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The Foothill Dragon Press

The night on Friday the 29th at the Target on Main St. where exclusive items were still fully stocked, aisles empty and sales extending throughout the weekend. The end of Black Friday Frenzy marks a dramatic shift in holiday shopping, deals and savings.

The death of Black Friday: The end of retail’s biggest shopping day and the rise of Cyber-Monday

Natalie St. Pierre, Reporter December 3, 2024

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...

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has built its athletics department from the ground up. Over the years, the school has been able to secure many awards, including several California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) awards.

Growth in Foothill Tech’s athletics

Kyra Bouchard, Reporter December 2, 2024

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...

The United States’s reputation as being the home of such a diverse body of people from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds is one that it takes pride in. Every year Thanksgiving rolls around, each of these cultures take slightly different approaches to expressing their appreciation during this important holiday. Join writer, Jane Kim as she explores the unique cuisines and traditions that people of different cultures have adopted to celebrate this day of gratitude with their friends and family.

I have never had turkey for Thanksgiving

Jane Kim, Writer November 28, 2024

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...

With the rise of social media's influence on our economy, trends such as UGG boots, Stanley Cups and Brandy Melville clothing have taken over the internet over the past few years. Platforms like Instagram, YouTube and TikTok have allowed businesses' products to reach millions of people with just one post. Many people wonder if the influence social media has on business promotion is contributing to society in a negative way or if it is greatly helping buyers find new clothing and brands that they can feel confident and content in.

Is social media fueling consumerism?

Emmanuel Takaya, Writer November 24, 2024

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...

Foothill Tech Wellness Peers, Loren Romero '25, Jason Noufal '25, Angel Sanchez Moreno '26, Finn Alleman '26, Lauren Happle '26, Audrey Szijj '26, Lauren Fossati '25, Naomi Schwartz '26 and Olivia Brightly '25 all gather to pose for a group photo at the annual Y2Y Conference after a successful presentation to their fellow Wellness Peers.

The Foothill Tech Wellness Peers attend and present at the Y2Y Conference

Audrey Szijj, Writer November 21, 2024

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...

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: Siena Meter

Lyla Huff, writer November 15, 2024

Siena Meter ‘26 has made a great impact so far at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) by participating in both the DTech Capstone Academy (DTech) and the Associated Student Body (ASB)....

Certain colleges that made the SAT optional are now reinstating the test for future applicants. Though this topic has been in discussion since the return of in person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic, students now wonder if they should pay to take the test and how much it really affects an applicant's profile.

Shifting back from test-optional to test-required: Some colleges reinstate the SAT

Audrey Szijj, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the college admission process underwent significant changes. On March 1, 2020. Columbia University became the first Ivy League school to get rid of the SAT score requirement...

Every year seniors are faced with the same struggles upon returning to their final year of high school. Almost immediately after returning to school, seniors must begin college applications of varying length and effort. Those who want to go to college must apply quickly after the school year begins, alongside managing their primary coursework and maintaining their grades. Providing insight into the process, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) class of 2025 shares their perspective on the college season and where they may end up going in the following years.

College application season at Foothill Tech

Morgan Houston, Writer November 8, 2024

It’s that time of the year: as the first quarter comes to an end, college applications loom over the heads of Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) class of 2025. Whether students plan...

The different childhood entertainment of Gen Z and Gen Alpha are representative of how technology like AI and social media affects each generation. For Gen Z, physical toys or education-based technology, such as Shopkins and LeapFrog, were popularly enjoyed by many children. For Gen Alpha, however, entertainment has shifted to being more technologically dependent. These relationships with media are formative in how both Gen Z and Gen Alpha react to technology in the present and the future.

How childhood entertainment affects generations’ technology use

Layla Solomon, Writer November 6, 2024

AI platforms, such as ChatGPT and Mathway have become increasingly common to see used, especially in school settings. Generation Z (Gen Z), those born between 1997 to 2012, use AI technology occasionally,...

The Santa Ana winds, aptly nicknamed the devil winds, are notorious for their hot, dry nature and tendency to generate critical fire weather conditions in coastal Southern California. They typically blow through the months of September to May and occur when high pressure builds up over the Great Basin (the geographic area framed by the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada) while a region of low pressure is present over the Southern Californian coast. The difference in pressure between the two areas creates a strong pressure gradient, causing the weather phenomenon known as the Santa Ana winds. As the winds flow down slope through mountain passes and canyons, they gradually gain velocity, lose moisture, compress and warm-up.

The Santa Anas: A local phenomenon

Oliver Kelley, Writer November 4, 2024

As the first quarter at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) ends, Ventura Calif. gets the first taste of the Santa Ana winds. The annual phenomenon introduces a dry, hot air current from the...

Through the impressive exterior, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) provides students with a supportive community where students can grow socially and academically. Established in 2000 Foothill has encouraged and engaged the youth of Ventura. The modern look of Foothill Tech is a striking feature of the school which is a prevalent theme throughout the campus.

Foothill Technology High School: A high school that goes beyond the standards

Natalie St. Pierre, Reporter November 2, 2024

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is a historically academically accredited high school. Populated with over 1000 students and staff, Foothill Tech reigns in the top 2% of high schools in...

Throughout the year, many seniors progressively suffer from a disease known as senioritis. The symptoms of such an affliction may include a lack of motivation to do work, turning in late assignments and general burnout after completing three years of high school already. With just one last year to complete before starting adult life, they try to skate by on the bare minimum to enjoy one final year of being a teenager before being thrown into society as an adult. Whether they will be joining the workforce, going to college, taking a gap year or doing something else, senioritis is one final thing that plenty of seniors suffer through.

Senioritis in Foothill Tech: A not so menacing, yet thriving ailment

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter November 1, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year has gotten past its early stages, and as October closes, students new and old come to classes in the swing of things. Seniors, who have already taken three full years of schooling,...

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