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Hand crafted wood signs and names of DTech houses grace the walls of the labs and commemorate the past students. Unlike these past generations of students, sophomores will now have to wait another year before they can apply for DTech.
"This is the year to make changes:" Scheduling changes continue as DTech becomes two-year program
Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • March 11, 2023

One of Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) Career-Technical Education (CTE) pathways has recently changed from a three-year program to a two-year program.  DTech...

Newly elected Associated Student Body president Rhea Gill 25 is ready to lead Foothill Technology High School students in the 2023-2024 school year.
ASB President-elect Rhea Gill gives inauguration speech on her presidency and excitement for the 2023-24 school year
March 8, 2023
Foothill Techs ASB Instagram post sharing the news about the postponement of the Hearts in Havana dance.
News Brief: "Hearts in Havana" dance rescheduled
February 25, 2023
On Friday Feb. 17, students were called up to the stage during their lunch break, and handed a bright flower as well as a certificate thanking them for their kindness.
Spreading the love: Foothill Tech celebrates Kindness Week and Kindness Court
February 20, 2023
Future ASB President Rhea Gill 25 invites students to vote for her at the candidate faire on Feb. 8, 2023 with a sign that reads Vote Rhea 4 ASB Prez.
Foothill Tech students elect new ASB representatives for 2023-2024 school year
February 18, 2023
As students and administration spend time standing in the sunny quad conversing during their lunchtime, teachers are advocating a switch of the school schedule to bring equality to all the teachers in the Ventura Unified School District.
“It's time for a change": Foothill Tech teachers push for a “teach 5 model” schedule for the 2023-24 school year
February 13, 2023
Sports
Before the first pitch of each inning, the infielders of the softball team gather to exchange positive affirmations and high fives, keeping spirits high while playing defense.
Introducing Dragon Athletics: Girls' softball
Linda Manzo, Writer • March 13, 2023

Riding off the success from their 12-2 win over Carpinteria, the girls of the varsity Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) softball team provided a lively insight...

Caitlyn ONeil 23 starts off ahead of the pack in her 1600 meter race en route to a final time of 5:52.
Track and Field starts season strong at Don Green Invitational and Rincon Races
March 12, 2023
After getting an amazing set from his teammate, James Sokoloski 24 (number 2) elevates and proceeds to spike the ball in hopes of getting it past the hands of a defender. Sokoloski 24 finished with nine kills and was recognized as the second leading scorer in this league match against Cate School.
Boys' volleyball sweeps Cate School in first league game
March 1, 2023
Number 28 for Foothill Tech hits the ball with a crack, giving her teammates a chance to run for home.
Foothill Tech girls' softball crushes Pacifica in first home game of the season
February 27, 2023
Number 18 on the Dragons pushes the ball forward past defenders. With less than five minutes left in the half, the Dragons were still fighting hard.
Girls’ soccer battles in a 0-2 loss to knock them out of CIF playoffs
February 21, 2023
On February 9, 2023, the Foothill Technology girls basketball faced a 4th quarter devastating loss against Glendale high school in their first round of CIF playoffs with a score of 44-50. Olivia Huynh 23 (number 20) and Petra Falcocchia 24 (number 42) work together in an attempt to block the opposing teams jumpshot.
Girls' basketball loses in nail-biting fashion to end season
February 19, 2023
Features
After his original mural was painted over, Evan Mendels new mural on the wall of Sivan Windows and Doors is a visual representation of how important murals are to a community. It shows the lengths a community will go to in order to preserve public art and support public artists.
Peeling away the paint: Discovering the importance of murals in the Ventura community
Rihanna Samples, Photographer • March 14, 2023

While wandering through Ventura, there are many different billboards and buildings all vying for the attention of a passerby, but some of the most eye-catching and interesting...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their unique passions and interests.
Humans of Foothill: Ashley Kaller
March 12, 2023
BioScience Academy seniors analyze petri dishes containing transformed fluorescent bacteria inside the biotechnology lab.
Inside the Lab: The impact of the BioScience Academy
March 10, 2023
Opinion
As technology is becoming an everyday part of society, it is ripping away our social and emotional connections.
Opinion: Is technology gradually stripping us of our humanity?
Isheeta Pal, Writer • March 6, 2023

When I spend time with a group of people, there is not as much face-to-face communication; it is mostly spent through technology. Someone has to take a picture of the group...

Security stands outside of the Monterey Park festival after its cancellation due to the shooting that occurred the day before. The banner reads “Happy Year Of The Rabbit,” although the situation is far from happy.
Foothill Tech reflects: Recent mass shootings highlight the effects of Asian hate
February 21, 2023
A&E
The Paramount Plus original Yellowstone shows the constant battle that Native Americans and ranchers face to keep their land in a world whose main focus is the development of new infrastructure and profit.
"Yellowstone" showcases the cultural battle between old and new ways of living
Claire Hadley, Writer • March 15, 2023

The Paramount Plus Original “Yellowstone” steps away from the glamorous, overdramatic seams of Hollywood television and into the grueling...

Released on Feb. 23, 2023, viewers follow the Pogues in the latest season of the Netflix-original drama, Outer Banks. The Pogues in season three are Cleo, Pope, JJ, John B., Kiara (aka Kie) and Sarah.
Season three of "Outer Banks" entices viewers with its overarching theme of companionship
March 6, 2023
Writer Kelly Quinn discusses the differences between the two popular video games, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Dark Souls. These two games may both feature warriors and battles, but there are major differences between the two.
What makes "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice" different from "Dark Souls?"
March 5, 2023
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