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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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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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Disney Channel stardom has repeatedly lead to the downfall of young celebrity’s. Being in the spotlight provides access to a self destructive pathway for young stars.

The curse of Disney Channel stardom

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FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 8

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January 19, 2024
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FDP-TV is back with the highly anticipated eighth installment of season two. Tune in for coverage on the Wellness Center’s way of helping students cope with finals, soccer and basketball recaps, as well as other upcoming articles to keep an eye out for.

As Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) enters the final stretch of semester one, students are encouraged to stay strong with a relaxing week from the Wellness Center. Starting the week off strong, on Jan. 16, 2024, was “Pop Your Stress” day, followed by a variety of barn yard animals on Jan. 17, 2024. To conclude the week of rehabilitation is the construction of wellness stones on Jan. 18, 2024, as well as the company of man’s best friend fur-ever on Jan. 19, 2024. The winter sports season has been overwhelmingly positive so far, with the boys’ soccer team pressing their opponents 13-1 and the girls’ basketball team beating their opponents 46-26. Check out the Best of 2023 article for a recap on the best books, movies, video games and concerts of 2023. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the FDP-TV, see you again soon!

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Jenna Ostrom
Jenna Ostrom, Multimedia Editor
Just your average teen who loves to flip, film and fall asleep.
Nisha Reddy
Nisha Reddy, Communications Director
Fear my D.
Julia Geib
Julia Geib, Assignment Editor
Parmesan cheese lover.
Isheeta Pal
Isheeta Pal, Assignment Editor
Ballet dancer and dog lover.
Rihanna Samples
Rihanna Samples, Multimedia Editor
A junior who is constantly looking at the world through the lens of a camera.

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