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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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Sunflowers: Sunflowers in Mrs. Worcester's garden. Photo courtesy: Shannon Worcester.

Growing Green

Tips and Tricks on Gardening
Kyla Ishmael and Mya Fischetti | May 13, 2025

Foran teachers, Mr. William Domeracki and Mrs. Shannon Worcester, both have successful gardens. As spring begins, it's the perfect time to start a garden. Here are some tips and tricks for growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables for students or faculty who want to start gardening. Domeracki advises...

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First Impressions: Attendees excitedly walk into the decorated cafeteria, ready for prom. Photo courtesy: Angie Vargas. May 7, 2025.

United They Dance

Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | May 12, 2025

The story behind American proms dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. The event itself had been started by universities as a way to teach proper etiquette to young ladies and men. However, as time has gone on, prom as a whole has modernized. It has become known through media culture as a night...

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Scholarship Presentation: Posey stands with members of the TrinityPoint Wealth team after being awarded a $1,000 scholarship for her dedication and performance during her internship,. Photo Courtesy: Alisa White

Unlocking Career Paths

Top Internship Opportunities for Seniors
Sophia Martin, Staff Writer | May 12, 2025

As the end of the year approaches, the senior class begins searching for internships that will kick start their journey toward careers. Whether students are committing to college or planning to take their career goals straight into the workforce, anyone with a 70 or higher in all classes is eligible...

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“This Pizza is Fire!”: Fire Engine Pizza Co.’s loaded mashed potato pizza and mozzarella margherita pizza. Photo Courtesy: Caroline Kidahl-Olmeda. March 29, 2025.

Fire Up the Oven

Fire Engine Pizza Co. Opens Milford Location
Ava McLaughlin and Violet Therriault | May 9, 2025

A large brick building. Bright red walls. Giant windows. A gold emblem above the doors. While this may sound like an ordinary firehouse, it is the newest restaurant in Milford: Fire Engine Pizza Co. Fire Engine Pizza Co. began when co-owner Marty McCarthy’s old pizza restaurant, Black Rock, burned...

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A Tribute to a Furry Friend: Aileen’s tattoo for her dog Logan, who passed away last fall. Feb 5 2025. Photo courtesy: Aileen Mulvihill

The Future of Self-Expression

Ava Cleary, Staff Writer | May 8, 2025

Spring is here, and it is getting too hot to wear pants and sweatshirts all day. As a result, tattoos are becoming more visible. Tattoos are a form of self-expression and printed memories that people want to share with others. Many students around Foran wait for the day when they can get tattoos and...

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Food Trucks: Food Truck Paradise, July 2024. Photo courtesy: Joseph Mattera.

Soaking Up the Sun

Best Ways to Enjoy Perfect Weather
Eliana Stockwood, Staff Writer | May 6, 2025

It’s getting warmer and more opportunities are opening up for things to do. Whether you’re by yourself, with friends or family, the nice weather isn’t something you want to miss out on. Finding things to do can sometimes be hard, especially if there doesn’t seem to be much to do in the area,...

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Foran graduate of ‘99: Mrs. Melissa Kaminski at her graduation from Foran, June 1999, photo courtesy: Melissa Kaminski

Senior to Senior

Sharing Advice from Alumni
Zahra Chopra and Aubrey Holthaus | May 2, 2025

As the end of the year approaches and upperclassmen start to look towards colleges and jobs, certain aspects should be considered after high school. Many challenges can begin appearing as a student changes from high school to college. Thankfully, Foran alumni have done it all before and have important...

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Student Scoring: Foran girls basketball against Law. February 26, 2024. Photo Courtesy: Splitzone Photography.

National Student-Athlete Day

Ava Sanz and Laney Chan | May 1, 2025

High school students' schedules are packed with school, work, and volunteering. Additionally, many students are also involved in athletics. Whether they are single, dual, or tri-season athletes, this extra time taken up by practices and games makes life balance and time management even more difficult....

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