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Soaking Up the Shore: The breathtaking sunsets of the Dominican Republic, January 25, 2025. Photo courtesy: Maria Haluza

Escaping the Ordinary

Three Most Popular Go-To Vacation Spots
Ryan Lawrence, Staff Writer | May 2, 2025

As the cold winter months disappear, students and families prepare for the highly anticipated spring break, filled with breathtaking beaches, lively cities, and beautiful changes of scenery. From the sun-soaked shores of the Florida coast to the vibrant cities around the globe, every destination promises...

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FAU: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, August 20, 2024. Photo courtesy: Hailee Rabbitt

Spring Break Plans

Where to Go and What to Do
Madison Ballard and Hailee Rabbitt | April 30, 2025

Spring break is here, and it’s the perfect time to take a break from school and enjoy some time off. Whether you're heading to a beach, going on a road trip with friends, or finding ways to relax at home, there are plenty of options for making the most of your week. If you're not sure where to start,...

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Beauty of Florals: Daffodils and hydrangeas in spring, April 14, 2025. Photo courtesy: Calliope Barry

Foran’s Spring Favorites

Embracing a Season of Renewal and Joy
Lexi Lafferty and Calliope Barry | April 30, 2025

Spring is a time of excitement, as vibrant colors return to nature after winter, and outdoor activities begin. Embracing the season can foster a sense of community and enjoyment, leading to greater amounts of joy and bliss. The spring season can also bring in new sports and activities. As the spring...

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Graduation Time: Foran Alumni Charlotte Mackell, June 17, 2022. Photo courtesy: Charlotte Mackell

From High School to College

How to Prepare Like a Pro
Eva Fernandes and Emma Swaller | April 17, 2025

Transitioning from high school to college requires careful preparation and planning to ensure a successful and smooth transition. College marks a new chapter in your life where you can meet new people and try new things, preparing like a pro is the best way to make this transition. Aubry Dove, one...

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Pancake Surprise!: Pancakes at the Plate breakfast restaurant, January 22, 2025. Photo courtesy: The Plate

Syrup and Smiles

Pancakes Benefit Local Charities
Hailee Rabbitt and Madison Ballard | February 28, 2025

National Pancake Day is not just about enjoying pancakes, it's also a chance to give back. Many restaurants, including IHOP, offer free pancakes on February 28 to encourage customers to donate to charity.  Every year pancake lovers come together to celebrate National Pancake Day. Pancakes can be...

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Unique Pets: Sophomore, Averi Ferris’, black pig Penelope. Photo courtesy: Averi Ferris

Discovering the Unusual: Unique Pets

Rosina Smith and Katie Vitaletti | February 20, 2025

With dogs and cats being common companions, is it typical to encounter a unique pet? The spectrum of pets at Foran has a wide range of diversity and this month, many students showcase their rare pets.  While chickens are very common farm pets, it is very unusual to see them play the role of a pet...

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Winter Morning: A picture of snowfall in the morning in Milford, CT. Photo Courtesy: Kylie Posey

Schools Out for Snow

How Foran Enjoys their Day Off
Sophie Sinisgalli and Alex Capozzi | February 13, 2025

Sledding, snowballs, hot chocolate, and snow angels. Everyone loves it when they have a snow day. As the months go on, snow days may begin to appear, leaving people curious as to what to do with their time off. Snow days offer an opportunity for students to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. So...

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La La Land: Scene from the movie La La Land. November 23, 2021. Photo by: Creative Commons

Must-Watch Romantic Comedies to See This Valentine’s Day

Ava Sanz and Laney Chan | February 13, 2025

As Valentine's Day approaches, many are in the romantic spirit. The best way to enjoy this time of year is through romantic comedies. There are various romantic comedies, old and new, that are known as classics.  How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days Columnist Andie Anderson is conducting research for...

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The Stadium: A graph that shows which age group is more likely to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Graph made January 31 2024, Graph courtesy: Jacob Przybylowicz

No Valentine, No Problem

Making Valentine’s Day a Day for You
Jacob Przybylowicz, Staff Writer | February 12, 2025

Do you ever feel lonely on Valentine’s Day and have no one to be with? Well there’s no problem with that. There are plenty of things you can do even without a partner. Valentine's Day can be a day just for yourself. There are many things that you can do on Valentine’s Day that don’t include...

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Gaming’s Biggest Icon: A person playing Super Mario Odyssey for the Nintendo Switch. January 28, 2025. Photo courtesy: Rodney Thomas Sr.

New Year, New Games

Rodney Thomas | February 11, 2025

According to Forbes, the video game industry has grown to be one of, if not the largest, entertainment industry, along with music and movies. Entertainment is a way to amuse anyone and help someone escape reality's troubles. Throughout the year, people are provided with new forms of entertainment,...

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Shocking Sequel Stats: Share of Disney movies that are sequels, remakes, or spin-offs worldwide from 2000 to 2025, photo. Photo Courtesy: Laura Carollo at Statista.com, Mar 26, 2024.

Recycling Hollywood

Oversaturation of Remakes, Reboots, and Sequels in Cinema
Connor Rizzo and Gracie Brogan | February 11, 2025

The 82nd Golden Globe awards marks the beginning of a new year for filmmaking, one filled with highly-anticipated and beloved projects. However, when examining the list of blockbuster movies scheduled to come out in the next year, a lack of originality and new ideas becomes strikingly apparent. According...

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Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies: Frosted heart sugar cookies  Photo by: iStock

Top Five Ways to Spend This Valentine’s Day

Eva Fernandes and Emma Swaller | February 10, 2025

For this Valentine's Day season, there are many ways to celebrate and show value to the people who mean the most.   Go to a Drive-in Movie One way to spend this Valentine's Day is going to a drive-in movie theater, whether that is with a significant other or a friend. Some places near Milford...

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