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Tim Bogatikov

Tim Bogatikov, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Tim Bogatikov, and I’m a sophomore at Foran High School. This is my first year taking journalism, and I am a staff writer. I picked journalism because I thought it would be a good opportunity to learn things about my school, and improve my ability to write descriptive text. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, riding my bike, and going to the gym.

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Gloomy Clouds: The dark clouds hang overhead a field lined with trees, May 6, 2026. Photo courtesy: Tim Bogatikov.

Plants in the Rain

Tim Bogatikov, Staff Writer | May 19, 2026

The smell of rain fills the air on a stormy afternoon on May 6, 2026, as Milford experiences the spring season. The warm showers drip off the vibrant leaves of blooming plants, and hydrate the ground for them to grow taller, preparing for summer. For now, the gray clouds hang above while watering the...

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Permit License: An official Connecticut learner’s permit, April 22, 2026. Photo Courtesy: Mason Fazio.

How to Pass Your Learner’s Permit

Tips and Tricks on how to Pass
Mason Fazio and Tim Bogatikov | April 23, 2026

According to researchers, at least 35-43% of people don’t pass their permit test on the first try. In order to avoid being part of this percentage, you need to learn how to properly prepare for your permit test.  The learner’s permit is a prerequisite for obtaining a driver’s license. Unlike...

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Focused, Fueled, Ready: Kellen Kirker prepares with quiet focus before his event, February 3, 2026. Photo courtesy: Josie Kirker.

The Pressure and Progress of Indoor Track

How Athletes Prepare, Race, and Compete While Pushing Their Limits
John Annucci and Tim Bogatikov | March 6, 2026

The sound of spikes hitting the track echoes through the indoor arena as Foran athletes round tight corners and push themselves with every lap. Indoor track is a test of speed, endurance, and mental toughness, where long hours of training and practice pay off. From afternoon practices to nail-biting...

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Taipei 101: New Year’s Fireworks in 2013, December 31, 2013. Photo courtesy: EpicFireworks (Creative Commons).

New Year’s Resolutions

Small Steps, Consistency, and Mindset Make All the Difference
Tim Bogatikov, Staff Writer | December 22, 2025

On average, only 10% of people stick with the goals that they set for themselves as their New Year’s resolutions. According to CBS News, roughly 23% of people quit within the first week, 43% by the end of January, and an entire 80% drop their resolutions by mid-February. Behind all this failure are...

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Honoring Columbus Day: A look at the iconic statue of Christopher Columbus in Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 2005. Photo Courtesy: Brent Moore (Creative Commons).

Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Tim Bogatikov, Staff Writer | October 3, 2025

Columbus Day and the discovery of America. Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honoring of culture. One celebrates Columbus’s landing in America after his voyage, while the other acknowledges the hardships that the Native population had to endure during colonization, leaving one question: Is Columbus Day...

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