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Angie Vargas

Angie Vargas, Staff Writer

Hi, I’m a junior student and first year staff writer for the Mane Street Mirror. I enjoy reading along with writing and that’s primarily what motivated me to take journalism this year. When I’m not writing, I enjoy spending time at the school’s science, key, and pickleball clubs. If I’m not there, I’m off somewhere else listening to Sabrina Carpenter.

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Joining the Trend: Junior Aralynne Woods joins in on the UGGS frenzy, displaying the UGGS they bought on sale. February 26, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Aralynne Woods

Stepping Into Style

The UGGS Frenzy at Foran
Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | March 4, 2025

Back from the early 2000s, the Australian shoe brand known by the name UGGS has made a comeback, teenagers flock to malls and outlets in hopes of getting their hands on a pair of the expensive shoes. Foran students haven’t been made an exception to following this trend. The shoes are iconic for...

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Racing Towards the Finish: Foran Mario Kart team competes on PlayVS in the CIAC league during the fall season, October, 2024. Photo Courtesy: Jeff Cibulas

Ready, Set, Game

Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | February 25, 2025

Street Fighter 6, Splatoon 3, League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers: Ultimate, and NBA 2k25, and much more. Foran’s esports team competes in these games against various other schools within the state of Connecticut in hopes of returning to school the next day victorious. The team had been started...

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Selection at Auschwitz:. The Jewish people arriving at Auschwitz are lined up on the selection ramp by Nazi officials. May, 1944. Photo courtesy: Bundesarchiv

Remembering These Stories

Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | January 3, 2025

The month of January brings with it a year of new beginnings. The phrase ‘New year, new me’ has become synonymous with the month and its beginning. However, it’s also a month of self reflection, where people can look back on their own past, along with that of others. January 27 is one of these...

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Decorated Stonewall National Monument: The monument was adorned with the Stonewall Rainbow flag, transgender flag (light blue, light pink, and white), and the pansexual flag (pink, yellow, and cyan). Photo was uploaded in celebration of Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day. December 8, 2022. Photo courtesy: Stonewallnps

Don’t Pan-ic This December

Recognizing Pansexuality
Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | December 3, 2024

As the month of December begins, many LGBT+ content creators begin to make posts regarding December eighth, attempting to spread awareness behind the day. When asked what makes the day so significant, many may draw blanks. What could possibly be so remarkable about December eighth? The day encapsulates...

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Locke’s Caribbean Kitchen: The outside of Locke’s Caribbean Kitchen located on 37 River St, Milford, CT. October 13, 2024. Photo courtesy: Angie Vargas

A Taste of the Locke Family Kitchen

Angie Vargas, Staff Writer | November 7, 2024

Back in early September, the community of Milford welcomed not only autumn but Locke’s Caribbean Kitchen; a small Jamaican restaurant that made its debut downtown. After only a month of business, only positive comments have come from customers simply raving about the food and its pair of owners, Sushane...

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