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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a popular method for many couples dealing with infertility to have children of their own. It is a process that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body, and then placing the egg inside a uterus, allowing it to grow and develop into a baby. However, there have been debates about the legal status of embryonic children, such as the law passed in Alabama on Feb. 16. Join our writers as they discuss the situation around IVF in Alabama.

Navigating IVF: Challenges in Alabama’s reproductive landscape

Kalea Eggertsen, Bailey Basurto, and Audrey Szijj • April 13, 2024

On Feb. 16, 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court declared that embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), which are frozen embryos, should be considered children. After the accidental destruction...

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) assembled a "Teen Beach Movie" Spirit Week, reminding students to finish the quarter strong as they head into spring break. From spirit days such as Pajama Day and Summer Coolin' to the Renaissance Rally at the end of the week, ASB planned events to bolster connections around the school creating a fun environment.

Dragons bask in the sun with a “Teen Beach Movie” themed Renaissance Rally and Spirit Week

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • March 24, 2024

With the cool winds of spring approaching, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) held its spring Renaissance Rally, hosted on March 22, 2024. Organized by the Associative Student Body (ASB),...

To keep up with the growing population of Ventura, Calif., the Ventura City Council voted in favor of expanding paid parking in the downtown area. As of May 1, 2024, many of the currently free parking places, including the parking structure on Santa Clara St., will cost $1.25 an hour.

The changes in parking coming to Downtown Ventura

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • March 20, 2024

Since December of 2023, the City of Ventura's Downtown Parking Advisory Committee has planned to implement new major parking changes in Downtown Ventura, Calif. Almost all free parking will be closed by...

From March 4-8, 2024, Wellness Week was held at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) to inform students of ways to improve one's mental and physical health. The week focused on many things such as a sound bath, a tabling event, a safeTalk, a blender bike and even therapy dogs.

From smoothies to sound baths: Wellness Week at Foothill Tech

Ella Asher, Reporter • March 11, 2024

During the week of March 4 to March 8, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted a Wellness Week to remind students of the benefits of mental and physical health. Although this wasn’t...

Entree to Employment is an annual event hosted by the BioScience Academy. This event is a formal dinner which allows the upperclassmen of the academy to meet professionals in the field of medicine, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The dinner is run by Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) leaders and staffed by the sophomores who set up, served meals and cleaned up.

BioScience students enjoy a night of opportunities at annual Entrée to Employment

Aubrey Alderman and Maggie Lay • February 24, 2024

With the Class of 2024 and 2025 inching toward graduation and future career pathways, Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) hosted the annual Entree to Employment event at Foothill Technology High...

With an emphasis on connection, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) had its annual Kindness Week spanning from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15. The Associated Student Body (ASB) had daily activities for students including decorating the halls with hundreds of color-coordinated hearts with students’ names for Valentine’s Day.

Kindness Week brings Dragons together to share their spirit for the community

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • February 18, 2024

Kindness and love was stirred around Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) during Kindness Week, which was held from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, 2024. Kindness Week was planned and organized and set...

On a small 0.48 acre lot, a notice of apublic hearing sign is placed. The city proposed to build a 30-unit apartment complex on Day Road in Ventura, Calif. down the street from Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech).

Potential housing on Day Road: Parking and residential concerns raised

Maggie Lay, Reporter • February 14, 2024

On Aug. 2, 2023, a meeting was held at the community meeting room in San Buenaventura City Hall for the Design Review Committee (DRC) to review the potential apartment plan for 54 Day Road, which would...

On Feb. 9, 2024, the Associated Student Body (ASB) began the voting process of leadership elections for the upcoming school year. Although the actual voting is only one day, candidates spent the past week campaigning and convincing students to vote for them. Hailey Hall '25 and Max Fielder '25 both are running for senior class president.

Foothill Tech students cast their votes at the annual ASB election

Ella Asher, Reporter • February 12, 2024

As students and faculty at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) progress into the third quarter of the 2023-2024 school year, the Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted their annual elections...

Across the Ventura Unified School District, a widespread malfunctioning of printers has occurred, which has been deemed a "printer blackout". This has not only affected Foothill Technology High School, but numerous other schools within the district.

Foothill Tech faces technology shut down during the district wide printer black out

Bailey Basurto and Aubrey Alderman • February 4, 2024

With the beginning of the 2024 year, and students arriving from a lengthy winter break, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) was welcomed back to campus with a school-wide printer blackout,...

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students got an amazing opportunity to hang out and have fun with the dogs of the "Love on a Leash." These sweet volunteer dogs and their owners walked around campus on Feb. 2, 2024, and brought a smile to students faces amid the potential stress of a new semester.

News Brief: Dragons enjoy the companionship of dogs from “Love on a Leash”

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • February 3, 2024

On Feb. 2, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students bumbled around the quad, petting and enjoying the company of small and big dogs alike from the "Love on a Leash" Foundation. As...

During the week of Jan. 22 to Jan. 26, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students endured finals week. Sleepless nights, study sessions and caffeine took over the week as students prepared for a culmination of semester-ending assessments.

Foothill Tech students and teachers share their perspectives on finals week as semester one comes to a close

Ella Asher, Reporter • January 27, 2024

Amidst the stress and late-night study sessions, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students found themselves grappling with the challenges of finals week, from Jan. 22 to Jan. 26, 2024. Foothill...

Amidst the pre-finals week tension lingering in the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) halls, therapy dogs from "Love on a Leash" were brought on campus on Jan. 19, 2024 to uplift students' spirits and provide comfort as they begin to navigate their way into the upcoming week of final exams. Therapy animals offer stress relief, improve moods and provide comfort to enhance emotional well-being in diverse settings.

Photo Essay: “Love on a Leash”

Sofia Patiño, Photographer • January 22, 2024

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