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  • The charming exterior of Butter and Fold attracts many customers at all hours of business. From the elegant teal and gold color scheme to the waft of freshly baked breads, it’s impossible to simply pass by without taking a peek inside.

    A&E

    Butter and Fold: The perfect place to satisfy your pastry cravings this fall

  • At the Olivas Links Golf Course, on Sept. 21, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team faced off in a league match against Bishop Diego. The Dragons played well and won the match with an overall score of 249-303. Pictured above, Maddie Wicks 26 concentrates as she putts her ball toward the pin, finishing hole five with three over par.

    Latest

    Recap: Girls’ golf takes Bishop Diego 249-303

  • On Sept. 22, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) competed in their first Tri-County Athletic (TCAA) league meet. Foothill Tech races with five girls on varsity, including Danika Swanson-Rico 25, Bennett Rodman 26, Kalea Eggertsen 26, Emma Anderson 26 and Isabella Efner 25. They warm-up on the start line, exchanging words of encouragement and waiting for the queue to begin the race.

    Cross Country

    Cross country starts off strong at first league meet of the 2023 season

  • With beloved melodies and nostalgic anthems dating back over a decade, fans and general audience members alike enjoy singing along to her award-winning album, Fearless, from 2008.

    A&E

    The Eras Tour: an adventure spanning 17 years of music 

  • On Sept. 21, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo hosted a home game against their opponent Malibu High School (Malibu). With lots of splashing, Ethan Ortiz 24 attempts to find an open teammate to give Foothill Tech an advantage to win their league match.

    Boys' Water Polo

    Recap: Boys’ water polo bested by Malibu

  • Students of Foothill Tech try to make button pins of their own design at Back to School Night. This college and career class provides an opportunity to learn life skills and creativity.

    Latest

    Foothill Tech welcomes parents and guardians at Back to School Night 2023

  • In the teen show “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” an adaption of the popular Young Adult novel, protagonist Belly Conklin navigates her love life in a triangle between brothers Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher.

    A&E

    “The Summer I Turned Pretty”: In Defense of the Fisher Boys

  • During F.I.R.E and lunch, members of the Associated Student Body worked hard to prepare an assembly line of delicious In-N-Out for the Class of 2024.

    Latest

    Class of 2024 connects through In-N-Out Burger and festivities

  • On the sunny afternoon of Sept. 19, 2023 girls tennis played against the Villanova Preparatory (Villanova) School Wildcats. The tennis team huddles together and chants in a pregame ritual before beginning their matches.

    Girls' Tennis

    Girls’ tennis triumphs over Villanova in first league match

  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the much anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed and beloved video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Announced in 2019 by Nintendo at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Tears of the Kingdom was released on May 12, 2023 after nearly four years of waiting. Since its release, the game has been met with widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. The game directly follows the events of its predecessor, building upon them and expanding an already immense world. Writer Kelly Quinn shares his thoughts.

    A&E

    “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” is victory for gaming

  • The three cakes that were reviewed were Lemon, Pumpkin Spice and Red Velvet all topped with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.

    A&E

    A dive into Nothing Bundt Cakes: America’s largest specialty cake company

  • Comprising of 12 songs, Olivia Rodrigos new album GUTS is her second studio album and was released on Sept. 8, 2023. Rodrigos first studio album, SOUR, released in 2021, was critically acclaimed and beloved by fans, making her second album long anticipated. Writer Isheeta Pal takes on the task of listening to GUTS and reviewing it, delving into its key themes and messaging.

    A&E

    Album Anatomy: “GUTS”

  • A sign displayed in the store highlights the unique vendors in the store as well as promoting shopping from local artists.

    A&E

    Hey! Friends shows Ventura why shopping locally matters

  • Christopher Nolan hits it out of the park once again with his brilliantly done biopic about the man who invented the atom bomb, Oppenheimer.

    A&E

    “Oppenheimer” is a mind-blowingly impactful film

  • In Laufey’s latest album “Bewitched,” released on Sept. 8, 2023, she brings a jazzy and soothing take on the journey of love. Following the success of her previous album, “Everything I Know About Love,” her sophomore album comprises 14 songs, each bringing their own unique spin that is sure to bewitch the listener. Join writer Lily Toreja as she reviews each song and delves into their individual meanings.

