Following the recent holiday season, many Americans struggle to adjust back to a money saving habit. Retailers often utilize tactics throughout the holiday season, especially Black Friday, that encourage people to spend more money.            According to The Atlantic, “Last...

           Martin Luther King Jr. was known by many to be a pioneer for civil rights in society throughout the 1950s and 60s.             U.S. History teacher Ms. Sarah DiGiacomo agrees, “[Martin Luther King Jr.] was a remarkable man - driven by his faith and his passion for equality.”  ...

   First opened in 1973, Foran’s planetarium is a rare sight to see in schools. The planetarium is one of only 22 high school planetariums in the state. Making it even more exceptional, Foran’s planetarium is a Digistar 7 planetarium, one of only 13 in K-12 schools worldwide.    Although it’s...

          During the winter, students' mental health can deteriorate for numerous reasons.For many, winter is a cheerful time spent with loved ones. Nonetheless, for others the season may instigate new struggles. Whichever it may be, winter has found a way to make people dread it—but it doesn’t...

          The Connecticut Post Mall has been a popular hangout spot for kids and adults alike for decades. Boasting a movie theater, a food court, play place, and countless stores, it’s nearly impossible to be bored. Recently, new regulations have been put in place, preventing many teenagers from...

           Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut there is a hockey program called Southern CT Storm Special Hockey which was founded in 2006 nationwide. The hockey program offers children from the age of five through young adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to play ice hockey.   ...

          Forever Friends Club is a group full of loving students and teachers who are currently looking forward to the holiday season. Forever Friends was formerly known as Best Buddies, which was founded nationally in 1989 to provide opportunities for those with disabilities. Since then, society...

          On Sunday, November 27, 2022, there was a massive fire at the Seaport Marine in Mystic, CT. The fire started around 9 p.m., with sirens coming from the main street heading towards downtown. They roared for almost an hour and stopped close to 10 p.m. There were no casualties or injuries,...

          This year marks 10 years since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, where on Dec. 14, 26 people, consisting of 20 children from the ages of six to seven and six adults, were killed in a mass shooting.            Sandy Hook Elementary School was demolished...

          In the scorching Qatari heat, thousands of workers prepare for the biggest soccer tournament on Earth: The World Cup. However, thousands of workers have reportedly lost their lives while on the job. Qatari officials continue to claim only 37 workers died, but the International Federation...

          Milford families come together for the eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah for fun, laughter, and celebration. Hanukkah provides a thrill for children and adults as they go through the days, each bringing new excitement until the final day has passed.             This...

           The Model UN (MUN) classes are a great opportunity for students to truly immerse themselves into a world of debate, and oftentimes become experts in the policies and perspectives on certain foreign countries. Last weekend, on December 3, the MUN  classes traveled to the University of...