see what this year brings from both schools.      Scepanski previously worked at Tyrrell Middle School, West Shore Middle School and Harborside...

Continue Reading
Together in a new home: Julianne and her mother, Ri-anne Yason,in an American airport. Photo courtesy of Julianne Yasona

Student Spotlight: Julianne Yasona

Kathleen Chang and Seraiah LaPorte | November 21, 2020

     While the typical 11-year-old finds themselves occupied with sports or hanging out with friends, Julianne Yasona’s concern at this age proved to be much different. Now a high school junior, Julianne’s move to the United States in 2014 had her face hardships that other middle schoolers would...

Continue Reading
Black Lives Matter protest in New Haven Ct . on June 5th 2020. Photo courtesy: Liz Dong.

A Look into the Foran Racism Equity and Social Justice Committee

Salene Herrera and Melina Robotis | November 20, 2020

     In modern society, inequality and injustice are very real and prevalent issues. To spread awareness and elicit change, students and administrators created the Foran Racism, Inequity, and Social Justice Committee to fight inequality within the school.       Senior Liz Dong, member of the...

Continue Reading
Collection Extravaganza : A Funko Collection displaying the wide variety of the Funko products. Photo Courtesy : Adam ( BeardOfPop).  Oct. 31, 2020.

Funko: The Popular Brand to Keep an Eye on This Holiday Season

Ben Cogan and Sam Cogan | November 20, 2020

     The pop culture collectible brand Funko has made waves over recent years to become one of the most purchased gifts for the holiday season.      The time to buy gifts  has begun and in the current times there is no better gift than one from the brand of Funko. Funko have made collectibles...

Continue Reading
Photo of the downtown milford and off the outside of Milford Static Era Records. Photo Courtesy of Melissa Santos and Jay Reason.

Downtown Milford Welcomes New Business

Milford Static Records Owned By Jay Reason
Melissa Santos, Staff Writer | November 20, 2020

     Starting a business is hard, but starting one during a pandemic is harder. How will they get people to come to their store? Are they selling something beneficial? Will they be a good change for our community?       Jay Reason opened Milford Static Era and Records in downtown Milford in...

Continue Reading
Many people improve their mental health by getting out of the house and sitting at the beach. Taken November 16, 2020 by Devyn Weed.

Mental Health Awareness

Why is it so Important?
Devyn Weed, Staff Writer | November 19, 2020

     Spreading awareness about mental health is essential, as it is so prevalent in today's society. With everything going on in people’s lives, it’s important to keep their mental health in mind.      Many people are living with mental health disorders every day. The National Institute...

Continue Reading
Foran High School´s Vito DeVito Field.  Where the 2020 Thanksgiving game would have been held. Photo Courtesy: Lindsey Larese.

Feelin’ Some Type of Way About Thanksgiving 2020

Lindsey Larese and Maddie DeBiase | November 19, 2020

     The annual match between Jonathan Law and Foran High School’s football teams on Thanksgiving Day has been canceled this year due to Covid-19. Every year on Thanksgiving, a game is held at either Foran or Law’s home field, depending on the year, and the two rival football teams go head-to-head...

Continue Reading
Exit 40: Connecticut Turnpike at Old Gate Lane/E Town Road/Woodmont Road, Milford. Photo courtesy of Riann Yasona-Hooghkirk.

Tips for Winter Holidays During a Pandemic

Julianne Yasona and Ivy Glidden | November 18, 2020

     November and December have the busiest holidays of the year. With these events approaching, how can we stay safe from Covid-19 while we travel and enjoy these special occasions with our loved ones?      There are many limitations this year that prevent families from properly celebrating...

Continue Reading
Photography teacher Mrs. Hudson in her classroom after school.  Photo Courtesy: Mrs. Hudson, Taken Nov. 9, 2020.

How the Arts Positively Impact Students

Julia Poffenberger and Rumeysa Bayram | November 18, 2020

     The arts are a large part of many peoples’ lives. They have been known to help de-stress and are one of the main creative outlets for students. A few examples of the arts are music, painting, photography, and creative writing.       Foran freshman Isabella Tomac says, “I feel like...

Continue Reading
Full Court: Basketball court at Wilcox Park. Photo Courtesy: James Dalby, November 15, 2020.

King of the Court: A Guide to the 2020 NBA Draft

James Dalby, Staff Writer | November 17, 2020

     The NBA Draft is right around the corner, meaning the next generation of talent is coming to the NBA. Teams will be looking for their next superstar, and players' dreams will come true on November 18. Here is what you need to know before watching the 2020 draft.       Going into it, Anthony...

Continue Reading
The Canadian Embassy and Capitol Building, Washington D.C. Taken November 2019.
Photo Courtesy of Ronan Smith.

Brothers and Borders: How the Shutdown Has Affected Both Sides of North America

Ronan Smith, Staff Writer | November 17, 2020

     In February and March it came. A virus from the city of Wuhan in China had crossed the mighty Pacific Ocean. Touching down in both Canada and the United States, it quickly consumed the minds of people, and captured many of them with illness. This novel Coronavirus, or Covid-19, caused one of...

Continue Reading
Light box used to help cope with SAD.
Photo Courtesy: Mrs. Farrell; November 16, 2020.

How To: Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tatyanna Bun, Staff Writer | November 17, 2020

     As the seasons change  and the weather becomes colder, it is crucial to know about seasonal affective disorder and ways to help cope with it if you are an individual who experiences it.      Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that relates to the seasons changing....

Continue Reading
Donate to the mane street mirror