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James Allen

James Allen, Staff Writer

Hello I am James Allen, a senior attending Joseph A. Foran. This is my second year working on the Mane Street Mirror, and I primarily write articles pertaining to movies and TV. I enjoy drawing, painting and anything art related and spend most of my free time working on art projects.

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Co President of Japan Club: Nicole Hale poses in front of Japan poster in hallway, October 17, 2021.

New Club Spotlight: Konichiwa Japan Club

James Allen and Azam Hostetler | November 3, 2022

          A recent club fair at Foran showcased numerous clubs available to students and highlights the great opportunities the school has to offer. This year Foran has welcomed many new clubs, one of which being the Japan Club.           Mrs. Bradford, the Model UN and freshmen world history...

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Library Helpers In Action: TAG members meet inside the media center Maker Space, September 15th, 2022.

TAG, You’re It! Local Volunteer Opportunity

James Allen and Azam Hostetler | October 14, 2022

          The Milford Public Library is a great place to borrow books, quietly study, draw, read, or write. However, people may be unaware that behind the scenes there exists a volunteer program where high school students keep the library functioning and working. It’s called the Teen Advisory...

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In the game: Former Jai Alai player Zabala plays at the Milford Court.

Milford’s Short-Lived Jai Alai Obsession

James Allen | June 4, 2021

     In 1977, Milford opened its very own Jai Alai court and the sport quickly became an obsession in this small town. However, many people don’t know what Jai Alai is, let alone that it was a very popular sport in Milford, Connecticut of all places.      Jai Alai is known as the world's fastest...

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Streaming Services Are Beginning To Make Theaters Obsolete: HBO Max, first major streaming service to stream new movies directly on their platform alongside theaters.

Streaming Services are Beginning to Make Theaters Obsolete

James Allen, Staff Writer | February 4, 2021

     Warner Brothers has stated that starting in 2021 all their movies will release to theatres and HBOMax to be streamed for free by HBOMax subscription holders. This includes their own projects and projects they invest in such as DC’s superhero franchise.       Wonder Woman 1984 was the...

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This is a promotional poster for “The Mandalorian” featuring the main character Mando, a lone bounty hunter on a mission with his ship “The Lasercrest” in the background.

The Making of The Mandalorian

James Allen, Staff Writer | November 25, 2020

     The Mandalorian is the latest continuation of the Star Wars series, being its first live-action series rather than a movie like its predecessors. The Mandalorian received amazing reviews for its first season and even a few Emmys, and has just gotten a second season on Disney + which does not...

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