Ventura County community unifies in “Solace” benefit gala
January 29, 2018
Filed under A&E, Events, Thomas Fire
As the lights began to flicker in Rancho Campana High School’s auditorium, audience members left the brisk outdoors and took their seats, unsure of what to anticipate. As written on the program, an evening hosted “by Students for Students affected by the Thomas Fire” took a simple idea and made it a...
5 DIYs to fight the frost
January 28, 2018
Filed under A&E, DIYs & Fashion
Cold weather: great for fashion, great for holiday festivities, but for your hygiene? Not so much. In these times of chapped lips, dry skin and frizzy hair, treat yo’self to these easy-to-make products, all designed to keep you looking fresh as a spring daisy, even through the bitter winter. &n...
Winter fashion for a “Ventura winter”
January 19, 2018
Filed under A&E, DIYs & Fashion
Everyone always sees the adorable large scarfs, knit sweaters and tall boots paired with socks during the winter season. In Ventura, Calif. our locals have to endure warmer weather this time of year. Don’t worry, you can still follow the cold trends this year in order to look your best for the s...
A&E: Best of 2017
January 11, 2018
This year marked some of the most emotional, action-packed films and series, diverse and unique music, 90's themed fashion trends and high quality video games. Click through the tabs to see our A&E staff's picks of the best of 2017! “The Greatest Showman” “The Greatest Sh...
Gallop into a majestic world with “Odysseo”
January 9, 2018
Welcome to Cavalia’s production of “Odysseo.” Warning: you may hear the noises of laughter, awe, amazement and shock. “Odysseo” is a show that defies all expectations. Everyone who attends will be shown a new world that teaches you about the beauty of animals and nature. In the length of the tw...
Review: “The Last Jedi” will challenge what you think you know about Star Wars
December 15, 2017
Filed under A&E, TV & Movies
The newest installment in the “Star Wars” saga is the most audiences have had to digest since their heaping mound of mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving. “The Last Jedi” has the depth that the prequels wanted to have, while maintaining the essence of the original trilogy. It’s a rendezvous of ...
Six best festive films for a cozy Christmas night
December 8, 2017
Filed under A&E
As the weather gets cooler and colors change to red and green, everyone starts to long for a cozy night in. What better time to cuddle up on the couch with warm blankets, hot chocolate and tons of Christmas movies? If you are in the Christmas mood but are not sure what movies to watch, look no furt...
Embrace the holiday cheer with these Christmas albums
December 3, 2017
Filed under A&E
It's officially December, which means it is finally acceptable to get into the Christmas spirit. Beginning today and continuing every Friday of December, the A&E section will be collaborating to share tips and tricks on the best ways to spread the holiday cheer. To kick off the holiday season, chec...
Review: Coco is an adventure you need to take
December 2, 2017
Filed under A&E, TV & Movies
Bright. Brilliant. Beautiful. Bold. All theses words may cross your mind as you watch the animated film “Coco,” created by a collaboration between Disney and Pixar. As the film unwrapped, the theatre was filled with both tears and laughter. This film is a heartfelt production that stresses the i...
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” brings magic and mischief to Foothill’s stage
November 18, 2017
Said by Hermia herself, portrayed by Vineta Sondors ‘18, “I am amazed and know not what to say.” The same phrase could be used when describing Foothill Technology High School’s first 2017 school year production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with a 90’s twist. “A Midsummer Night’s ...
Review: “Murder on the Orient Express” derails the traditional murder mystery
November 13, 2017
Filed under A&E, TV & Movies
The train is waiting to depart; you have to decide if you will jump on and take the journey of the orient express, where murder awaits. It’s going to be an interesting ride. “Murder on the Orient Express”, an adaption of Agatha Christie’s novel, takes you on a mysterious train ride that w...
Is album art a relic of the physical age?
November 11, 2017
Since the early 1900s, the music industry has been attaching images to their albums as a part of marketing and, to an extent, artistic intent. Since the inception of gatefold covers, album covers themselves were desired for their unique visual format and collectable value. What still remains in question i...
Equipped with passion and purpose, Dr. Roger Rice seeks to make Ventura Unified “a better place”
February 23, 2019
Weather 101: Pineapple Express
February 23, 2019
Warm, moist topical air from Hawaii is swept along the Pacific Ocean. Over land, it cools and falls as heavy rain and/or snow.
February 22, 2019
Seniors get ready to fly through second semester at the annual SOAR
February 21, 2019
Review: “Kill Anything That Moves” exposes uncomfortable truths about Vietnam War
February 21, 2019
BERNARD, INGRAM: Increasing diversity of opinion at Foothill
February 20, 2019