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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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This universal symbol shows unity within all individuals . Photo Courtesy of Alex Velez, December 9, 2020

Celebrating Human Rights Day: Hitting the 70th anniversary in 2020

Alexandrea Velez, Staff Writer | December 10, 2020

     Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10, marking the day the United Nations General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.       The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the legal rights of every individual. This act protects those no matter their...

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Take a look: pictured here is an example of a virtual tour of a campus that a student can take online. Photo courtesy: Morgan Viesselman, November 16, 2020.

Changes to the College Application World

Morgan Viesselman, Staff Writer | December 10, 2020

     Senior‌ ‌year‌ ‌has‌ ‌already‌ ‌been‌ ‌hard‌ ‌enough‌ ‌for‌ ‌high‌ ‌school‌ ‌students‌ ‌with‌ ‌school‌ ‌days‌ ‌being‌ ‌cut short,‌ and learning from home.‌ The time to apply to colleges ‌and‌ ‌universities‌ ‌is‌ here.  ...

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Digital drawing of Harry Styles on the cover of Vogue Magazine’s December issue. Drawn by Mjos Studio Design, November 2020.

Social Media Firestorm Regarding Male Feminization

Jocelyn Gonzalez and Julia Poffenberger | December 9, 2020

     On Saturday, Nov. 14, people throughout social media popularized Candace Owens’ claims against male feminization. Owens is a right-wing author, commentator and political activist.      Harry Styles, previous member of boyband One Direction, is a popular English singer and songwriter....

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Milford’s green lit up by the holiday lights. Photo courtesy: Samantha Lambert, December 6, 2020.

Milford’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: CANCELLED

Samantha Lambert, Staff Writer | December 8, 2020

     Milford’s annual tree lighting ceremony did not happen this year due to Covid-19 regulations. The lights have been put up by the city's Public Works Department, but were not lit in front of hundreds of people this November.        The annual tree lighting consists of several activities...

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Jimmy’s Apizza snowman on the Milford green. Photo courtesy Danielle Hogan

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Amanda Queiroz, Abby Woodward, and Haley Flynn | December 2, 2020

     Milford Prevention Council (MPC) begins to bring cheer as the arrival of the holiday season approaches. The organization set up Frosty Fest where residents of Milford can purchase a snowman to decorate and then place onto the green downtown. The snowmen and candy canes will be displayed from...

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The Next Street Car: An example of a behind the wheel car provided for the student driver. Photo Courtesy: The Next Street

Preparing to Drive in 2020

Layla Carlberg and Jessica Chamberlain | December 2, 2020

     High school students in 2020 are still preparing to drive, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with a few changes, including remote classes.      There are many steps that need to be taken to get a license. Many students choose to participate in a driver's education course to make getting their...

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Holiday Traditions: How will Covid-19 Affect the Upcoming Season: Holiday decorations for this season. Photo courtesy: Carly Zieman.

Holiday Traditions: How will Covid-19 Affect the Upcoming Season?

Covid-19 and its effects on the upcoming holiday season
Nina Torgerson and Carly Zieman | December 1, 2020

     As the holiday season moves upon us quickly, the changes to our beloved traditions have to be accepted and realized. With times being so vastly different from what we’ve previously experienced, it is important now more than ever, to cherish the time that we have with our loved ones. Especially...

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Due to COVID many activities are canceled this semester. This has left them to find things outdoors. For Corina Massey, Horsebarn Hill has been a covid safe place to watch the sunset. Taken November 2020.
Photo Courtesy of Brian Massey.

Covid-19 Affects the Freshmen College Experience

Brian Massey and Cal Wrigley | November 25, 2020

     The transition from high school to college is an important experience for a student.Those going to college can learn independence on top of new material. As students leave home, some may be filled with a sense of nervousness on the journey ahead.       However, with the constant increase...

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