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Photo essay: A dreary morning at Ventura’s river estuary

Layla Solomon, Writer • March 31, 2025
Layla Solomon
Ventura’s river estuary, a marshland area that funnels into the ocean, provides a refuge for many different species of birds; from sea and shorebirds to waterfowl and songbirds. The area is adjacent to a popular path for biking or running, but despite the proximity to human activity, the wildlife thrives in their own little world.

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Max Fielder '25, a senior at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), truly represents Dragon pride. Well-known as a dedicated and friendly upperclassmen, Fielder loves video games, befriending new people and organizing events through ASB (Associated Student Body). Fielder enjoys his free time at the beach or gym with friends, highlighting how extroverted this Dragon is at heart.
Get to know our seniors: Max Fielder
March; Woman's History Month. What started as just a single week in March, grew into something much bigger, it's a month that celebrates everything that woman have done for the world. It didn't start to really take root till the 1980s where it then became widespread. March has much more to offer than just a middle man from winter to spring, it is a time to celebrate the women in your life.
The history of Women’s History Month
Time will always keep progressing and with that, comes change, but just how much do things really change as time passes by each generation of individuals? The older generation and younger generation of Asian-Americans have all lived very different lives, however, there seems to be a common factor that comes along with growing up in a country as a minority. Dive into the lives of specific people expressing their own experience with the beautiful blend of cultures, generational change, and the undeniably constant factor of discrimination. Though the stories of a single man or woman's life are often overlooked, these are stories that should and need to be told.
The Asian-American experience: Unveiling the stories of the old and new generations
The sign outside Olive Ventura welcomes customers to the boutique olive oil store, which offers a variety of locally sourced oils. Located in the heart of Ventura, the shop aims to bring fresh, high-quality olive oils to the community.
Small businesses of Ventura: Olive Ventura
Ensuring that every student has a safe environment to learn in is one of the greatest responsibilities of school faculty and staff, and unfortunately, there’s a reason for that. Even in the most sheltered of communities, school violence persists to rear its ugly head. On campus bullying, sexual violence, gang violence, physical fights and use of weapons or illegal drugs all fall under the mantle of school violence. According to a survey released by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in 2024, 67% of public schools reported at least one violent incident occurring throughout 2021 and 2022, amounting to about 857,500 violent incidents. Despite this, various sources all confirm that more and more preventative measures are being taken to minimize school violence, and violence across the nation is declining as a result.
Protecting students: The devastating reality of school violence
Campus supervisor, Michael "Mike" Bowen, has impacted students across the district. His empathy and support has allowed students to feel comfortable throughout their day. Bowen’s strong work ethic to make Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) a safer and more supportive environment truly makes him a hero.
Hidden Heroes: Acknowledging the valuable role of Michael Bowen
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) distance track team walks off the track after an intense 1600 meter race, all going well under the five minute barrier and securing medal positions.
Photo Essay: Meet of Champions
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Photo Essay: "Love on a Leash"
On the rainy night of Jan. 17, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' basketball takes on Grace Brethren High School (Grace Brethren) in a defensive 54-43 win. The top scorers of the game were two sophomores, Nick Drucker '26 (number 5) and Elijah Spencer '26 (number 42). Drucker had 16 points, three of which were 3-pointers. Spencer had 10 points, most of which were scored from the paint. On the defensive side, Luigirey Guce '25 (number 1) had multiple steals, leading to fast breaks that got the Dragons easy lay-ups. Although they scored only 21 points in the first half, Foothill Tech pushed past their slow start, ending the game with 22 points in the fourth quarter. Their next game is on Jan. 19, 2024, against Villanova Preparatory High School (Villanova).
Photo Essay: Boys' basketball defends their home court against Grace Brethren in a 54-43 win
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Photo Essay: Ventura's winter waves
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E.P. Foster's 2023 Horror In The Stacks
On Oct. 5, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted La Reina High School (La Reina) in the Tri-Valley league match. Before the start of every game, the girls' volleyball team runs through a tunnel built by students of Foothill Tech. The team was led by Kaili Garrett '24 and was acknowledged with high-fives from students.
Girls' volleyball bested by La Reina on Senior Night
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Layla Solomon
Layla Solomon, Writer
Women love me, fish fear me.