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The Brain: Brain power, February 25, 2025. Photo courtesy: Audrey Nixon.

Mind Over Matter

How to Clear Brain Fog and Keep Your Mind Healthy
Audrey Nixon, Staff Writer | March 11, 2025

Optimism and enough sleep can go a long way when it comes to brain health. While many people may believe their daily choices have little impact on their mental clarity, research from the New York Times reveals that simple actions like taking regular brain breaks and creating healthy habits can significantly...

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Staying on Track: Freshman student planner, February 28, 2025. Photo courtesy: Alexis Lafferty

Secrets to Success

The Key to Achieving Academic Excellence
Ryan Lawrence, Staff Writer | March 11, 2025

Maintaining academic success is a goal shared by various students, but acquiring it can be intimidating. To flourish in an educational setting, knowledge and strategies are needed to ensure a thriving situation. From time management to attentive habits during class, the path to distinction requires more...

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Favorite Photo: Paige’s favorite photo of hers, #8 on Cheshire’s boys hockey team, March 2, 2025. Photo courtesy Paige Perregaux.

Focus on the Game

A Glimpse into Student Photographers of Foran
Lila Rothbard, Online Editor | March 10, 2025

In the fast-paced world of sports, the most thrilling moments are often just momentary. Yet, photographers have the power to freeze those moments in time through the lens of their camera.  While sports photographers are everywhere, there are only a handful of students at Foran who pursue this activity....

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Owala: Different colors and sizes of students water bottles. February 25, 2025. Photo courtesy: Eva Fernandes

School in Style

What Trends Are Foran Following?
Eva Fernandes, Staff Writer | March 10, 2025

According to Marketingcharts.com, roughly two out of every three teens follow influencers. Trends have taken over schools having people present themselves in the latest styles or listening to the trendiest things.   Uggs: Uggs have been in style for a few winters now, and have been taking...

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Making the shot: Forans unified sports at their basketball tournament 2/12/25

Unified In Spirit

Foran High School’s Unified Sports Team
Sophia Skelton, Staff Writer | March 7, 2025

With excitement and determination, athletes with all abilities form a team and play their favorite sports. Unified Sports is a program through Foran and other high schools that pairs individuals with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, allowing them to participate in different sports...

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Joining the Trend: Junior Aralynne Woods joins in on the UGGS frenzy, displaying the UGGS they bought on sale. February 26, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Aralynne Woods

Stepping Into Style

The UGGS Frenzy at Foran
Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | March 4, 2025

Back from the early 2000s, the Australian shoe brand known by the name UGGS has made a comeback, teenagers flock to malls and outlets in hopes of getting their hands on a pair of the expensive shoes. Foran students haven’t been made an exception to following this trend. The shoes are iconic for...

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Organized Calendar and Desk: An example of organization, February 20, 2023 Photo courtesy: Elizabeth Swistock

How To Enjoy Yourself Into the New Year

Eliana Stockwood | March 3, 2025

When entering the new year there are things that people like to improve themselves on, whether it’s changing their mindset, working on spending more time with friends, making more plans for their self-enjoyment, etc.  For improving mental health or mindset, people do this to have the “fresh start”...

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Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless: The dark blue vessel parked. July 2, 2024. Photo courtesy: Eric Kerzner

Ultimate Boat Buying Guide

Best Boats On The Market
Joey Kerzner and Matt Stas | February 28, 2025

Milford is known for its shoreline and harbor, many residents own boats and other watercraft to enjoy the summer sunshine. However, coming down to buy a boat can be a significant challenge in a lifetime.  Many consumers consider certain factors when buying a boat. Those factors include watersports,...

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Fueling Curiosity: Mrs. Blanchard helping two students, Junior Joseph Meade and Senior Ava Jaquez-Munroe with pre-calc.

Mastering Both Worlds

Teacher and Coach
Jack Henkel and Jack Kepshire | February 28, 2025

Mrs. Abbigail Blanchard is a math teacher here at Foran, she not only teaches in the classroom but also serves as a coach for both the indoor track team and girls’ softball at Foran.  Blanchard balances both the teaching and coaching at our school, and with doing so she makes an impact on many...

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She Plays Bass: Cohen playing the bass, December 30, 2024. Photo courtesy: Ava McLaughlin

Alternative Adolescents

How Teens Express Themselves Outside the Mainstream
Violet Therriault and Ava McLaughlin | February 27, 2025

Maya Cohen starts her record player. The Ramones’ Rocket to Russia blares from the speakers. She straightens her plaid miniskirt. Standing in front of the mirror, she draws her eyeliner big and bold, humming to the music. Cohen, a sophomore at Baruch College Campus High School, lives her life as...

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Class M champions: Taking a look at Foran Wrestling getting excited after winning the Class M tournament .  Photo courtesy: Sandra Aspras.

Wrestling towards Greatness:

The Road to becoming 2025 Class M State Champions
Grace Tonelli and Averi Ferris | February 26, 2025

Foran wrestlers pushed their hardest, wrestled their best and came together as a team to take home the Class M state championship, as well as nine medals, this past weekend. Becoming a 2025 Class M state champion isn’t easy. Wrestlers have to work extremely hard throughout the season to reach this...

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King and Queen: LeCuyer-Schoonmaker and Babcock pose in crowns and their fencing uniforms at a tournament. Photo courtesy: Declan LeCuyer-Schoonmaker

Foils and Sabers and Epees, Oh My!

Milford Fencing Club Fosters Community
Olivia Salai and Connor Rizzo | May 28, 2024

As Milford Fencing coach Jay Babcock pulls into the Milford Academy parking lot and begins to unload equipment from his car, the Milford Fencing team, composed of members of all ages, rushes to help. Like a well-oiled machine, each member grabs a piece of equipment and carries it to the gym, working...

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