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A picture from the filming of“Jackboys”courtesy of YouTube/Travis Scott.

Travis Scott Teams Up With His Label For “JackBoys” Review

Austin Vance, staff writer | February 3, 2020

     With one of the most dominant years of the decade, Travis Scott made 2018 his with the release of his critically acclaimed and chart-topping album “Astroworld” which has solidified him as a certified rap superstar. Riding this momentum into 2019, Travis and Cactus Jack Records have given...

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Only a portion of some of the people who have been considered “canceled” (Photo courtesy of Glamour.com)

Is it Time to End “Cancel-Culture”?

Nick Porrello, Nick Porrello Staff Writer | January 30, 2020

    For the past few years, there has been nothing that has caused a bigger stir among celebrity culture than that of “cancel-culture.” The idea of cancel-culture is to bring to light the wrong-doings of celebrity figures, some who may or may not be in a position of power,and shame them for their...

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 Drawn by Kaylee Phung, based off of @buddhadoodles on Instagram.

The Meaning of Mindfulness

Devyn Weed, staff writer | January 30, 2020

     Mindfulness can have a different meaning for everyone. It can be a moment of peace in the day, a way to relax, or even just a pick-me-up to get someone through their day. People around the world use mindfulness in their everyday lives.       Meditation, as well as other forms of mindfulness,...

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 A frozen desk, ice, and tire. Photo courtesy of Shawn Gaul.

Winter is Here and it’s Terrible

Shawn Gaul, Staff Writer | January 21, 2020

       Winter is the worst season of the year and I hate it. From freezing cold weather to the sun setting at four in the afternoon, winter is here and it's terrible. The pure cold prevents those from doing the things they may wish to do such as, simple walks on the boardwalk, roller coaster rides,...

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A painting Tatyanna created when she was stressed one day.

Dealing With Stress

January 10, 2020

Tatyanna Bun Staff writer         As midterms are approaching and the start of a new semester, students are starting to become more stressed out about grades. There are many different approaches students like to take when dealing with stress.         Most students at Foran tend to like...

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An infographic about the statistics and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Photo courtesy of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Analyzing Seasonal Depression

January 8, 2020

Jasmine Gaston Staff Writer         Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs only at a specific time in a year. In most cases, the early fall to the end of the winter is where the majority of people with SAD struggle the most. There are a few ways to treat seasonal...

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Students can have piles of homework over break, most of which gets done on the last day of break.
Photo courtesy of Needpix.com.

Should Teachers Assign Homework Over Winter Break?

December 20, 2019

Nathan Wolfe Staff Writer         Some teachers give winter break work, which can pile up for students. This should be a time to celebrate the holidays, spend time with family, and go on vacation. Both teachers and students have different viewpoints regarding the validity of homework over break.   ...

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Sophomore Victoria Koenig themed her Spanish class extra credit piñata after winter movie ‘Frozen’. Photo courtesy of Nicole Jones.

Celebrating Holidays in School Can Be a Cultural Lesson

December 19, 2019

Annabelle Farrell Nicole Jones Staff Writers         During the month of December, many people enjoy getting into the holiday spirit — yet sometimes, a school can interrupt the excitement due to different religious and cultural beliefs. Public schools used to be able to celebrate the winter...

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The Sagittarius symbol is shown and when their season occurs. Each zodiac has their own individual season and symbol. Photo courtesy of Free Commons.

All About Sagittarius’s

Sun Sign; Character Traits
December 19, 2019

Kensye Cocchia Staff Writers         Sagittarius season begins on November 22 and ends on December 21. According to the book, Star Power, by Vanessa Montgomery, it is only a short period of time out of the year, yet that does not stop these fire signs from embracing their outer emotions and...

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Glam Shop Poster

The Glam Shop Club Makes Their Debut

December 9, 2019

Jared O’Sullivan Staff Writer         The Glam Shop Club is a new club at Foran High School designed and created to teach proper makeup techniques as well as learning about hair and nails. The Glam Shop Club, which started this year, captured the attention of many students, gaining over 40...

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Sean Park listening to music while doing work for AP Physics 1. Photo taken by Malcolm Chavez on October 18, 2019.

Music Influence: How Music Can Change a Person’s Mind

December 2, 2019

Malcolm Chavez Staff Writer          Music has a place for everybody. For a lot of different people, it can be a job, an escape, a way to express themselves, or a lifestyle.          NorthShore, an academic health system affiliated with the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School...

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Kanye West leads one of his Sunday Service performances before the release of his album “JESUS IS KING”. Photo courtesy of Getty Images for ABA. Creator: Kevin Winter.

JESUS IS KING Album Review

November 22, 2019

Austin Vance Staff Writer         After months of waiting, Kanye West has finally dropped his highly anticipated, ninth studio album JESUS IS KING. After countless delays, it seemed as though fans may never be able to hear the record, but it has finally come. JESUS IS KING is unlike any of...

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