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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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Lacking in basic necessities, the Foothill Tech bathrooms are home to those avoiding classes and wanting to pull out their vape. The sickly smell of vapes is accented by graffiti on the stall walls that provides a great addition to the ambiance of the restrooms.

Satire: The horrors of a high school bathroom

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Boys’ baseball takes Cate in 8-0 Senior Night blowout

Boys’ baseball takes Cate in 8-0 Senior Night blowout

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Student needs pantry: Interact Club provides support for students

Student needs pantry: Interact Club provides support for students

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Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics

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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

April 22, 2024

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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Home week Girls’ Volleyball game

Jazmine Razo
October 4, 2017
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The spirit section sheers on girls’ volleyball in their match against St. Bonaventure. Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

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