Every August, hundreds of freshmen enter Foran for the very first time. With this, uncertainty and anxiety may transpire. However, by navigating through high school, many lessons can be learned. And yet, struggling underclassmen often need help, which can come from both upperclassmen and teachers. After...

Phones are silenced, meals are gone, and all daily distractions disappear for 25 hours: this day is Yom Kippur. It is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, when those in the Jewish faith are finally able to cleanse their soul from all the previous years' blunders. The origins of Yom Kippur are traced...

The smell of coffee fills the Williamson family kitchen; however, the coffee machine isn’t turned on and hasn’t been since the morning. The scent instead comes from the family’s oven, in which a fresh batch of Java The Nut cookies has been set to bake. After giving birth to her son, Trevor Williamson,...

Sophomore Timofey Bogatikov immediately began his high school basketball career facing a challenge. According to Bogatikov, his basketball injury was the biggest obstacle he faced in his life.  During the offseason going into freshman year, Bogatikov stated, “I was very proud of the improvement...

As the fall sports season kicks off, student-athletes from across Foran have stepped into leadership roles as team captains. From the football field to the cross-country trails, these captains possess the unique ability to set the tone for competition and represent the values of hard work and dedication.   Girls’...

September marks National Recovery Month. More than just the start of fall, it’s a time to acknowledge the strength, resilience, and hope that can be found in recovery. Coming back from an injury can be a long and difficult process, and this month serves as a reminder that progress, no matter how...

Every year, about 16,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, is a reminder that behind each statistic is a child, a family, and a journey. The month of September is a time dedicated to recognizing the strength of children battling cancer...

With the 2025 fall volleyball season kicking off, the Lady Lions are picking up where they left off. After a loss in last year’s playoffs, they’re hungry for another season. The team captains include three seniors: Nyah Boromei, Kylie Posey, and Aubrey Pippa. This is now their fourth season playing...

The sizzling sound of the frying pan reaches all ears, and the strong scent of bacon and sausage fills the air. Students hunch over countertops to add bechamel to their baked flatbread and proceed to add toppings like cheese, broccoli, peppers, etc. Miss Randy diligently moves from station to station...

With only three years of experience, Foran soccer player Tino Scaranuzzo looks to push past his challenging schedule with a young new group of players. Scaranuzzo, the goalie, is considered one of the leaders on the team and will be doing everything in his power to guide his team to success this season.  The...

Each year, thousands of riders, survivors, and supporters gather in New Haven, Connecticut, for the Closer to Free Bike Ride to raise funds for Smilow Cancer Hospital as well as for the Yale Cancer Center. According to Closertofree.org, since its debut in 2011, all accumulated participants have generated...

The Foran football team is set to kick off its 2025 season. Every year, fans look forward to the Foran Lions playing under the bright lights in the cool fall weather. As the Lions begin their season, they are ready to show the hard work that they have been putting in throughout their summer workouts,...