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Masking Up: What affects mask mandates in public high schools?

Mask On, Mask Off

Mask Mandates in Public High Schools
Connor Nieman and Kaleigh Porcu | November 18, 2021

     Mask mandates in public high schools differ as you travel throughout the United States. States like Connecticut and Massachusetts currently require masks in high schools, while Florida and Texas do not enforce mask mandates but allow counties and districts to decide mandates for themselves.   ...

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Thanksgiving in Milford: A scarecrow is decorated with a character from the movie IT in downtown Milford. Photo courtesy: Fiani Lin, October 30, 2021.

Overcoming Covid-19 this Thanksgiving

Joseph DeFreitas and Luke Thomas | November 17, 2021

     2020 was a year of ups and downs for our community. With this year's holiday season just around the corner, many families are looking to celebrate Thanksgiving to its fullest, a bright change from the year before. With regulations on Covid-19 loosening up over the past months, and the vaccine...

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Meta: Instagram app loading screenshot showing the owner to be the now rebranded Meta inc.

Tech Giants Face Pressing Scrutiny

Yusuf Abdelsalam, Staff Writer | November 16, 2021

     New information suggests social media is degrading the younger generation’s mental health.There has been recent scrutiny over Facebook due to internal leaks and reports. This began with a whistleblower sharing documents with the media which included Covid-19 misinformation.       The...

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Lost in the Crowd: Picture taken at the Dayglow performance in Boston. Photo Courtesy: Victoria Koenig, October 16, 2021.

Staying Safe: Crowd Surges

Katharine Harrison, Overall Manager | November 15, 2021

     A night many hip-hop fans had dreamed of quickly turned into a nightmare on November 5 at a Travis Scott concert.      According to USA Today, many celebrities have spoken out following the tragedy, with at least ten people dead. The most recent, a nine year old boy who according to his...

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Vaccination Sites Around Milford: Pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are places you are able to receive a vaccination.

Pfizer Announces Vaccine for Ages 5-11

Further Steps are Taken to Maintain a Healthy Learning Environment
Gracie Brogan, Staff Writer | November 11, 2021

     As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact schools, medical workers strive to make learning environments more secure. The release of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for ages 12-16 made it possible for middle and high school students to get immunized. Now, there is news about a vaccine for younger...

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Forans Band: Foran High School's Marching Band performing in Milford for its annual Veterans Day parade. Photo Courtesy: @ForanBand on Twitter, November 7, 2021.

Celebrating Veterans Day

Rumeysa Bayram, Photography Editor | November 10, 2021

     For over 100 years, Veterans Day has been a day where the nation pays respect to those who have served our country. It is a time to honor our veterans for their services and the things they have done for us.      Foran Band Director Ms. Jessica Turner says, “It was a very proud day to...

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Rebel Territory: The Tigray Region highlighted within a map of Ethiopia.

Tigray Terror

Ethiopia's Capital Awaits Rebel Advance
Olivia Salai and Ronan Smith | November 10, 2021

     Ethiopia, the second-largest nation in Africa, has faced brutal battles over the last quarter century, but their most recent conflict may prove to be their downfall. Under the rule of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), the country waged an intense 15 year war against the previous dictatorship,...

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Foran Football Fans: Photo of the student section chering.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand

A Deeper Look Into the Nonprofit Selling Lemons for Cancer
Jake Israelite and Jack Beaupre | November 8, 2021

     This January, Alex’s Lemonade Stand will have funded childhood cancer for 17 years. Alex’s Lemonade Stand is majorly different from all other companies/nonprofits fighting against cancer because of the story behind it. A four year old girl diagnosed with cancer decided to start a lemonade...

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These journalists inspire Foran’s very own journalists, who strive to make authentic articles every day.

The Nobel Peace Prize Winners

Luke Cruz, Staff Writer | November 8, 2021

     The Nobel Peace Prize winners were announced on October 8, 2021, and they were awarded for their bravery in journalism, particularly standing up for the freedom of speech in the face of adversity.      The winners are Maria Ressa of the Philippines, and Dmitry Muratov of Russia.   ...

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Volunteers: Key Club volunteers help children up and down the ramp to see Santa. Photo Courtesy: Venice Montanaro, October 10, 2021.

Annual Touch a Truck Event

Milford Gets in the Halloween Spirit
Cameron Lefebvre, Staff Writer | November 8, 2021

     The annual Junior Woman’s Touch a Truck event took place on October 10 at Eisenhower Park. The event was from 11 am to 2 pm.      The Junior Woman's Club is an organization that has almost 80,000 members and 3,200 clubs worldwide. This club actively participates in community service opportunities...

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 Learning and Relaxing: Ms. Green’s carefully decorated classroom.

Closer to Normal

Foran Teachers Return to Original Classrooms
Maria Garbin, Content Editor | November 2, 2021

     The last school year was challenging for teachers and students. With people in masks, distanced desks, and changes left and right, it was hard for many to see things going back to normal. However, Foran teachers getting back to their original classrooms sparks some hope.      When students...

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Vanna the Miniature Horse: a free rent resident at Locket’s Meadow Farm.

Covid Causes Chaos in the Rescue World

How Animal Sanctuaries Survived Covid-19
Kylee Payne and Fiona Ciambriello | October 29, 2021

     Local animal shelters were struck hard by the spread of Covid-19. The foundations that rely so heavily on volunteers are now struggling to stay afloat given pandemic restrictions.       Before Covid-19, animal shelters welcomed volunteers 12 and older, including senior citizens. Elizabeth...

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