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a forum for student opinion

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Lana Carroll

Lana Carroll, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Lana Carroll, and I’m a junior at Foran High School. This is my 2nd 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. At Foran, I am involved in diving, track, and Key Club. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, diving, and shopping.

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Natural Helpers: Natural helpers working with the incoming freshman on freshman orientation, August 26, 2025. Photo courtesy: Mane Street Mirror.

Background on Foran Natural Helpers

Insight Into Their Purpose and Activities
Julia Dyki and Lana Carroll | September 11, 2025

Being a Natural Helper at Foran High School requires a strong commitment and a sense of responsibility. The role centers around offering support and assistance to others. Natural Helpers create safe spaces for students to seek guidance and express their feelings. If a student needs help finding their...

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School AI: photo of another AI website that is used to engage students, save time, and differentiate teaching, December 18 2024. Photo courtesy Julia Dyki

Exploring The Pros and Cons of AI in Classrooms

Lana Carroll and Julia Dyki | January 8, 2025

AI is starting to become more and more utilized in classrooms. Let’s take a look at both students’ and teachers’ opinions on the pros and cons of AI. AI has the ability to be very beneficial when used correctly and moderated. It can save time, and provide unbiased  information. AI can also...

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Varsity volleyball game: The girls huddling up while playing a game. (taken November 4th, 2024) Photo Courtesy: Jeffrey Raucci

Setting for Success

The Importance of Collaboration in High School Volleyball
Lana Carroll and Julia Dyki | November 7, 2024

The Foran volleyball team prides itself on the strong bonds between its players. Senior Hailey Cahill says, “[My favorite part of the team is] definitely the friendships I have made, I love everyone on the team,” Being a part of a team means creating a healthy and supportive environment. Foran’s...

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What’s Cooking?

What’s Cooking?

“Organized chaos” is how culinary teacher, Miss Randy Colin, describes Advanced Culinary. Managing 16 students and using a hot stove and oven can be a challenge for most other people, but for Randy, that’s where she thrives. Towards the beginning of the school year, students pick groups of four...

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