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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 Bernals 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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Photo of a Ps4 controller. Photo courtesy of Joel Acevedo.

No Video Games for a Week

Joel Acevedo, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       During this quarantine, I have realized that I spend too much time sitting in my room doing absolutely nothing. I  decided to give up the one thing I left at home that kept me sane during the quarantine. I gave up video games.            Starting off the week was the hardest because...

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 Students working from home organize their school work. Photo courtesy of Devyn Weed.

In Person To Online Schooling

What do the Students Think?
Devyn Weed and Kailey Howell | May 7, 2020

       All around the world students and teachers have had to make the switch to online schooling. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Foran faculty and students have had to adapt to their new lifestyle of working from home every day.         Students have varied opinions on which style of...

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If you have gym equipment at home, make sure to use it! “Take advantage of everything in your house,” says Rowe. Photo courtesy of Pexels.com.

4 Tips to Stay Healthy in Quarantine

Nolan Adams, Staff Writer | May 6, 2020

       During quarantine, it’s hard to stay physically healthy with no access to lots of gym equipment. As of late, all the fitness centers in CT are closed until further notice. Worried about the Quarantine 15? Here are some tips to stay healthy during this time. TAKE SHORT ACTIVE BREAKS DURING...

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