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Sweet Treat: Senior Olivia Jones buys cookies from the school store. November 14, 2023.

Grand Opening

School Store Opens Up For The New Year
Hayley Pokornowski, Staff Writer | December 5, 2023

           Joseph A. Foran High School’s school store has now opened up for the 2023-2024 school year. The school store reopened for this school year on October 26.            If interested in buying items at the store, it will be open on C days during period seven and F days during...

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Dragon: "Christmas Dragon" by versageek is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Glistening in the Frosty Season

The New Haven Fantasy of Lights
Carlie Mae Simard, Staff Writer | December 4, 2023

          5 p.m. the snow is falling. The aroma of hot chocolate swirled in the crisp air. Families all around are bundled head to toe in cozy clothing. Stars sparkle in the night sky as cars line up ready to see the glimmering lights illuminate the darkness. New Haven Fantasy of Lights occurs at...

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In a Wigwam: Exhibit in the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center.

Celebrating Cultures

Native American Heritage Month
Chloe Ayoub, Staff Writer | December 4, 2023

          Native American Heritage month is a great way to shine light on the unique tribes and traditions. It is important to learn the history and heritage of these communities. But what can you do to celebrate? From museums to reconnecting with nature, there are all sorts of fun things to do. Mashantucket...

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Need Help?: College Fair Guides are posted outside the counseling office for seniors to browse through and help themselves learn through their process.
November 9, 2023.

On the Road to Success

Senior College Application Check-In
Lorelai Christy, Online Editor | December 4, 2023

          As the winter approaches, seniors are making their college decisions and taking on loads of work to prepare for life after graduation. Application deadlines, essay revisions, letters of recommendations, and college visits are all very overwhelming and time-consuming in the lives of seniors...

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Game Day: Foran’s band performing during the Thanksgiving halftime show. November 24, 2022.

A Time To Give Thanks

Foran’s Thanksgiving Traditions
Rumeysa Bayram and Isabella Palisi | November 22, 2023

          Fall is now in full swing, and as the season approaches the end families and friends all around are getting ready for Thanksgiving. The holiday season means giving thanks, good food, and quality time with family. Many have their own traditions for the holiday to make the day a little more...

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In The Works: Foran’s powderpuff team putting in hard work at practice.

Lady Lions Aim for Back to Back Victories in Annual Powderpuff Cross Town Rivalry

Alexa White and Shea Pangu | November 20, 2023

          Last year in the United States, 15,716 girls played high school flag football; a 40% jump from three years prior; according to Pleasanton Weekly. One of the factors that stimulated this growth were high school powderpuff games. The Lions annual powder puff game will be this November; against...

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In a Wigwam: Exhibit in the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center.

Celebrating Cultures

Native American Heritage Month
Chloe Ayoub, Staff Writer | November 20, 2023

          Native American Heritage month is a great way to shine light on the unique tribes and traditions. It is important to learn the history and heritage of these communities. But what can you do to celebrate? From museums to reconnecting with nature, there are all sorts of fun things to do. Mashantucket...

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Trusted  adult: School counselor Aubry Dove, November 15, 2023.

How to Deal with Wartime Mental Health

Anna Drozdova, Staff Writer | November 17, 2023

           Foran graduate Maria Korman has a lot of relatives in Israel such as her aunt, uncle and lots of cousins and nephews.             “I know they are in a safe spot right now but at any moment that could change. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I talk to my immediate...

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Goals in Guidance: Guidance office with many college banners and forms. October 17, 2023.

Affirmative Action in America

Elle Philpott and Kelsey Kiely | November 16, 2023

           Only 57% of the Foran community knows what affirmative action is, including those who are currently in the process of applying to college according to a recent poll. To cut to the chase, according to the New York Times affirmative action is defined as the practice or policy of favoring...

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Cousins in class: Meredith and Nora Hayes with Mr. Algiere and Mr. Phelan in his classroom, October 17, 2023.

Families Interacting in Foran

Madison Ballard, Staff Writer | November 15, 2023

          Seeing familiar faces around Foran is typical, but seeing relatives is a whole different story. Having familiar faces in Foran High School has been proven by students like Meredith Hayes, and Jackie Tosakoon, and teachers that it helps them feel more comfortable and safe.       ...

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Say Cheese: Collins twins getting photos before Taylor goes to the Homecoming dance. October 14, 2023.

The More the Merrier

A look into the unique twins and triplets at Foran
Jocelyn Gonzalez and Hayley Pokornowski | November 13, 2023

          Being a triplet or a twin is something people would say is very unique. In the United States  (US) there's a 3.31% chance of being a twin and a .14% chance of  being a triplet.            Some people find it shocking that seniors Taylor and Summer Collins are twins. Most people...

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Foran’s Veterans: Mr. Thomas Dillon and Mr. Paul Grillo standing next to an American flag. October 16, 2023.

We Thank You Veterans of Foran

Gavin Fanelli and Matt Adkins | November 10, 2023

          Veterans Day is a celebration to honor those who served in the armed forces for their patriotism and those killed in the country’s wars.           Veterans Day is celebrated each year on November 11, regardless of what day of the week it falls on. However, if it occurs on a Sunday...

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