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The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

How to: Healthy peanut butter and banana ice cream

How to: Healthy peanut butter and banana ice cream

Emily Kinnaman December 10, 2014

Everyone loves ice cream, but unfortunately it’s not very healthy due to high sugar and fat content.  This is an alternative to ice cream that's still creamy and sweet; but it’s also much healthier...

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A guide to Foothill’s 4 most brain-racking courses

Rachel Sun December 8, 2014

Foothill is known for its outstanding academics, so one can bet the courses are just as challenging and teachers expect just as much. Students can be heard all around school chattering about how difficult...

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Feast your eyes on these delicious Thanksgiving alternatives

Rachel Sun November 25, 2014

Nothing is more festive on Thanksgiving than a table mounted with mash potatoes, pie, casserole and of course a turkey. It’s tradition to stuff yourself like a stuffed turkey. However, have you ever...

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9 tips to help stay healthy and happy during Thanksgiving

Hanna Malco November 25, 2014

Thanksgiving should be full of catching up with family, not colds. Many people travel during the holidays; so here are a few tips to keep you healthy.   Outsmart the airport cold  1....

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Sasha Seymour wants to hold on to her Russian heritage

Rachel Sun November 23, 2014

Sophomore Sasha Seymour’s enthusiastic personality and her tendency to bust out dance moves during upbeat Spanish songs constantly brightens the back of the Spanish 3 classroom. What students don’t...

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71 Palm: French American cuisine

Hanna Malco November 21, 2014

In October of 1997, senior Sasha Poirier’s family opened their restaurant 71 Palm in downtown Ventura. It is the Poiriers’ only restaurant, and it is overseen by father and head chef, Didier Poirier.  Chef...

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Bring some zest with lemon-honey drop cookies

Rachel Sun November 18, 2014

[dropcap size=dropcap]T[/dropcap]hese cute treats promise to bring a little zing to your everyday life. Easy to make and refreshing to taste, lemon-honey drop cookies are bound to be a hit for any...

Freshman Zele Sparks works at Surf N Yogurt. Credit: Carrie Coonan/The Foothill Dragon Press

5 student part-time jobs that pay — in dollars and free food

Emily Kinnaman November 14, 2014

[dropcap size=dropcap]A[/dropcap]mid busy schedules, many Foothill students also work part-time jobs. These jobs give students work experience and also allow them to make some money. While everyone has...

Superintendent Trudy Arriaga retiring after 35 years at Ventura Unified

Superintendent Trudy Arriaga retiring after 35 years at Ventura Unified

Ela Yasa November 13, 2014

Superintendent Trudy Arriaga will be retiring after 35 years of service in the Ventura Unified School District at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Arriaga will be retiring to take on a teaching...

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Alexia Khodanian pursues art and Speech and Debate with a smile

Emily Kinnaman October 31, 2014

Senior Alexia Khodanian can often be found talking, drawing, and debating, always with a smile on her face. She describes her personality as friendly, funny, and free-spirited. “I’m really outgoing....

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Perspectives changing on new Foothill sports program

Emily Kinnaman October 15, 2014

Foothill’s quad, once quiet and vacant during seventh period, is now busy with student-athletes and coaches going to and from practice. Girls carrying tennis rackets, cross country runners, athletes...

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Devyn Kearney pursues passion with eight-legged friends

Emily Kinnaman October 10, 2014

Many students have dogs and cats, but senior Devyn Kearney owns pets that are slightly more uncommon. Kearney has several geckos and a boa constrictor named Andromeda. But those are not the only...

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