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The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

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Spice, bath salts a growing drug problem, say Ventura police

Rachel Crane November 14, 2011

He started using marijuana when he was 12. Four years later, his abuse of Spice (synthetic marijuana) and methamphetamine prompted his ex-girlfriend to report him to Foothill's administration.   “I...

Credit: Eric Wolf.

Rochester Institute of Technology: Amanda Yanez (’11)

Chrissy Springer November 10, 2011

  So far, the Rochester Institute of Technology has left a great impression on me.  Most of the people that I’ve met have been friendly and personable, and all of my professors are clearly...

Credit: Greg Wada

UC Davis: Kyle Braver (’09)

Anaika Miller November 10, 2011

    Davis, home to the UC bearing the same name, is a small Northern California town of about 60,000 people. It very much has the feel of a “college town”. However, as there are...

Credit: Gina Trude.

Azusa Pacific: Cee-Cee Trude (’09)

Anaika Miller November 10, 2011

I wanted to go to a well-established university. By this, I mean one with a history behind it, one that is recognized nationally for prestigious academics - a place that has truly made a name for itself....

Credit: Jordan Gipe

CSU Monterey: Roger Reyes (’11)

Anaika Miller November 10, 2011

I didn’t know much about CalState Monterey Bay at the beginning of the application process, except that it's small. So, I decided to learn more and I’m so glad I did. Choosing CSUMB has probably...

Credit: Patrick Toomey.

CSU San Francisco: Carly Newman (’10)

Anaika Miller November 10, 2011

San Francisco is a very tourist-y town. Because the school is on the outskirts of the city, however, the crowds can be easily avoided.  If you seek a college experience full of adventure in the city,...

Credit: Marilea Grundler

CSU Northridge: Bill Grundler (’11)

Anaika Miller November 9, 2011

  To start off, I'm in the music program, so I can't speak too generically for the university because I don't know about much outside of the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communications....

Kendalyn Grayson, left, enjoys her first year at Azusa Pacific University. Credit: Photo by Aynsley Davis.

Azusa Pacific: Kendalyn Grayson (’11)

Anaika Miller November 9, 2011

  Azusa Pacific is a place of happy people. Just in the first few weeks of school, I received so many hugs that it became ridiculous. There were tons “ice-breaker” and "get-to-know-you" games,...

Credit: Paige Starchen

Point Loma Nazarene University: Kirsten Garbe (’11)

Anaika Miller November 9, 2011

Point Loma is the type of college for a student who wants to live in a Christian atmosphere, but is still very serious and wants to be academically challenged. Here, there is a heavy load of GE courses;...

Credit: Lauren Parrino.

Ventura College: Jackie Duncan (’11)

Anaika Miller November 9, 2011

My first impression of Ventura College is that it’s a great way to transition out of high school. It may not offer the vast resources or opportunities a university may have to offer, but I think...

Credit: Max Baumbach.

Vassar College: Colin Crilly (’11)

Anaika Miller November 9, 2011

It feels strange to sit in my room and think about the fact that I haven’t been home for almost two months. The east coast definitely took a little adjusting to, but I think I’m getting the hang...

Credit: Mallory Finnerty.

Biola University: Matt Carobini (’10)

Anaika Miller November 9, 2011

  If I could describe Biola in one word, it would be "hope." I was inspired when one of my professors opened up in prayer in my first class at Biola. The comfort of our shared Christian faith...

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