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ChatGPT’s Home Page: A screenshot of the ChatGPT homepage, with the article topic in the text box, November 21, 2025. Photo courtesy: Matt Stas.

“What Can I Help With?”

AI’s Rapid Development and Its Impact on Schools
Matt Stas and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | December 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undergone rapid development over the past few years. ChatGPT, the leading AI chatbot, has released its fifth version since its launch on November 30, 2022. Naturally, it has found its way into the school environment. Both students and teachers utilize AI in their respective...

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Hard at Work: Foran Students Study Together in the TLC, December 8, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Madeline Babcock.

Study Smart, Stress Less

Madeline Babcock and Rodney Thomas | December 16, 2025

Annual midterm exams at Foran High School start in January, and it is never too early to start studying for them. The first half of the school year is about to end, and students will have to face a series of tests that encompass the entire semester. It is best that students don’t go into these exams...

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Keeping The Tiger Identity Alive: Assistant captain Chris Terry in action with the 25th anniversary patch on his jersey, November 8, 2025. Photo courtesy: Maria Crocco.

Return of the Roar

Bridgeport Sound Tigers Celebrating Its 25th Season
Joey Kerzner, Sports Editor | December 16, 2025

It all started back in 2001, when the Bridgeport Sound Tigers took the ice for the first time in the American Hockey League (AHL). Fast forward 20 years, May of 2021, marketing and team officials voted to change the name to the Bridgeport Islanders, due to wishing for a closer affiliation with the New...

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Winter Wonderland: Downtown Milford covered in snow after a winter storm, February 9, 2025. Photo courtesy: Milford City Hall.

Bracing for Snow

Milford’s Winter Readiness Plan
Noah Champagne and Ben Dunnigan | December 15, 2025

As the cold weather approaches and the first hints of frost appear in Milford, the town’s preparation for the winter season begins. From checking equipment to stocking up on road salt preparations begins long before people think. Milford Public Works prioritizes winter preparedness, spending months...

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Outfit of the day: Sophomore Mia Mathewson wearing cheetah print and New Balances. Photo Credit: Eva Fernandes. November 14, 2025.

Fashion in Focus

Eva Fernandes and Sophia Skelton | December 15, 2025

From head to toe, clothes are a great way for some to express their style. 2025 has been a year full of new and returning clothing trends. Here are some popular fashion trends that have caught the eye of many in Foran this year. Flare Leggings Flare leggings, also known as yoga pants, have been...

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City News: Foran journalism students holding issue of Mane Street Mirror after interviewing then-mayoral candidate Rich Smith for their story, October 22, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Lisa Farrell.

National Bill of Rights Day

First Amendment Impacting Student Journalism
Laney Chan and Alex Capozzi | December 10, 2025

Since the freedom of the press, stated in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, journalism has evolved from printing presses to major news outlets to high school journalism classes. The freedoms granted in the Bill of Rights are celebrated on December 15, established in 1941, on the one hundred...

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Sage Esposito: Sage Esposito posing with a loaf of her homemade sandwich bread, August 17, 2025. Photo courtesy: Carly Sleboda.

A Small Bakery with A Big Heart

A Look Into Bell Bakeshop
Bhoomi Rana and Wesley Sotomayor | December 10, 2025

Cupcakes, cookies, and pies line the display case; these are just some of the sweet treats new bakery owner, Sage Esposito, has to offer at Bell Bakeshop. Located on 191 Rock Lane in Milford, CT, this bakery is open every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This small business, which opened in...

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In Action: Einstein teaching students Spanish 2 students, November 14, 2025. Photo courtesy: Jack Laird.

How Learning Another Language Opens New Doors

Tino Scaranuzzo and Jack Laird | December 9, 2025

In today's world, knowing one or more languages is not just a talent; it's a real advantage. Whether someone is trying to connect with different cultures, travel more easily, or find a job, knowing more than one language opens a whole new world of opportunities. According to the American Council on...

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In Action: Coach Ross takes the field to lead the Lions, November 1, 2025. Photo courtesy: Maria Crocco.

Friday Night Lights to Saturday Schemes

Kyle Viesselman and Alex Testani | December 9, 2025

From dominating the fields at Foran High School, junior varsity coach Dean Ross has always been a Lion at heart. Belonging to both the baseball and football fields, the former two-sport standout has returned to the same sideline to guide the next generation. Ross was a senior captain for both the...

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Camera Ready: Mia Mathewson at her photoshoot, September 19, 2025. Photo courtesy: Ruthie Mathewson

Student Spotlight: Mia Mathewson—Crowns and Gowns

Mia Cyr and Gianna Bellon | December 8, 2025

Tiaras. Heels. Glitter. Hairspray. Sophomore Mia Mathewson competes in pageants on the weekend and completes schoolwork on weekdays. Mathewson’s mom got her into pageants because her mom used to compete when she was younger. Since she was only 18 months old, Mathewson has been participating in competitive...

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Mrs DeLoma: Her enthusiasm for learning, technology, and teamwork makes her an essential part of Foran. November 14, 2025. Photo courtesy: Lalana Carroll.

Spotlight on Mrs. DeLoma: Her Day-to-Day Role Within Foran

Julia Dyki and Lana Carroll | December 8, 2025

Advanced Placement Research and Teacher Librarian, Mrs. Jaclyn DeLoma, has been teaching at Foran for six years. DeLoma collaborates extensively with teachers, tailoring their approach to the specific topics they need to address, and provides skills for research-based foundations. DeLoma works...

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Soundtrack to the Night: The Foran Band brass section playing during the Lamplight Stroll, December 6, 2024. Photo Courtesy: Jessica Turner.

Strolling Through a Winter Wonderland

Tahilia Rashford, Staff Writer | December 5, 2025

Jolly, Santa, festive food, horse-drawn carriages. On the first Friday of December every year, the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) holds the annual Lamplight Stroll. Starting in the early 2000s, the Lamplight Stroll has become one of the most popular Christmas events in Milford. The Lamplight...

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