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Also referred to as a red tide or an algae bloom, the brilliant blue waves are caused by phytoplankton that emit blue light when disturbed. In previous years the event has been rare to find, occurring sparsely. Recently, primarily during the summer of 2023, bioluminescent waves could be seen splashing the shores of Ventura County.

Bioluminescence: Wonders of the bright blue ocean

Nisha Reddy, Writer September 27, 2023

In the small beach town of Ventura, Calif., residents in the past have been drawn to see bright blue lightwork in the ocean during the night hours. Throughout California, waves have been crashing with...

Throughout the city of Ventura, pollution is washed down to the beaches through rivers and gutters, depositing cups, bags and other various trash onto our beaches and into the oceans.

Just how deadly is stormwater runoff?

Jane Kim, Writer September 26, 2023

In arid California, more rain should mean a healthier environment, right? Well, not exactly. It’s true that the sunny state has had a long history of periodic droughts; any rain we receive is a blessing...

Advanced Placement (AP) English and Language Composition is a challenging class to take. Teachers Jennifer Kindred and Richard Geib have a unique way of teaching their classes, providing an experience that students will never forget.

A guide to Advanced Placement English Language and Composition

Jane Kim, Writer September 11, 2023

This article is a continuation of the Advanced Placement (AP) series that describes what to expect when diving into each college level course at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). If you...

Meet Foothill Tech’s three newest teachers

Amber Duhs and Audrey Szijj September 9, 2023

The 2023-2024 school year has begun and students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) fill the vacant hallways once again. Despite many returning students recognizing the smiling faces of...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staffers aspire to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Aadhya Bavkar

Camilla Lewis, Writer September 8, 2023

“All throughout elementary and middle school, I’ve known that I wanted to pursue a career in STEM [science, technology, engineering and mathematics.] In middle school, my passion for STEM led me...

With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, people flock from all over Southern Calif. to experience the unique shops and local cuisine of Linden Avenue. Being one of the main roads to the beach, Linden Avenue is a prime spot for opportunities for both artists and musicians alike. Many of the shops host live bands and the Carpinteria Arts Center helps to showcase the amazing talent of local creators. Discover more about Linden Avenue through this photo essay, which highlights some of the amazing small businesses and breaks down some of the local places of interest.

Exploring the culture of Linden Avenue: A visual guide

Lauren Kaller, Claire Hadley, and Olivia Mowad September 6, 2023

  Click on the image above to view the photo essay on the historic Linden Avenue located in Carpinteria, CA, 93013. (optimal for viewing on desktop).

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making drastic changes to the way we operate in our daily lives as well as the way we work. Read about its effect in this article.

AI and its impact on the way we work and learn

Ella Asher, Writer June 19, 2023

Imagine waking up to a world where your every need, want and desire is met with ease and efficiency; where technology anticipates your next move before you even realize it. This may sound like something...

An inside view of the competition floor and roaring crowd of the 2023 Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas.

Ventura County’s HighTide robotics team wins the World Championship

Nisha Reddy, Writer June 18, 2023

Team 4414, the HighTide robotics team of Ventura County, recently won the 2022-2023 World Championship for robotics in Houston, Texas with the help of their beach-themed robot, Tsunami. It took the team...

Upon entering the Pacific View Mall, the halls are often deserted due to a number of reasons. This has been an experience occurring all around the country.

The death of the American mall

Julia Brossia, Writer June 18, 2023

It is a Sunday afternoon and the atmosphere of the Pacific View Mall is dead. Empty halls, empty stores, empty food court, save for a few people here and there. The once bustling site is now deserted and...

Lynna Nguyen ‘24, Nathan Turner 24, Jaslyn Shirk 24 and Lola Tennison 24 all stand proudly as they receive their award for their project in the Energy Efficiency to Mitigate Climate Change and Ocean Acidification (EECCOA) Project. The project, which the students competed in through Mrs. Hunts’ Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science Class is an important STEAM competition which takes place every year. Read more to learn about both the project and this years winners.

The EECCOA competition: Reducing Foothill’s carbon footprint one piece of trash at a time

Amber Duhs and Beatrice Barnes June 17, 2023

The Energy Efficiency to Mitigate Climate Change and Ocean Acidification (EECCOA) challenge is a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) based competition aimed towards high school...

Merric Bayless 24 hits a jump overlooking the sunset at a local spot called the V. Many mountain bikers watch him while socializing with each other, providing a friendly atmosphere in the mountain biking community.

The underground sport of mountain biking

Chance Leandro, Reporter June 17, 2023

Ventura is a town better known for surfing and its beach activities, yet it also contains a thriving mountain biking community. In communities of people that value the outdoors and adventure, mountain...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staffers aspire to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Joseph Parcher

Olivia Mowad, Photographer June 8, 2023

“Junior year was probably when [BioScience] really got real and it really became more and more of my personality. [By] senior year, I just really had no life. BioScience made me more attentive to...

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