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Together in a new home: Julianne and her mother, Ri-anne Yason,in an American airport. Photo courtesy of Julianne Yasona

Student Spotlight: Julianne Yasona

Kathleen Chang and Seraiah LaPorte | November 21, 2020

     While the typical 11-year-old finds themselves occupied with sports or hanging out with friends, Julianne Yasona’s concern at this age proved to be much different. Now a high school junior, Julianne’s move to the United States in 2014 had her face hardships that other middle schoolers would...

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Black Lives Matter protest in New Haven Ct . on June 5th 2020. Photo courtesy: Liz Dong.

A Look into the Foran Racism Equity and Social Justice Committee

Salene Herrera and Melina Robotis | November 20, 2020

     In modern society, inequality and injustice are very real and prevalent issues. To spread awareness and elicit change, students and administrators created the Foran Racism, Inequity, and Social Justice Committee to fight inequality within the school.       Senior Liz Dong, member of the...

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Enjoying the Outdoors: Mr. Phelan poses in front of the mountains at Yosemite Park after a successful hike participating in another one of his many hobbies. Photo Courtesy: Zachary Phelan.

Teacher Spotlight: Former Alumni Mr. Zach Phelan

Continues to Impact Students Through Teaching and Coaching
Haley Flynn and Eliot Poffenberger | November 16, 2020

     Mr. Zachary Phelan is one of Foran’s new teachers this year but is definitely not new to the community or Milford. Phelan is an alumni of the class of 2010 and grew up right down the road. He teaches three courses in the history department; including Model UN, World History, and U.S History....

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Giving Back at a Young Age: A young volunteer helps fill food bags. 
Photo courtesy of: Food 2 Kids Website

Community Spotlight: Food 2 Kids

Olivia Salai, Staff Writer | November 13, 2020

     Food insecurity is a worldwide problem, and Milford isn’t exempt from this issue. Organizations like Food 2 Kids recruit volunteers from within the community to battle this widespread concern.       Volunteers at Food 2 Kids pack bags to send home with students who are dependent on school...

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Mrs. Bethany Gilman: Posed outside the Student Life office, where she now spends most of her time. Photo courtesy: Sean Ayoub. November 5, 2020.

Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Gilman

Bella Mema and Sean Ayoub | November 12, 2020

     Mrs. Bethany Gilman, who has 18 years of experience in education, has recently taken on a new role within the Foran community as assistant principal. Students will no longer find her teaching social studies, but rather making strides as the newest administrator.       Teaching is a major...

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Come Stop By: Pictured is the outside of the Good Morning Cupcake bakery at their Milford location. Photo courtesy: Morgan Viesselman, October 29, 2020.

A Sweet Introduction: A New Bakery in Milford, Good Morning Cupcake

Morgan Viesselman, Staff Writer | November 12, 2020

     Milford, Connecticut is home to many small bakeries and treat shops. A new member has been added to this family this year on May 30. Good Morning Cupcake is a small bakery located on 252 Melba Street owned by Adrianna Robles.      After earning her bachelor's degree in Baking and Pastry...

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 Map of the number of electoral votes in each state across the country. Photo courtesy of ourwhitehouse.org

Common Misconceptions: The Electoral College Race too Close to Call

Amy Alicki, Staff Writer | November 4, 2020

     With yesterday’s presidential election coming to an end, it is important to understand the process behind today’s tight race. The electoral college is a very difficult concept when it comes to the election and how your votes are used in electing the President of the United States (POTUS).   ...

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Pictures of the eight new teachers at Foran this year. 
Photo courtesy: Sarah Casey

Seeing New Faces In the Halls of Foran

Sarah Moustafa and Sarah Casey | October 15, 2020

     The current pandemic has caused many changes for the 2020-2021 school year. Along with these changes have come new beginnings, some of which include new teachers at Foran.      Starting a teaching career in the midst of a pandemic is not an ideal situation. However, despite the changes...

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Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Larese, taken October 8th right outside the restaurant, advertising the address and burgers/ drinks.

Highlighting the Newest Addition to Downtown Milford: Flipside Burgers & Bar

Maddie DeBiase and Lindsey Larese | October 13, 2020

      A new restaurant in downtown Milford has already gained attention and become known for its menu selection and service. Flipside Burgers & Bar, located on your local Milford Green, at 1 Schooner Lane, is a place to go if you’re looking for a bite to eat.       Customers have been...

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The typical Netflix home screen where all of the possible movies and shows are at a viewer´s disposal. Photo courtesy of Alex Conte.

Binge Watching Your Favorite Shows Is Beneficial During Quarantine

Alex Conte, Staff Writer | May 14, 2020

       We are all familiar with the term ¨binge-watching¨ and are most certainly familiar with doing it. Now that quarantine is a part of life, binge watching is as popular as ever. Since people are stuck home with nothing to do, it is on the rise. And Foran students are definitely resorting to...

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Extreme Gaming PC. Photo courtesy of Jjulienava.

How to Build a PC

Juan Burgos, Staff Writer | May 14, 2020

       Building a PC is a daunting task. But learning how to build one is even more so. If you are looking for a complex yet fun project to engage in, and you are into computer science, building a PC could be worth the fun and rewarding feeling.         First step is learning what all the...

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Junior Amaya Bernal's photo collages she designed herself displayed on her wall. Photo courtesy of Amaya Bernal.

What Students are Doing During Quarantine to Pass Time

Samantha Lambert, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       During this pandemic everyone, especially students, have had a lot of free time on their hands. Passing time can be one of the trickiest things to do when there is no where to go, and no one to see. It has been very easy to get bored fast these past several weeks.         Everyone...

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