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Island In Sight: A view of Charles Island from Silver Sands Beach. June 4, 2025. Photo courtesy: Rodney Thomas.

Beaches Throughout Milford

Rodney Thomas, Staff Writer | June 10, 2025

The school year is almost over, and summer break plans are forming for many students within Milford. One of the most popular pastimes to do over the summer is to take a visit to the beach. “I like to hang out with my friends at the beach and go in the water. It gives us something to do over the...

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Tanning Essentials: The things you need for your tan. June 3, 2025. Photo courtesy: Sophia Skelton.

Summer Tanning Essentials

A Guide for Summer Tanning
Sophia Skelton, Staff Writer | June 10, 2025

With summer right around the corner, tanning season is starting its session. However, tanning might be a struggle without a good routine. These tanning tips make creating a summer tanning routine much easier, making sure you get tan in the healthiest way possible.   Finding the Perfect Beach Finding...

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R & M Cutlet Company: New deli shop opening. June 3, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Brooklyn Nitoly.

R & M Cutlet Company

New Sandwich Shop Opening
Alex Capozzi and Sophie Sinisgalli | June 5, 2025

Looking for a new restaurant? R & M Cutlet Company is opening up in Milford this summer. This deli is owned by Matt Nitoly, Ryan Trevethan, and Matt Hazzard, who are eager to start this new business. R & M Cutlet Company is “a high volume food establishment that offers high quality food,”...

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Bahamas Getaway: Taking a closer look at the beautiful Bahamas waters. July 11, 2024.  Photo courtesy: Averi Ferris.

Spring To Summer

5 Must-See Destinations
Averi Ferris and Grace Tonelli | June 5, 2025

As the days grow longer and winter chill fades, a need for travel emerges on the Foran Students' wishlist. Those long weeks between spring’s blooming and summer awaiting are the perfect time to explore the world’s most breathtaking destinations before the crowds roll in.   Tucked away...

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Making Music and Molding Minds: Mr. Stammen with members of the Foran choir. May 9, 2025. Photo courtesy: Vicky O’Connor.

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Foran Says Goodbye to Mr. Stammen
Ava McLaughlin, Staff Writer | June 5, 2025

As the school year comes to a close, students begin to say goodbye to their favorite teachers, preparing to see them again next year. But many beloved teachers will not be returning to Foran in the fall. Among those teachers is Mr. Jason Stammen. Mr. Stammen has taught at Foran for four years, leading...

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Unified Fun: Taking a closer look at the athletes having fun in the Unified Sports Basketball Tournament. February 12, 2025. Photo courtesy: James Chiappetta.

Springing Into Success

The Joy of Unified Sports and the Power of Unity
Averi Ferris and Grace Tonelli | May 28, 2025

As the days get longer and the weather starts to get warmer, the arrival of spring brings a wave of energy and excitement to communities everywhere. That’s especially true for Foran High School’s Unified Sports team. The Unified Sports program brings together athletes with and without intellectual...

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The Faces: Some of The Mane Street Mirror editors pose for a photo to be put in the senior magazine. April 17, 2025. Photo courtesy: Lisa Farrell.

The Mane Street Mirror

More Than Just a Magazine
Alexandra Montero and Lila Rothbard | May 28, 2025

Creating a school newspaper is more than simply writing and publishing articles. It’s a collaborative process that requires careful planning and involves multiple steps. Each issue requires not just writing, but also editing, designing, and a lot of organization to ensure everything flows and is done...

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Completing Radiation: Seana Issac after her first round of radiation. January 23, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Sharon O’Connor.

Go Grey In May

Fight Against Brain Cancer
Lexi Lafferty and Ryan Lawrence | May 23, 2025

The month of May can be celebrated in many amazing ways; many view May as a time to raise awareness for brain cancer. Many play a big role in aiming to raise awareness, promote research, and support individuals affected by brain cancer. Seanna Issac is 24 years old and diagnosed with DIPG, a rare...

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Batts' Running Stance: Batts gets ready to run the SCC qualifiers. Photo courtesy: Anthony Federico Photography.

Who Is William Batts?

This Scholar-Athlete is Fast on the Track
Christian Rios and Kyle Nelson | May 20, 2025

William “Alex” Batts is a senior at Joseph A. Foran High School who succeeds whether it is outside on the track or inside the classroom. Batts has been running track since his sophomore year, and he has been named captain of the indoor and outdoor track teams. “Track has been the best thing...

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Garbage in NYC: Dirt and trash on the side of the highway in NYC.

The Dirty Truth

NYC's Battle with Street Litter
Carlie Mae Simard, Staff Writer | May 19, 2025

New York City has seen a spike in street debris complaints. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the city's 311 trash systems received 41,023 complaints about garbage on sidewalks, up over 250% from four years before and 30% from the previous year. Additionally, the percentage of streets classified...

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Cry of the People: A 2025 protest against Trump administration policies and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Photo courtesy: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images.

The American Dream?

Guide to Current Policy Changes for Legal Immigrants
Dabi Lee and Jasmine Phung | May 16, 2025

Foran is home to a diverse group of students, including immigrants or those with immigrant parents from all over the globe. However, recent policy changes threaten immigrants residing in the United States. The Trump administration has described their federal executive order on immigration policy as...

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Foran Girls Lacrosse Assistant Coaches: Sam O’Neil, Colleen Goodwin, Bridget Collins. March 29, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Alex Capozzi.

Building the Team

New Foran Girls Lacrosse Coaches
Sophie Sinisgalli and Alex Capozzi | May 15, 2025

Knowledge, intelligence, motivation, and support are all key traits of a good coach. Joseph A. Foran’s Girls Lacrosse team has two new assistant coaches this lacrosse season. Players have emphasized a great excitement for this upcoming season. Carli Cassone is one of the senior captains for this...

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