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The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

Many students across the United States brave new classrooms and substitute teachers every year, especially those with "ethnic" names. However, there are ways to approach hard-to-pronounce names with more consideration.

How malapropism of names affects students

Jane Kim June 10, 2024

Some of you have heard it before: The inevitable pause on the first day of school while your new teacher takes role, a hesitation that’s enough to make you cringe. When your name is eventually mispronounced,...

Reusable items have recently made their way into the main-steam with trends on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok popularizing water bottles and tote bags alike. While increased awareness of sustainable practices may sound like a positive change from the usual toxicity of the social media world, the rise of trends often leads to overconsumption and an increase of consumerism; the antithesis of what sustainable products are meant to achieve.

Sustainability as a trend: Where do we draw the line?

Amber Duhs, Writer June 4, 2024

Whether it be the newest reusable water bottle or the environmentally conscious tote bag you can’t live without, sustainability and reusable items have become the epitome of trends as of late. More recently...

From a gap year to the armed forces to prestigious universities, the Foothill Technology High School senior Class of 2024 shares their geographic location for where they’ll be next year.

Class of ’24 Senior Grad Map

Tessa Shinden and Olivia Mowad May 26, 2024

In celebration of the Class of 2024’s final months at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), seniors will share their post-graduation plans via an event known as "Senior Signing Day," in which...

Ryan Alderman '25 stands in front of the spring section at Trader Joe's with a smile on her face. Throughout her shift, she can be seen carrying out a variety of tasks like bagging, stocking and helping customers, which allows her to have a great time at her job while she converses with a variety of people.

Taking a look at where Foothill Tech’s Class of 2025 is working

Julia Brossia, Beatrice Barnes, and Amber Duhs May 18, 2024

From fast food restaurants to clothing shops, many upperclassmen of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) are including part-time jobs at a variety of workplaces in their balance of academics...

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: Taylor Liston

Emilie Huovinen, Writer May 11, 2024

Taylor Liston ‘24 has been interested in pursuing the medical field since she was young and decided to attend Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) for the Bioscience program. Besides being...

Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) success is powered by multiple teachers and staff. Jean Barrett is in her second school year at Foothill Tech as the school support secretary. She ensures that each student has their paperwork finalized. Behind the scenes on campus, Barrett assists the assistant principal with tracking students behavior and validates students absences and tardiness. Each year, Barrett helps out with the annual state testing making sure everything is run smoothly. On the Foothill Tech website all recent updates and news are published by this hidden hero.

Hidden Heroes: Highlighting the indispensable role of Jean Barrett

Jane Kim and Kalea Eggertsen May 7, 2024

Amid the ceaseless whirlwind of students, parents, teachers and administrators filtering in and out of the office building (Building A) of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) sits one of the...

Despite the persistent winds, Channel Islands National Park offers exceptional beaches, with the crashing of waves of the Pacific ocean onto the strikingly white sand. Surrounding Santa Rosa Island are cold, nutrient-rich waters that sustain a diverse web of marine life — apparent to any visitor who makes the journey across the Santa Barbara Channel.

Exploring the natural beauty and history of Santa Rosa Island

Tessa Shinden, Writer May 3, 2024

As the cool winds of the Pacific Ocean brush through the tall grass of the Channel Islands National Park, the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Island becomes apparent to any person who is lucky enough to partake...

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: Emma Flores

Julia Brossia, Assignment Editor May 2, 2024

“Raising animals is a lot of work, but I am definitely glad I'm doing it. My dad, the agriculture teacher at Santa Paula High School (SPHS) and an FFA advisor, is the one who introduced me to raising...

With the rise of college basketball players such as Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, women's college basketball has grown to have a significantly larger audience. The March Madness women's final peaked at 24 million viewers, setting the record for most TV viewers of a college level women's basketball game.

Women’s college basketball players open eyes and break records

Nisha Reddy, Reporter April 27, 2024

With stands filled and views up, talented women's college basketball players have struck the court with immense talent and hardwork, bringing new popularity to the women’s side of College Basketball....

Ventura College, the two-year institution of higher education, was established in 1925. It was the first college in the county when the junior college department was added to Ventura Union High School.

Dual enrollment vs. advanced placement: Which class is more beneficial?

Emilie Huovinen, Writer April 26, 2024

The College Board: an organization that takes students' money and gives them a chance at obtaining college credit. Starting in early May, Advanced Placement (AP) students will be confined to the Ventura...

As spring begins, the hills surrounding Ventura turn green and flowers bloom. Earth Day reminds us to appreciate the beauty of nature in our everyday lives.

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics

Beatrice Barnes, Writer April 23, 2024

Every April, people of all kinds come together to celebrate Earth Day, the largest secular observance in the world. Earth Day was first celebrated on April 20, 1970, marking the birth of the modern environmentalist...

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