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Bird Girls: Rose dances with her fellow bird girls, Rebecca Scicchitano and Emily Moore in Seussical. Photo Courtesy: Fiorella Gargiulo

Songs of Surrealism

Foran’s Rose Bruno on Singing, Songwriting, and Musical Passion
Dabi Lee and Connor Rizzo | March 26, 2025

Foran’s music department offers a multitude of fascinating music courses, from composition to performance. Many students find themselves taking these classes to explore their interests and broaden their horizons. However, for sophomore and singer-songwriter Rose Bruno, her passion for creating music...

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A Day for Heroes

A Day for Heroes

Supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness
Jack Henkel and Jack Kepshire | March 26, 2025

Every year on February 15, the world unites to honor World Childhood Cancer Day (WCCD). Recognized across the globe, WCCD raises awareness towards childhood cancer as well as honoring the strength of children and families affected by the life-altering disease.  Cancer affects kids all around the...

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A Turn Towards Technology: Clipart of AI taking over teaching in schools. Photo courtesy: Creative Commons

The Future of Learning

Is AI in Education a Risk or Reward?
Laney Chan, Staff Writer | March 26, 2025

ChatGPT, School AI, Gemini, Grammarly, and more forms of AI are on the rise. Whether accessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for personal or educational use, the technological realm is increasing rapidly. In schools, both students and teachers have taken advantage of AI, using the device to help in...

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Studying in the TLC: Students studying from first-period study hall in the TLC, February 27, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Amara Dalipi.

Study Smarter

Advice from AP students and Upperclassmen
Amara Dalipi, Staff Writer | March 26, 2025

As more than half of the school year is finished at Foran, students continue to keep up their grades while balancing their lives after school. Many students struggle with stress from schoolwork, quizzes, and tests, but there are many ways to study and be prepared. Some students may not know where to...

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Golden Retriever Mix: Mrs. Newall’s golden retriever mix, February 3rd, 2025. Photo courtesy: Mrs. Newall

The Golden Retriever

Brings Joy to Every Home
Kyla Ishmael and Mya Fischetti | February 19, 2025

Golden Retrievers are heroes and being the courageous dogs they are, they can work in search and rescue missions, lending a paw to help save many lives. For example, in the tragic events regarding 9/11, two Golden Retrievers named Rylie and Bretagne searched for survivors trapped in the rubble of the...

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Foran Drama Rehearsal: Drama rehearsal on January 31, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Amara Dalipi.

Behind the Scenes of Seussical

Amara Dalipi, Staff Writer | February 18, 2025

As the curtain prepares to rise on the Foran stage, the cast and crew of the Mane Stage Players work hard to ensure the musical runs smoothly each year. It takes many hard-working months to get ready for the annual play. After auditions in November, rehearsal is every day depending on the role. Each...

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First Paycheck: An example paycheck that employees receive from their job. Photo courtesy: Career Trend

Making it Work

An Inside Look On Foran Students' Employment
Lila Rothbard and Alexandra Montero | February 18, 2025

Nearly 30% of high school students in the United States have part-time jobs. Students take on jobs for various reasons, including learning to gain responsibility, improving communication skills, and learning to be financially independent. Balancing a job with schoolwork can be challenging, but many...

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Cheesy Pizza: A classic New Haven Pizza Pie, February 7, 2025. Photo courtesy: Creative Commons

Say Cheese!

About National Pizza Day
Jagger Rees, Staff Writer | February 7, 2025

Who’s hungry? February 9 is annually celebrated as National Pizza Day. National Pizza Day was first celebrated in 2000, the person who officiated the National Pizza Day was never precisely documented, but that has never taken the value out of this day. When it comes down to who invented pizza, it’s...

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Acing APs: A perfect score on an AP US History study guide, January 28, 2025. Photo courtesy: Ava McLaughlin

Uncovering APs

Violet Therriault and Ava McLaughlin | February 5, 2025

With course selection for the 2025-2026 school year looming, many students are stressing about what classes to choose. Students looking to boost their academic credentials may be curious about AP classes. But what exactly goes on in AP classes at Foran? AP classes are designed to help students prepare...

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World Cancer Day: Bring in one dollar to donate to St. Judes, and wear blue to support world cancer day. Feb, 2025

Fight For a Cure

Raising Awareness for World Cancer Day
William MacKnight, Staff Writer | February 4, 2025

Picture a society free from the deadly outcomes of cancer—a society in which people are standing collectively, raising awareness, and fighting for a cause.  People unite on World Cancer Day to honor people who are and were affected by cancer. World Cancer Day has been celebrated annually on...

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Breakfast Bagels' Impact on Communities

Breakfast Bagels’ Impact on Communities

Calliope Barry and Lexi Lafferty | February 4, 2025

From plain bagels to everything bagels with cream cheese, citizens all around the country love to indulge in these doughy snacks. National Bagel Day, celebrated on February 9, is the perfect way to promote local bagel shops that have been a staple in many communities. Many breakfast cafes sell...

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On the Job: Officer Kreitman working in her office, January 31, 2025. Photo courtesy: Ryan Lawrence

Upholding Justice

The Vital Role Law Enforcement Plays Daily
Ryan Lawrence, Staff Writer | February 3, 2025

In societies where chaos can easily occur, law enforcement remains the defender of justice and protector of communities. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, annually celebrated on January 9, is the perfect way to show gratitude to those who defend citizens. Law enforcement works tirelessly to...

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