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Girls, led by Christopher Owens (left) and Chet "JR" White (right) released their new album "Father, Son, Holy Ghost" on September 13. Credit: Creative commons photo by Flickr user stephanchrk.

Christopher Owens discusses inspiration for “Father, Son, Holy Ghost”

Chandler Gerard-Reimer October 3, 2011

  “…to deny the phenomenon that religion is, the role it plays, the reasons it works for people, the power it has, would be entirely foolish. Respect your enemy.”  - Christopher Owens Father,...

The open mouth of one of his characters serves as the entrance to Tim Burton's exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Creative Commons Photo by Flickr user brandon shigeta.

LACMA’s Tim Burton exhibit opens door into a mysterious mind

Caitlin Trude September 29, 2011

  The man behind the magic? His name is Tim Burton, whose work is being showcased in his own exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art through October 31. Known for its display of cutting-edge...

Estefnaia Zapata is an exchange student from Foothill who is attending Foothill this year. Credit: Chrissy Springer/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foreign exchange student begins year-long adventure

Kienna Kulzer September 28, 2011

This year, Foothill’s senior class welcomed an exciting new addition: Estefanía Zapata. Zapata left her home in Colombia to live in the United States for an entire year. She said that at first...

Macie Rizzo, originally from Alabama, is a new science teacher at Foothill this year. Credit: Chrissy Springer/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Macie Rizzo brings enthusiasm to Room D107

Hailey Tallman September 22, 2011

From chemical reactions to dissection, Macie Rizzo knows it all. An enthusiastic new teacher from Alabama, Rizzo, will be teaching science at Foothill this year. “I really like it here,”...

Carlos Cohen, one of Foothill's new assistant principals, poses in his office. Credit: Jackson Tovar/The Foothill Dragon Press.

New assistant principal hopes to help Foothill grow

Dragon Press Editorial Board September 8, 2011

  After starting the Middle School Opportunity Program next to Foothill last year, Carlos Cohen realized he wanted to become more involved with the school. “I have always worked for the...

MDH Skin offers a variety of skin treatments, including a special $30 teenage facial. Credit: Bryn Gallagher/The Foothill Dragon Press.

MDH Skin

Bryn Gallagher June 15, 2011

  While navigating through our sometimes hectic lives, it is easy to forget about taking care of our skin. That is where Cindy Hendrix comes in. Hendrix, the owner of MDH Skin, is a licensed esthetician who...

One of the newer shops in downtown Ventura, Heavenly Couture offers fashionable clothes for a cheap price. Credit: Celeste Lopez/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Heavenly Couture

Celeste Lopez June 14, 2011

  As the huge mannequin greets you, the bright red “$15 or less” sign steals your first glance. Not long after the blue walls surround you, the color coordinated outfits carry you away, the...

Guitar Planet, located on Main St., offers lessons, guitars and accessories. Credit: Chrissy Springer/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Guitar Planet

Chrissy Springer June 14, 2011

  A thick cloud of incense hangs just above your head, catching your attention the second you step through the brightly painted doorway. You inhale deeply, with closed eyes and a sigh; the...

This cut-out spin shade creates a soft night light. Wendy Wood based the spin shade design off of a family tradition. Credit: Caitlin Hurst/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Spin Shades

Caitlin Hurst June 14, 2011

  Ventura local, Wendy Wood, turned a family tradition into a successful business when she turned a rotating ornament into a Spin Shades light. “Spin shades are an update of an antique...

Tutors at Project Understanding work with children to improve study skills. Credit: Caitlin Trude/The Foothill Dragon Press

Project Understanding Tutoring

Caitlin Trude June 13, 2011

In a small cottage-style building behind Eastminster Presbyterian Church, school doesn’t end at three for the students enrolled in Project Understanding's tutoring program. Every Monday...

California and Main is a popular place to buy formal dresses for high school dances. Credit: Eva Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

California & Main Dress Shop

Eva Morales June 13, 2011

    The moment you enter California & Main Dress Shop, you’re greeted with music that pumps you up for an experience you won’t forget. You are surrounded by...

Children and young teenagers can find a creative outlet at The Art Barn, managed by Lynn Okun. Credit: Taylor Kennepohl/The Foothill Dragon Press.

The Art Barn

Taylor Kennepohl June 13, 2011

Running on nothing but generous donations, a backyard garden, and a passionate love of all things imaginative, therapist and artist Lynn Okun manages Kids Arts Ventura, or The Art Barn, a nonprofit...

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