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Kyle Nelson

Kyle Nelson, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Kyle Nelson, and I’m a senior at Foran High School. This is my second year taking journalism. I picked journalism because I love writing and learning about the people and places around me. At Foran, I’ve been involved in track, and in my free time, I enjoy swimming and boxing.

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Springtime Scenes at Silverman’s Farm

Kyle Nelson, Staff Writer | May 8, 2026

Animals at Silverman’s Animal Farm in Easton, Connecticut, are photographed as they go about their daily routines and natural behaviors in May 2026. The images capture a variety of animals in their natural environments, highlighting typical spring activities.      

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Community kitchen: Community Kitchen Manager, Carolyn Miller, cooking for shelter, March 31, 2026. Photo courtesy: Jenna Brooke.

Faces of a Growing Crisis

Homelessness in Milford
Kyle Nelson, Staff Writer | April 19, 2026

Homelessness isn’t just a problem in big cities: it’s an issue right here in Milford. “We have seen a really large increase with people who are experiencing homelessness within the shelter,” said Jennifer Paradis, the executive director of the Beth-El Center. The center has a community kitchen...

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Foran AP Class: Foran AP Literature class, February 27, 2026. Photo courtesy: Alex Capozzi.

Foran and Law Earn AP Honor Roll Gold Status for the First Time

Kyle Nelson, Staff Writer | February 27, 2026

For the first time, both Joseph A. Foran High School and Jonathan Law High School have been named Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll Gold recipients, marking a milestone for Milford Public Schools and its academic programs. The recognition, announced January 14, highlights the schools’ efforts to...

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Berlin Holocaust: The Berlin Holocaust Memorial is a reminder of the atrocities that occurred during the holocaust, September 2, 2014. Photo courtesy: Wendelin Jacober (Creative Commons).

Remembering the Holocaust

Education and Awareness in Schools
Kyle Nelson, Staff Writer | January 27, 2026

January 27 marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to reflect and commemorate the lives lost during the Holocaust, to honor the survivors, and to reaffirm our commitment to remembering history so that such atrocities are never repeated. Izzakhar Larkin, a senior, believes people should know more about...

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Jill with her parrot balloon animal: Jill with a parrot balloon animal on her shoulder. November 23, 2025. Photo courtesy: Kyle Nelson

Bringing Balloons To Life

How One Student Turns Balloon Animals Into an Unexpected Art
Kyle Nelson, Staff Writer | December 2, 2025

Jill Allen can make a sword. She can make a monkey. And she can make a dog, among other things. Of course, these aren’t real things and creatures she’s making, but rather balloon renditions. Allen has been making balloon animals for about two years. She got interested in making them when...

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Eckhart: Adam Eckhart mid run. October 8, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Adam Eckhart.

One Step at a Time

Pastor Runs Every Street In Milford
Kyle Nelson, Staff Writer | November 3, 2025

The Rev. Adam Eckhart, senior pastor at the First United Church of Christ in downtown Milford, has taken on a unique mission of jogging down every public street in the city. Eckhart's challenge, which he's calling the “Milford All-Street Challenge,” began in early September. As of now, Eckhart...

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Key Club Fair: Key Club poster with club participants. October 1, 2025. Photo Courtesy: Kyle Nelson.

Clubs Offer More Than You Think

Here’s Why You Should Join
Kyle Nelson, Staff Writer | October 28, 2025

There are numerous clubs available at Foran High School, offering students a chance to discover a new passion, such as cooking or skiing, make new friends, or even develop skills that go beyond learning in a classroom.   A Sample of Foran’s Clubs: Key Club:  Key Club’s main focus is...

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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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