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The Foothill Dragon Press

Is piracy looting from the entertainment industry?

Is piracy looting from the entertainment industry?

Rachel Sun March 28, 2015

Nowadays, downloading songs for free is as simple as 1, 2, 3- clicks. So is it still necessary to purchase music via iTunes when Imagine Dragon’s album can easily be downloaded online? While music...

Five healthy lunch ideas for school

Five healthy lunch ideas for school

Emily Kinnaman March 13, 2015

Eating lunch, especially for students, is important for keeping energy levels up. But not all lunches are equal; healthy, fresh lunches will give you lasting energy, while heavy, unhealthy lunches...

College denials: when dreams meet reality

College denials: when dreams meet reality

Emily Kinnaman March 13, 2015

As the time for planning the 2015-16 school year approaches, Foothill seniors are receiving long-awaited letters from colleges they applied to. In some cases, students are happy to see their hard work...

"Spring" into the new sports season

“Spring” into the new sports season

Hanna Malco March 11, 2015

Winter sports have come to a close, and the spring season is just beginning. Seven new sports are on the rise, and are expected to uphold Foothill’s newly established reputation.   Track ...

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Foothill students to perform in the annual “Festival of Talent”

Ema Dorsey February 28, 2015

The Festival of Talent is this Saturday, Feb. 28, and will take place in the Ventura high school auditorium. This year, these talented Foothill students will be performing in the show Junior Ashley...

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Rolling Pin Donuts doesn’t live up to its hype

Sunset Flores February 19, 2015

If you’re in the mood for donuts, do not head over to Rolling Pin unless you’re ready to be disappointed. Allegedly their donuts are said to be “better than Krispy Kreme," but this was far from...

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Generation Z redefines the rules of retail

Ela Yasa February 19, 2015

Generation Z (born between 1995 and 2012), with over 23 million members, is rapidly changing the trends in marketing, fashion, business, and technology. Coming after Generation Y, Generation Z is...

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Natasha Urban: Irish dancing enthusiast

Emily Kinnaman February 18, 2015

Most student athletes play soccer, tennis, or swim; but sophomore Natasha Urban’s sport is something a little more out of the ordinary. Urban does Irish dancing, a traditional kind of dancing with quick...

Homemade banana chocolate chip bread recipe (video)

Homemade banana chocolate chip bread recipe (video)

Emily Kinnaman February 18, 2015

If you’re looking for something sweet, fruity, and delicious, homemade banana bread is it. This recipe is simple to make and requires only eight ingredients, the majority of which you probably...

Raising a guide dog: a hard but rewarding experience

Raising a guide dog: a hard but rewarding experience

Emily Kinnaman February 9, 2015

There are approximately 285 million visually impaired and blind people in the world; I had the opportunity to help one of them. Last year, I raised a puppy for Guide Dogs of America (GDA), an organization...

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Nationwide geographic illiteracy on the rise

Rachel Sun February 4, 2015

After an eight year war with Iraq and recent debates of declaring war on ISIS, it is a wonder that most young adults in America still can’t identify Iraq on a blank map. A survey given out by National...

Top 5 Clothing Stores in Downtown Ventura

Top 5 Clothing Stores in Downtown Ventura

Hanna Malco February 2, 2015

  Downtown Ventura is a unique and trendy clothing mecca. Some highly regarded brands call Main Street their home, and they serve many shopaholics. Patagonia If you’re looking...

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