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A Time to be Grateful: An inspirational garden stone. Photo courtesy: Steph Galaburri, November 8, 2020.

The Season of Thanksgiving

Gratitude Around School
Stephanie Galaburri, Staff Writer | November 23, 2020

     The holidays are right around the corner and along comes the season of Thanksgiving. Students and staff express all that they’re grateful for this time of the year.      The season of gratitude is upon us and it can be difficult to find things to be thankful for with all the things going...

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Many people improve their mental health by getting out of the house and sitting at the beach. Taken November 16, 2020 by Devyn Weed.

Mental Health Awareness

Why is it so Important?
Devyn Weed, Staff Writer | November 19, 2020

     Spreading awareness about mental health is essential, as it is so prevalent in today's society. With everything going on in people’s lives, it’s important to keep their mental health in mind.      Many people are living with mental health disorders every day. The National Institute...

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Exit 40: Connecticut Turnpike at Old Gate Lane/E Town Road/Woodmont Road, Milford. Photo courtesy of Riann Yasona-Hooghkirk.

Tips for Winter Holidays During a Pandemic

Julianne Yasona and Ivy Glidden | November 18, 2020

     November and December have the busiest holidays of the year. With these events approaching, how can we stay safe from Covid-19 while we travel and enjoy these special occasions with our loved ones?      There are many limitations this year that prevent families from properly celebrating...

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Light box used to help cope with SAD.
Photo Courtesy: Mrs. Farrell; November 16, 2020.

How To: Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tatyanna Bun, Staff Writer | November 17, 2020

     As the seasons change  and the weather becomes colder, it is crucial to know about seasonal affective disorder and ways to help cope with it if you are an individual who experiences it.      Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that relates to the seasons changing....

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Chart showing the daily cases in the United States 
Chart provided by The COVID Tracking Project

Coronavirus: Then and Now

Amy Alicki, Staff Writer | November 9, 2020

     On March 7, 2020, the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) broke out in Connecticut and what happened next no one expected. The virus, originating in China,  creates the whole world to shut down. What started out as a problem only overseas, turned epidemic, then turned pandemic. Looking back...

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Freshman Pia Delcegno (on left) and Kelsey Kiely (on right) social distancing and wearing their masks during the first week of school. 
Photo Courtesy: Pia Delcegno

A Fresh(man) Start to New Beginnings

Nicole Jones and Kailey Howell | October 23, 2020

     The beginning of an era, freshman year can be the most daunting one of all; a new school, new people, and this year, a pandemic. This year's freshmen are challenged with different transitions from middle school to high school and the pandemic hasn't made it easier.        Getting into...

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Though the Class of 2020 may look different than all recent years, Milford Public Schools is still finding a way to make graduation work for this year’s high school graduates.

The Fate of Graduation

Class of 2020
Anna Jani, Editor | June 4, 2020

        Today is June 3, 2020, and there is still no final decision announced to all about the condition and type of graduation for Foran’s Class of 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and mandatory social distancing.          In an email titled, “Senior Update,” sent to all seniors at...

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Photo of Cone Zone, an ice cream shop in Milford,Connecticut. Photo courtesy of Shawn Gaul.

Ice Cream Shops in Milford

Shawn Gaul, Staff Writer | May 28, 2020

        With the warmer months coming and quarantine coming to an end, it is almost ice cream season. Milford has many locally owned and run ice cream shops that are great and offer a wide variety of choices. Some popular ice cream shops in Milford are Walnut Beach Creamery, Scoopy Doo’s, The Cone...

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Photo of the books cover.

New Exciting Thriller Novel: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Daniel Abate, Staff Writer | May 7, 2020

       Long Way Down is a contemporary fiction novel written by Jason Reynolds. The novel follows the fifteen-year-old character Will as he tells the story of  how his brother Shawn was killed and how that impacted his life. Someone shot Shawn while he was on the way back from the store. Afterward,...

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One of the many protesters at a rally in Austin, Texas claiming people’s rights are being restricted by having to wear a mask. Photo courtesy of Sergio Flores/Getty Images.

What Grinds my Gears?

Ben Grunow, Staff Writer | May 6, 2020

       You know what grinds my gears? People’s inability to social distance and follow the guidelines of this quarantine.         This COVD-19 outbreak has been classified as a pandemic and has infected over 3 million people globally. That being said, the US is one of the countries worst...

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 Senior Bridget Collins after the draw in the Notre Dame vs Foran lacrosse game. 
	Taken on March 30, 2019, by Christopher DeMott.

The 2020 Future of Connecticut Spring Sports

Makenzie Wisniewski | May 1, 2020

Tatyanna Bun Makenzie Wisniewski Seraiah Laporte Staff Writers       Covid-19 has impacted daily routines like high school sports. As of right now Connecticut spring sports have not been canceled but have been postponed until further notice. Many athletes do not know when they’ll be...

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Junior, Todd Harris, enjoying quality time with his family at home, during quarantine last Friday.

Bettering Yourself During Hard Times

How quarantine helps focus on yourself more
Caitlin Ardito and Melina Robotis | May 1, 2020

      Quarantine is a perfect time to start focusing on yourself more and learn new things about yourself as a person. With all the free time we have, there are many opportunities to explore for and about oneself.There are many self-care routines to take upon and discover.        Senior at...

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