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Christian Rios

Christian Rios, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Christian, and I’m a senior at Foran High School. This is my second year taking journalism, and I am a staff writer. I picked journalism because I love writing and learning about the people and places around me. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends.

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Student Athlete: Headshot of Jack Bretthauer, while also being on the track team, he still studies finance and watches the market. Photo Provided By Jack Bretthauer (via Iona University Athletics), September 2025.

Jack Runs the Market

Matt Adkins and Christian Rios | April 1, 2026

The stock market is a volatile place. Spikes and drops are part of the picture. When it comes down to the various movements within the market, Jack Bretthauer is quick to figure out why or how they are happening and share his views as a trending influencer on social media. A Jonathan Law graduate,...

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Together as a Whole: Milford Mariners together with the kids after a hard day of learning and helping, January 10, 2026. Photo courtesy: Matthew Adkins.

From the Rink to the Classroom

Carter Bianco and Christian Rios | February 20, 2026

Throughout the season, the Milford Mariners are doing more than just practicing hockey; they are teaching youth simple skills on and off the ice, whether it is learning how to skate or just how to read a book. Senior captains Joey Kerzner, Parker Guarnieri, and Matt Adkins read a book to a classroom,...

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Suited Up: Foran Swim captains lined up together at the captains’ meeting, November 24, 2025. Photo courtesy: Joey Lahav.

Diving Into the Season

Christian Rios, Staff Writer | January 8, 2026

The Boys Milford swim team’s 2025-26 season is officially underway. The roster consists of athletes from both Jonathan Law High School and Joseph A. Foran High School. This year, Captains are eager to start the season off with success. They have been putting in countless hours after school, working...

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Game Ready: The Girls Basketball team in a last-minute huddle before the game starts, December 28, 2024. Photo Courtesy: Addi Mangosing.

Cold Outside, But Winter Sports Are Heating Up

Christian Rios and Carter Bianco | December 4, 2025

Winter sports have been successful in the past couple of years, with wrestling winning the state championship, boys basketball tying its best season ever with a record of 19-6, and other teams looking to continue that momentum. The boys’ basketball success led them to move from Division III to Division...

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Great Day: Mr. Hair in a delightful mood, ready to teach, January 28, 2022. Photo courtesy: ManeStreetMirror1 (Instagram).

Fitness, Fun, and Mr. Hair

PE Teacher Spotlight
Christian Rios and Carter Bianco | December 3, 2025

 When students enter the gym, they’re greeted with more than just an activity; they’re met with Mr. Thomas Hair’s upbeat energy and welcoming smile. Hair has been teaching here for three years now, although it’s been a short time, he has made a big impact. Hair wanted to follow into the...

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Lions lined up: Foran's football team in their scrimmage against Fairfield Ludlowe
September 8, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Ray Jackson

Friday Night Lights Begin

Christian Rios and Carter Bianco | September 12, 2025

The Foran football team is set to kick off its 2025 season. Every year, fans look forward to the Foran Lions playing under the bright lights in the cool fall weather. As the Lions begin their season, they are ready to show the hard work that they have been putting in throughout their summer workouts,...

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Finishing the Formations: The marching band works together to perfect their formations before the first halftime performance. September 4, 2025. Photo courtesy: Laney Chan.

Marching Into the New Season

Although the school year has just begun, the Foran band has been practicing tirelessly since the end of summer. Between band camp and rehearsal, the band is prepared to play and perform at the first home football game of the year. Band camp started at the beginning of August, stretching from eight...

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Batts' Running Stance: Batts gets ready to run the SCC qualifiers. Photo courtesy: Anthony Federico Photography.

Who Is William Batts?

This Scholar-Athlete is Fast on the Track
Christian Rios and Kyle Nelson | May 20, 2025

William “Alex” Batts is a senior at Joseph A. Foran High School who succeeds whether it is outside on the track or inside the classroom. Batts has been running track since his sophomore year, and he has been named captain of the indoor and outdoor track teams. “Track has been the best thing...

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Weight loss progress: Izzakhar Larkin’s weight loss

Ten Ways To Help Lose Weight

Christian Rios and Kyle Nelson | March 27, 2025

Losing weight isn’t just about losing pounds, it’s also about creating healthier habits that last a lifetime. Whether it’s dropping a few pounds or making a significant lifestyle change, there are many ways to approach weight loss. Here are ten great ways to help lose weight and become healthier.   Create...

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Foran Three-Peats: Foran lines up to take a photo after defeating Sheehan in the Christmas tournament championship and named the reigning champions.

Holiday Slam

Basketball Action for the Season
Christian Rios and Kyle Nelson | January 3, 2025

Foran three-peated the annual four-team holiday basketball tournament, continuing its reign as champs  Every holiday season, four teams go face-to-face in a basketball tournament hosted by Platt Technical High School. The competition includes Seymour, Platt Technical, Sheehan and Foran high schools....

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Miss. Randy in culinary: Miss. Randy self-portrait. Photo by Kyle Nelson

Exploring Miss Randy’s Culinary Journey

Christian Rios and Kyle Nelson | December 12, 2024

Randy Colin (Miss Randy) is a hard-working, single mother who works as the bake shop teacher for Foran High School. She has a passion for cooking and baking, as it's been a big part of her life. She went to college for six years and she got an associate's degree in liberal arts, a bachelor of fine...

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Week 5 Cheshire Pink Out: Foran Lions offense in action, October 10, 2024. Photo courtesy: Anthony Federico

Race to States

Christian Rios and Kyle Nelson | November 4, 2024

From Monday after-school practices to Friday night lights, the time and effort the Foran Lions put into succeeding shows in the 2-2 record despite facing upper-level teams. “We have the same confidence level after every game no matter what was in the past. If anything it drives us even more,”...

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