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The Foothill Dragon Press
The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
New out of class passes have been introduced to students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). This new system enforces how students spend time out side of the classroom during class time. The two different types of passes are the restroom pass and the office pass. Each pass has a time limit and requires teacher signature to allow a student to use the pass.

With passes in hand, the students and staff at Foothill Tech share their opinions on the new bathroom policy

Audrey Szijj and Lyla Huff • March 9, 2025

The newest bathroom policy at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has sparked debate on campus among students, teachers, staff and administrators. The new system utilizes colored paper passes,...

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) annual Senior Recess event, originally scheduled for earlier in the year, took place on Feb. 27, 2025, after being delayed due to rain. The event, designed to give seniors a chance to reminisce about their childhoods, transformed the school’s campus into an elementary school-style playground. Students enjoyed various nostalgic activities, including hula hoops, an art table and other classic games reminiscent of recess during their younger years. As the school year nears its end, the Senior Recess event offers a moment of reflection for students before they head off to college or other post-graduation plans. For many seniors, the event serves as a reminder of simpler times and provides a fun opportunity to bond with classmates one last time before graduation.Thanks to the hard work of the Associated Student Body (ASB), Senior Recess has become a beloved tradition at Foothill Tech, offering students a unique way to close the chapter on their high school journey.

Seniors bathe under the sunset of nostalgia at senior recess

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • March 1, 2025

On Feb. 27, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) quad was full of color and childlike wonder as the Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted the annual Senior Recess for the class...

On Feb. 25, 2025, the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) opened the floor to the public at the Board Meeting discussing Resolution #25-03. The resolution debates for reduction of certain certified services at the elementary, middle and high school level to help allocate money for budget cuts. The meeting garnered attendance of students, teachers and families, many of whom came with signs or wearing red to show support for those who were targeted by Resolution #25-03. Though the final decision of the budget cuts was to save elementary and secondary school counselors as well as teacher librarians, the Board and the district still have a long way to go before all the issues become resolved.

The Board of Education passes controversial Resolution #25-03 due to budget cuts, leaving students and faculty in uncertainty

Maggie Lay, Bailey Basurto, Viggo Bortolin, Ella Asher, Shea Stevenson, and Aubrey Alderman • February 27, 2025

At 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2025, droves of Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) students, parents, faculty and teachers hurried through the doors of the Board of Education room at the District Office to...

Directly after gathering at noon, and listening to a few rousing speeches, the protesters embarked from Constitution Park, and headed toward the Tesla Dealership. In unison, crossing the street and walking along the sidewalk, the group was determined to spread their message and peacefully protest their cause.

Marching for Change: Voices of Ventura County speak out in Camarillo against Trump and Musk

Audrey Szijj, Writer • February 19, 2025

The right to protest has always been a way for people to express concern or objection to political issues, environmental concerns, social justice and more. Hundreds, maybe thousands, of people unite together...

During the week of Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) celebrated Kindness Week, organized by the Associated Student Body (ASB). This annual event aimed to promote positivity and strengthen the school community through various activities. Throughout the week, students participated in dress-up days and several events, including making candy grams, creating bracelets and playing a game of musical chairs.

Foothill Tech students fill the campus with love and positivity during Kindness Week

Ella Asher, Reporter • February 18, 2025

Kindness and positivity filled the air at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) during Kindness Week, held from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, 2025. Organized by the Associated Student Body (ASB), the week...

On the night of Feb.13, 2023 Foothill Technology (Foothill Tech) Bioscience Academy hosted their annual Entree to Employment event where the juniors and seniors held conversations, mock interviews and ate dinner with science and medical professionals. This event is one of the many that the academy offers its students, giving them the experience and the ability to gain insight on professional careers they may want to pursue. This event is catered by the sophomores of the academy (Cohort 21) and the director Mika Anderson, along with instructor Daniel Baker.

Bioscience hosts a night of opportunities for students’ futures

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • February 15, 2025

On Feb. 13, 2025, the Bioscience Academy (Bioscience) hosted its annual Entree to Employment event, where the juniors and seniors of the academy met with professionals to learn about science-based professions....

