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Safe and Sound: The entrance to Foran’s nurse's office, December 8, 2025. Photo courtesy: Mike Rich.

Patience Meets Patients

A Look Into Nursing
Mike Rich and Pacey Larka | January 20, 2026

Students encounter illnesses and injuries at some point. However, dedicated professionals tackle these issues: nurses. School nurses do more than what meets the eye. From caring for students to dealing with paperwork, they are the unsung heroes of their communities. School nurse Ms. Elizabeth Melvin,...

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Volunteering: Key Club members working together to help the community at the blanket-making event, October 19, 2025. Photo courtesy: Catherine GaNun.

Key Club

Helping Milford One Event at a Time
Jayden Francis and Mason Fazio | January 16, 2026

Key Club has become one of Milford’s most active student service organizations, offering its help with everything from school events to community fundraisers. Key Club is a non-profit organization, a branch of the Kiwanis Family, that comprises high school students with a simple mission to serve whenever...

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Civil Rights: King at the Civil Rights March, August 28, 1963. Photo courtesy: Rowland Scherman (Unseen Histories).

Teaching the Dream

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Lasting Role in Equity and Inspiration in Schools
Abby Babcock, Staff Writer | January 16, 2026

Each January, schools across the nation pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., yet the true measure of his impact reaches far beyond a single day on the calendar. From classroom conversations to district-wide equity initiatives, Dr. King’s ideals continue to guide how educators...

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The Dragon Dance: The NEAACC showcases a traditional dance involving dragons, January 29, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Xiaolei Cheng

Welcoming The Year of the Horse

Celebrating Chinese New Year
Leila Botonjic and Maya Krzywosz | January 15, 2026

Chinese New Year is a holiday that celebrates the incoming year with different animal zodiac signs, celebrations, and traditions, with dates that vary depending on the year. The 2026 Chinese New Year will range from February 17 to March 3, and this year's animal is the horse. The history behind the...

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When the Light Dims, but the Crowd Doesn’t Come: Movie screening at Connecticut Post Mall, December 14, 2025. Photo courtesy: Allison De Leon Castro.

The Fading Crowd

Why Movie Theaters Are Losing Audiences
Tahilia Rashford, Staff Writer | January 14, 2026

Movie theaters are growing quieter as more people skip the trip and turn to the comfort and convenience of watching new films from their couches instead. Emma Flowers recently went to the movies at the Milford mall to see “Now You See Me Now You Don’t.” She hasn’t changed her movie-going habits...

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Sparklin’: Student finishes decorating their lawn in time for the holidays, December 18, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Rodney Thomas.

Winter Wonder Day

Creative Snow-Day Activities Students Can Dive Into
Rodney Thomas and Maddie Babcock | January 14, 2026

Fresh snow means a day packed with possibilities. Whether it’s building snowmen, making warm treats, or crafting indoors, kids can fill their snow day with fun that lasts long after the flakes stop falling. Starting the Day Outdoors While high-school students may not rush to the backyard as their...

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Healthy Habits: Miss Beth Cafferty in her childcare and development classroom. December 3, 2025. Photo courtesy: Ryan Lawrence.

How Healthy Habits Fuel Success

Ryan Lawrence | January 13, 2026

About 10% of American citizens consistently eat their recommended daily amounts of fruits and vegetables, an alarming statistic that professionals say is a direct factor in the increase in diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. As America's food has lost significant nutritional value, finding...

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Avatar: Fire and Ash Cinemark: Avatar Fire and Ash movie poster at Cinemark theatres. January 9, 2026. Photo courtesy: Eliana Stockwood

A Year In Film

Biggest Movies That Took Over 2025
Eliana Stockwood, Staff Writer | January 13, 2026

2025 was a big year for movies, as many fan favorites dropped in theatres, ranging in all genres. From lighthearted comedies to thrillers to romances, this year proved to be a box office success for studios.   Mufasa: The Lion King Rated as #18 by The Numbers, this story follows the unknown...

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ASL Together: The three club members together, December 16, 2025. Photo courtesy: Eloise Mackell.

All About ASL

Exploring the American Sign Language Club
Emma Swaller and Eloise Mackell | January 12, 2026

Although the American Sign Language (ASL) Club is small, it has shown to have a huge impact at Foran. The club is run by Mrs. Sarah DiGiacomo, who has been in charge of the club for the past four years. DiGiacomo has worked to create a space where students can learn not just a new language but also how...

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Cops, Community, and Coffee: Milford police at Starbucks, July 24, 2024. Photo courtesy: Milford Police Department.

Honoring Those Who Protect

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Noah Champagne and Ben Dunnigan | January 9, 2026

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day honors officers who dedicate their lives to serving the local communities. From school resource officers to officers patrolling the streets, January 9 is a day to recognize the commitment and service of those who work to keep the community safe. At Foran,...

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Suited Up: Foran Swim captains lined up together at the captains’ meeting, November 24, 2025. Photo courtesy: Joey Lahav.

Diving Into the Season

Christian Rios, Staff Writer | January 8, 2026

The Boys Milford swim team’s 2025-26 season is officially underway. The roster consists of athletes from both Jonathan Law High School and Joseph A. Foran High School. This year, Captains are eager to start the season off with success. They have been putting in countless hours after school, working...

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Keeping Organized: Mrs. Green staying organized using sticky notes, December 2, 2025. Photo credit: Eva Fernandes.

Clearing the Clutter

Smart Organization Tips for Everyday Life
Eva Fernandes, Staff Writer | January 8, 2026

According to the Daily Mail, over the course of a lifetime, the average person spends approximately 3,680 hours —about 153 days— searching for misplaced items. January 11th, National Clean Off Your Desk Day, serves as a reminder to rest, declutter, and build better organizational habits. Staying...

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