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Trader Joe’s prepares for the holiday of chocolate: Pictured are the heavily stocked shelves at Trader Joe’s, filled with delicious chocolates, January 21, 2023.

This or That: Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate

Noah Champagne and Isabella Lau | February 14, 2023

          As you walk into the chocolate shop, the whimsical scent of chocolate fills your nose. Hershey’s, Lindt, Godiva, Ferrero Rocher, and many more options. As all of these sweets surround the area, you find yourself gazing around at the multitude of choices. What’s bought more? You wonder:...

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Battling Environmental Troubles In Science Olympiad: From left to right: team members Ethan Domingue, Evan Kerzner, Jack Pietrosanti, Joe Gaetano smile for a picture after they collected trash, September 11, 2022.

Cleaning Up With the Sound Lions

Luke Cruz and Luke Thomas | January 25, 2023

          Sound Lions is an environmental club that aims to reduce the pollution problem that is a prominent conflict in Milford. Sound Lions members have committed themselves to helping solve issues inside and outside of Foran, which is done in many ways such as placing trash cans for water bottles...

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Putting the Pieces Together: Xiomari Garcia-Cruz works on a puzzle during her free time in study hall, December 7, 2022.

National Hobby Month

The Foran Community’s Unique Hobbies
Isabella Lau and Noah Champagne | January 25, 2023

          Whether you have one hobby, multiple hobbies, or no hobbies, it’s the perfect time of year to pick up a new one or jump back into an old one. National Hobby Month is a nationwide holiday celebrated every January. Hobbies are important because not only can they relieve stress and tension,...

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A Traditional Table: A table with many traditional Korean dishes prepared for the Lunar New Year, February 1, 2022.

Celebrating Cultural Cuisine: Lunar New Year

Dabi Lee and Elizabeth Tran | January 23, 2023

          Although the new year may begin on January 1, the celebrations don’t end there. Many Asian countries will welcome the Year of the Rabbit this Lunar New Year, which falls on January 22. The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture.    ...

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Starbucks Holiday Menu: This year's seasonal Starbucks menu, November 11, 2022.

This or That: Holiday Drinks

Starbucks or Dunkin’
Nicole Howell and Jayden Wilder | December 20, 2022

          The holidays are right around the corner, which means seasonal drinks are back at both Starbucks and Dunkin’. Starbucks first started this tradition in 1997, while competing company Dunkin’ started selling annual holiday drinks in 2003.            Gerald Baldwin and Gordon...

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Stressed shopping: A picture of a packed mall during the holidays, parents rushing around to different stores and families shopping for gifts, December 1, 2022.

How Holiday Prices Are Affecting Families

Luke Thomas, Staff Writer | December 1, 2022

          Around the country, many families are struggling to survive this Christmas season shopping. 2022, in particular, has been worse than recent years because of the feeling of returning to normalcy while still having high prices for goods. Prices for food and toys have seen the biggest increase...

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Interior Design Room: Interior design room learning objects, November 11, 2022.

Interior Design’s Impactful Creativity

How Foran Encourages Interior Design and the Creativity Behind It
Hailey Kuzma and Madison Ballard | November 30, 2022

          Throughout the school year, creativity is a prominent aspect of every student’s life. Interior Design’s curriculum focuses on giving students creative freedom through various projects and interactive activities.            Interior Home Design teacher Ms. Rachel Pangu states,...

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Extra Help: A picture of Ms. Blanchard helping her student, Jake Israelite, in numeracy, November 21, 2022.

A Fraction Of The Math Department

Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Blanchard
Luke Thomas, Staff Writer | November 30, 2022

          Math teacher Ms. Abbigail Blanchard is a spark in the math department, successfully capturing the fun that is in math. Blanchard started at Foran two years ago and is almost hitting her three year anniversary this year. She chose to dive into teaching math because it gave an insight about...

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Stopping a Steal: Brendan Fallon prepares to throw the ball as a runner attempts to steal a base, April 16, 2022.

Brendan Fallon Makes an Impact on the Community

Connor Nieman and Cal Wrigley | November 22, 2022

          Senior Brendan Fallon has made his mark on Foran and the Milford community.  His bright and funny personality lights the halls of the school every day.  He has been part of the baseball team for three years as a catcher and is a Milford Little League umpire.  On top of this, he holds...

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Swartz in his element: Swartz at bat last season during a Foran home game and is looking forward to hopefully playing this upcoming season. May 18, 2021.

Senior Spotlight: Tyler Swartz Bounces Back

Austin Lermayer and Evan Kerzner | October 26, 2022

            Senior Tyler Swartz has found a way through challenges as he has made adjustment from down south to three years at Foran. After moving to Milford from South Carolina in 2020, Swartz threw himself into the deep end, joining sports teams and taking Advanced Placement classes.    ...

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Volovski’s Classic Car Collection: Jackson Volovski lines his vintage cars in a row before school, September 14, 2022.

Senior Spotlight: Jackson Volovski Drives Into Senior Year

Luke Thomas, Staff Writer | October 10, 2022

          In the past four years, Jackson Volovski, a senior at Foran, has been able to make a name for himself on and off school grounds. Volovski is known for his car collection and dedication to rebuilding his cars to pristine conditions. His dedication to his cars have been noticed by both the...

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Popular Hiking Trail: Sperry Falls hiking trail in Woodbridge is popular to many local residents throughout the fall. August 14, 2022.

How the Fall Season Affects Life, Mood, and Health

Austin Lermayer and Evan Kerzner | September 22, 2022

          Fall is a season some people look forward to, while others do not. Many enjoy the cooling temperatures, but others see the complete opposite of that as it is a sign that winter is coming. Regardless of opinion, the fall season has been proven to promote significant benefits in life, mood,...

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