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Many teachers fold origami into cool designs. Mrs. Cynthia Bradford is teaching the other teachers how to fold their papers

Foran Wellness Day

Shane Trevethan and Jagger Rees | May 1, 2024

On March 28, Foran hosted a Wellness Day for students. The day consisted of many different activities for students to relax and clear their minds. Some of the activities included spikeball, card games, watching movies, and many other games and fun. Lots of students reported that they thought the Wellness...

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Springing Forward

Springing Forward

A Fresh Start for Milford’s Trails and Parks
Maggie Bredbeck, Staff Writer | May 1, 2024

Winters are long - full of early sunsets and snowy days. The arrival of spring brings with it a celebration of nature and is the perfect time to explore Milford’s wild spaces. From Eisenhower Park to Mondo Ponds, nature surrounds our schools, shops, and homes, finally beginning to show itself in March...

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Across Towns: In 1934, Dominic Zuppardi moved his bakery from New Haven to West Haven, CT, carrying his New Haven Style pizza across towns. Many New Haven pizza establishments were opened in the early 20th century, showing the rich history of the business.

Slice of Heaven: Exploring Connecticut’s Pizzerias

Pacey Larka and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | April 30, 2024

          What would you say is the best pizza place in Connecticut? Arguably the state with the best pizza in the country, CT has some of the best pizza you can find, including places like Modern, Zuppardi’s, and Frank Pepe’s. But what is the history behind these places, and what makes them...

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Entering Woodmont 
The “Entering Woodmont On The Sound” sign welcomes residents and other local citizens. Located behind the sign, stands the Bryan House, an artifact dated back to 1790. Woodmont, CT, 2024.

Woodmont’s Wonders

Rosina Smith and Lila Rothbard | April 30, 2024

        The borough of Woodmont in Milford, Connecticut is the home to beautiful beaches, local restaurants and many historical artifacts. Dating back to 1893, Woodmont was first created by the Special General Assembly and became a multiplicity in 1957. What once was a small farming community, transformed...

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An image captured on April 7, 2024 around 7:30pm at Morningside Beach. Morningside has a sidewalk where you walk by the beach or stairs to go to the bottom of the seawall and watch the sky or waves.

The Color of Milford Beaches

Alexa White and Laney Chan | April 25, 2024

          With 17 miles of shore, Milford is known as a coastal town. Despite the natural beauty of the ocean, the colors of the beaches often go ignored. Each beach has its own unique attributes, including color. Color is a perception that arises from the way our eyes detect different wavelengths...

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Dove Tower and Inverted Pyramid in front of the UConn gym. The clouds in the sky give a shaded background.

Experience UConn’s Unique Sites

Chloe Ayoub, Staff Writer | April 25, 2024

           UConn is a flagship university known for its athletics and exceptional school spirit. But the hidden gems of architecture and artwork can be found just anywhere on campus. From monuments to large structures to art works, there is always something to look at in each building or when walking...

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Front Angle of Infantry Monument 
The Infantry Monument is located across the street from Colony Grill and was dedicated August 13, 1995, photo taken March 16, 2024.

Recognizing Historical Milford Heroes

Matt Sissick and Braden Butler | April 25, 2024

           Milford is a small coastline city with many historic attractions around town. But what sticks out the most and doesn’t get credited enough are the memorials in Downtown Milford. People see these historical monuments as they are shopping or getting food and do not know what they...

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Chicken Tenders with Waffles and Hashbrowns: The manager of our cafeteria, Marybeth Salvato, knows firsthand which lunches students respond to the best. “Yesterday, the chicken tenders- waffles, that’s a big seller.” March 14, 2024.

Mane Street Meals

Makayla Crespo and Shea Pangu | April 25, 2024

          Mozzarella Sticks. Penne Pasta. General Tao’s Chicken. School lunch is a part of many Foran students’ everyday lives, but have you ever wondered which lunches students crave the most? There are dozens of different lunch options, but there are a few that leave the lunch line much longer...

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Dozens of deals: shown is the home screen of TikTok Shop displaying several items.

The Social Media Sensation

TikTok Shop on the Rise
Ava Sanz, Staff Writer | February 8, 2024

           Blowing up overnight, TikTok Shop is a store within the TikTok app that allows users to purchase trending items with the click of a button. The easy purchasing process is almost seamless, and has many hooked on its convenience. However, is it too good to be true?           ...

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Accepted!: Real college acceptance letter that could be the root of some students Senioritis. December 18, 2023.

Not Your Typical Flu Season

The Senioritis Epidemic
Elle Philpott and Kelsey Kiely | February 5, 2024

          As the year goes on, students’ senioritis gets stronger. Senioritis is a diagnosis for high schoolers when they reach senior year and start to give up. With the half year point just passing, seniors are looking forward to graduation and get caught up in the fact that they still have...

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Sneak Peek: Students working in one of Mrs. Hudson’s Photography classes.

Crafting Your Path

Three Electives That Every Student Should Take
Pacey Larka and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | February 2, 2024

          As course selection nears closer and closer by the week, students need to quickly make their decisions about what classes they want to take next year. Some of the most important classes to choose are electives. Some students do not know what electives they want to take this year, so here...

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Mindfulness: Student drawing on a mandala.

The Therapeutic Value of Crafting Art

Chloe Ayoub, Staff Writer | February 1, 2024

          In a world that often rushes through the canvas of life, art stands as a timeless remedy. Beyond strokes and colors, it can be used as a sanctuary for self reflection and mindfulness for students here at Foran, especially during stressful and challenging times such as studying for academic...

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