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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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Leyendas urbanas a través de Latinoamérica

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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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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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Dual enrollment vs. advanced placement: Which class is more beneficial?

Dual enrollment vs. advanced placement: Which class is more beneficial?

April 26, 2024

How has “Helldivers 2” become the biggest game in the industry?

How has “Helldivers 2” become the biggest game in the industry?

April 25, 2024

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

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

April 24, 2024

Student needs pantry: Interact Club provides support for students

Student needs pantry: Interact Club provides support for students

April 24, 2024

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics

April 23, 2024

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

New students beam at orientation (interactive photo)

Canela Lopez
August 16, 2013
New students beam at orientation (interactive photo)
Listen to Conner Mann, an incoming junior transfer student, on an interactive image generated at thinglink.com. Credit: Natalie Smith/The Foothill Dragon Press

[dropcap size=dropcap]N[/dropcap]ew students buzzed with anticipation as they poured into Spirito Hall early Thursday morning for their orientation. The morning consisted of FIRE crew members dancing on stage to loud music, several games and activities led by Mr. Villa, bonding time with their FIRE class and leaders, and a tour of the campus.

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Foothill Technology High Schools (Foothill Tech) Interact Club teams up with the wellness center to provide free resources for any student in need. Located in the wellness center, are grey baskets full of supplies. They store markers, pencils, pens, and notebooks for all of students academic needs. They also have hygiene products like toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and feminine products.
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On the evenings of April 17, 18 and 19, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students, who are apart of the Drama Department, put on a show of The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza for parents, students and staff to enjoy. This is the Drama department’s second production of the school year starting with Elf The Musical in December. Parents and students filled the chairs in Spirito Hall bringing flowers, cards and gifts to support their students, as well as cash to buy snacks that were provided by Drama department as a fundraiser for the club. The night was filled with joy, fear, laughter and gloating all provided by the students of the Drama department.
The Drama program brings new knowledge to Foothill Tech through Greek mythology
On April 17, 2024, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) held a Star Wars themed academic rally in honor of the graduating class of 2024. Cups filled with sparkling apple cider were set out on tables on the stage in the quad for seniors to grab and toast, celebrating their milestones and the future ahead of them.
Class of 2024 SOARs into end of the year festivities
The Associative Student Body (ASB) at schools host and execute various events, such as Spirit Weeks, rallies and dances. At Foothill Technology High School, (Foothill Tech) events are often cancelled from lack of participation. While most ASB events are successful, the growing lack of school spirit towards the end of the year is a problem for attempted events.
News Brief: Discussion on recent ASB canceled events
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a popular method for many couples dealing with infertility to have children of their own. It is a process that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body, and then placing the egg inside a uterus, allowing it to grow and develop into a baby. However, there have been debates about the legal status of embryonic children, such as the law passed in Alabama on Feb. 16. Join our writers as they discuss the situation around IVF in Alabama.
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) assembled a Teen Beach Movie Spirit Week, reminding students to finish the quarter strong as they head into spring break. From spirit days such as Pajama Day and Summer Coolin to the Renaissance Rally at the end of the week, ASB planned events to bolster connections around the school creating a fun environment.
Dragons bask in the sun with a “Teen Beach Movie” themed Renaissance Rally and Spirit Week

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