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Senior Maci Pastir wearing her puffer jacket, and Carhartt beanie on a cold winter day. Photo courtesy of Maci Pastir, January 19, 2021.

2021 Winter Trends: Clothing and Accessories

Samantha Lambert, Staff Writer | February 4, 2021

     This winter many clothing trends have surfaced the web and teens are trying to keep up with what’s popular now. Each year new things are in style, or old trends become popular again. A common problem however, is the price tag.      Clothing and accessories tend to rise in price when they...

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Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony: The celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Courtesy: Milford Mirror 2016 Martin Luther King ceremony in Milford.

Honoring Black History Month

Sanaa Darden, Staff Writer | February 3, 2021

     National African American History month, also known as Black History month, is when people celebrate the achievements by African Americans and to recognize the main roles of African Americans in U.S. history. Throughout the whole entire February.      President Gerald Ford recognized Black...

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Disney+ cover photo displays bundle package and movies and tv series offered on this service. Photo courtesy from the official Disney Plus Website,  January 26,  2021.

What’s New for Marvel and Star Wars in 2021

Daniel Abate and Renzo Silva | January 29, 2021

     Disney Plus is a streaming service that was released on November 19, 2019.  It has come a long way ever since its launch. Disney + streams properties such as Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar allowing one to watch all their content for free at home with a subscription. You can sign up for Disney Plus...

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In Practice: Dental Hygienists sporting updated Personal Protective Equipment as a precaution against coronavirus. Photo Courtesy: Bethany Ayoub, January 18, 2021.

Dental Hygienists to Help Administer the Covid Vaccine

Sean Ayoub, Staff Writer | January 21, 2021

     Connecticut will soon advance to phase 1B in its plan to deliver the Covid vaccine. However, due to concerns about a lack of doctors and nurses, the Department of Public Health (DPH) has recruited various healthcare professionals, including dental hygienists, for training in administering the...

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Milford Fire Department Headquarters: The MFD headquarters in downtown Milford.  Photo Courtesy: Jessica Chamberlain

Milford Fire Department Changes

Adapts to Covid-19, Helps Community
Jessica Chamberlain and Layla Carlberg | January 21, 2021

     The Milford Fire Department first responders work day and night to keep the community healthy and safe, and since the Covid-19 pandemic they have had to incorporate new procedures and protocols to ensure safety from the virus as well.        There are four active fire stations in Milford...

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Foran Journalism and history department visited the MLK Jr. monument in 2019.  Photo courtesy, citizen in D.C. November 2019.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Day: Remembering his fight to equality

Alexandrea Velez and Nicole Jones | January 18, 2021

     January 18 is a day to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. for sparking a revolution. The holiday is observed on the third Monday in January every year.       Martin Luther King Jr., was a well known social activist that fought for racial injustice. King was a large promoter of...

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Batter up: Simonelli at bat for the CT Grind baseball team. Photo courtesy: Erica Simonelli, July, 2020

A New Hit at SHU

Michael Simonelli Commits to Sacred Heart University
Sarah Moustafa and Kailey Howell | January 13, 2021

     As 2021 begins, seniors start to make decisions for what their lives will be like for the next four years. Michael Simonelli, a senior at Foran, has recently made that decision by committing to Sacred Heart University to further his academic and baseball career.        Simonelli has been...

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Gavin clearys weekly schedule. Photo courtesy: Gavin Cleary December 10, 2020.

Focusing on Priorities

Jason Cruz, Staff Writer | January 6, 2021

     Many people around the world struggle with procrastination, including students and teachers. Some ways that students and teachers deal with procrastination are by using calendars, notebooks, and  planners to organize their ideas and thoughts ahead of time so they know what is yet to come.  ...

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2012 Ball Drop: Crowds in full effect to celebrate the new year of 2012 in Times Square. Photo courtesy of Tori Lanese.

Ringing in the New Year in a New Way

Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Goes Virtual
Kathleen Chang, Staff Writer | January 5, 2021

     The year 2020 has closed, but without the usual jubilant celebration that most anticipate at the end of every year. The annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square made a list of New York City’s modified holiday events—joining others like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the...

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Jacquelyn Larese celebrating the fourth of July in the year of 2019. Photo Courtesy of Jacquelyn Larese.

Foran Alumni Spotlight: Jacquelyn Larese’s Journey

Maddie DeBiase and Sarah Casey | December 22, 2020

     Graduate of 2019 from Foran High School, Jacquelyn Larese, used her time in quarantine to begin her weight loss journey. Prior to the lockdown Larese did not have many goals in her life. She lived her days in the same routine of going to school and attending her job at Jimmies of Savin Rock,...

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Bringing People Together: Staff Writers Bella and Sean watching Jeopardy! together from a distance. Photo Courtesy: Sean Ayoub and Bella Mema, December 7, 2020.

Remembering Alex Trebek

Sean Ayoub and Bella Mema | December 18, 2020

     Alex Trebek, a well-known Canadian-American television personality and 37-year host of Jeopardy!, passed away on November 8, 2020 after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year. He left a mark on his audience, the impact of which will never fade.       Trebek began his career hosting...

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UNH’s campus. Photo courtesy of Becca Palermo

Covid-19 Affects College Students

James Cobain and James Palermo | December 11, 2020

     School systems all over the United States are facing never before seen challenges this year. Schools are shutting down and moving to a system over learning that has not been practiced at such an extreme level.       Covid hasn't been vacant in the University of New Hampshire.  For example...

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