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The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

The media center at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is a great place for students to check out books outside of English class. It holds a variety of different genres from historical to comic books for students to enjoy.

Voice of the Dragon: What are the teachers of Foothill Tech reading?

Amber Duhs, Writer October 12, 2023

Reading: a hobby loved and discussed by students alike. But what if teachers were asked what they enjoy reading? Despite the fact that required reading is not an uncommon occurrence here at Foothill Technology...

The Love Ventura event took place on Oct. 7, 2023 at Plaza Park in downtown Ventura. Companies and individuals gathered together to support the city of Ventura and volunteer at different locations.

Love Ventura’s annual Serve Day

Jane Kim and Audrey Szijj October 11, 2023

Early in the morning of Oct. 7, 2023, Plaza Park in downtown Ventura was bustling with activity. Dozens of volunteers dressed in white Love Ventura shirts, bunched around sign-up booths of various community...

Hidden Heroes: The story of Johnny Garcia

Kalea Eggertsen and Jane Kim October 6, 2023

The crisp morning air signals the turn of the seasons from summer to fall. All manner of footsteps, sleepy and lively, fall across the asphalt surface of Day Road as they head into Foothill Technology...

An enormous, eye-catching paper mache octopus is situated at the start of the ArtWalk exhibition on Main St., Ventura, greeting attendees as they enter the event. Inspired by Ventura’s natural environment, this work of art highlights the abundance of sea creatures that call our oceans home.

ArtWalk: Showcasing Ventura’s creative crowd

Beatrice Barnes, Writer September 29, 2023

On Sept. 23 and 24, 2023, Main St. was enveloped in a sea of intriguing exhibits and an air of imagination as Ventura’s thriving community of artists took center stage. After a hiatus due to the COVID-19...

Also referred to as a red tide or an algae bloom, the brilliant blue waves are caused by phytoplankton that emit blue light when disturbed. In previous years the event has been rare to find, occurring sparsely. Recently, primarily during the summer of 2023, bioluminescent waves could be seen splashing the shores of Ventura County.

Bioluminescence: Wonders of the bright blue ocean

Nisha Reddy, Writer September 27, 2023

In the small beach town of Ventura, Calif., residents in the past have been drawn to see bright blue lightwork in the ocean during the night hours. Throughout California, waves have been crashing with...

Throughout the city of Ventura, pollution is washed down to the beaches through rivers and gutters, depositing cups, bags and other various trash onto our beaches and into the oceans.

Just how deadly is stormwater runoff?

Jane Kim, Writer September 26, 2023

In arid California, more rain should mean a healthier environment, right? Well, not exactly. It’s true that the sunny state has had a long history of periodic droughts; any rain we receive is a blessing...

Advanced Placement (AP) English and Language Composition is a challenging class to take. Teachers Jennifer Kindred and Richard Geib have a unique way of teaching their classes, providing an experience that students will never forget.

A guide to Advanced Placement English Language and Composition

Jane Kim, Writer September 11, 2023

This article is a continuation of the Advanced Placement (AP) series that describes what to expect when diving into each college level course at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). If you...

Meet Foothill Tech’s three newest teachers

Amber Duhs and Audrey Szijj September 9, 2023

The 2023-2024 school year has begun and students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) fill the vacant hallways once again. Despite many returning students recognizing the smiling faces of...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staffers aspire to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Aadhya Bavkar

Camilla Lewis, Writer September 8, 2023

“All throughout elementary and middle school, I’ve known that I wanted to pursue a career in STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics.] In middle school, my passion for STEM led me...

With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, people flock from all over Southern Calif. to experience the unique shops and local cuisine of Linden Avenue. Being one of the main roads to the beach, Linden Avenue is a prime spot for opportunities for both artists and musicians alike. Many of the shops host live bands and the Carpinteria Arts Center helps to showcase the amazing talent of local creators. Discover more about Linden Avenue through this photo essay, which highlights some of the amazing small businesses and breaks down some of the local places of interest.

Exploring the culture of Linden Avenue: A visual guide

Lauren Kaller, Claire Hadley, and Olivia Mowad September 6, 2023

  Click on the image above to view the photo essay on the historic Linden Avenue located in Carpinteria, CA, 93013. (optimal for viewing on desktop).

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making drastic changes to the way we operate in our daily lives as well as the way we work. Read about its effect in this article.

AI and its impact on the way we work and learn

Ella Asher, Writer June 19, 2023

Imagine waking up to a world where your every need, want and desire is met with ease and efficiency; where technology anticipates your next move before you even realize it. This may sound like something...

An inside view of the competition floor and roaring crowd of the 2023 Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas.

Ventura County’s HighTide robotics team wins the World Championship

Nisha Reddy, Writer June 18, 2023

Team 4414, the HighTide robotics team of Ventura County, recently won the 2022-2023 World Championship for robotics in Houston, Texas with the help of their beach-themed robot, Tsunami. It took the team...

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