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The Foothill Dragon Press

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) media center offers lots of options for students to use as a study hall or joint study time with other students during breaks. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Sebastian Houvinen '27 reads his favorite book in the media center while surrounded with resources like Cesar Chavez's autobiography and many more.

A deeper dive into the Media Center: A hub of resources for all

Morgan Houston, Writer September 29, 2024

When thinking of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), it’s nearly impossible to imagine the campus without the Media Center. Centered focally to the main quad, the library has become a bustling...

In 2020, the Waymo company began offering self-driving car taxi services, allowing people to book rides around cities. Operating 24/7, rides can be requested through their specialized app, Waymo. Though they plan on expanding their services, as of 2024, they currently operate in parts of Phoenix, Ariz., San Francisco, Calif. and Los Angeles, Calif.

Waymo: The first self-driving taxi service

Oliver Kelley, Writer September 24, 2024

You may view self-driving cars as a thing of the future, merely an element of a distant reality destined to be a figment of your favorite science fiction novel. But that future is here today in multiple...

Veronica Muñoz from BG's Cafe, one of the five restaurants featured, served guests ladles of homemade lima bean and ham soup. Each guest was handed three lima beans to place their vote for their favorite restaurant dish.

Crops and community: Oxnard’s first Lima Bean Festival

Julia Brossia and Layla Solomon September 18, 2024

Hidden within the Oxnard, Calif. Historic Farm Park, the inaugural Lima Bean Festival kicked off at noon on Sept. 14, 2024, with various activities to celebrate the rich history of lima bean farming in...

Lyla Huff '27 and Emmanuel Takaya '27 try the weekly cookie line up at Crumbl Cookie during the week of Aug. 25, 2024 to Sept. 1, 2024. Crumbl Cookie is a dessert franchise that specializes in weekly cookie rotations. Recently, the company has gained popularity through social media sites, such as Instagram and Tiktok.

Crispy, creamy, crumble: Crumbl Cookies Review

Emmanuel Takaya and Lyla Huff September 17, 2024

The rising cookie shop, Crumbl Cookies is known for their delicious sweets which fans can’t get enough of. Garnering much popularity over TikTok, many love their treats, and others find the price unworthy...

The Ventura community enjoys a delightful dining experience at Two Trees. Customers enjoy a nice meal and engage in lively conversation creating memories together. The restaurant's commitment to Ventura and their customers is evident throughout their service.

Two Trees Restaurant and Tap: A Ventura favorite local eatery is open for business again

Natalie St. Pierre, Reporter September 14, 2024

On March 15, 2024 a fire blazed in Clearwoods Dry Cleaning located on Telegraph Rd. and Kimball Rd. in Ventura, Calif. The fire was reported at 5:18 p.m. and fire trucks, ambulances and police rushed to...

As a new school year starts and we welcome new faces on campus, students are relying on different transportation methods every day such as the bus, carpooling, driving or cycling to get to school. Each with there own pros and cons based on different preferences.

Pros and cons: How to, and how not to, get to school

Kellen Spears and Oliver Kelley September 7, 2024

Whether it's hopping in your mom's car on your way to school, navigating the streets of the city on your trusty bike or just a quick walk down the hill to your low-paying job to afford those brand new...

With the dawn of a new school year comes new faces among the staff at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). Joining staff, Edward Gillet is a new English teacher at Foothill Tech. He attended the University of Florida and then later transferred to University of California, San Diego.(UCSD). There Gillet studied philosophy and  taught at East Lake High School in San Diego.

Five of Foothill Tech’s newest teachers

Layla Solomon and Lyla Huff September 4, 2024

The school year of 2024-2025 at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is underway, as new students and staff alike join the campus grounds. Among the incoming staff are five new teachers versed...

Courtney Johnson, the newly appointed principal of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). With many years of experience in education, Johnson plans to enhance academic programs, strengthen the school community and ensure that every student has an opportunity to succeed. Her leadership marks the beginning of a new chapter for the school, as she aims to build on its legacy of excellence while introducing different approaches to education.

Courtney Johnson looks to the future as Foothill Tech’s new principal

Jane Kim, Writer August 29, 2024

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) campus yawns and shakes off the last remnants of its summer slumber as students begin to trickle, stream and finally swarm onto fresh pages of their...

Banning books is a rising form of censorship, especially in school communities. Often suggested by teachers or parents, information that is interpreted as inappropriate or controversial can be met with a subsequent book ban. In the 2022-2023 year alone, over 3,000 books were banned or challenged.

Into the pages: Investigating the rising cases of book bans

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer August 20, 2024

For the past several hundred years book bans have existed for the sake of maintaining peace. In recent years, however, many parents, community members and teachers across the United States have been challenging...

Olympian and 11 time X Games medalist, Tom Schaar completed an inverted, backside 540 called a McTwist, allowing him to secure his gold medal for the men's skateboard vert final, with a final score of 92.00.

X Games 2024: BMX, skate and sunshine

Fiona Aulenta, Writer July 8, 2024

As the sunny skies and loud cheering erupt from the stands, it is clear that summer has begun in Ventura, Calif., at the 2024 X Games. This competition was three full days of world-renowned park skaters,...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staff aspires to highlight students around campus pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Adler Swierkocki

Camilla Lewis, Writer June 10, 2024

“I discovered bioengineering while researching different engineering careers. The prospect of combining both healthcare and engineering, two career choices I had always thought were mutually exclusive,...

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