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Players show a photo of the Covid-19 cases in Connecticut with the caption on the poster “Let Us Play” on September 9. Photo courtesy of Shawn McFarland/The Hartford Courant.

Benched for the Season

The CIAC officially cancels the 2020 football season for the fall
Seraiah LaPorte and Aliya Prosser | October 16, 2020

     As a result of the coronavirus, on September 16 the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) informed the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) that 11-on-11 tackle football should not be continued this fall.       Friday nights are filled with exciting game play...

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Pictures of the eight new teachers at Foran this year. 
Photo courtesy: Sarah Casey

Seeing New Faces In the Halls of Foran

Sarah Moustafa and Sarah Casey | October 15, 2020

     The current pandemic has caused many changes for the 2020-2021 school year. Along with these changes have come new beginnings, some of which include new teachers at Foran.      Starting a teaching career in the midst of a pandemic is not an ideal situation. However, despite the changes...

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The new turf field in the works for the next school year.
Photo courtesy of: Mary Grace Weissauer

Fake Grass; Real Field. New coming to Foran Athletics

Learn to Love the Turf
Mary Grace Weissauer and Emily Jankura | October 15, 2020

     The new turf field brings excitement for all sports, especially the soccer teams. After years of struggling with the field’s poor drainage, Milford decided it was time to fix up the field.       In a time of uncertainty for many sports right now, a new field is exactly what players needed...

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Coach Lisa Dodge of Polly’s at a meet with one of her gymnasts.
 Photo Courtesy:  Samantha Lambert, January 2016

The End of a Gymnastics Era

Samantha Lambert, Staff Writer | October 15, 2020

      Local Gymnastics gyms Polly’s and Cartwheels have recently announced that they will remain closed due to Covid 19. Polly’s School of Gymnastics was in business for 49 years before they regretfully shut their doors, and Cartwheels Etc., for 16 years. Polly’s located in Stratford, CT, and...

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Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Larese, taken October 8th right outside the restaurant, advertising the address and burgers/ drinks.

Highlighting the Newest Addition to Downtown Milford: Flipside Burgers & Bar

Maddie DeBiase and Lindsey Larese | October 13, 2020

      A new restaurant in downtown Milford has already gained attention and become known for its menu selection and service. Flipside Burgers & Bar, located on your local Milford Green, at 1 Schooner Lane, is a place to go if you’re looking for a bite to eat.       Customers have been...

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The 2019 Girls soccer team supports Breast Cancer awareness fundraiser last fall. 
	Photo courtesy of  Foran Girls Soccer Instagram .

Watching the One Year Memories

Snapchat Reminds Us Of What We Have Lost
Alex Velez, Staff Writer | October 9, 2020

      Where were you a year ago today? What was your biggest concern? How was life going? Society has changed an enormous amount in the past 365 days due to the current pandemic; a lot of traditions were put on pause for 2020.        Snapchat shows pictures or videos that an individual posted...

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Journalism two students apple picking at Bishop Orchards in Guilford.
Photo Courtesy: Amanda Querioz taken on September 26, 2020

Modified Fall Activities

Tatyanna Bun, Staff Writer | October 8, 2020

      This year as we all know life is very different, but that does not mean we can not have fun and still participate in many fall activities.        Many students have already participated in activities like apple picking. Senior Todd Harris says, “Usually every year I get really excited...

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California Wildfires Growing As We Speak

Ethan Edmondson, Editor | October 7, 2020

This year, multiple wildfires have ignited from California to Washington. The California blazes in particular are the worst that they have been in 18 years, burning millions of acres. While firefighters and first responders work tirelessly to protect whatever nature they can, the rest of the world is...

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Cheerleaders at their socially-distanced practice on September 25, 2020. Photo courtesy of Amanda Quieroz.

How COVID-19 Changed High School Sport Seasons

Kensye Cocchia, Editor | October 7, 2020

Coronavirus has unfortunately impacted Americans' lives since March 2020. Many high schools across the country experienced disappointment after a cancelled spring sports season, and now the fall sports season has been significantly impacted in Connecticut (CT). Football in CT was cancelled for the...

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21 savage performing on stage in Austin, Texas
Photo Credit - Wikimedia Commons, Ralph Arvesen from Round Mountain, Texas. 
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Album Review: Savage Mode II

21 Savage returns with one of his best projects to date
DeShawn Lindsay, Editor | October 5, 2020

DeShawn Lindsay Jr. Editor   On Friday, October 2, Rapper 21 Savage dropped his much anticipated follow up album “Savage Mode II” with producer Metro Boomin. The album comes after 21’s critically acclaimed album “I am > I Was” which was released in 2018 and included the Grammy...

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Captain Ron Gaul takes on the sea. Photo Courtesy Julia Gaul.

Hooked From The Start

Captain Ron Gaul speaks about the passion behind his new business; Bent Rod Charters
Kat Parker and Mary Grace Weissauer | August 23, 2020

  “Building relationships through fishing is where it’s at. It’s a passion,” says Captain Ron Gaul, owner of Bent Rod Charters in Milford, a family-owned business based in Spencer’s Marina that offers opportunities for those of all ages to fish. Captain Gaul grew up at Point Beach...

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Picture of Dylan Fernandez during his home visit.

Senior Home Visit Pictures

Lisa Farrell, Teacher | June 10, 2020

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