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Your 2022 Boys Basketball Captains: The 2022 boys basketball captains pose for a picture after their first practice on December 7, 2022.

Winter Sports: First Half Recap

Mid-Season Action
Chris Adkins and Joseph DeFreitas | January 10, 2023

              With winter sports being officially in swing over the last month and a half, teams across Foran have begun to reach mid-season form. With teams fighting to qualify for states, and athletes striving to reach new personal records, the last few weeks have been full of action.    Boys...

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Practice Is Key To Success: Pichardo practicing hitting with her team. November 21, 2022.

A League of Her Own

Olivia Pichardo Making History at Brown University
Isabella Palisi and Haley Stroffolino | January 9, 2023

          Olivia Pichardo is making history at Brown University by becoming the first woman to play varsity baseball at a division one level.           Pichardo, age 18, is from Queens, N.Y. She has played baseball since she was five, and is now the only female playing at the college level...

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Learning From the Best: Journalism 2 and 3 students meetings with Pam McLoughlin, who has been a journalist for over 40 years, November 28, 2022.

Behind The Scenes: Mane Street Mirror Edition

Chloe Nittoly and Hannah Salsbury | January 9, 2023

          While there are many organizations that have hard workers behind the scenes, Foran Journalism stands out among the rest. Between producing a monthly newspaper and regularly uploading articles to manestreetmirror.com, the writers, editors, and advisors of the Mane Street Mirror work vigorously...

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 Using Your Resources: The newly added Zen Den is open for use all day at school for some peace and quiet during the day. December 12, 2022.

Winter’s Effects on Mental Health

Strategies for Coping During the Winter
Lorelai Christy and Alana Finlayson | January 4, 2023

          During the winter, students' mental health can deteriorate for numerous reasons.For many, winter is a cheerful time spent with loved ones. Nonetheless, for others the season may instigate new struggles. Whichever it may be, winter has found a way to make people dread it—but it doesn’t...

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Live in Concert: The Weeknd’s stage featuring a colorful city skyline, July 21, 2022.

Year in Review: Albums

David Maslar, Staff Writer | January 4, 2023

          Another year has passed, filled with good times and great music. Many albums were released this year from both classic and up-and-coming artists, and many students have strong opinions about their favorites.              Junior Jack Pia’s favorite album from 2022 was “HEROES...

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Going Into The New Year: Lindsay and her family celebrating the New Year, December 31, 2021.

Out with the Old, In with the New

Celebrating the New Year
Rumeysa Bayram and Gracie Brogan | December 31, 2022

          As calendars come to a close and ‘22 becomes ‘23, many around the world are prepared to finish the year off strong with lively traditions and get-togethers. Whether it be festive meals, games, or general gatherings, many find a special celebration before and after the clock strikes...

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Electronics: Target advertises electronics for the upcoming Christmas season, December 13, 2022.

Is Technology Taking Over Christmas Gifts?

Madison Ballard and Hailey Kuzma | December 22, 2022

          Over the years, the variety of gifts given during the holiday season has evolved. While the world is developing, the same goes for gifts. Instead of dolls, art supplies, and puzzles, items such as iPhones, iPads, and other forms of technology have infiltrated the Christmas gift scene.   ...

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Festivities for All (over 18): A packed day at the Connecticut Post Mall’s food court, December 18, 2022.

The Post Cracks Down

Milford Mall Implements Seasonal Restrictions on Youth
Olivia Salai and Connor Rizzo | December 21, 2022

          The Connecticut Post Mall has been a popular hangout spot for kids and adults alike for decades. Boasting a movie theater, a food court, play place, and countless stores, it’s nearly impossible to be bored. Recently, new regulations have been put in place, preventing many teenagers from...

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The Captains and their Coach: Coach Ken Ross and a couple of his amazing players, November 27, 2022.

The Southern CT Storm Hockey Team

Gavin Fanelli, Staff Writer | December 21, 2022

           Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut there is a hockey program called Southern CT Storm Special Hockey which was founded in 2006 nationwide. The hockey program offers children from the age of five through young adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to play ice hockey.   ...

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Holiday Hallway: Last years Forever Friends Club filled a hallway with holiday decorations and cheer, December 8, 2021.

How Forever Friends Celebrates the Holidays

Mackenzie Posey and Kelsey Kiely | December 21, 2022

          Forever Friends Club is a group full of loving students and teachers who are currently looking forward to the holiday season. Forever Friends was formerly known as Best Buddies, which was founded nationally in 1989 to provide opportunities for those with disabilities. Since then, society...

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Starbucks Holiday Menu: This years seasonal Starbucks menu, November 11, 2022.

This or That: Holiday Drinks

Starbucks or Dunkin’
Nicole Howell and Jayden Wilder | December 20, 2022

          The holidays are right around the corner, which means seasonal drinks are back at both Starbucks and Dunkin’. Starbucks first started this tradition in 1997, while competing company Dunkin’ started selling annual holiday drinks in 2003.            Gerald Baldwin and Gordon...

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Grouped Together: Women stand together wearing Muslim headwear in Bagram, Afghanistan. Date unknown from Creative Commons.

“It is time to hold the Taliban accountable for their actions.”

The Oppression of Women in Afghanistan
Connor Nieman and Cal Wrigley | December 20, 2022

       When the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021, the Islamic extremist group the Taliban took over the government. Without the U.S. for protection, former President Ashraf Ghani fled to the neighboring country of Uzbekistan, and democracy in Afghanistan was toppled. This left...

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