For most, knowledge of fire extends to the flickering light of a scented candle or the warmth of a fireplace in winter. The blue cones of a gas burner, or the crackling sparks of a campfire at night.  Yet,...

Smelling of grass and sweat, a soccer player skirts around the penalty arc and scores a goal; crowds lined up in the stands roar in applause as a tennis player drives home a set point; clad in black, a...

Located in the heart of midtown Ventura, Calif., Timbre Books is one of the town’s thriving independent bookstores. With its charming interior and friendly staff, the bookstore is a welcoming atmosphere...

On Dec. 13 and 14, 2024, Ventura Harbor Village hosted its 48th annual Parade of Lights. With the theme of “Candy Land”, local boat-owners were invited to decorate and display them in a parade whilst...

Whether rain or shine, water leaks or clogged sinks, Todd Walker is up and working hard to ensure that all the students on the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) campus have the opportunity...

Critical thinking and media literacy: two characteristics deeply admired by great societies such as the Ancient Greeks, treasured by influential thinkers like Plato or Socrates. However, in the technological...

On Nov. 29, 2024, the annual Holiday Findings Flea Market took place in Downtown Ventura, Calif. Located on Oak St., artists and food vendors come to this yearly event to sell their various goods....

Once known as one of the most pinnacle days of the year, Black Friday has now faded to antiquation. The era of “doorbuster” deals and long lines are now closing as retailers have adjusted to consumer...

Striving in academics is what Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is known for. Dragons have opportunities to enroll in pathways such as Bioscience and D-Tech as well as programs like Journalism...

I’ve never had turkey for Thanksgiving — a fact that might seem surprising, given that this roast bird, notorious for its dry texture, is such an iconic symbol of the American holiday.  The truth...

As trend cycles become more and more popular, the targeted age groups seem to get younger and younger. Many people have been concerned that due to social media platforms, users' phones have been bombarded...

From Nov. 13-14, 2024, the Youth to Youth (Y2Y) organization hosted its annual conference by California School-Based Health Alliance in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.. Rebecca Wulff, a counselor at Foothill...