Tune into the fourth installment of Dragon’s Digest for news updates and recent sports coverage. Additionally, look for upcoming Arts and Enterainment (A&E) articles along with Features pieces that highlight national interest and local engagement alike.

Following the 2021 album “Call Me If You Get Lost” as the seventh studio album, “Chromakopia” was released on Oct. 28, 2024, through Columbia Records as the eighth studio album from the artist Tyler, The Creator. The album contains 14 songs, beginning with “St. Chroma” and ending with “I Hope You Find Your Way Home.” Earning well over 85 million streams on Spotify within the first day of its release, as well as selling 142,000 albums in the first week. Topping the charts in several categories, the album has surpassed “Call Me If You Get Lost” as Tyler’s biggest first week sales and the biggest debut by units for a rap album released in 2024.

Jason Noufal ’25, Angel Sanchez Moreno ’26 and Loren Romero ’25 proudly present their “Recipe for Resilience” slideshow. Using a cake analogy to show how they’ve been layering mental health activities this school year.

Many students at Foothill Tech most likely know about the Wellness Center, however they may not be aware of the Wellness Peers who are the inner workings of the program. Above is everything you need to know about the Wellness Peers, and what they do to improve our school’s mental health scene.

Foothill Tech Wellness Peers, Loren Romero ’25, Jason Noufal ’25, Angel Sanchez Moreno ’26, Finn Alleman ’26, Lauren Happle ’26, Audrey Szijj ’26, Lauren Fossati ’25, Naomi Schwartz ’26 and Olivia Brightly ’25 all gather to pose for a group photo at the annual Y2Y Conference after a successful presentation to their fellow Wellness Peers.

Fillmore puts pressure on Foothill Tech’s defense during an offensive play. Dylan Files ‘26 (number 6) skillfully tries to get the ball away from his opponent, looking for an opportunity to pass to midfield.

On Nov. 18, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team took to Fillmore High School (Fillmore) to compete in a non-league match. The Dragons gave it all they had, but lost 1-5.

Bella Efner ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for her ongoing remarkable girls cross country season, where she has displayed exceptional leadership and skill as one of the senior runners on the team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

After the long-awaited 2024 U.S. presidential election held on Nov. 5, 2024, the race has been called following months of hard-fought campaigning. While some Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students express excitement for future President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance’s term, others voice concern. Regardless of political affiliation, this comprehensive coverage offers insight into each candidate, their policies and students’ opinions.

Located on the avenue, Lovewell Tea & Coffee is a hidden gem that serves coffee, tea and pastries. For the fall season, the cafe is decked out with seasonal decorations, and the aromas of pumpkin spice and cinnamon fill the shop. These four seasonal flavors at Lovewell can be served in a variety of ways, as they can be implemented into chai, matcha, lattes and more.

Among many other popular pizookie varieties, including Chocolate Chunk, Cookies ‘n’ Cream and Strawberry Shortcake, BJ’s introduced a seasonal Spooky Pizookie for the Halloween season. With rich, sweet flavors, this pizookie was perfect to begin the fall season. As autumn advances, BJ’s is now serving a seasonal Cinnamon Roll Pizookie.

Four seasonal variations at Lovewell Tea & Coffee are the Patch Latte, the Caramel Apple Pop Chai, the Pumpkin Pie Latte and the Pumpkin Pie Matcha. These flavors, despite their variations, are all reminiscent of the season with warm spices and autumnal ingredients.

With the turn of the season, the nostalgic scent of pumpkin pie and cinnamon spice beckons us to indulge in seasonal fall treats! Craving a salted maple latte from Coffee Bean or an apple pie smoothie from Blenders? See what local eateries and Ventura establishments are offering to satisfy your sweet tooth this fall!

The morning light reflects the gorgeous orange tint of the Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte topped with a whipped cream swirl and spice seen on the right — a perfect addition to this seasonal drink. This cold and sweet beverage is perfect for anytime of the day, bringing you into the autumn mood with bright pumpkin and fall flavors.This irresistible swirl of pumpkin and coffee makes for one of the most inviting drinks imaginable. When first looking at this Pumpkin Dry Iced Americano With Half and Half, you immediately want to take a sip, hoping it tastes as delicious as it looks. It definitely did not disappoint with the most amazing balance of pumpkin and coffee. On the left shows an irresistible swirl of pumpkin and coffee makes for one of the most inviting drinks imaginable. When first looking at this Pumpkin Dry Iced Americano With Half and Half, you immediately want to take a sip, hoping it tastes as delicious as it looks. It definitely did not disappoint with the most amazing balance of pumpkin and coffee.

The morning light reflects the gorgeous orange tint of the Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte topped with a whipped cream swirl and spice seen on the right — a perfect addition to this seasonal drink. This cold and sweet beverage is perfect for anytime of the day, bringing you into the autumn mood with bright pumpkin and fall flavors.This irresistible swirl of pumpkin and coffee makes for one of the most inviting drinks imaginable. When first looking at this Pumpkin Dry Iced Americano With Half and Half, you immediately want to take a sip, hoping it tastes as delicious as it looks. It definitely did not disappoint with the most amazing balance of pumpkin and coffee. On the left shows an irresistible swirl of pumpkin and coffee makes for one of the most inviting drinks imaginable. When first looking at this Pumpkin Dry Iced Americano With Half and Half, you immediately want to take a sip, hoping it tastes as delicious as it looks. It definitely did not disappoint with the most amazing balance of pumpkin and coffee.

On the right, the morning light reflects the gorgeous orange tint of the Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte topped with a whipped cream swirl and spice as a perfect addition to this seasonal drink. This cold and sweet beverage is perfect for anytime of the day, bringing you into the autumn mood with bright pumpkin and fall flavors.This irresistible swirl of pumpkin and coffee makes for one of the most inviting drinks imaginable. When first looking at the drink on the left, a Pumpkin Dry Iced Americano With Half and Half, you immediately want to take a sip, hoping it tastes as delicious as it looks. It definitely did not disappoint with the most amazing balance of pumpkin and coffee.

Siena Meter ‘25 is a student who attends Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and is a varisty soccer player as well as a member of Foothill Tech’s Associated Student Body (ASB). Siena is a great sport and a helping hand everywhere she goes.

Certain colleges that made the SAT optional are now reinstating the test for future applicants. Though this topic has been in discussion since the return of in person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic, students now wonder if they should pay to take the test and how much it really affects an applicant’s profile.