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Foran’s Interact Club supports Beth-El with Empty Bowls Fundraiser

April 27, 2015

Michael Bakx Staff Writer On Friday, April 24th, from 6-8 pm Joseph A. Foran High school’s Interact Club held a fundraiser that they have done every year since 2010, in support of the needy at the Beth-El shelter here in Milford, CT. This program, run by one of Foran's art teachers, Mrs. Plude,...

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Team Captains

April 9, 2015

Dylan Destefano Staff Writer Rob Lynch- Baseball Rob Lynch is a captain for the baseball team. Lynch’s personal goals are to be a winner and a team leader. The captain’s team goals are to make sure that Foran is a winning team and that he helps his team minimize mistakes. He is a person that will...

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News Quiz

April 9, 2015

-Fill out and return to Mrs. Farrell by April 18 and win a $25 VISA gift card- 1) How many years has Mr. Vitelli been a teacher? 2) According to a 2007 survey, what percentage of teens are suffering from a mental health illness in Connecticut? 3) According to the CNN, how often do school shootings...

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MLB

April 7, 2015

Dylan DeStefano Staff Writer The Major League Baseball season is coming up, and what could be more exciting? Opening day for Major League Baseball is April 5 and 6 depending on the team. This year will be an exciting year due to all the trades and new additions to each team during free agency. A controversial...

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G-LAX to the Max

April 7, 2015

Julia Astram and Amber Frank Staff Writer Only having one year of Junior Varsity Girls Lacrosse under its belt, the Foran Girls Lacrosse team is hoping to surprise their competition this season. The team was undefeated in Junior Varsity, 11-0, last season and hopes to continue competing at their full...

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Virtual Sport

April 7, 2015

Katie Buckheit and Ethan Hanna Sports Editor and Guest Writer In the rapidly growing world of video games, it is not uncommon for celebrities or professional video game players to be seen with crowds of people wanting to meet them. South Korea, for example, is one of the biggest markets for up and...

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Lion Donation Den Open for Prom Season

April 7, 2015

Katie Buckheit Sports Editor Prom is May 2 this year.  Between prom dresses, suits, shoes, accessories, hair, and makeup, it is easy to pay more than originally planned.  The Foran High Prom Closet is open for business and ready to help. The closet has been run for a few years through Student Life. ...

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Malaysian Flight Anniversary

April 7, 2015

Michael Bakx Staff Writer Sunday, March 8 was the anniversary of the missing Malaysian airlines flight 370. The search continues to go on in the vast 23,000-square-mile priority zone in the southern Indian Ocean. On the day of the anniversary, a report revealed that the battery for the locator beacon...

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Child Poverty

April 7, 2015

Hanna Birenbaum Staff Writer The Nationwide median household income is 53,291 while the Silicon Valley median household income is 94,572. In California, Apple and Google grew out of garages, yet now garages in California are being used to house kids. While this area is known for such wealth, child...

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New York City Plague

April 7, 2015

Jacqueline Fernous Staff Writer Most people think about bright lights and a world of opportunity when they envision New York City, but what most do not think about is the garbage and filth littering the streets, especially in rats. Rats are one of the top animals to spread disease in the city and...

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Empire

April 7, 2015

Aley Phelan Staff Writer Fox’s newest hit drama, “Empire,” has something for everyone. The show follows the Lyon family and their musical empire. Tarrence Howard leads as Lucious Lyon, the CEO of Empire Entertainment, a recording label, and father to three sons. Taraji P. Henson brings drama...

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Netflix

April 7, 2015

Amber Frank Staff Writer Hey everyone, I’m here to talk about everyone’s number one bae…Netflix. If you aren’t caught up with the lingo, “bae” means “before anyone else” and I think we can all admit that a weekend full of Netflix is our not so guilty pleasure. This month I’m going...

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