Every piece of local art comes with a fragment of the community’s story. Unlike mass-produced items, local art is unique, crafted by hands that pour creativity into every detail. Each work features facets of the local culture, such as Ventura, Calif.’s beachy landscapes. Buying from local shops not only supports artists and their craft but also helps sustain small businesses that may struggle to compete against larger corporations. Though it may cost more, the value ultimately lies in the quality materials, time and personal touch behind each piece – a connection that big chain stores simply cannot offer.

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) boys baseball team earned a 3–1 victory over El Monte High School in the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section playoffs on May 16, 2025. The Dragons set the tone early and maintained steady control throughout the game showcasing their defense and consistent energy on the field. Foothill Tech held firm to secure the win. The result marks an important step in the Dragons postseason journey as they look to build on the momentum heading into the second round that takes place on May 21, 2025 against Estancia.

Before the internet, the Incel (Involuntary Celibate) population wasn’t a community. However, after mass globalization and connection via the internet, the impact of certain ideologies and beliefs can outgrow the knowledge of their consequences. It can also hide the warning signs behind a screen and anonymous messages, delaying any substantial response to the danger before it translates to real world effects. Incel culture is a far cry from what it was originally supposed to be, but the actions of its most known members have since transformed it into something that can’t be ignored so easily. This is especially true in the malicious endeavors brought to light by a new Netflix series, “Adolescence”, that was released on March 13, 2025.

On May 8, 2025, Robert Prevost, a cardinal of the catholic church, was appointed as Pope Leo XIV. The new pontiff follows in Pope Francis’ footsteps after the latter’s death on April 21, 2025. The first ever U.S. born pope, Pope Leo has shocked the Catholic world with a break in the pattern of European pontiffs. Pope Leo has also spent many years in Peru working in the city of Chiclayo as the head of an Augustinian seminary. He has gained his Peruvian citizenship and is beloved by many of the residents of not just Chiclayo, but Peru as a whole.

As ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools take a front seat in day to day life, it’s important to ask, what’s the impact? AI is helping in many capacities. It is the newest search engine, the smartest and only getting smarter. It is tracking carbon and methane emissions and helping to keep climate change in check. However, does AI also play a part in the acceleration of climate change? To run these huge AI programs, it takes an enormous quantity of resources and money. Big data centers have to be built, and then these data centers require extensive amounts of water and energy to function. Inevitably, the consumption of these precious resources adds up over time.

Coming in at seventh in the boys 3200 meter race, was Foothill Tech’s athlete, Chance Leandro ‘25. At CIF Prelims Leandro finished with a final time of 9:36.40, qualifying him for CIF Finals. At CIF Finals he finished his race with a final time of 9:30.28, placing fifth in a hard earned competition.

Finishing off her season, running the 3200 meter race was long distance runner Isabella Efner ‘25 finishing with a final time of 13:23.57. As this was Efner’s last race, she drove her power in fishing her diminishing race with a powerful stride as she crossed the finish line.

At CIF Finals occurring at Moorpark High School, Connor Bursek finishes over the hurdles during his 300 meter hurdle race. After qualifying the week before at CIF Prelims, Bursek supported his team by running a time of 41.91 giving him a final place of fourth. Aside from placing fourth, Bursek also beat his personal record time, resulting in him breaking the school record once again.

Pictured here is Lauren Kaller ‘25 sprinting the 100 meter race, in which she finished with a final time of 13.14. This was Kaller’s first track race as she competed in the long jump event earlier in the day, finally finishing her high school career as a track athlete.

On May 10, 2025 the best of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) track and field athletes, of those that qualified at the Tri-Valley League Championships the week prior, gathered together at Carpinteria High School to face off against their competing division four athletes. From here the athletes battled off to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Finals, which took place at Moorpark High School on May 17, 2025.

Ever watched an actor that you just can’t get enough of? From their early, not-so-good works to Academy Award-winning films, every actor has a resume to their name. Florence Pugh, a British actress known for both her incredible acting and raspy voice, has one of the best catalogues in the industry today. This list compiles some of her best and most loved films to date.

At Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura sit nine beach volleyball courts, which are used by schools and clubs across the county, as well as recreationally by the public. However, as of recently, the courts may face possible removal or relocation. The California Coastal Commission stated that the courts are unpermitted and established on land that should be restored to dunes.

Above, Sophia Salles ’25 helps pitch her Minecraft inspired lamp with her partner, Kiana Felix ’25. Besides pitching their product, Dynasty seven members answered questions from their audiences and often spoke about their trials and successes throughout the semester while working on their projects. This particular group decided to redesign their project from the foam model pictured to the right into their final prototype on the left two weeks before the trade show.

The designers of Radiance, a Rolls Royce inspired project, Chance Leandro ’25 and Stefan Hubner ’25, discuss the Pagani inspired lamp, Andromeda, designed by Max Fielder ’25 while the final attendees begin to leave the show. Both groups shared a similar concept in what brands they emulated but took their projects in different directions.

On May 9, 2025, DTech Academy Capstone (DTech) Dynasty seven students gathered in Spirito Hall to pitch their final projects. These projects included a process book, foam model, stickers, branded shirts and a prototype of a lamp that was emulated into the likeness of a preexisting brand. Above is Brandon Wofford’s ’25 emulation of “Google” into his lamp under the name “Halo.”

In a time of nostalgia and pop, the 1990s and 2000s brought many cinematic masterpieces into the film world, filling houses across the world with love, drama and comedy. No matter the genre, all of these motion pictures moved each person who watched it in an unimaginable way and will remain classics in people’s homes as the years continue to go on.

Taking you through a trip of the most influential movies, this series highlights the classic romance motion pictures that have impacted its decade, as well as many eras to come. These articles showcase brilliant movies as it breaks down the structure, story and significance to its time period.