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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...

Shown above is Wayne Powers' room, in this moment shrouded in darkness as it had been during the on and off power outages from Jan. 13-17, 2025. The environment shows the conditions Powers, and many others, had to learn and teach in during the week of power outages.

Dry Santa Ana winds bring high fire risk and mass power outages to Foothill Tech

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter • January 22, 2025

On Jan. 9, 2025, only days after their warm welcome back to school following winter break, students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) were met with an unwelcome, yet warm, series of...

On Jan. 14 and Jan. 15, 2025, program leaders, students and teachers alike welcomed underclassmen into their classrooms, providing information about their program through demonstrations and presentations. In the Bioscience Academy classroom, students in the program were spread throughout multiple classrooms, demonstrating skills and showing off equipment to the students touring. Many of the demos were interactive, encouraging students to engage and acquire a sneak peak at what they would be learning if they decided to apply for the program.

Dragons explore new opportunities at elective open houses

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • January 16, 2025

On Jan. 14 and 15, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons explored the variety of programs and classes offered on campus during the open houses following the Program Faire. In darkness...

On the sunny afternoon of Jan. 10, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is hosting an exciting Program Faire in the quad, designed to showcase the elective opportunities available for underclassmen. This event features clubs and programs, inclduing the D-Tech pathway where students are taught to design, master technology as well as learn entrepreneurship. D-Tech's objective is to be able to produce a self-made product and sell it to consumers whether it is in school or around the city. Whether it be for this pathway, or the numerous others that are highlighted through the event, students are encouraged to pick up brochures and chat with the leaders of each to learn more about what is offered.

Foothill Tech students explore elective options at annual Program Faire

Ella Asher, Reporter • January 12, 2025

As Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) dives into 2025, preparation for student electives and academic programs for the 2025-2026 school year are already underway. On Jan. 10, 2025, Foothill...

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