On Feb. 8, 2025, the Ventura Downtown Lions Club ran the annual Bowl To Strike Out Cancer fundraiser at Buena Lanes. This year's fundraiser was the largest in its 17-year history, raising $9,000 from the nearly 200 attendees' purchase of day passes, raffles and engagement in silent auctions and donations. This money went to local services that support cancer survivors and patients in the Ventura area, including the Ronald McDonald Family Room and the City of Hope.

Communities come together at Bowl To Strike Out Cancer 2025

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter • February 10, 2025

On Feb. 8, 2025, Ventura Calif.’s local bowling alley, Buena Lanes, welcomed a capacity filling crowd for the 17-year-old annual cancer treatment fundraiser: Bowl To Strike Out Cancer, dedicated to supporting...

Ventura High School (VHS) students, as well as many others across Ventura County, walked out on Jan. 31, 2025 in protest of the new executive orders from President Trump. The mural of Dolores Huerta on the side of the Main St. Gym at VHS is a symbol of Latinx pride and advocacy. By standing up for their rights, many VHS students honor Huerta's name.

Students walkout in protest of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Oliver Kelley and Natalie St. Pierre • February 8, 2025

Throughout history, students have advocated for justice and political change. New policies, written by recently inaugurated President Trump, are cracking down on undocumented immigrants and have sparked...

On Feb. 4, 2025, the Board of Education met to deliberate and discuss Resolution #25-02, a plan to reduce and discontinue classified service positions, as a result of major budget cuts in the district. Drained one-time federal and state funds, learning loss, current and ongoing enrollment decline and maintenance of competitive salaries for staff are all elements that have impacted the recent cuts, as explained by Superintendent Dr. Antonio Castro in a message to VUSD families on Jan. 30, 2025, on VUSD's website.

VUSD faculty at risk of losing their jobs: The Board of Education passes Resolution #25-02 in response to major budget cuts

Maggie Lay, Assignment Editor • February 6, 2025

On Jan. 30, 2025, Superintendent, Dr. Antonio Castro sent out a message to staff, teachers and Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) families with disheartening news. As a result of drained one-time...

Here at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students have officially finished with the first semester of the 2024-25 school year, meaning that freshmen at Foothill Tech have completed one eighth of their high school career. Moving up from middle school is a pretty dramatic change to the pressure and expectations of high school. From fun fridays and low expectation classes, to the dreaded AP test and SAT prep soon to come, the bar has been raised. Along with the difficulty of education being raised, so are the challenges of a student's social life. Through this time many friendships go through ups and downs, and people change, it is a part of the high school experience. At this time the new freshmen are going through all of these changes emotionally and physically.

Freshmen reflect on their first semester

Emmanuel Takaya, Writer • January 29, 2025

For many students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), the end of December means just another semester completed, but for freshmen, this means concluding their very first semester of high...

Once customers entered the sale room, they were greeted with one large table in the middle and another small table to the side. Both tables had much to offer including various types of goods such as rings and necklaces, pendants, etc.

Betty Belts Closet Clean Out Sale brings the community together while helping fire victims

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • January 27, 2025

On Jan. 14 and 15, 2025, Betty Belts hosted their annual Closet Clean Out Sale. The event was from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with only ten people allowed in the salesroom at once. Betty Belts throws this...

For years, U.S. officials and lawmakers have issued warnings about the potential threat that the massively popular social media app, TikTok, could pose to national security, particularly regarding its ties to China through its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The app clashes with U.S. security interests in two ways: First, since Chinese organizations are required to comply with intelligence gathering per the country’s national security laws, the Chinese government could use it to spy on American citizens. Second, the concern was raised that by manipulating its content, the Chinese government could also subtly influence the app’s 170 million American users to further its agenda. These accusations led to a bipartisan majority in Congress moving to enact a nation-wide TikTok ban to be implemented on Jan. 19, 2025. Despite the Supreme Court ruling on Jan. 17, 2025 that the ban does not violate the first amendment rights of TikTok or its users, the subject remains a hot topic for the American public.

Censorship or safety?

Shea Stevenson and Lyla Huff • January 25, 2025

Over the years, TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon for people all around the world; nonetheless, after a Supreme Court decision on Jan. 17, 2025, TikTok was intended to soon come to an end. TikTok...

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