    A&E

    Album Anatomy: “Bewitched” by Laufey

  • On the eventful evening of Sept. 14, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons faced off against Cate in their third league match. The matchup was very even and came down to the fifth and final set in which the Dragons were unable to secure the win. After bouncing and hitting the ball to set her rhythm, Malia Gray ‘24 (number 9) goes to serve, as her teammates and her alike hope for the best.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball endures a hard loss against Cate

  • Jackson Basurto ‘24 and Alfred “Mason” Borkowski ‘24 are in full recruitment mode as students pass by their table. The club offered a fun way to engage with other students while doing something they all enjoy.

    Events

    Dragons find their connection at Club Rush 2023

  • On the afternoon of Sept. 14, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf faced off against La Reina at the Olivas Links Golf Course. Maddie Wicks ‘26 tees it up with hopes of sticking it close to pin and hopefully having a birdie opportunity. Wicks finished hole six with a double bogey and finished the entire course with a 56.

    Girls' Golf

    Foothill Tech defeats La Reina in league match

  • Isabella De La Rosa 24 (number 3) and Charlis Swezy 27 (number 1) block from the net, while Malia Gray 24 (number 9) and Morgan Houston 25 (number 2) stay behind to cover any unexpected plays from the other team.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball spiked on by St. Bonaventure

  • Students hit the ground running as the 2023-2024 school year picks up its pace. With this years You Belong Week taking place Sept. 11-15, 2023, as well as Club Rush on Sept. 15, 2023, Dragons are busy keeping up with all the events.

    FDP-TV

    FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 2

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Opinion: Death to cars when?

Alex Dodos, Writer
February 21, 2020
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The Science Hub: fish in the Congo River, Betelgeuse, new treatment for anxiety

Thomas Weldele, Naomi Schmitt, and Alex Dodos
January 20, 2020
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The Science Hub: research on death, new dwarf planet, U.S. to leave Paris climate accord

Thomas Weldele, Naomi Schmitt, and Alex Dodos
November 9, 2019
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The Science Hub: social media study, Nobel Prizes, firefighting foam contamination

Thomas Weldele, Naomi Schmitt, and Alex Dodos
October 30, 2019
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Satire: Why you should boycott the Ventura County Fair

Alex Dodos, Writer
October 14, 2019

[Video] Trinity Durburow ’19: In plain sight

June 9, 2019
Foothill Bad Faith Podcast Episode 4: free will?

Foothill Bad Faith Podcast Episode 4: free will?

Alex Dodos and Thomas Weldele
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Opinion: Compromise is overrated

Alex Dodos, Writer
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Foothill Bad Faith Podcast Episode 3: Alex and Sam discuss Buttigieg

Foothill Bad Faith Podcast Episode 3: Alex and Sam discuss Buttigieg

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Abolish Monday, and we abolish many of the current shortcomings of school.

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Kill Anything That Moves exposes uncomfortable truths about Vietnam War

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Alex Dodos, Writer
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Setting Pride Week straight

Setting Pride Week straight

Alex Dodos
December 17, 2018
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Midterm opinion: Dems over the edge?

Alex Dodos
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Alex Dodos
November 1, 2018
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An optimist’s view on the resurrection of rock music

Alex Dodos
October 31, 2018
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Foothill Bad Faith Podcast pilot: Mark Judge, Texas Senate Race

Alex Dodos
October 7, 2018
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A roast of the anonymous Trump critic in The New York Times

Alex Dodos
September 14, 2018
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The failure of the Die-In

Alex Dodos
June 6, 2018
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Beware of Saudi Arabia

Alex Dodos
May 13, 2018
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Lower the voting age

Alex Dodos
April 9, 2018
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Wakanda doesn’t exist, but geography at Foothill should

Alex Dodos
March 21, 2018
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Put freedom above false security or a police state

Alex Dodos
March 13, 2018
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“Politicizing” isn’t a thing

Alex Dodos
January 23, 2018
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The entanglement of Russia, Trump, Wikileaks, DNC must be treated with nuance

Alex Dodos
January 13, 2018
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The “War on Christmas” is bunk

Alex Dodos
December 26, 2017
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Trump is taking the wrong approach to North Korea

Alex Dodos
December 1, 2017
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Release of JFK files won’t end conspiracy theories

Alex Dodos
November 3, 2017
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Television news and Washington’s shared hankering for militarism

Alex Dodos
October 22, 2017
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Opinion: The individual’s role in combating misinformation in the media age

Alex Dodos
September 24, 2017
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A roast of the Democratic Party’s losing strategy

Alex Dodos
September 9, 2017
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