Skip to Main Content
a forum for student opinion

the mane street mirror

a forum for student opinion

the mane street mirror

a forum for student opinion

the mane street mirror

Cozy Fireplace: Christmas decorations on the fireplace and tree help spread the holiday spirit.

Home for the Holidays

Travel Plans this Holiday Season
Lauren Ardolino and Victoria Koenig | November 19, 2021

     As Halloween comes to an end, the Christmas and Thanksgiving frenzy begins. Stores begin stocking up on wrapping paper and frozen turkeys as customers race through the doors. All of this commotion brings up questions about travel plans this holiday season.      Many individuals are contemplating...

Continue Reading
Retro Bowl Redzone: End game in the red zone of Retro Bowl in the late fourth quarter.

Retro Bowl: Kicking Off Mobile Madness at Foran High

Tyler Vinhais and Chris Adkins | November 17, 2021

     Recently, the mobile game Retro Bowl has exploded in popularity at Foran High School. Students of all grades are playing the mobile game everywhere.      Junior Joe Gaetano states, “I started playing Retro Bowl a couple weeks ago because my friends were playing it. Majority of my friends...

Continue Reading
Classy Formal Fit: Self-taken picture by Matt Brown in a tuxedo.

A Look Into New CT Tiktoker “Uhmatty” On the Rise

Elizabeth Tran, Staff Writer | November 3, 2021

     Matt Brown, a Connecticut Tik Toker, became popular on the app during the summer of 2021 after his first video went viral. Many of his videos have gotten over 10,000 views, and two of his videos have over a million views. Brown makes transition edits on his account, but his niche is finding twists...

Continue Reading
The Players and the Red Suit Guard: A digital fanart of Squid Game showcasing the major characters of the show. Photo Courtesy: Pyrofennec, October 5, 2021.

Squid Game

A Child's Play for $38 Million
Julianne Yasona and Ivy Glidden | November 1, 2021

     A single father with a gambling habit drives himself to go deep into debt to serious people who run shady businesses. Now, he's playing Red Light, Green Light for a chance to pay off everything he owes.       On September 17, 2021, Netflix released an original Korean series called “Squid...

Continue Reading
iPhone: New Focus feature displayed on IOS 15.

Apple’s New Rollout: IOS 15 and iPhone 13

Yusuf Abdelsalam, Staff Writer | October 26, 2021

     Fall is here, so be on the lookout for the usual range of new devices and updates. IOS 15 was released on September 20 and the iPhone 13 was released on September 24.       IOS 15’s new features include an updated FaceTime more similar to Zoom or Google Meet with a grid view for multi-person...

Continue Reading
Halloween Masks, Milford Location: Masks to complete any Halloween costume.

BOO: Spirit Halloween Stores are in Season

Gavin Fanelli, Staff Writer | October 25, 2021

      It’s the month of October, which can only mean one thing: Halloween. It's time to get Halloween costumes ready and add a touch of spookiness to your decorating. Get ready and visit one of the most popular Halloween stores around every corner: Spirit Halloween.       Spirit Halloween...

Continue Reading
Jones' Pumpkins: The largest pumpkins on display next to the pig pen.

Jones’ Family Farms: Tradition of Long-Lasting Memories

Jessica Chamberlain and Layla Carlberg | October 20, 2021

     The changing leaves on the trees overlooking the pumpkin patch at Jones Family Farm is the place to go for the best fall activities.       “Jones Farm is a special experience for many families in the area. What’s not to love from picking your own pumpkins to the breads, cidars, and...

Continue Reading
Legends of Fear: Emma Fiorillo poses with her mom at the Legends of Fear sign. Photo Courtesy: Emma Fiorillo, October 9, 2021.

Spooky Spotlight

How Shelton's Legends of Fear Spooks the Connecticut Community
Lauren Ardolino and Victoria Koenig | October 14, 2021

         October is the time to scream. With Halloween just around the corner, many are searching for spooky activities. Fun for all ages, Legends of Fear in Shelton is one of the most popular haunted trails in Southern Connecticut.       Legends of Fear offers numerous events that all...

Continue Reading
A Unique View: People watch Van Gogh’s “The Sower” projected on the walls and floor of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in New York. Photo courtesy: Maria Garbin, July 31, 2021.

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Extended From November 17 To January 2

Maria Garbin, Content Editor | October 6, 2021

     Summer might be coming to an end, but that is no reason to stop looking for new experiences to try. Feeling like visiting an interesting location or just doing something different? Consider visiting New York’s Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in November 2021.      At 75,000 square feet and...

Continue Reading
Black Widow: Movie Review

Black Widow: Movie Review

Yusuf Abdelsalam, Staff Writer | September 30, 2021

     On July 9, was released simultaneously in theaters and for streaming on Premier Access from Disney Plus. ’s time frame is set between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. The film has earned $183 million in domestic theaters so far. DIsney Plus reported that it earned $60...

Continue Reading
Foreigner Concert: Large group of fans thrilled to see the rock band following Covid-19. Photo Courtesy: Emilia Russell, August 31, 2021.

Reopening Concerts for Eager Fans

Jessica Chamberlain and Layla Carlberg | September 27, 2021

     During 2020, many concerts were cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. After a year, concerts are starting to reopen. Once again, fans can enjoy a normal concert experience, but with a few restrictions.       Throughout the years, concerts have evolved, but have always brought...

Continue Reading
What Started It All: The first of twelve books in the Invincible comic book series.  Photo courtesy: Connor Nieman, May 6, 2021.

Why Teens Need to Watch Amazon Prime’s “Invincible”

Connor Nieman | May 22, 2021

     Before it was announced in 2018 that it would become a TV series, Invincible was a comic book series consisting of 12 books written by Robert Kirkman. The comics were written between the years of 2003 and 2018, and the new 2021 Amazon Prime animated series brings back the familiar faces of superheroes...

Continue Reading
Donate to the mane street mirror