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Orchestra: Ryan Purviance performing on bass.

Turner Talks Tri-M

Gracie Brogan and Madeline Babcock | January 12, 2024

          Tri-M is a long-standing honor given to high school students around the country, a select group of students within Foran are admitted to this prestigious society through a rigorous test of musical ability. Orchestra and Band Instructor Ms. Turner breaks down the technicalities of this...

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Behind the desk: Mrs. Cacioppo poses for the camera in class. January 4, 2024.

From FBLA to Diverse Career Horizons

Ms. Cacioppo’s Insights as the New Adviser
Elizabeth Tran, Staff Writer | January 10, 2024

          The new department head of STEM Mrs. Melissa Cacioppo is in charge of the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club and senior internship program. Both of which are known to help students after college as they explore careers in business or experience in their intended field. Q:...

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From the Classroom to the Court: Emma Honcz playing with the Foran Girls Volleyball team in a game against Jonathon Law.

Q&A With Emma Honcz

Life as a Student-Athlete: Balance is Key
Elle Philpott, Social Media/Business Manager | January 10, 2024

Q: What does your average day look like?  A:  To start I pack my bag for [volleyball or lacrosse] practice and make sure it is all set with my practice clothes and my equipment. Then the next morning I'll wake up and I'll make sure that's in my car and ready to go, I'll make sure I have a snack ...

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Midterms 101

Guide to Acing Midterms
Dabi Lee and Gracie Brogan | January 10, 2024

          As the second semester comes to a close, students begin preparing for their dreaded midterm exams. For some students, the process has become familiar, while others have not yet had the experience of taking their midterms. What are Midterms?           Midterms are an exam taken...

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Mariah Carey performing All I Want for Christmas is You.

Favorite Holiday Songs of Foran

Tino Pavlat, Staff Writer | December 22, 2023

          Holiday songs get you in the holiday spirit after Thanksgiving. Songs are played in every mall and store across the country. People use them on their Instagram stories, but does it ever come to mind what the students of Foran prefer?           Many students were asked for their...

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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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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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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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Opened Sephora: Inside of a Sephora located in Trumbull Connecticut on July 2023.

Makeup Madness

New Sephora Location in Your Town
Katie Vitaletti and Rosina Smith | November 14, 2023

          In the month of November, Milford Marketplace is expecting the opening of the popular makeup store, Sephora. This has attracted many in Milford looking forward to the new and convenient location for the store.           The company Sephora is a French multinational retailer of...

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 Easy access to #BOOKTOK in Foran TLC: Table of #BOOKTOK books in the TLC for everyone to easily access.

#BOOKTOK

Foran’s Top Book Picks
Madeline Babcock and Alexandra Montero | November 14, 2023

          Many bookworms find themselves mindlessly scrolling on Tik Tok and stumble upon #BOOKTOK. This specific hashtag includes great reads, upcoming authors, new releases, and so much more. Throughout the countless videos under this hashtag, there are plenty of intense readers sharing their...

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Pumpkin Carving: A pumpkin carving example that people can do to celebrate fall.

Fall Fun in Connecticut

Things to do in the State This Fall
Lorelai Christy, Online Editor | November 13, 2023

          Apple picking, pumpkin carving, trick or treating, holiday shopping. The list goes on. As the weather gets colder and the leaves change color, many people find themselves bonding over different activities and experiences as the fall season progresses.            Connecticut and...

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Hard at Work: Fenton working near the auditorium before students arrive for school, October 17, 2023.

Sean’s Spotlight

How 32 Years at Foran has Shaped Sean Fenton
Gianna Weaver and Ellie Pasacreta | November 10, 2023

          Mr. Sean Fenton has been keeping the Milford high schools clean since 1986. Fenton began his custodial career working night shifts at Jonathan Law for four years before coming to work at Foran in 1990.            For the past 32 years at Foran, Fenton has been enjoying every minute.   ...

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