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  • An enormous, eye-catching paper mache octopus is situated at the start of the ArtWalk exhibition on Main St., Ventura, greeting attendees as they enter the event. Inspired by Ventura’s natural environment, this work of art highlights the abundance of sea creatures that call our oceans home.

    Features

    ArtWalk: Showcasing Ventura’s creative crowd

  • As students start to settle into the new school year, exciting activities planned in the quad help keep the morale high. Foothill Techs sports teams have started to pick up speed and students are now settling into their classes.

    FDP-TV

    FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 3

  • A scenario thats unfortunately all too common in modern gaming is a videogame having a less than stellar launch. However, there are times when the developer has the luxury to go back and turn the game into a respectable piece of media, such as No Mans Sky.

    A&E

    When a videogame redeems itself

  • Also referred to as a red tide or an algae bloom, the brilliant blue waves are caused by phytoplankton that emit blue light when disturbed. In previous years the event has been rare to find, occurring sparsely. Recently, primarily during the summer of 2023, bioluminescent waves could be seen splashing the shores of Ventura County.

    Features

    Bioluminescence: Wonders of the bright blue ocean

  • On Sept. 21, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Girls Volleyball took a devastating loss of 3-1 in a league game against Bishop Diego High School. Students, Addi Fallon 25, Zac Crist 24 and Petra Falcocchia 24, show their support with colorful face paint. Many students also dressed to the theme of the game, which was cowboys and cowgirls.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball beat by Bishop Diego 1-3 in hard fought game

  • Throughout the city of Ventura, pollution is washed down to the beaches through rivers and gutters, depositing cups, bags and other various trash onto our beaches and into the oceans.

    Features

    Just how deadly is stormwater runoff?

  • 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.

    Girls' Golf

    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

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November 15, 2013
Mary Beth Tinker proudly holds the pink slip that summoned her to the office to be suspended for her black armband. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

“Tinker Tour USA” encourages students to stand up for First Amendment rights (12 photos, video)

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November 15, 2013
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November 5, 2013
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August 20, 2013
Seniors present Dragon Talks across campus

Seniors present Dragon Talks across campus

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May 29, 2013
12 members of The Foothill Dragon Press staff and two advisers accepted the Gold Crown Award at Columbia University last Friday. From left, adviser Kelly Savio, juniors Emily Chacon, Glenda Marshall, Katie Sones, Melissa Marshall, Bridget Parrino, Allison Clark, CSPA Chair of Committee on Judging Practices C. Bruce Watterson, juniors Aysen Tan, Michael Morales, Veronica Mellring, Megan Kearney, sophomore Canela Lopez, junior Karina Schink, and adviser Melissa Wantz. Credit: CSPA Assistant Director Rebecca Castillo/The Foothill Dragon Press

Dragon Press wins Columbia’s highest honor, Gold Crown Award, during New York trip

Allison Clark
March 25, 2013
Foothill teachers and students were surveyed on what words they would use to describe the school climate. These are some of the words they chose. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill students doing better than demographics predict, new West Ed study shows

Allison Clark
March 7, 2013
Freshmen prince and princess Cody Clark and Rugile Pekinas share a dance after the Winter Court was announced. Credit: Michael Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press

Students dance the night away Old Hollywood style at Winter Formal (66 photos)

Allison Clark
December 9, 2012
Students dance the night away Old Hollywood style at Winter Formal (66 photos)

Students dance the night away Old Hollywood style at Winter Formal (66 photos)

Allison Clark
December 9, 2012
Foothill junior Olivia Dela Cruz believes gay rights are an important issue this election. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Olivia Dela Cruz believes election will impact gay rights, gay marriage

Allison Clark
November 2, 2012
The empty office of retiring Campus Supervisor Jim Lewis. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Campus Supervisor Jim Lewis retiring from Foothill

Allison Clark
June 10, 2012
Rapper Richie Branson has recently found success in the hip-hop sub-genre known as nerdcore. Credit: Mellie Melle. Used with permission.

Talking Toonami with the Otaku King, Richie Branson

Allison Clark
June 4, 2012
Congressional candidate David Thayne speaks to senior Chloe Hansen Thursday after the PAAC meeting. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Congressional candidate David Cruz Thayne speaks at PAAC meeting

Allison Clark
June 1, 2012
Up-and-coming band Dominant Legs released their latest album, "Invitation" last year. Credit: Katie Miller. Used with permission.

Dragon Sounds: An interview with Dominant Legs (Podcast)

Allison Clark
May 25, 2012
Masked students celebrate end of year at prom (43 photos)

Masked students celebrate end of year at prom (43 photos)

Allison Clark
May 22, 2012
Senior Rachel Alston and Prom King Trevor Kirby dance at prom Saturday night. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Masked students celebrate end of year at prom (43 photos)

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May 20, 2012
Multimedia editor Jackson Tovar dumps a cooler of water on Editor-in-Chief Anaika Miller in honor of receiving the Pacemaker award. Photo illustration credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Dragon Press staff awarded highest national distinction

Allison Clark
April 17, 2012
Ventura College is one of the Ventura County community colleges that is being affected by the ongoing budget crisis. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Ventura County community colleges face an ongoing budget crisis

Allison Clark
April 16, 2012
Senior Chris Hanna, junior Dominique Callegari, and senior Anthony Khadonian perform at the fourth annual Festival of Fools. Credit: Jackson Tovar/The Foothill Dragon Press

Festival of Fools provides a “night of laughs” (8 photos, video)

Allison Clark
March 24, 2012
Mr. Foothill competition wows crowd (30 photos)

Mr. Foothill competition wows crowd (30 photos)

Allison Clark
February 27, 2012
Biotechnology students learn on the open seas (28 photos)

Biotechnology students learn on the open seas (28 photos)

Allison Clark
February 27, 2012
Juniors Nate Rowley and Jackson Tovar dance while junior Steven Mariani plays the guitar. All three competed in last nights Mr. Foothill competition. Credit: Felicia Perez/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Mr. Foothill competition wows crowd (30 photos, video)

Allison Clark
February 25, 2012
Foothill staff gifted supplies from annual Teacher Tower (13 photos)

Foothill staff gifted supplies from annual “Teacher Tower” (13 photos)

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February 24, 2012
Merry Fest invigorates with holiday spirit (18 photos)

Merry Fest invigorates with holiday spirit (18 photos)

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February 24, 2012
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February 8, 2012
Foothill seniors Isabelle Muschamp and Luke Barnett cast lines in hopes of catching rockfish for the Biotechnology field trip. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press

Biotechnology students learn on the open seas (28 photos)

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February 4, 2012
Science teacher Mika Anderson reaches for supplies at the annual "Teacher Tower." Credit: Bridget Parrino/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill staff gifted supplies from annual “Teacher Tower” (13 photos)

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January 13, 2012
Senior Aron Egelko performs Wednesday during the Speech & Debate teams second annual Merry Fest. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Merry Fest invigorates with holiday spirit (18 photos)

Allison Clark
December 15, 2011
The Top Hat restaurant has recently returned to Ventura to bring back a taste of history. Credit: Bridget Parrino/ The Foothill Dragon Press.

“Top Hat” reopening at new location, offering same food

Allison Clark
December 5, 2011
Ventura beat Buena 20-6 and took home the trophy for the second year in a row. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press

Cougars victorious in intense rivalry game (37 photos)

Allison Clark
October 22, 2011
To inspire students to refrain from drug use, Donald Gloisten is starting an anti-drug lyrical contest. Art credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press.

“Say Nope to Dope” writing contest offers $2,500 prize

Allison Clark
September 22, 2011

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

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April 6, 2011
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