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No Justice, No Peace

No Justice, No Peace

Milford unites and calls for change
Aliya Prosser, staff writer | June 8, 2020

  Aliya Prosser Staff Writer      Milford came together on Monday, June 8 at the Milford gazebo on the green, to listen, learn and stand in solidarity with hundreds of people to support #BlackLivesMatter. As residents of Connecticut begin to demand change for the inequities that victimize...

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multiple textbooks Junior Shea Carroll has used to prepare for the SAT. Photo courtesy Shea Carroll

Four Year Universities and Colleges Make an Exception to Their Application Process for the Class of 2021 Students

Abby Woodward and Malcolm Chavez | June 4, 2020

        The COVID-19 pandemic has brought various problems and changes to our society and how we normally function, among one of those changes is a large one for the high school graduating class of 2021. Due to our new normal that we all adjust to with social distancing, many states have canceled...

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Marchers in Benicia, California taken on May 31, 2020. Photo courtesy of Kameron Lane.

I Can’t Breathe

Minnesota man, George Floyd, dies in custody of the Minnesota police force on Monday, May 25
Aliya Prosser and Seraiah Laporte | June 2, 2020

       Monday, May 25 sparked an uproar of protests following the death of Minnesota citizen, George Floyd. He was a 46-year-old African-American man who was born and raised in Minneapolis where he returned after college to become a family man. On this day, he was reported to the police regarding...

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History teacher Frank Tupka takes a picture with fellow staff members before open house night.

Tupka Takes Teacher Of the Year

Juanito Briones and Aliya Prosser | May 21, 2020

        Teachers can communicate information to their students in a variety of ways. What separates the teachers that simply teach their lessons from those that stimulate critical thinking is their teaching style. Mr. Tupka, a teacher of the Social Studies Department, won Teacher of the Year this...

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Parent volunteers pose before heading out to place signs in senior’s yards. Photo courtesy of Corina Massey.

FORAN BOOSTER CLUB BRINGS JOY TO CLASS OF 2020

Corina Massey, Editor | April 27, 2020

       This past Saturday, the Foran High School Sports Booster Club delivered yard signs to every senior with the help of parent volunteers.         These last few months have not been something anyone would have expected. The class of 2020 has already lost so much from postseason sports,...

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Pictured are the Foran band seniors after their marching band performance on senior night.

Losing an Unforgettable Experience

Band Disney Trip Postponed
Isabella McPadden, Editor | April 24, 2020

       As a member of the Foran band, I can proudly say that every year, we look forward to attending one of our annual overnight trips and competitions. Students in band are given the opportunity to travel to Boston, Washington D.C., New York City, and Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This year,...

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This photo shows an American flag . Photo courtesy of creative commons.

Updates On the 2020 Election: Candidate Overview

Alex Velez, Staff Writer | April 24, 2020

       Bernie Sanders has bowed out of the presidential race, however, the show must go on. So wipe off your tears, hide your Bernie 2020 merch and take a look at the other candidates.         Every four years there is an election for president in the United States. There are two main parties,...

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Toilet paper shelves empty at a store. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

Coronavirus Pandemic and The Effect on Toilet Paper

Renzo Silva and Daniel Abate | April 17, 2020

        Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, millions and millions of people in the US have been panicking for their lives. People have been preparing for the worst and their initial thought is to go buy toilet paper.                 It’s unusual at first to think that people have the...

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Pictured is the empty shelves at Dollar General located in Milford CT. Amidst this pandemic, local stores have been sold out of items such as toilet paper, as pictured. Many residents are concerned that they will run out of essentials like toilet paper so it has been one of the most common items to sell out in stores. Photo courtesy of Abby Woodward.

Changes Amidst COVID-19 Spread

Abby Woodward, Staff Writer | April 13, 2020

        Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, Milford Connecticut students experienced one of the largest and most impactful changes regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which was the indefinite closure of Milford Public Schools. Since then, more and more changes have occurred as the virus continues...

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 Phase 3 schedule. Photo courtesy of Mr. Berkowitz

The Switch to Online Schooling

Milford moves into 3-Phase Program
Maddie DeBiase and Sarah Casey | April 13, 2020

        Due to the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus, every public school across the country has been shut down. For this reason, schools have switched from traditional classroom learning to online schooling.         Milford Public Schools are currently closed until at least May 20, 2020,...

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Positive notes written down the sidewalks. Photo courtesy of Alicia Roma, March 22, 2020.

Milford Citizens “Chalk The Walk”

In attempt to raise hope and stay positive during these times, Milford residents write positive messages on the sidewalks
Amanda Queiroz, Staff Writer | March 25, 2020

       As of March 12, 2020, Milford Public Schools were closed due to COVID-19, more publicly known as the coronavirus. Little did Milford residents know, this was just a small step into what this pandemic had in store for not only the community, but worldwide. Citizens have been advised to stay...

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 Department heads met at the Parsons Government Center, shown above, on Tuesday to discuss the district’s plan to combat coronavirus. Photo courtesy of New Haven Register.

BREAKING: District cancels all field trips, tournaments cancelled due to coronavirus

March 12, 2020

  Lucas Burgard Editor-in-Chief Corina Massey Editor Jess Anderson Staff Writer   Kat Parker  Staff Writer  As the highly contagious COVID-19 virus, also known as coronavirus, continues to spread throughout the world, the Milford school district is beginning...

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