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Plant-based section at the local supermarket showing many options that can replace traditional meat.

Being Vegan In The Modern World

A Diet, or A Lifestyle?
Nicole Jones, Staff Writer | February 7, 2020

        “You’re vegan?” Followed by a very confused look is the reality vegans face in today's society. The term vegan is similar to a foreign language for some people but it is on the come up in today's media.           Many people assume that vegans are only restricted to salads,...

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Movies coming soon to theaters this year 2020. Photo courtesy of IMDb.

2020 New Movie Releases

Renzo Silva and Daniel Abate | February 7, 2020

        The year 2020 will bring many new movies that students should look forward to watching. There are over 100 new movies releasing this year at the movie theaters and on streaming services, including Netflix and Disney +.         There are a lot of great movies coming out this year, including...

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Movies are rarely viewed in theaters anymore and any movies that could’ve been in theaters, can now be seen from home on apps such as Disney Plus and Netflix. November 10, 2019. Photo Courtesy of Jordan Lawrence.

Students Weigh in: Favorite TV Shows Streaming Now

Ava Abbotts and Tatyanna Bun | February 6, 2020

       Regular television has become less and less common over the years. Most people have converted to watch their favorite shows on platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, etc. These apps allow easy access for people's favorite shows where they can binge watch all of their favorite episodes...

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Movie Poster for 1917 photo courtesy IMDb.com

1917 Movie Review

Jacob Papazoglou, Staff Writer | February 6, 2020

        The Movie 1917 has gotten lots of accolades, but is it really that much more than the typical war movie?         The movie 1917 is directed by Sam Mendes, who also directed the 2012 movie Skyfall. Mendes was inspired by his grandfather to make the movie. Mendes’s grandfather enlisted...

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Foran Library Renovations

The Foran High library has been needing some renovating. The time has finally come and the Foran faculty is on top of it.
Malcolm Chavez and Nolan Adams | February 6, 2020

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A man in Boston attempts to dig out his car amongst the aftermath of the 1978 blizzard. Photo courtesy of CTPost.

Blizzard Slams New England 42 Years Ago Today

Ethan Edmondson, Staff Writer | February 6, 2020

        Monday, February 6 of 1978 started as a normal day, but soon turned into a chaotic, windy blizzard that produced anywhere from two to four feet of snow all across New England. Connecticut and Massachusetts were among the worst states hit. Meteorologists had been announcing the storm for days,...

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 Left to right: Seniors Jay Rajani and Bruno Sequera, from Jonathan Law High School, and seniors Casey Coon and Lucas Burgard from Foran High School. Caption #2: Foran senior captains Casey Coon and Lucas Burgard pose for a photo before their meet against West Haven/Platt Tech. on Tuesday, February 4.

NEW SEASON BRINGS NEW BEGINNINGS: Milford Boys Swim and Dive

Isabella McPadden, Editor | February 5, 2020

     With only four meets left, the season for Milford boys swim and dive is going by fast. According to the students, the combined team, which includes athletes from Jonathan Law High School and Foran High School, has been an effective transition. At their last home meet against West Haven...

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Senior Internship written about in Dec. 2019 by Becca Palermo.

Foran’s Senior Internship Program Gives Students Hands- On Experience

Becca Palermo, Editor | February 5, 2020

    As graduation approaches in just six months, so do internship opportunities for seniors. Foran offers a senior internship program where seniors have the opportunity to participate in a three-week-long internship of their choice.     Business Teacher at Foran, Mrs. Melissa Cacioppo, is the...

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One of the community colleges in our area. Photo courtesy MSM staff. Feb. 4, 2020

Community College is OK

Shawn Gaul, staff writer | February 4, 2020

     Many seniors are stressed over the college application process. From getting into your top school to figuring out which one is financially best for you, this could be a stressful time for students trying to fulfill their dreams of getting their desired education.       Community college...

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Photo courtesy, creative commons of a winter in CT. February 4, 2020.

Connecticut Activities for Winter Fun Winter Time

Kensye Cocchia, staff writer | February 4, 2020

     Often times individuals will perceive Connecticut as boring in the winter time, since it is a small state, often known for our beaches. However, these individuals have not experienced CT in the winter in order to realize it is not just a summer state.      From skiing to sitting inside...

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A Look Inside the Child Learning Center

A Look Inside the Child Learning Center

Samantha Lambert, Sarah Moustafa | February 3, 2020

    The Foran Child Learning Center is an interactive program where the students here at Foran get the opportunity to learn hands on with the children through the different classes that are available. This program is open to the public, and anyone can enroll their child.       Department director,...

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Photo courtesy Tatyanna Bun.

The Greatest Movie Of The Trilogy The Rise of Skywalker Movie Review

Jared O’Sullivan and Laniya Velez | February 3, 2020

         As the decade came to an end, so does the third trilogy in the Star Wars series. “The Rise of Skywalker” kept with tradition including John Williams as the composer and J.J. Abrams as director. The movie featured many more lightsaber fights as well as many plot twists and overall,...

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