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Drug use, particularly vaping or smoking marijuana, is a prevalent issue among high schoolers. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that 23.2 percent of 12th graders had vaped nicotine in the past year, and 29 percent of 12th graders had reported using cannabis in the past year, according to the 2023 NIDA Monitoring the Future annual survey. While drug use among teens is not rising dramatically, the dangers of doing so have. With deadly synthetic drugs like fentanyl contaminating drug supplies, drug use in teens has been more dangerous than ever before.

Investigating student drug use at Foothill Tech

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Physics teacher Emily Hunt drops a student’s egg contraption.

Physics principles of the Egg Drop

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Leyendas urbanas a través de Latinoamérica

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The Aztecs were a prominent influence on the world in which we live today.

How the Aztecs shaped the modern world

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Disney Channel stardom has repeatedly lead to the downfall of young celebrity’s. Being in the spotlight provides access to a self destructive pathway for young stars.

The curse of Disney Channel stardom

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The Drama program brings new knowledge to Foothill Tech through Greek mythology

The Drama program brings new knowledge to Foothill Tech through Greek mythology

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Boys’ volleyball smashes Ventura in final game of the season

Boys’ volleyball smashes Ventura in final game of the season

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FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 13

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 13

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Class of 2024 SOARs into end of the year festivities

Class of 2024 SOARs into end of the year festivities

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News Brief: Discussion on recent ASB canceled events

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Boys’ baseball trashes Grace Brethren 10-3 at home

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