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The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

The Foothill Dragon Press interviewed the director of education advocacy of the Southern California branch of the American Civil Liberties Union about AB 1575. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

ACLU believes AB 1575 ensures all students free, equal education

Lucas Wiltjer October 15, 2012

Districts across California, including Ventura Unified School District, are feeling the impacts of Assembly Bill 1575.   AB 1575 reinforces old legislation from the California Constitution regarding...

ASB President Andre Sehati calls on senior ASB representative Hayley Abourezk-Pinkstone during class. Credit: Felicia Perez/The Foothill Dragon Press

New legislation puts a strain on ASB budget, field trips

Lucas Wiltjer October 14, 2012

Due to a new assembly bill aimed at creating equal opportunity for students from all economic backgrounds, Foothill's Associated Student Body may have to scale back on some of their activities. AB...

Superintendent Trudy Arriaga (center) speaks about the potential impact of Proposition 30 and Measure Q on Wednesday. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press

Superintendent discusses Proposition 30 and Measure Q at forum (17 photos)

Anna Cogswell October 12, 2012

School districts across California are at risk of losing teachers and school days due to budget cuts. On Wednesday night, superintendent Trudy Arriaga and other members of the superintendent's panel...

Freshmen sample book selections for the new Ninth Grade Project, the goal of which is to get students to unplug. Credit: Megan Kearney/The Foothill Dragon Press

Freshmen learn of Angel Potato Revolution (17 photos, video)

Megan Kearney October 10, 2012

Freshman gathered in Spirito Hall Monday morning for the introduction of a new project for all Education in the Digital Age students, the slogan of which is the “Angel Potato Revolution” The goal...

Buenas music department may lose funding as a result of the passing of AB 1575. Credit: Stevi Pell/The Foothill Dragon Press

New bill limits marching band’s transportation budget

Ema Dorsey October 7, 2012

Buena High School’s marching band budget has become a source of anxiety this year for instructor Daniel Algazy. This is because a new piece of California legislation may jeopardize Buena Music Department's...

Anthony Ramos, Ventura Unified School District attorney, spoke to Foothills Political Action and Awareness Club about the effects of AB 1575 on Thursday. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

School district attorney informs PAAC about AB 1575

Melissa Marshall October 5, 2012

Political Action and Awareness Club members filed into Cherie Eulau’s room Thursday during lunch, eager to listen to Anthony Ramos, Ventura Unified School District attorney, talk about the effect...

Foothill seniors attend College Day to learn about possible choices for future education. Credit: Natalie Smith/The Foothill Dragon Press

College Day presents seniors with diverse options

Benjamin Limpich October 3, 2012

  On Tuesday, Foothill seniors were presented with various potential paths for their future education during College Day. They were spoken to by representatives fron UCSB, Ventura College, the...

Foothills Speech and Debate team, whos mascot is the pictured stuffed animal, might have to cut their season short due to new punishments enforced by AB 1575. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Speech and debate season threatened by AB 1575

Maddie Kirkegaard October 3, 2012

Foothill's speech and debate team could face a shortened competition season this year due to Assembly Bill 1575, a bill that reinforces an existing law that prohibits public schools from asking students...

Left to right: Juniors Ami Ballmer, Carson Graves and Angela King have strong political opinions this election. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill students voice diverse beliefs on election issues as November 6 approaches

Kienna Kulzer October 1, 2012

  There’s no shortage of opinions across the nation regarding the presidential elections and Foothill is no exception to that. Freshman Sachi Tan said she’s for Obama and doesn’t like...

Foothills AVID program may be in financial trouble partly due to Assembly Bill 1575. Credit: Lauren Pedersen/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill’s AVID program faces financial difficulties from AB 1575

Melissa Marshall October 1, 2012

Foothill's AVID program has been struggling with recent budget cuts, and now that state Assembly Bill 1575 has officially been signed, they are under increased financial pressure. AVID (Advancement...

Principal Joe Bova talks with Foothill parent Marie Lakin at Back to School Night on Thursday. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Parents get acquainted with Foothill, visit classes at Back to School Night (24 photos, video)

Stevi Pell September 29, 2012

Foothill parents, teachers, and administration gathered on Thursday night for teacher meet-and-greets at Back to School Night.  The annual event was put together by Foothill's Associated Student...

Annually, Foothill students are asked to sell coupon books to raise money for ASB. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Annual coupon book fundraiser to end this week

Benjamin Limpich September 25, 2012

The coupon book fundraiser has come back around for the 2012-2013 school year. Every year, Foothill's Associated Student Body hosts the fundraiser, during which students are asked take and sell...

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