Hi, my name is Ava McLaughlin, and I am a sophomore at Foran High School. This is my first year as a staff writer for the Mane Street Mirror. I love to read and bake in my free time, as well as listen to music. At Foran, I like to spend my time studying with my friends and helping out at The Giving Table after school.
When Jessica Roman, co-owner of Boba Lounge, discovered bubble tea on a trip to California, she encouraged her high school friend Savon Bou to pursue her love of the drink. This past September, the duo, in hopes of creating a place where friends could gather over their shared love of bubble tea, opened...