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Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is known for their extravagant lunch time events, but Foothill Tech's Wellness Center always does it best. The Wellness Center's second annual Blender Bike event takes the school by storm, creating a large line to try out this contraption that makes smoothies with the power of peddling.

Pedaling for a purpose: Foothill Tech’s Wellness Center blends health and fun

Audrey Szijj, Writer • April 23, 2025

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) Wellness Center, run by Foothill Tech counselor Rebecca Wulff and co-run by student Wellness Peers, hosted its regular Wellness Wednesday events by bringing...

On the warm sunny day of April 9, 2025 Foothill Technology high school's (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted their annual Seniors Only Academic Rally (SOAR). Pictured here is ASB seniors Lauren Fossati '25, Rhea Gill '25, Jack Merritt '25, Jaden Abara '25 and Hailey Hall '25 dressed as characters from Nickelodeons Teenage mutant ninja turtles to fit the theme of Nickelodeon's Kids choice awards. These ASB members were hosting this rally and being honored for all their hard work by receiving their chords for graduation.

Seniors step into the spotlight at the annual senior “SOAR” rally

Natalie St. Pierre, Reporter • April 14, 2025

April 9, 2025 was a day of fun, laughter and pride as the class of 2025 celebrated their accomplishments at their Seniors-Only Academic Rally (SOAR), hosted by the Associated Student Body (ASB). As one...

On April 5, 2025, a series of nearly 1,400 protests against the Trump administration, took place across the nation. These protests focused on cuts to the Department of Veteran Affairs, low taxation of billionaires, abortion rights, changes to schools integration of DEI classes and more. In short, these protests demanded the government take their "Hands Off" these issues. Shown above is Ventura, Calif., here nearly 1,400 protesters gather in front of the government center to rally with the thousands across the nation.

Nationwide protests against the Trump administration resonate in Ventura with the demand of “Hands Off!”

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter • April 7, 2025

As a nation, the United States of America prides itself on the freedoms afforded to all individual citizens, one of which being the freedom for all people to peacefully assemble and petition the government...

On March 18, 2025, students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) gathers outside a mobile donation trailer, waiting for their turn to donate blood during the annual event. This gives students the opportunity to support their local community by giving blood to those in need.

Up to 171 lives saved through Foothill Tech’s biannual blood drive

Ella Asher, Reporter • March 20, 2025

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted its biannual blood drive on March 18, 2025, in collaboration with Vitalant. Organized by Bioscience, the event allowed students 16 and older to donate...

On the night of March 13, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted DTech Academy's Entrée to Employment. Students and professionals enjoyed a semi-professional dinner, engaging in the opportunity to ask questions about career paths, personal experience and entrepreneurship. Hearing about the community from these local professionals inspired students to reflect on their futures.

DTech fosters communication between students and local professionals at Entree to Employment

Saanvi Joshi, Reporter • March 15, 2025

On March 13, 2025, the DTech Academy (DTech) hosted an evening filled with opportunities at Entree to Employment. This event, located at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), gave students the...

On March 11, 2025, the Board of Education had another meeting in regards to Resolution #25-05. The community of Ventura came together to support the people effected by the boards decision, making signs to show their support.

40 public commenters fight for Resolution #25-05 to be revised

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • March 14, 2025

On March 11, 2025, parents, students and faculty filtered into the Board of Education room “as the fight continues” for the reductions that were taken into action at the previous meetings. Many were...

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