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 Spring flowers: Taking a look outside six weeks after Groundhog Day to see spring flowers. Photo courtesy: Averi Ferris

A Look Into Groundhog Day

Averi Ferris and Grace Tonelli | February 2, 2025

As Groundhog Day quickly approaches, the starting date of spring will soon be determined by Punxsutawney Phil. The popular tradition of Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd. This day is centered around a groundhog that predicts the arrival of spring. According to this tradition, if the groundhog...

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Serving More Than Food: Cafeteria staff serve lunch to students with a smile. January 23, 2025. Photo courtesy: Andrew Bishop

Serving Credit Where Credit is Due

How Foran Recognises “Be Kind To Food Servers Month”
Andrew Bishop and Kellen Kirker | January 30, 2025

January is “Be Kind to Food Servers Month,” the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking cafeteria staff at Foran High School. These dedicated workers spend countless hours preparing and serving meals to students each day. Director of Food Services for Milford Public Schools, Eileen Faustich...

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New Orleans Bourbon Street: Closed off view of Bourbon Street, January 6th, 2025. Photo courtesy: Chris Granger

Rising Up

New Orleans’ Community Response to Terrorism
Eliana Stockwood, Staff Writer | January 28, 2025

Recap of the Event:  Down in the city of New Orleans on January 2nd, there was an accident involving a man driving a pickup truck. The morning of the event there were people crowding Bourbon Street down in the parts of Louisiana. Unaware of what would unfortunately happen later that night. There...

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I, Donald J. Trump, Do Solemnly Swear: US President Donald Trump takes the oath of office at the United States Capitol. January 20th, 2025. Photo courtesy: AP News

Elected Into The Oval Office

Donald Trump Sworn In as 47th US President
Joey Kerzner and Matt Stas | January 21, 2025

January 20, 2025 will be a significant date in American history, as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. He is the second president in history to serve two non-consecutive terms along with Grover Cleveland.  The United States presidential inauguration takes...

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The One and Only: This is Nick Constantini. Coach Jambor talked about his accomplishments. This is him in action. Photo by Ava Cleary

Key Milestones in Track History

Honoring and Remembering Indoor Track Athletes
Ava Cleary, Staff Writer | January 14, 2025

The trophy case on Foran High School’s main floor is filled with awards for football, baseball, gymnastics, and other major sports. However, Indoor Track is less visible on this wall of honor. The athletes are recognized with simple name plaques rather than flashy trophies. Here are some highlights...

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My Body, My Choice: A 2022 pro-abortion protest marches towards downtown Chicago. Photo courtesy: Scott Olson/Getty Images.

Your Body, Whose Choice?

A Guide to Staying Informed on Reproductive Rights
Connor Rizzo and Dabi Lee | January 10, 2025

In over a dozen states, abortion after conception is banned in almost all circumstances. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the choice to have an abortion is no longer a constitutionally protected right. The recent election of Donald Trump has set off alarm bells for those concerned over...

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College Vs Military: Out of 45 students that answered a form these are the percentages of students that have chosen military or college.  Pie Chart courtesy: Carlie Mae Simard

12 Months, Big Moves

Foran Seniors Dream of the Year Ahead
Carlie Mae Simard, Staff Writer | January 8, 2025

As graduation approaches, high school seniors begin to plan the next chapter of their lives. Whether they are starting a career, attending college, joining the military, or taking a gap year to explore new horizons, this critical milestone encourages them to dream big and set objectives for the future....

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Work Hard, Play Harder: Players on the girl’s basketball team scrimmage during practice, December 5, 2024. Photo Courtesy: Foran Girls Basketball

Practice Makes Perfect

A Preview of the Girls Basketball Team and Their Season
Gavin Conte and Matt Adkins | January 7, 2025

Every year, the Foran girls’ basketball team gets ready for a new season, motivated by past successes and teamwork. However, this year, the preparation for the season looks slightly different. This year, the team is being led by a new coach, Ms. Courtney Manciero. With a new coach, the players...

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TLC Studying: Students in the TLC are doing work and reviewing work for their classes, January 2, 2025. Photo courtesy: Rodney Thomas

Midterm Countdown

How Can Students Prepare For Exams?
Rodney Thomas, Staff Writer | January 6, 2025

Schools are starting to reach the halfway point of their school year, and at that point, they will be greeted by a series of exams, midterms. The first semester is almost over at Foran and that means the students will soon be tested on what they have learned from the first half of the school year...

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Winter Captains: New Haven Captain Council, December 6, 2024. Photo courtesy: Jeffrey Raucci

Winter Captains

How They Keep the Team Warm
Zahra Chopra and Ryan Lawrence | January 6, 2025

 As the winter season starts, so do new sports—basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, and many others. With new seasons, new captains are selected to lead their teams to success. Boys' basketball coach Ian Kirkpatrick states, “We look for model student-athletes both in the classroom and on the basketball...

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Selection at Auschwitz:. The Jewish people arriving at Auschwitz are lined up on the selection ramp by Nazi officials. May, 1944. Photo courtesy: Bundesarchiv

Remembering These Stories

Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | January 3, 2025

The month of January brings with it a year of new beginnings. The phrase ‘New year, new me’ has become synonymous with the month and its beginning. However, it’s also a month of self reflection, where people can look back on their own past, along with that of others. January 27 is one of these...

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New Year’s Statistics: Statistics from 2016 and 2007 of different studies on New Year’s Resolutions. Nov. 2024, Photo Courtesy: Habits.com

New Year’s Resolution

A Better Start For A Better You
William MacKnight and Jagger Rees | January 2, 2025

Every year, when the calendar rolls over to January 1, millions of individuals around the world embrace their chance for a fresh start. One of the most popular ways people address this opportunity is with New Year's resolutions.  A New Year's resolution is a promise or a goal that millions of people...

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