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First Paycheck: An example paycheck that employees receive from their job. Photo courtesy: Career Trend

Making it Work

An Inside Look On Foran Students' Employment
Lila Rothbard and Alexandra Montero | February 18, 2025

Nearly 30% of high school students in the United States have part-time jobs. Students take on jobs for various reasons, including learning to gain responsibility, improving communication skills, and learning to be financially independent. Balancing a job with schoolwork can be challenging, but many...

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Cheesy Pizza: A classic New Haven Pizza Pie, February 7, 2025. Photo courtesy: Creative Commons

Say Cheese!

About National Pizza Day
Jagger Rees, Staff Writer | February 7, 2025

Who’s hungry? February 9 is annually celebrated as National Pizza Day. National Pizza Day was first celebrated in 2000, the person who officiated the National Pizza Day was never precisely documented, but that has never taken the value out of this day. When it comes down to who invented pizza, it’s...

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Acing APs: A perfect score on an AP US History study guide, January 28, 2025. Photo courtesy: Ava McLaughlin

Uncovering APs

Violet Therriault and Ava McLaughlin | February 5, 2025

With course selection for the 2025-2026 school year looming, many students are stressing about what classes to choose. Students looking to boost their academic credentials may be curious about AP classes. But what exactly goes on in AP classes at Foran? AP classes are designed to help students prepare...

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World Cancer Day: Bring in one dollar to donate to St. Judes, and wear blue to support world cancer day. Feb, 2025

Fight For a Cure

Raising Awareness for World Cancer Day
William MacKnight, Staff Writer | February 4, 2025

Picture a society free from the deadly outcomes of cancer—a society in which people are standing collectively, raising awareness, and fighting for a cause.  People unite on World Cancer Day to honor people who are and were affected by cancer. World Cancer Day has been celebrated annually on...

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Breakfast Bagels' Impact on Communities

Breakfast Bagels’ Impact on Communities

Calliope Barry and Lexi Lafferty | February 4, 2025

From plain bagels to everything bagels with cream cheese, citizens all around the country love to indulge in these doughy snacks. National Bagel Day, celebrated on February 9, is the perfect way to promote local bagel shops that have been a staple in many communities. Many breakfast cafes sell...

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On the Job: Officer Kreitman working in her office, January 31, 2025. Photo courtesy: Ryan Lawrence

Upholding Justice

The Vital Role Law Enforcement Plays Daily
Ryan Lawrence, Staff Writer | February 3, 2025

In societies where chaos can easily occur, law enforcement remains the defender of justice and protector of communities. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, annually celebrated on January 9, is the perfect way to show gratitude to those who defend citizens. Law enforcement works tirelessly to...

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 Spring flowers: Taking a look outside six weeks after Groundhog Day to see spring flowers. Photo courtesy: Averi Ferris

A Look Into Groundhog Day

Averi Ferris and Grace Tonelli | February 2, 2025

As Groundhog Day quickly approaches, the starting date of spring will soon be determined by Punxsutawney Phil. The popular tradition of Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd. This day is centered around a groundhog that predicts the arrival of spring. According to this tradition, if the groundhog...

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Serving More Than Food: Cafeteria staff serve lunch to students with a smile. January 23, 2025. Photo courtesy: Andrew Bishop

Serving Credit Where Credit is Due

How Foran Recognises “Be Kind To Food Servers Month”
Andrew Bishop and Kellen Kirker | January 30, 2025

January is “Be Kind to Food Servers Month,” the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking cafeteria staff at Foran High School. These dedicated workers spend countless hours preparing and serving meals to students each day. Director of Food Services for Milford Public Schools, Eileen Faustich...

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New Orleans Bourbon Street: Closed off view of Bourbon Street, January 6th, 2025. Photo courtesy: Chris Granger

Rising Up

New Orleans’ Community Response to Terrorism
Eliana Stockwood, Staff Writer | January 28, 2025

Recap of the Event:  Down in the city of New Orleans on January 2nd, there was an accident involving a man driving a pickup truck. The morning of the event there were people crowding Bourbon Street down in the parts of Louisiana. Unaware of what would unfortunately happen later that night. There...

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I, Donald J. Trump, Do Solemnly Swear: US President Donald Trump takes the oath of office at the United States Capitol. January 20th, 2025. Photo courtesy: AP News

Elected Into The Oval Office

Donald Trump Sworn In as 47th US President
Joey Kerzner and Matt Stas | January 21, 2025

January 20, 2025 will be a significant date in American history, as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. He is the second president in history to serve two non-consecutive terms along with Grover Cleveland.  The United States presidential inauguration takes...

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The One and Only: This is Nick Constantini. Coach Jambor talked about his accomplishments. This is him in action. Photo by Ava Cleary

Key Milestones in Track History

Honoring and Remembering Indoor Track Athletes
Ava Cleary, Staff Writer | January 14, 2025

The trophy case on Foran High School’s main floor is filled with awards for football, baseball, gymnastics, and other major sports. However, Indoor Track is less visible on this wall of honor. The athletes are recognized with simple name plaques rather than flashy trophies. Here are some highlights...

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My Body, My Choice: A 2022 pro-abortion protest marches towards downtown Chicago. Photo courtesy: Scott Olson/Getty Images.

Your Body, Whose Choice?

A Guide to Staying Informed on Reproductive Rights
Connor Rizzo and Dabi Lee | January 10, 2025

In over a dozen states, abortion after conception is banned in almost all circumstances. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the choice to have an abortion is no longer a constitutionally protected right. The recent election of Donald Trump has set off alarm bells for those concerned over...

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