The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill Tech reflects: Recent mass shootings highlight the effects of Asian hate

Julia Brossia and Ruby Jenkins | February 21, 2023

On Jan. 21, 2023, Monterey Park, California excitedly celebrated Lunar New Year as usual. From firecrackers to glowing red lanterns, this holiday festival was attended by many townspeople. However, the...

Opinion: The demise of the Sadie Hawkins dance

Claire Hadley, Writer | February 16, 2023

The fall of a traditional American dance struck Foothill Tech this year; goodbye Sadie Hawkins, hello Hearts of Havana. Sadie Hawkins is the dance where stereotypical gender roles are encouraged to...

Satire: Ripping out pages of “The Notebook”

Linda Manzo, Writer | February 15, 2023

Riddled with infidelity, romanticization of social class hierarchy and the encouragement of hopeless desperation, Nicolas Sparks’ “The Notebook” is a horrid demonstration of what romance should look...

Opinion: All Ventura high schools should be on the same schedule

Beatrice Barnes, Writer | February 14, 2023

To give all students an equal opportunity to pursue their unique passions and interests, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), Ventura High School (Ventura) and Buena High School (Buena) should...

Core Athletics Program sections reduced in schedule overhaul

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter | February 10, 2023

Amid scheduling changes for Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the Core Athletics Program (CAP) classes have been significantly reduced in order to adapt...

Opinion: Later high school start times are detrimental to student wellbeing

Julia Brossia, Writer | February 1, 2023

As the 2022-2023 school year began, a major change kicked off the year. Disagreements were heard as usual; some students were excited to return to school while others would rather stay home. However, this...