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Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky

Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky, 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 covering stories and writing. At Foran, I am involved in Soccer and Track. In my free time, I enjoy lifting, biking, and hanging out with friends. I am also captain of the boys’ soccer team.

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Talking it Over: Key players of the softball team converse about the game. April 16, 2026, Photo courtesy: Paige Perregaux.

Foran Softball

Striving For Success in States
Matt Stas and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | May 28, 2026

Last year, the softball team went undefeated and won the state championship. This year, the goal has now become to win the state championship again.  Despite the hopes of another undefeated season ending, the Lions are still focused on bringing home another title. To be as dominant as they are, the...

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Google Gemini Home Page: A screenshot of Google’s Gemini home page where users enter prompts. March 10, 2026. Photo courtesy: Matt Stas.

How to Responsibly Use AI in School

Matt Stas and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | April 20, 2026

Technology is evolving day by day, not just in the real world but in the classroom as well. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. With AI becoming more prevalent and advanced, it’s important that students and teachers are able to use it responsibly and ethically when attempting to lighten their...

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Mrs. Hudson’s Classroom: Ms. Hudson’s digital media and design class, February 3, 2026. Photo courtesy: Matt Stas.

Beyond the Canvas

Matt Stas and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | March 11, 2026

Whether it's painting on a canvas or designing a digital piece on a computer, Foran offers a wide variety of art classes for students to take. Art for Seniors Art for seniors is a full-year class that allows them to work on either 2D or 3D projects. Students start by making a drawing utilizing...

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Power Tech Classroom: A photo of the general classroom for Power Tech, December 12, 2025. Photo courtesy: Matt Stas.

The Importance of DIY Car Maintenance:

Featuring ChrisFix
Matt Stas and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | January 6, 2026

While most classes work with computers and books, Foran’s power tech class teaches students in a different way. Power Tech offers students a different kind of class as opposed to their regular core classes throughout the day, teaching valuable skills and knowledge in automotive mechanics. Power...

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ChatGPT’s Home Page: A screenshot of the ChatGPT homepage, with the article topic in the text box, November 21, 2025. Photo courtesy: Matt Stas.

“What Can I Help With?”

AI’s Rapid Development and Its Impact on Schools
Matt Stas and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | December 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undergone rapid development over the past few years. ChatGPT, the leading AI chatbot, has released its fifth version since its launch on November 30, 2022. Naturally, it has found its way into the school environment. Both students and teachers utilize AI in their respective...

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Mrs. Worcester’s classroom: A wide view of Mrs. Worcester’s classroom, where the yearbook is published, October 28, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Matt Stas.

One Year One Book

Matt Stas and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | November 21, 2025

300 pages, 100 days - that is what the yearbook staff is tasked with writing and publishing. Each year, hundreds of students purchase a yearbook without knowing what goes into making it. The process begins with deciding on the theme. The year prior, the staff will develop ideas for the next year’s...

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A place of support: Inside the counselors’ office, where students are provided with guidance and support. Photo Credit: Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky. September 26, 2025.

Counting on Counselors

Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky, Staff Writer | October 16, 2025

Loud commotions in hallways, cafeteria, and the bell ringing once every hour. But just beyond the classroom and lockers, there's a quieter type of high school life, and it’s the school counselors.  Counselors are trusted to help alleviate academic stress, guide students toward their college dreams,...

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Interviewing Jeff Raucci: Journalism students interviewing Foran’s Athletic Director, Jeffery Raucci. September 5, 2025. Photo courtesy: Lisa Farrell

Inspiring Athletes, Building Champions

A Day in the Life of Foran’s Athletic Director

With Jeff Raucci’s first year as athletic director under his belt, he aims to represent all sports and ensure a rewarding athletic program within Foran. From fall to spring, Raucci works hard to keep every sport running smoothly and at its best. Senior Wrestling Captain Zach Lund remarks,  “Our...

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Across Towns: In 1934, Dominic Zuppardi moved his bakery from New Haven to West Haven, CT, carrying his New Haven Style pizza across towns. Many New Haven pizza establishments were opened in the early 20th century, showing the rich history of the business.

Slice of Heaven: Exploring Connecticut’s Pizzerias

Pacey Larka and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | April 30, 2024

          What would you say is the best pizza place in Connecticut? Arguably the state with the best pizza in the country, CT has some of the best pizza you can find, including places like Modern, Zuppardi’s, and Frank Pepe’s. But what is the history behind these places, and what makes them...

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Segments: TV Studio student Joseph Kerzner interviews a student for a segment for the Foran News Broadcast.

Foran News Broadcast: An Inside View

Pacey Larka and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | March 12, 2024

          Every morning, students at Foran watch the morning news, but most students don’t think about what goes into the making of it. This article explores behind the scenes of how the daily news broadcast is produced, where students work tirelessly to bring you the latest updates and stories...

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Sneak Peek: Students working in one of Mrs. Hudson’s Photography classes.

Crafting Your Path

Three Electives That Every Student Should Take
Pacey Larka and Joshua Azpiri-Sudusky | February 2, 2024

          As course selection nears closer and closer by the week, students need to quickly make their decisions about what classes they want to take next year. Some of the most important classes to choose are electives. Some students do not know what electives they want to take this year, so here...

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