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What to look forward to on Black Friday

December 13, 2018

Isabel Messore Staff Writer          Black Friday is an American shopping tradition ending Thanksgiving festivities and beginning the winter holidays. Although it may be tempting to start Christmas shopping, waiting until Black Friday could save a lot of money.  ...

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Outside view of Dave and Buster’s located in the Connecticut Post Mall. Photo taken by Malcolm Chavez on November 25, 2018.

And The Game Begins…

December 10, 2018

Malcolm Chavez Staff Writer           People who search for an escape and entertaining activities to do in Milford, now have a potential new favorite hang out spot. Dave and Buster’s opened on November 5, 2018 in the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford, Connecticut. It...

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Journalism Field Trip Impacts Foran Students

December 5, 2018

Zoe Pringle Staff Writer In the beginning of November, Foran students of the Journalism Department took a field trip to Southern Connecticut State University for a Journalism workshop. This article is a follow-up to a previous story I wrote detailing the feelings of students anticipating the field...

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The Political Canvas has Changed: Congress turns divided after the heated midterm elections

December 4, 2018

Dylan Fernandez Staff Writer The recent midterms have proved to be one of the most popular in recent history.  Never before has interest from the public been so high in a midterm election. With the New York Times estimating around 114 million voters, the 2018 midterms election was a sizeable step...

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Photo courtesy of Supreme Court official website. Brett Kavanaugh taking the Judicial Oath in the Justices’ Conference Room.

A New Supreme Court Justice? Brett Kavanaugh Has Been Sworn In

November 28, 2018

Annabelle Farrell Staff Writer On Monday October 8, 2018, Brett Kavanaugh got sworn in to be a Supreme Court Justice. He has been very controversial lately, and many people have opinions about him. Brett Kavanaugh is currently a Republican Supreme Court Justice. Before this, he was a sitting judge...

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Journalism Department Takes a Trip

Journalism Department Takes a Trip

November 20, 2018

Zoe Pringle Staff Writer Mrs Farrell's Journalism class will take a trip to SCSU Nov. 2 to refine their journalist skills for the local Mane Street Mirror Newspaper. The annual trip takes place at Southern Connecticut State University every fall season. Schools from all over Connecticut attend, and...

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Students win at Fairfield Model UN Conference

Students win at Fairfield Model UN Conference

November 16, 2018

Jess Anderson Staff Writer Foran’s own Model United Nations class and club is embarking to their first conference on Friday November 2, 2018 at Fairfield University. Students can join the Model UN class during their junior year of high school, or sign up for the club any year they want. Both the...

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US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley Resigns

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley Resigns

November 14, 2018

Sofia Nazeer Staff Writer On Tuesday October 9, 2018, President Trump announced Nikki Haley, the UN Ambassador to the U.S., will be resigning at the end of the year. The role of an ambassador representing the U.S., and really any country, is to represent the President in an official capacity in foreign...

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Foran Fundraises

Foran Fundraises

November 9, 2018

Maggie Cummings Staff Writer October is an important time for fundraising. The 10th month of the year is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a result, the Foran community has recently been creating and participating in various activities in order to raise money for a wide array of causes, including...

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We Strive to Donate for the Food Drive

We Strive to Donate for the Food Drive

November 7, 2018

Abbie Mitchell Staff Writer Students from Joseph A. Foran High School help out their local community by donating food to those who are in need for Thanksgiving. The food drive officially ends November 8 and has been occurring for the past 3 weeks. Ms. Jessica Hoffer who is organizing the food drive...

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Student Led Clubs Inspire Students

Student Led Clubs Inspire Students

October 19, 2018

Jessica Wolfe Staff Writer   From Mathletes to Model UN, Joseph A Foran has a lot of clubs. Each year students are welcomed to sign up for clubs at the annual club fair held in the cafeteria. Along with being able to sign up for clubs, students are welcome to present and start new clubs with...

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S’COOL Store

October 19, 2018

Ciara DeMott Staff Writer   Joseph A. Foran High School welcomes back its school store this month. Located on the second floor in between the media center and red hall, this room is a hop, skip and a jump away from anywhere. Organized by Mrs. Brown, a business teacher and DECA advisor, the school...

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