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Cheer Season: Allison Stefan posing for the camera with crate she decorated for cheer, August 20, 2023.

Q & A with Allison Stefan

Madison Ballard, Staff Writer | January 31, 2024

Q: How many AP classes are you taking and which ones? A: Right now I am taking AP US History, it’s similar to the US History I took a sophomore year, there are just a lot more quizzes and tests now.  I also take AP Lang, AP Lang is unlike any other class I have taken. In This class, there are a...

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Picture Perfect: Avery Izzo strikes a pose in her routine.

Behind the Curtain

Q & A With Avery Izzo
Dabi Lee and Alexandra Montero | January 30, 2024

Dance is a diverse art form that creates a connection between movement and music. With its various styles, dance acts as a universal influence around the globe, and every dancer is unique to themselves. Junior Avery Izzo is one of the many dancers that call Foran their home. Izzo reveals the secrets...

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Photo2 : The building of Milford Public Library in downtown.

“Overdue Books Cause Consequences”

Anna Drozdova, Staff Writer | January 30, 2024

          Books are an important source of information and inspiration and libraries are helping people with getting knowledge. However, not all books are returned back. It’s important to remember that these actions have consequences.           There are a lot of possibilities of what...

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Lit candle: In memory of the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust.

Looking at the Past: Holocaust Remembrance Day

Anna Drozdova, Staff Writer | January 26, 2024

          “I simply can’t build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery, and death. I see the world gradually being turned into a wildness…if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility...

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Dishwasher Mishap!: Venice Montanaro after her first time using the dishwasher inside her dorm…she learned for next time!

Q&A: Venice Montanaro

Lorelai Christy and Isabella Palisi | January 24, 2024

Q: How has Uconn been? A: “UConn has been wonderful. I’m at UConn Stamford for this year and then I’m going to Storrs and it is a great environment. I have small class sizes, an apartment for a dorm, and it’s a great community because I’m closer with my professors and it’s really just...

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Say Cheese: The Science Olympiad team posing together for a group photo, January 4, 2024.

Q & A With Jahnavi Bulusu

Rumeysa Bayram and Ellie Pasacreta | January 23, 2024

Q: What has been your greatest achievement being a part of science olympiad? A:  The greatest achievement I’ve had is becoming president of the club and winning second place at the Yale Science Olympiad    Q: What experience have you gained being a part of Science Olympiad? A: Learning...

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Orchestra: Ryan Purviance performing on bass.

Turner Talks Tri-M

Gracie Brogan and Madeline Babcock | January 12, 2024

          Tri-M is a long-standing honor given to high school students around the country, a select group of students within Foran are admitted to this prestigious society through a rigorous test of musical ability. Orchestra and Band Instructor Ms. Turner breaks down the technicalities of this...

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March on Washington: Martin Luther King Jr. giving his speech at the March on Washington, December 11, 2023.

Honoring The Legacy

The Celebration of Martin Luther King Day
Rosina Smith and Katie Vitaletti | January 12, 2024

          Martin Luther King Jr. was a very well known civil rights activist in the United States. Younger generations across the country learn about him in history class, practice celebrating his legacy and beliefs. His powerful speeches and dedication to equality has left a long lasting legacy...

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Seeing the Sights: A view of the world renowned Eiffel Tower in Paris, France from Elle’s European adventure this summer. July 10, 2023.

2024 Travel Guide

Where Did Foran Lions Travel in 2023?
Elle Philpott and Kelsey Kiely | January 11, 2024

          Foran is going places! Literally. 2023 was filled with a variety of different travel destinations for both students and teachers, all the way from Europe to Florida. No matter the location, 46% of students polled about their trips this year, are saying they traveled to make memories.  ...

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Grillo at Work:  Grillo announcing at the foran boys basketball game. December 14, 2023.

Voice in The Box

The Voice Behind Foran’s Sports
Jimmy D'Angelo and Eli Gomes | January 11, 2024

          "And that will be enough for another Foran Lions first down!” Anybody who goes to a Foran football game knows that iconic phrase, but people may not know who is behind that voice: Mr. Paul Grillo.           Although it might seem like Grillo has a natural instinct for announcing,...

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Sweet Sticky Notes: Examples of positive sticky notes across lockers around Foran, December 12, 23.

Sticky Note Smiles

Positive Notes Spreading Across Foran Campus
Alexandra Montero and Madeline Babcock | January 11, 2024

          As many have noticed, positive post-it notes have been plastered onto lockers, doors, and walls around Foran. The SAVE Promise club took it upon themselves to stay after school hours to fill sticky notes with optimistic words of affirmation.            Ms. Melissa Kaminski, a...

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Behind the desk: Mrs. Cacioppo poses for the camera in class. January 4, 2024.

From FBLA to Diverse Career Horizons

Ms. Cacioppo’s Insights as the New Adviser
Elizabeth Tran, Staff Writer | January 10, 2024

          The new department head of STEM Mrs. Melissa Cacioppo is in charge of the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club and senior internship program. Both of which are known to help students after college as they explore careers in business or experience in their intended field. Q:...

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