As the new school year settles in, it becomes clear to returning students that some things never change — one of those being the infamous lunch line, notoriously long and full. It is the last hurdle for students, as well as staff, to get food.

Josh Allen threw for 394 yards with two passing and two rushing touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills returned with a 15 point comeback against the Baltimore Ravens, finishing off with the final score of 41-40. Lamar Jackson finished with 209 yards passing and one touchdown, while Derrick Henry rushed for 169 yards and two scores in the Ravens’ loss.

The 2025 NFL kick off starts a brand new season with fierce matchups, featuring the Eagles facing the Jets, the Bills taking on the Ravens, the Buccaneers against the Texans and the 49ers battling with the Cowboys. Fans across the country are set and ready to watch as teams return to the field, beginning the long road toward the playoffs and a shot at the Super Bowl.

On the night of Sept. 18, 2025, parents of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) gathered for Back to School Night, an event that allows for parents to go to their children’s class, meet their teachers and go through a miniature version of what their kids do every day. Along with this, tables were set up to showcase the many different pathways and opportunities that are offered at Foothill Tech.

Along with the tables set up for the Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) many pathways and programs offered to students, there were also several tables designated to give families information about the school itself. Many of these setups were covered with informational pamphlets, snacks and drinks. These tables served as a place for parents to learn more about back to school night, get something to eat and ask questions.

Many tables were set up at Back to School Night to give families information about the different opportunities provided to Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students. An entire table was dedicated to exhibiting Foothill Tech’s athletic programs, with a spotlight on the new athletic director, Jason Dinkler. This is Dinkler’s first year as athletic director, meaning that this event served as a way for him to meet the families of students interested in or participating in sports.

Back to School Night, an annual event at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), provides parents with the valuable opportunity to meet their children’s teachers through classroom visits and explore various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways and programs offered by the school.

President Donald Trump directs American flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk, political activist. The conservative Christian was mortally wounded after being shot in the neck at a “Prove Me Wrong” Turning Point USA debate event on the campus of Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025. The controversial American orator was shortly pronounced dead after being rushed to a nearby hospital in Orem, Utah.

Survey evidence is shown to rank colleges in 2026 from a conservative organization, The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Results on free speech are displayed, taken from over 68,000 college students about violence and hatred towards those who appear provocative, those self-refraining personal controversial information and those who trust university administration to stand up for those who voice their opinions.

At the start of the 2025–26 school year, students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) were surprised to learn that new state-mandated benchmarks were put into effect through the learning program IXL. Two new assessments through this platform were introduced to students and teachers — one to measure students’ English skills, and another to measure students’ math skills. These tests have received mixed reviews from both students and teachers.

IXL Learning’s LevelUp Diagnostic offers personalized learning through targeted skill practice, but its rollout at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has received mixed reactions. While some see it as a useful tool for identifying what mathematical and English skills to practice, others see it as a drain on valuable class time.

On Sept. 17, 2025 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students gathered to help cheer on and celebrate athletes for the fall season. Students showed their Dragon pride by wearing black and maroon colors and holding pom poms as the fall athletes ran through the banner. Dragons cheered on the girls volleyball team, boys water polo, boys and girls cross country, girls golf, and girls tennis. This is the first year that Foothill Tech has done an athletics rally.

During the athletic rally held on Sept. 17, 2025, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) fall sport teams sent two representatives from each team to play in an intense game of musical chairs. The teams cheered for each of their representatives and students gathered along the rail to see who would win. The last round was between girls volleyball and girls golf, represented by Lilac Reyes ’26, and Bella Baum ’26. After a long and suspenseful round girls golf ended up taking the victory thanks to Baum.

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls volleyball team gathered together to help cheer on both of their representatives that were chosen for a game of musical chairs. Their enthusiastic cheers brought their girls to the last round of musical chairs. This display of Dragon pride highlights the overall positive energy that Foothill Tech students brought to the Sept. 17, 2025 athletic rally.

At the Senior picnic hosted by Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) on Sept. 16, 2025 there was food being catered by Urbane Cafe. The underclassman students involved in ASB are shown above serving the free sandwiches. The picnic is the first of many senior events for the class of 2026. The picnic is a fun event that gathers the class to enjoy and make memories as they are in their last year of high school.

After taking the group panoramic photo, seniors eat sandwiches and enjoy theFoothill Technology High school (Foothill Tech) Senior Picnic to the fullest. Emily Turner ’26, Violet Polley ’26, Lauren Happle ’26, Caroline Van Der Kooji ’26 and Savannah Skaar ’26 pose with big smiles in the quad while eating their lunch. This event will be the first of many senior events that Foothill Techs Associative Student Body (ASB) will hold this school year.

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) class of 2026 gathers together in front of the school, smiling with excitement and anticipation just moments before the start of their senior picnic. The seniors were ready to celebrate their final year of high school and the memories they have created along the way.

On the evening of Sept. 16, 2025, residents and supporters of Ventura, Calif., gathered in the Ventura College Wright Event Center to witness the Ventura City Council make a decision on the Main Street Moves project, specifically whether or not to maintain the closure of Main Street to vehicular traffic. This decision brought a large crowd, with over 70 individuals volunteering to voice their concerns to the Council, with a large majority of participants being in favor of the continued closure of Main Street. After a speaker’s time had elapsed, members in the audience used the American Sign Language (ASL) symbol for applause, pictured above.