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Madeline Babcock

Madeline Babcock, Junior Layout Editor

Hi my name is Maddie and I’m a junior editor on the paper! I’m a sophomore at Foran High School! It’s my second year working here! In my freetime, I enjoy running, traveling, and reading! I’m also a captain of the Foran fencing team!

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 Standing Up: Writers and actors alike stand together to protest their working conditions (2008)

A Rundown of the SAG-AFTRA Strike

Maddie Babcock and Alexandra Montero | October 6, 2023

          Summer of 2023 was the “most anticipating summer” in terms of movies, according to Vanity Fair, with massive blockbusters  like Barbie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and The Super Mario Bros. But as audiences were enjoying interesting plot twists and funny characters, there was...

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“Nothing But Static”: Merchandise lines the walls in Static Era Records, February 11, 2023.

“Like a Record, Baby”

An In-Depth Look into Static Era Records
Maddie Babcock and Alexandra Montero | April 6, 2023

          Lining the bustling streets of downtown Milford are cafés, boutiques and salons. Located in the middle of it all, is Static Era Records, an independent record store.            Static Era first opened its doors on October 16, 2020, at the height of the pandemic.       ...

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Pinned: Kelly Aspras gains advantage over a wrestler from Saint Joe’s during a recent match. January 19, 2023.

The Struggle Behind the Game

A Look at the Ups and Downs of Being a Female Athlete
Maddie Babcock, Staff Writer | February 22, 2023

          The most important part of any athletic team is having a community that works together and supports each other, but what happens when that community excludes people based on their gender?            For centuries, women have had to fight for the ability to be their own person,...

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Hope for the Holidays: Student actively donating to Toys for Tots, December 6, 2022.

Toys Spreading Joy

Annual Toys for Tots Drive
Alexandra Montero and Maddie Babcock | December 7, 2022

           With the holidays right around the corner, the spirit of giving back is in the air and it’s time for the annual Toys For Tots toy drive. Just one of Milford’s ways of helping the community, this program is run by local Milford Firefighters, Local 944.             Milford...

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Lined Up: The Lions line up to pass the ball to Guilford, November 4, 2022

A Behind-The-Scenes of the Foran Football Team

Maddie Babcock and Alexandra Montero | November 18, 2022

           The rush of the cold air and bright lights are shining down as the Foran defense is lining up, faced by Guilford's offense. The tension is high with 17 seconds on the clock and both sides are relentless. The crowd is holding their breath as the timer ticks down painstakingly slow, where...

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