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Semi-Formally Dressed Up: Past junior girls wearing their Semi-Formal dresses, April 11, 2025. Photo courtesy: Mateo Tonelli.

Dress to Impress

A Look at Foran’s Formal Season
Laney Chan and Alex Capozzi | February 19, 2026

As school dance season comes around, Foran girls search for the perfect dress. Between the Sophomore Ring Dance in March, Junior Semi-Formal Dance in April, and Senior Prom in May, the need for dresses is increasing. Ring Dance The Ring Dance includes sophomores celebrating getting their class...

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Gifts: An easy and affordable Valentine’s Day Gift. February 14, 2025. Photo courtesy: Grace Tonelli.

A Valentine’s Day Guide

For Every Kind of Love Story
Alexa White and Grace Tonelli | February 19, 2026

Valentine’s Day is often labeled a holiday for couples, but in reality, it’s become less about romance and more about celebrating the people you love. From friendships and self-love to Galentine’s Day celebrations, students are finding creative ways to make February 14 meaningful, without the...

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Binging: Two individuals watching Friends on their television, February 14, 2021. Photo courtesy: Mahrous Houses.

From Laughter to Legacy

Three Sitcoms that Shaped Television
Ryan Lawrence, Staff Writer | February 18, 2026

From overused laugh tracks to awkward silences, sitcoms have served as cultural landmarks, shaping the way we act, laugh, and view ourselves. They do this while simultaneously capturing their era, becoming a time capsule to the rhythm of their time period. Friends: Following six young adults, Friends...

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Plow at Work in a Commercial Lot: A plow clearing snow from the Tractor Supply lot, January 2, 2026. Photo courtesy: Daniel DeSousa.

Winter Cash

Making Quick Cash from Snow Removal
James McNulty and John Johnson | February 18, 2026

Only halfway through winter, Milford has already seen over a foot of snow, and many residential homeowners struggle to keep up with the snow removal. Some teens choose to take on the task of pocketing some easy cash by clearing driveways, sidewalks, and walkways. Many students in Milford have taken...

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Putting the “I” in Kind: A Foran student posing in the KIND mural painted by the Save Promise Club, September 22, 2025. Photo courtesy: Melissa Kaminski.

National Acts of Kindness Day

How Kindness Affects Foran
Emma Swaller and Eloise Mackell | February 17, 2026

Kindness is contagious; a study from the American Psychiatric Association revealed that every day, simple acts of kindness can boost one’s mood, reduce stress, and possibly alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety. The National Acts of Kindness Day was established in Denver, Colorado, in February...

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Dine In & Take Out: Jimmy’s Apizza sign glowing in the summer sunset, September 5, 2025. Photo courtesy: Devyn Hogan.

Quarter-Century of Deliciousness

Jimmy’s Apizza Celebrates Its 25th Year Anniversary
Joey Kerzner, Sports Editor | February 17, 2026

Back in 2001, it began as a small take-out pizza spot on New Haven Avenue, evolving into a full family-owned restaurant by 2007, which is now known as “Jimmy’s Apizza.” Since the opening, they have been known for serving traditional New Haven-style pizza, attracting many local customers and...

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Cooking with Colin: Culinary teacher Miss Randy holding up cheddar cheese. February 3rd 2026. Photo courtesy: Tyler McTigue.

National Cheddar Cheese Day

Choosing Between Processed and Natural for a Healthier Snack
Tyler McTigue and David Girgis | February 13, 2026

Cheddar cheese is everywhere, on burgers, in grilled cheese, and packed into school lunches, but most people don't know much about it beyond its taste. Cheddar cheese has a detailed production process, a distinct flavor profile, and a history that sets it apart from other cheeses. For starters, cheddar...

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In Uniform: Mr. Sember in the marching band, May 23, 2010. Photo courtesy: Gregory Sember.

The Catalyst in the Classroom

Spotlight on Mr. Sember
Isaac Juliao and Owen Duggan | February 12, 2026

Within the walls of Foran, Mr. Gregory Sember teaches the Chemistry and the Earth System course to underclassmen; however, to his students, he is far more than a typical science teacher—he inspires them. He always encourages his students by offering guidance that will help them throughout life....

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Taking Home the Gold: Foran’s girls’ indoor track team after winning a medal in the 2025 Class M Girls State Championship, February 13, 2025. Photo courtesy: Robert Taylor.

Sophomore Sensation

Maria Azpiri-Sudusky
Mike Rich and Pacey Larka | February 12, 2026

Since her freshman year, sophomore Maria Azpiri-Sudusky has been rewriting Foran’s sports history. According to athletic.net, she holds eight school records in indoor and outdoor track, quickly becoming a reckoning force. Breaking three outdoor records, including the 1600m, 3200m, and 4x800m relay,...

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Locked in During Class: Ninth grader Natalie Mutambo working on a French assignment, January 30, 2026. Photo Courtesy: Tahilia Rashford.

Chasing A’s

Grades vs Understanding
Tahilia Rashford, Staff Writer | February 11, 2026

The night before a test, students throughout Foran High School are cramming in notes, formulas, and vocabulary, only to forget them days later. “I feel like I forget materials on a test like an hour later,” stated ninth grader Hope Shannon. For many students, success in high school is measured...

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ALDI Sign: Stands outside Gloria’s Shopping Center on Boston Post Road, highlighting the grocery store's reputation for low prices and budget-friendly options, December 14, 2025. Photo courtesy: Tiffany Wilson.

Groceries on a Budget

Cutting Costs, Not Quality
Tiffany Wilson and Lisa Mohseni | February 10, 2026

Making a dollar last at the grocery store has never felt more important, especially for recent graduates just starting out on their own. Rising food prices don't just increase the grocery bill; they add to the stress and the constant question of how to make ends meet. However, with the right strategy,...

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3000 Days Straight: Kenny Wildes celebrates his 3000-day streak of eating pizza every day, September 29, 2025. Photo courtesy: Kenny Wildes.

The Man Who Hasn’t Skipped a Slice

How a Simple Bet Turned Into a Big Impact
Ben Dunnigan and Noah Champagne | February 9, 2026

From New York to Chicago, all the way to the self-proclaimed pizza capital of the world, New Haven, Connecticut, pizza is everywhere. It’s served at parties, graduations, in schools, break rooms, and delivered late at night to soothe cravings. On National Pizza Day, the presence of pizza is impossible...

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