Nov. 5, 2024, marks one of the most highly anticipated and pivotal days of the year: Election Day. After years of preparation, the stage is set for a historic showdown between two major political parties. As shown above, Donald Trump, with his running mate J.D. Vance, is leading the Republican ticket, while Kamala Harris, with her running mate Tim Walz, is representing the Democratic Party. This election is set to be a defining moment in American politics, with both candidates offering different visions for the nation’s future. This series covers a range of ropics such the importance of swing states, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students’ opinions on the election, enviromental policy and much more.

The Santa Ana winds, aptly nicknamed the devil winds, are notorious for their hot, dry nature and tendency to generate critical fire weather conditions in coastal Southern California. They typically blow through the months of September to May and occur when high pressure builds up over the Great Basin (the geographic area framed by the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada) while a region of low pressure is present over the Southern Californian coast. The difference in pressure between the two areas creates a strong pressure gradient, causing the weather phenomenon known as the Santa Ana winds. As the winds flow down slope through mountain passes and canyons, they gradually gain velocity, lose moisture, compress and warm-up.

The vibrant peach color of this Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade perfectly reflects the bright fruit flavors that await you when you taste it. When drinking this, you are immediately greeted with a sweetness that takes over your mouth, giving you a feeling of summer. This drink will take you back to warm days on the beach with its delicious tangy flavor.

Filled to the brim with a beautiful blond tone, this Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew will shock your taste buds with such a satisfying combination of vanilla and coffee. Its subtle ombre from top to bottom urges you to take a sip of this perfect morning drink to begin your day.

The ice creates a lovely golden ombre effect with hints of brown and red shining through this Tropical Passion Iced Tea. On a hot or even a cold day, this pleasing drink takes you through an adventure of bright fruit flavors that explode in your mouth in every sip.

The vibrant peach color of this Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade perfectly reflects the bright fruit flavors that await you when you taste it. When drinking this, you are immediately greeted with a sweetness that takes over your mouth, giving you a feeling of summer. This drink will take you back to warm days on the beach with its delicious tangy flavor.

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.

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.

As a continuation of the 2024 Presidential Election series, this article dives into the various policies and hot topics of the 2024 election and addresses Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) seniors’ opinions in regards to these topics.

In Ventura, the Starbucks and Coffee Bean inviting exteriors draw you in to taste some of the most unique and mouth watering drinks, satisfying your taste buds whether it be a sweet treat or a morning coffee to kick-start your day. As I follow some of each restaurant’s popular drinks, I search to find which coffee place is on top.

Erik and Lyle Menendez, famously known as the Menendez brothers, became part of the national spotlight for the murder of their parents on Aug. 20, 1989. Decades later, the brothers are still receiving attention through documentaries and Netflix series such as “Monsters.”

The second portion of the survey takes the stances of 73 AP Gov students on foreign policy and issues at the border. Opinions seem more divided in these topics, reflecting the current polarized views of the greater United States. Students are most split on whether or not to continue providing military aid to Israel during the Israel-Hamas War with 36 students disagreeing and 37 agreeing.

The survey conducted on Sept. 24-25, 2024 in the AP United States Government and Politics (AP Gov) classes of Foothill Technology High School reveals the student opinions on our nation’s most pressing issues today. This first part takes polls on approaches in the economy, such as healthcare and the military budget, as well as positions on environmental policies and citizens’ rights.

A popular TV show, “Stranger Things” is a science fiction and horror series featuring a group of teens finding themselves plagued by a mysterious alternate universe and its various monsters and mysteries. It found high popularity and praise amongst audiences, with many anticipating its fifth season, expected to release around early 2025.

On the sunny afternoon of Oct. 25, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) participated in the annual Trunk or Treat event hosted by students in the parking lot. In the picture above, Jaden Abara ‘25 hands out candy to roaming students and shows off her costume for Halloween.

Morgan Houston ’25 and Luke Sides ’25 dress up as Snoopy and Charlie Brown, showing off their homemade designs. The fall themed decorations attracted people from all over the parking lot. Similar to other students, they ran out of candy rather quickly.

Jack Merritt ’25 takes a creative approach, putting together a game for his fellow students. His car was decorated with graveyard and jack-o’-lantern themed items. Pictured above, Merritt cheers on a participant who has won a prize. Although the event was less than an hour long, it brought the school together with fun activities and Dragon pride.