300 pages, 100 days - that is what the yearbook staff is tasked with writing and publishing. Each year, hundreds of students purchase a yearbook without knowing what goes into making it. The process begins with deciding on the theme. The year prior, the staff will develop ideas for the next year’s...

Mrs. Barbara Dooley finds herself taking up another advisor position alongside the Crochet Club. This year, she’s become the new advisor for the Creative Writing Club. Every Monday after school, Dooley advises the club on a new endeavor, creating an online Creative Arts magazine in which the students...

On October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down primarily due to disagreements over funding for healthcare and border security, affecting Americans in nearly every aspect of their lives. One issue has been the administration of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the...

Thousands of youth athletes take the field/court and struggle with the risk of injury. More than 3.5 million athletes get hurt per year, which causes loss of participation and stress, according to Hopkinsmedicine.org. Athletic director Jeff Raucci recognizes the importance of recovery for high school...

Foran’s school paper has been around for years, once being called The Paper Lion, now evolving to the Mane Street Mirror. Starting in 1974, The Paper Lion came to life at Foran. According to the yearbook from 1974, the newspaper would send out a weekly newsletter prior to being published in 1975....

In a world that often feels chaotic, a simple smile can be a powerful act of kindness. Every year on the first Friday of October, people around the world celebrate World Smile Day.  This lighthearted occasion is dedicated to small gestures that make a big difference. This day reminds us that goodwill...

Following the closely contested election on Nov. 4, Milford has chosen its next leader. Democrat Rich Smith, who actually served as Milford’s 11th mayor two years ago, defeated incumbent Tony Giannattasio, a Republican, decisively. “I had prepared my entire life to do this job; working with large...

Good Morning, Foran. It’s November, and here is a behind-the-scenes look at the “Lion Pride News.” Foran High School’s TV Studio class is run by teacher Mr. Thomas Dillon, and together with his students, they bring entertaining and pressing news to students and faculty members. Each broadcast...

Three friends with a strong passion for food and community are bringing their dreams to life with R&M Cutlets. Owners Matt Nittoly, Ryan Trevathan, and Mike Hazard come together to bring a new style of deli to Milford, CT. The deli is located at 575 New Haven Ave. and is opening soon. Many members...

Matcha, bagels, and coffee pails—that's what the Drift Cafe has to offer. Come and visit on Wednesday through Sunday from 8 am to 12 pm. The Drift Cafe is a brand new pop-up cafe truck run by two locals, Ben Bonessi and Griffin Gerardi. The cafe is based in Milford, CT, with its exact location dependent...

According to Education Data, 73% of students graduating from high school who attend college stay in the state. Making the transition from high school to college isn't a simple task for students. Many students face academic, emotional, social, and financial challenges every year. Along with a goodbye...

Fresh out of middle school, eleven freshmen are eager to become leaders and role models, striving to do their best to improve themselves and the school in any way possible. This past Friday, students had the opportunity to choose who would represent them on the student council. The student council...