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The typical Netflix home screen where all of the possible movies and shows are at a viewer´s disposal. Photo courtesy of Alex Conte.

Binge Watching Your Favorite Shows Is Beneficial During Quarantine

Alex Conte, Staff Writer | May 14, 2020

       We are all familiar with the term ¨binge-watching¨ and are most certainly familiar with doing it. Now that quarantine is a part of life, binge watching is as popular as ever. Since people are stuck home with nothing to do, it is on the rise. And Foran students are definitely resorting to...

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Extreme Gaming PC. Photo courtesy of Jjulienava.

How to Build a PC

Juan Burgos, Staff Writer | May 14, 2020

       Building a PC is a daunting task. But learning how to build one is even more so. If you are looking for a complex yet fun project to engage in, and you are into computer science, building a PC could be worth the fun and rewarding feeling.         First step is learning what all the...

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Miami dolphins got a great pick in the draft, picking up Alabama’s very own Tua Tagovailola.

Tackling the 2020 NFL Draft

Nik Cruciani, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       The NFL Draft is a highly anticipated event in the world of sports, usually celebrated in sports bars and living rooms full of excited fans. The smell of buffalo wings, tortilla chips, salsa, and overworn jerseys.  The sound of excitement or disappointment. However, in these strange times,...

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Junior Amaya Bernal's photo collages she designed herself displayed on her wall. Photo courtesy of Amaya Bernal.

What Students are Doing During Quarantine to Pass Time

Samantha Lambert, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       During this pandemic everyone, especially students, have had a lot of free time on their hands. Passing time can be one of the trickiest things to do when there is no where to go, and no one to see. It has been very easy to get bored fast these past several weeks.         Everyone...

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Photo of a Ps4 controller. Photo courtesy of Joel Acevedo.

No Video Games for a Week

Joel Acevedo, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       During this quarantine, I have realized that I spend too much time sitting in my room doing absolutely nothing. I  decided to give up the one thing I left at home that kept me sane during the quarantine. I gave up video games.            Starting off the week was the hardest because...

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Lil Uzi Vert performing at a show in January of 2019. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

The Eternal Await For “Eternal Atake” Finally Comes To An End

Austin Vance, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       Back in August of 2018, Philly rapper Lil Uzi Vert teased fans with his new album “Eternal Atake”. After what seemed like all hope was lost after a drama filled 2019, Uzi finally blessed his fans this March with the long awaited project along with its deluxe version just a week later....

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 Foran Students Ben and Sam Cogan  playing soccer in their garden due to the pandemic restrictions. Photo courtesy of Kevan Cogan.

How Soccer Has Been Affected Worldwide

Ben Cogan, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       The Coronavirus pandemic has affected plenty of sports worldwide ranging from high school all the way through professional leagues. One of the main sports that has fallen into a large state of confusion is soccer. This is due to the timing of the postponement, as the sport was in the middle...

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Photo of the books cover.

New Exciting Thriller Novel: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Daniel Abate, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       Long Way Down is a contemporary fiction novel written by Jason Reynolds. The novel follows the fifteen-year-old character Will as he tells the story of  how his brother Shawn was killed and how that impacted his life. Someone shot Shawn while he was on the way back from the store. Afterward,...

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 Students working from home organize their school work. Photo courtesy of Devyn Weed.

In Person To Online Schooling

What do the Students Think?
Devyn Weed and Kailey Howell | May 7, 2020

       All around the world students and teachers have had to make the switch to online schooling. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Foran faculty and students have had to adapt to their new lifestyle of working from home every day.         Students have varied opinions on which style of...

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If you have gym equipment at home, make sure to use it! “Take advantage of everything in your house,” says Rowe. Photo courtesy of Pexels.com.

4 Tips to Stay Healthy in Quarantine

Nolan Adams, Staff Writer | May 6, 2020

       During quarantine, it’s hard to stay physically healthy with no access to lots of gym equipment. As of late, all the fitness centers in CT are closed until further notice. Worried about the Quarantine 15? Here are some tips to stay healthy during this time. TAKE SHORT ACTIVE BREAKS DURING...

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One of the many protesters at a rally in Austin, Texas claiming people’s rights are being restricted by having to wear a mask. Photo courtesy of Sergio Flores/Getty Images.

What Grinds my Gears?

Ben Grunow, Staff Writer | May 6, 2020

       You know what grinds my gears? People’s inability to social distance and follow the guidelines of this quarantine.         This COVD-19 outbreak has been classified as a pandemic and has infected over 3 million people globally. That being said, the US is one of the countries worst...

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Matthew Wootton will be attending Eastern Connecticut State University, majoring in criminology.

Foran Baseball Players Continuing to Play Through College

Jess Sanders, Staff Writer | May 6, 2020

       Since spring athletes have had to put a hold on their season and maybe for good, some athletes still have a chance to play again in college. Three Foran baseball players have decided to continue their seasons in college.         Jason Giambra will be attending the University of Bridgeport...

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