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The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

Junior Naja Hawara supports her homeland of Syria during this time of turmoil. Credit:

Naja Hawara: Syrian protester, Assad supporter, Foothill student

Ema Dorsey September 14, 2013

    Junior Naja Hawara was born and raised in Fairouzeh, a small village in Syria, where "everyone knows everyone." She moved to the United States in fourth grade with her family and still...

New English teacher

New teacher Yiu Hung Li expresses passion for literature

Rachel Sun September 13, 2013

"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father; prepare to die," is English teacher Yiu Hung Li’s favorite quote from "The Princess Bride." Although his favorite movie doesn’t make it into...

Senior Janile Dabbous (left) protests an attack against Syria at the government center. Credit: Zuba Dabbous. Used with permission.

Senior Janile Dabbous protests the bombing of her homeland

Ema Dorsey September 12, 2013

  Senior Janile Dabbous has never traveled to Syria where her family is from, but is determined to go there sometime in her life. Her close family does not currently live there, but she has...

Senior Maija is a foreign exchange student from Finland and hopes to graduate with Foothills 2014 class. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Finnish exchange student Maija Saarinen feels welcome at Foothill

Ana Bello September 11, 2013

Finishing her senior year in the United States was not in exchange student Majia Saarinen’s initial plans. A week after leaving Finland, Saarinen had to manage the first day of a new school in a language...

Dark circles can be a common sight after late nights and early mornings, but here are some ways to prevent those annoying bags under your eyes. Credit: Michael Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press

Eleven ways to prevent dark circles

Ema Dorsey September 9, 2013

Without a doubt, the start of the school year brings stressful changes to your lifestyle, leading to less sleep and increased mental strain, common factors that lead to the dreaded dark circles under...

Anthony Unchangco leads his students in a P.E. activity during his 7th period class that he teaches with Bill Huffman. Credit: Josh Ren/The Foothill Dragon Press

Anthony Unchangco teaches with encouragement and enthusiasm

Veronica Mellring August 30, 2013

When he’s not coaching basketball at Santa Paula High School or attending a Dodger’s baseball game with his friends, Anthony Unchangco can be found teaching P.E. and Health/Geography with dedication,...

Senior Bethany Fankhauser will be going to Liberia with her family next year. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Liberia awaits senior Bethany Fankhauser after graduation

Ema Dorsey June 4, 2013

While the majority of this year’s graduates will be adjusting to college and cramming for exams next year, senior Bethany Fankhauser will be taking a gap year to travel to Liberia with her family...

Emily and Elaine Park are siblings at Foothill, yet feel little competition between each other. Credit: Josh Ren/ The Foothill Dragon Press

Sizing up siblings: Comparing kids to each other

Veronica Mellring May 30, 2013

    Oh, you’re so-and-so’s younger sister? Why aren’t you like her?” and “You should try to be like your older brother. He does so well in school and sports,” are among...

Yoga is an easy way to workout and calm down at the same time. Credit: Stevi Pell/The Foothill Dragon Press

A change of pace: 5 creative workout routines for everyone

Veronica Mellring May 30, 2013

It's easy to fall into a rut, performing the same routine day after day with no variety at all. Finding a great workout routine isn't hard, but it quickly becomes boring and difficult. From unconventional...

Here are several foods that will help keep you energized if you eat them before working out. Credit: Kazu Koba/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foods that will keep you energized while working out

Ema Dorsey May 22, 2013

If you’re an athlete, dancer, or even if you like to work out on your own, it’s important to give your body energy- the right energy. Remember to eat at least 45 minutes before working out to ensure...

P.E. teacher Emily Stevens and her family were featured on ABCs show Recipe Rehab. Screenshot & Collage Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

The Stevens family serves up stuffed pork on ABC’s show Recipe Rehab

Maddie Kirkegaard May 21, 2013

P.E. teacher and new athletic director, Emily Stevens, recently appeared with her family on ABC’s cooking show, Recipe Rehab, a show that teaches families how to make healthier versions of their favorite family...

Foothill alumni Lauren Cook (09) talks about being a positive person in her new book, "The Sunny Girl: The Brighter Side of Things." Credit: Lauren Beltran. Used with permission.

Alumna Lauren Cook “celebrates happiness” with new book

Kienna Kulzer May 21, 2013

“Sunny Girl” and Foothill alumna Lauren Cook’s journey of writing and publishing her book “The Sunny Side Up!” began three years ago with another book: Gretchen Rubin’s “The Happiness...

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