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Holiday Rush: Starbucks employees working to make everyone's orders during the holiday season, December 7, 2023.

The Ultimate Holiday Showdown

Starbucks vs. Dunkin’ Festive Flavors
Ellie Pasacreta and Gianna Weaver | December 20, 2023

          While the Dunkin’ versus Starbucks debate is still on the rise, both coffee chains have brought back popular menu items while also releasing new ones for the season.           On November 1, Dunkin’ kicked off the holiday season welcoming back their fan favorite holiday menu...

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Soaring Through Stunts: Foran’s cheer team perfecting their stunts in preparation for competition.

Tumbling Into Competition Cheer

Makayla Crespo and Shea Pangu | December 20, 2023

          There are many varying types of cheerleading. Students might think of cheerleading as simply encouraging school spirit and performing during football games, but in reality it’s much more than that. During the fall season, cheerleaders engage in sideline cheer, and then during the winter...

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Students adjust to the new upgrade: Lharyssa Pinho filled out a pass in Securly Pass on her phone. December 13, 2023.

Tech Upgrade: Introducing the New E-Hall Pass System

Xiomari Garcia-Cruz and Sophia Martin | December 19, 2023

          As schools keep up with new technology, the old fashioned paper hall passes are getting a digital upgrade. Securly Pass is changing how students move around the school. Students and teachers are also learning how to adapt to the new adjustments.            The Securly Pass system...

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Working Hard: Mrs. Dooley’s desk filled with assignments to grade.

Behind the Desk: Insights from Teachers at FHS

Chloe Ayoub, Staff Writer | December 18, 2023

          Teaching, grading, and planning lessons. Not everyone knows how hard it is to be a teacher. Here at Foran, teachers are working extremely hard everyday.           There is more to being a teacher than just teaching. Mrs. Barbara Dooley teaches English, but just teaching a class...

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Skiing into winter: Alana Finlayson and Aggie Dalton smiling for camera while skiing, February 5, 2022.

Carving the Slopes Together: Joining the High School Ski Club

Madison Ballard, Staff Writer | December 15, 2023

          Ski Club at Foran High School is a club for everyone, for experts and beginners. There are the obvious social and physical activity benefits from joining the ski club. It is now skiing season and the ski club is a great opportunity to make new friends and have a fun time.       ...

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Calming Space: One out of the many relaxing setups in the Special Education Room. December 5, 2023.

Supporting Special Education

A Look into Foran’s Special Education Department
Lila Rothbard and Carlie Mae Simard | December 15, 2023

          For centuries in the United States, children with disabilities were ignored and thought to be unteachable by schools, despite how smart and worthy they were of the same education as other students.            National Special Education Day is celebrated on December 2 each year,...

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The Choose Love Movement logo.

Choose Love

How Sandy Hook has led to a Drive for Change
Ellie Pasacreta and Gianna Weaver | December 14, 2023

          Nurturing, Healing, Love. Three powerful words left on a kitchen chalkboard by six year old Jesse Lewis that have gone on to become the foundational values for the Choose Love Movement.            On December 14, 2012, Jesse was one of 20 young children between six and seven years...

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A National Honor: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pose with O’Connor after awarding her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, August 12, 2009.

Liberty and Justice for All

A Reflection on the Life of Sandra Day O’Connor
Olivia Salai and Connor Rizzo | December 14, 2023

Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor lived a greatly influential life. An advocate for equal protection for all Americans, O’Connor made crucial decisions on cases such as Grutter v. Bollinger (2003) and Hamdi v. Rumsfeld (2004) to extend rights to many different groups. O’Connor also...

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Photos with Santa: Santa’s Polar Express at the Milford CT Post Mall, November 2022.

Winter Events In & Around Milford

When, Where, and What You Need to Know
Gavin Fanelli and Matt Adkins | December 13, 2023

          As the cold air sets in, that can only mean one thing, the holiday season is near. In and around Milford there are many fun things to do during the holiday season with family and friends.           First things first, Santa makes his debut at the Connecticut Post Mall starting...

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Communication is key: Mrs. Carino spends a lot of time communicating with parents, staff, and students. November 17, 2023.

Mrs. Carino’s Spotlight

How Mrs. Carino is Making a Difference Behind the Scenes
Xiomari Garcia-Cruz, Staff Writer | December 13, 2023

          Somewhere in the busy hallways is a silent but essential power that keeps the school up to date and organized. Mrs. Tammy Carino is a committed secretary who works nonstop behind the scenes to inform and involve the school community.           One part of Carino’s job is to support...

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Club Fair: Officers Jaiden Johnson and Olivia Jones with members Maia Matula and Isabella Sanchez at the club fair.

Club Spotlight: Female Empowerment Club

Alana Finlayson, Staff Writer | December 11, 2023

          Senior Jaiden Johnson started her first year at Foran this year. Previously a student at Laurelton High School, she was looking to have an impact in her new school.            “The sad truth is that we live in an unfair world to this day — but we can still take action to help...

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Graph of results, Taylor Swift in blue and Kanye West in red.

Taylor Swift v. Kanye West

Tino Pavlat, Staff Writer | December 8, 2023

          Most people  know whether they prefer Kanye West or Taylor Swift, but who’s music does Foran truly prefer? Both Kanye West and Taylor Swift have made many albums and songs in the past, which were listened to by many. Kanye West and Taylor Swift have had a rivalry for years now, starting...

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