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Close up photo of eggs in a carton. Photo courtesy of Shawn Gaul.

How to Perfect Breakfast

Shawn Gaul, Staff Writer | March 3, 2020

HISTORY OF BREAKFAST        Breakfast began whenever people got their hands on food. It was a survival tactic that was used just to get your first meal to get through the day. During the early years in America, breakfast stayed the same. It has always been eggs, pancakes, and pastries for that first...

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Staff writer Sole Meade asks a question during the CCSU HS Journalism day on Feb. 28, 2020.

CCSU Hosts First HS Journalism Day

motivates staff writers, encourages crowd
Dylan Fernandez, Editor | February 28, 2020

Dylan Fernandez Editor Friday, February 28, students from journalism class traveled to Central Connecticut State University to participate in workshops and listen to keynote speakers. While students visited Southern Connecticut State University earlier in the year, this was Central’s first year hosting...

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Foran Basketball Seniors pose with head coach, Ian Kirkpatrick. Photo courtesy of Corina Massey.

End of a Season: Boy’s Basketball Heads Into the Postseason

Corina Massey, Editor | February 27, 2020

       This past Friday, the Foran Boy’s Basketball team had their senior night at the Edna Fraiser Gymnasium. The Lions took on West Haven High School.         In the end, the Lions lost 63-44. This was much closer than the two’s previous game at West Haven High School, which ended 67-33...

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The jersey of Ronaldo´s current club team, Juventus. 10 January 2020. Photo Courtesy of Ben Cogan.

Cristiano Ronaldo Changing Lives Day By Day

Ben Cogan, Staff Writer | February 27, 2020

       Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most popular names in the soccer world. He is known worldwide for his abilities and accomplishments in the soccer community and is considered one of the best of all time. His popularity landed him many sponsorship deals with large brands and companies. He has...

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Living Piece of History

Living Piece of History

Holocaust Survivor Endre Sarkany Visits Foran
Juanito Briones, Editor | February 24, 2020

      On Tuesday, a piece of living history paid Foran High School a visit, Mr. Endre Sarkany came and enlighted the freshman class and AP European History classes by telling his remarkable story of surviving the Holocaust. During this period, Mr. Sarkany lived in the Budapest ghettos until after...

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A photo with the man of the hour, Nathan James, at his fourth birthday party. Photo courtesy of Ben Grunow.

Like a Little Brother to Me

A Little Kid with a Big Impact
Ben Grunow, Staff Writer | February 24, 2020

      A little under a year ago, I had the incredible opportunity to meet a young boy by the name of Nathan James. Nathan is a four-year-old boy, the sibling to my girlfriend and current senior at Foran, Natalie Goncalves. Despite only knowing him for such a small amount of time, Nathan to me is the...

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This is the model of Chromebooks that most of the students have. It is called the HP Chromebook 11A and is designed for students to use. Photo courtesy of Nathan Wolfe.

How Chromebooks Have Changed the Classroom

Nathan Wolfe, Staff Writer | February 24, 2020

      At the start of this school year, Milford Public Schools issued Chromebooks district-wide for the students. It has changed the classroom and the way the teachers teach. Some students enjoy using Chromebooks but others do not. Since they have been brought into the schools, it has decreased the...

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Senior Jenna King, center, performing as Duffy in Foran Drama Club’s production of Annie in 2019. Photo courtesy of Jenna King.

The Importance of Performing Arts in Education

The Impact on the Community’s Youth
Kat Parker, Staff Writer | February 24, 2020

       Since the birth of Shakespeare’s poetry, the arts have been influential to almost every person’s life. Whether you are simply listening to good music or watching a television show, being involved in some form of art is good for everyone. But what exactly does it do for a person?  ...

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Dog Rescue Video

Emily Eschweiler, Staff Writer | February 20, 2020

Mrs.Brown and animal rescuer, Jennifer Coulson, talk about their experiences with animal rescue.

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Picture of Eminem. Photo courtesy of Flikr.com.

“The Real Slim Shady”: The Life of Eminem

Anna Jani, Assistant-Editor-in-Chief | February 20, 2020

       His father left him behind. He was a loner, a victim of bullying, and a high school dropout. He worked multiple jobs to help him and his mother make ends meet in their poverty-ridden Detroit community. Such hardships starting from youth might discourage others. But, for Marshall Mathers III,...

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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Kayla Jurzyk and Carly Whelan | February 12, 2020

Students play "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"

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February Festivities: A Month of Awareness, Kindness, and Love

February Festivities: A Month of Awareness, Kindness, and Love

Makenzie Wisniewski, staff writer | February 12, 2020

    Most people think the month of February is only about Valentine's day, rather February is about celebrating friendship, love, family, health, and even black history month. Although three out of five of these revolve around the chemistry of Valentine's day, there's more to it than people know.   ...

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