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Due to CIF labor pay disputes, soccer referees of all high school games, including Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), decided to go on strike. Members of Ventura County have stepped up to help the local soccer community, saving their 2023 to 2024 high school season.

CIF soccer referees boycott 2023-2024 season over failed negotiations for higher pay

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Physics teacher Emily Hunt drops a student’s egg contraption.

Physics principles of the Egg Drop

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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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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.

Student Site Council meets to discuss potential bell schedule change for 2024-2025 school year

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The 2023-2024 school year will be Cherie Eulau’s last year of teaching after working at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and teaching for 27 years. Over the years, Eulau has taught World History, United States History, Advanced Placement (AP) Government and Politics, Economics and Ethnic Studies and Social Justice.

Cherie Eulau's retirement and impactful legacy at Foothill Tech

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Five magical books to add to your reading list for the holidays

Five magical books to add to your reading list for the holidays

December 1, 2023

Boys’ soccer game ends in stalemate with Ventura after close match

Boys’ soccer game ends in stalemate with Ventura after close match

November 29, 2023

Opinion: Quit “horsin’ around” and saddle for a more stable idea

Opinion: Quit “horsin’ around” and saddle for a more stable idea

November 28, 2023

Opinion: Cursive: A dying art or good riddance?

Opinion: Cursive: A dying art or good riddance?

November 27, 2023

Boys’ soccer stomped on by Buena

Boys’ soccer stomped on by Buena

November 25, 2023

The Talk of the Lair: Upcoming musicians of Foothill Tech

The Talk of the Lair: Upcoming musicians of Foothill Tech

November 25, 2023

Cross Country League Finals: Photo Essay

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November 6, 2023
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In the sunny afternoon heat of Nov. 2, 2023, the Foothill Cross Country Team competed and won the TCAA League Finals. With the boys’ varsity, junior varsity and girls’ junior varsity all winning first place, along with girls’ varsity winning second, the team raced well and set personal records at the Camino Real Park course.
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The boys junior varsity race started fast with Brandon Wofford 25 fighting hard for a spot in the upper pack during the opening of his race, hustling as he came down the airstrip to the start of the valley loop.
Cross Country performs exceptionally well at Clovis Invitational and Mt. SAC Races
On Sept. 22, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) competed in their first Tri-County Athletic (TCAA) league meet. Foothill Tech races with five girls on varsity, including Danika Swanson-Rico 25, Bennett Rodman 26, Kalea Eggertsen 26, Emma Anderson 26 and Isabella Efner 25. They warm-up on the start line, exchanging words of encouragement and waiting for the queue to begin the race.
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With the bang of the starting gun, the varsity boys sprint to gain the lead in the race.
Cross country
On Oct. 25, 2022, Foothill Technology boys varsity cross country finishes racing at the CIF State Champioships in Clovis, California. Kai Bensen 23 comforts Erik De la Trinidad 23, offering support at the finish line after both athletes achieved a personal record for the five-kilometer course. De la Trinidad had a time of 17:32.5 and Bensen ran a 17:22.8.
Boys' cross country takes eighth at the CIF State Championships to conclude their season
Before the race started, the team huddled together on the starting line for a inspirational talk. They finished it with a loud cheer and then began preparations for their race.
Cross country captures another victory in TCAA league finals
With the bang of the starting gun, the varsity boys sprint to gain the lead in the race.
Cross country has successful showing at first league meet of the season
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Tis the season to enjoy the wonders of the holidays, and what a better way to start it off than digging into some great books? From romance to mystery, writer Kalea Eggertsen has some wonderful book recommendations to start off your holiday with a blast.
Five magical books to add to your reading list for the holidays
On the evening of Nov. 27, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ soccer team faced off against Ventura High School (Ventura). After a competitive and exhausting first half, the Foothill Tech players regroup for advice from coaches and support from teammates.
Boys' soccer game ends in stalemate with Ventura after close match
The American taboo of horse meat has already been addressed on the Foothill Dragon Press in the form of an opinion article written by Dane Dodos. However, thats only one side of the argument that could be made on if horse meat should be introduced into the American diet. Unite with writer Kalea Eggertsen against Dane Dodos as she saddles up to provide a more stable suggestion to the dispute.
Opinion: Quit “horsin’ around” and saddle for a more stable idea
Cursive writing, once taught in schools, seems to be disappearing from the minds of many in the next generation. Is this a tragic loss or a long overdue goodbye to the well-known form of penmanship?
Opinion: Cursive: A dying art or good riddance?
On the chilly night of Nov. 20, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) played Buena High School (Buena) in a preseason game, eventually taking a hard loss of 5-0. Foothill Tech displayed excellent sportsmanship, congratulating their opponents for a good game. Many even exchange hugs and start conversations with their friends on Buena, while others encourage their teammates after a hard fought game.
Boys' soccer stomped on by Buena
Join videographers Fiona Aulenta and Sofia Patiño in the most recent edition of The Talk of the Lair. In this episode, the duo meets with upcoming young musicians Matt Guzman 27, Dylan Arevalo 26, Conner Burch 25, Jude Jimenez 24 and Daniel Ferrer 24. They explore their inspirations, individual journeys and what it takes for them to make their music.
The Talk of the Lair: Upcoming musicians of Foothill Tech
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Due to CIF labor pay disputes, soccer referees of all high school games, including Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), decided to go on strike. Members of Ventura County have stepped up to help the local soccer community, saving their 2023 to 2024 high school season.
CIF soccer referees boycott 2023-2024 season over failed negotiations for higher pay
Keera Wallace ’26 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable 2023 sports season, where she displayed her exceptional skills as one of the top runners on campus. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.
Athlete of the Week: Keera Wallace
On the night of Nov. 17, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys varsity basketball endured a tough loss to Buena High School (Buena), 73-30. In the photo, the Dragons meet in a timeout, ready to jump back into the game and turn the tide.
Boys' basketball trampled by Buena in aggressive contest
Piper Singleton ’24 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable 2023 sports season, where she displayed her exceptional skills as one of the top golfers on campus. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.
Athlete of the Week: Piper Singleton
Kira Branson ’24 receives Athlete of the Week for her phenomenal 2023 tennis season and her leadership as team captain. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.
Athlete of the Week: Kira Branson
Coach and player sit side by side discussing the upcoming games and watching the seniors play their matches. In an emotional day, players and coaches bonded over the memories of seniors and the fun season they had together.
Girls' tennis takes tough loss on Senior Night
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