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Manager Amy Morrison believes that there is something for everyone to buy at "Blue Moon". Credit: Karie Portillo/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Blue Moon

Karie Portillo June 9, 2011

A full moon is nothing compared to Blue Moon, a clothing and merchandise store set in the heart of Downtown Ventura, California. Located between a plethora of shops and restaurants, Blue Moon...

Our Lady of the Assumption was built in the 1960s and continues to be a large part of the lives of Catholics in Ventura. Credit: Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Our Lady of the Assumption

Maya Morales June 9, 2011

The sun shines through the stained glass windows in the high ceilings of the church. Colorful depictions of Adam and Eve, The Last Supper, The Crucifixion and The Virgin Mary, as well as other...

Ventura College swimmer trains for the summer season. Credit: Chris Waechter/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Ventura Aquatic Center

Chris Waechter June 9, 2011

The sounds of rushing water, children laughing, and lifeguard blowing whistles all fill the vicinity of the Ventura Aquatic Center on a typical Ventura weather day. “I love working here. It’s...

Photo Credit: Kerry Erlanger

New music by Nicholas Wells proves there’s “Something To Believe In”

Caitlin Trude May 31, 2011

“…there was actually a moment one night where I said out loud to myself, ‘all I need is a little bit of hope,’ and then I suddenly had the song.” As synthetic...

Good vegetarian food may be hard to come by, but there are several restaurants in Ventura that may be worth taking a look at. Credit: Alex Phelps/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Top five vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Ventura

Taylor Kennepohl May 19, 2011

It's sometimes hard to eat out as a vegetarian when the normal meat-free cuisine includes anchovy-less Caesar dressing, or a side dish of bland, steamed vegetables. However, now that vegetarianism...

Lauren Potter poses at a fundraiser for Down syndrome research. Credit: Bryn Gallagher/The Foothill Dragon Press.

The Dragon speaks with ‘Glee’ star Lauren Potter

Bryn Gallagher May 16, 2011

Striding across the purple bowling-pin carpet on a warm May evening and despite being nearly a head shorter than everyone else,  “Glee” actress Lauren Potter commanded the room. Dressed...

Duke's offers beach-goers a wide-variety of food and a "chill" atmosphere. Credit: Eva Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Duke’s: a perfect pit stop (16 photos)

Eva Morales April 25, 2011

When the dollar menu at McDonald’s just isn’t enough, try heading out to Duke’s Griddle and Grill, located right by the beach on 1124 South Seaward Avenue. Its relaxing atmosphere created by the...

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Photographer, mentor, friend: a tribute to Tim Hetherington

Ben Gill April 21, 2011

Today, journalists Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros were killed while covering the conflict in Libya. Hetherington, along with three other journalists, were subject to a mortar attack near the...

Emma Huebner hangs out with the local children in Lungi, Sierra Leone. Credit: John Huebner.

First-person: My mission trip to Sierra Leone

Emma Huebner April 14, 2011

After 20 hours of travel, it didn’t quite hit me that I was in Africa as our plane landed at Lungi International Airport on Saturday, April 2. It was the following morning, finally experiencing Sierra...

San Francisco's famed Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory is a recommended sweet treat in the Fog City. Creedit: Danielle Draper/The Foothill Dragon Press.

A 3-day guide to San Francisco

Danielle Draper April 13, 2011

San Francisco is a destination for people across the globe and although a week, much less 3 days, isn’t enough time to truly appreciate one of the most diverse and interesting locations in the United...

AVID students visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium during their trip to northern California. Credit: Jocelyn Rodriguez/The Foothill Dragon Press.

AVID class journeys north

Jocelyn Rodriguez March 29, 2011

On a rainy day, 321 miles from home, the junior and senior AVID class found themselves stranded due to challenging weather conditions. Despite a few setbacks on their trip from March 25-26, the AVID...

Senior Kassra Rafiee continues his passion for the bassoon through the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony. Credit: Danielle Draper/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Kassra Rafiee: California’s most wanted bassoonist (audio)

Danielle Draper March 22, 2011

As first chair for the All-State Honor Band, Foothill senior Kassra Rafiee is the number one bassoonist in California and has received merit scholarships to exclusive band camps for his talent. However,...

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