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The 2018 PowderPuff team after their exciting win against Law. Photo courtesy of Maria Crocco.

Girls PowderPuff Trophy Is Back Where It Belongs

December 18, 2018

Jess SandersStaff Writer Foran and Law played their annual Powderpuff game on November 20, at the Jonathan Law football field. As the short season quickly came to an end, the girls from both teams now look back on the game. They are thinking about their strengths and where they need to improve for...

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What to look forward to on Black Friday

December 13, 2018

Isabel Messore Staff Writer          Black Friday is an American shopping tradition ending Thanksgiving festivities and beginning the winter holidays. Although it may be tempting to start Christmas shopping, waiting until Black Friday could save a lot of money.  ...

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 Foran faculty and students put up the “Giving Tree” and the “Thankful Wall” to show holiday spirit and joy in the school. (Photo courtesy: Carly Whelan)

Holiday more like Holla-day

December 12, 2018

How to increase festivity in your community this season. Carly Whelan Staff Writer When the weather starts getting colder, we start craving more holiday spirit around us. Each year the city of MIlford has many holiday festivities to help get the community in the celebratory spirit. Many people...

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What’s New in Tech: New iPhones Become a Popular Gift

December 11, 2018

Ava Haig Co- Editor in Chief       As the holiday approaches, people begin to look for the hottest gifts. Apple has prepared for this mass of consumers, creating new technologies that appeal to the general public. The recent release of the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR has put the iPhone at...

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Outside view of Dave and Buster’s located in the Connecticut Post Mall. Photo taken by Malcolm Chavez on November 25, 2018.

And The Game Begins…

December 10, 2018

Malcolm Chavez Staff Writer           People who search for an escape and entertaining activities to do in Milford, now have a potential new favorite hang out spot. Dave and Buster’s opened on November 5, 2018 in the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford, Connecticut. It...

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Mr. Brian Agiere, one of the newest staff members at Foran.

More Features for New Teachers

December 10, 2018

Nolan Adams, Amy Alicki& Juanito BrionesStaff WriterNew teachers continue to stream into Foran High School as the year progresses. Ms. Lauren Giustino makes the change from an English teacher of 6 years in Fairfield Public Schools to a guidance counselor at Foran. She went to Miami University of...

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Hit the Slopes with Ski Club this Season

Hit the Slopes with Ski Club this Season

December 10, 2018

Jessica Wolfe          As winter approaches and the weather gets colder Foran Ski and Snowboard Club gears up and gets ready to hit the mountain.  Each winter, meetings are held in Mr. Tod Williams room 201 to welcome new students and discuss what the future of the club...

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Journalism Field Trip Impacts Foran Students

December 5, 2018

Zoe Pringle Staff Writer In the beginning of November, Foran students of the Journalism Department took a field trip to Southern Connecticut State University for a Journalism workshop. This article is a follow-up to a previous story I wrote detailing the feelings of students anticipating the field...

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Foran Prepares for Winter Break:  Activity Ideas and Shared Plans for Faculty and Students

Foran Prepares for Winter Break: Activity Ideas and Shared Plans for Faculty and Students

December 4, 2018

Zoe Pringle Staff Writer As winter break closes in, many Foran students and teachers have exciting winter activities planned, while others may still need some ideas. Thankfully, there are many things to do in New England that can satisfy those in need of some new winter break plans! From winter sports...

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Takeoff Igniting His Solo Career?                                    Migo Member Starts “Takeoff” With First Solo Album

Takeoff Igniting His Solo Career? Migo Member Starts “Takeoff” With First Solo Album

December 4, 2018

Ben Grunow Staff Writer            With the recent drop of Quavo’s first solo debut album, it was slightly expected for the other members of the Migos to follow this trend. Most recently Takeoff and his most recent album The Last Rocket. Unlike Quavos album, Takeoff’s 12 tracks, are significantly...

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Growing Fencing Club Prepares for Upcoming Season

December 4, 2018

Lucas Burgard Assistant Editor-in-Chief      Fencing, a complex combat sport with origins dating back to prehistoric times, does not seem like the typical extracurricular activity for high school students. However in Milford, it is a club that keeps on growing.           Often being called...

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The Political Canvas has Changed: Congress turns divided after the heated midterm elections

December 4, 2018

Dylan Fernandez Staff Writer The recent midterms have proved to be one of the most popular in recent history.  Never before has interest from the public been so high in a midterm election. With the New York Times estimating around 114 million voters, the 2018 midterms election was a sizeable step...

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