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Beatrice Barnes

Beatrice Barnes, Writer

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Invasive black mustard plants are abundant along the main trail at Harmon Canyon. They vastly outnumber native plants, which is detrimental to various aspects of the environment. Come fall, black mustard will dry out and pose a prominent fire hazard.

Ventura’s superbloom: Yellow flowers or invasive weeds?

Beatrice Barnes
June 1, 2023
On May 12, 2023, fourth period AP Government and Economics participates in an outdoor activity to gain a better understanding of the relationships between workers, product and profit. As motivation to win, students race against the clock, hoping to beat the times of their peers in other class periods.

A guide to Advanced Placement Government and Politics

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
May 20, 2023
Views from the Gridley Trail show lush farmland in the Ojai Valley and the diverse array of crops native to Ventura County.

Op-Ed: Groundwater scarcity threatens Ventura County agriculture

April 25, 2023
Explore this interactive Google Map to see which states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment and when they did so.

Women’s History Month: The struggle for equal rights continues

March 30, 2023
Moons Thai Cuisine, a local restaurant located off of East Thompson Blvd., offers a wide variety of authentic Thai food. With a multitude of five star reviews, this local hole in the wall restaurant is the perfect place to dine with family and friends.

Hidden Gems: Moons Thai Cuisine

Beatrice Barnes and Ruby Jenkins
March 17, 2023
Read along as writer Beatrice Barnes explores the science of water consumption and food production, as well as the actions one can take to reduce their water footprint.

Food for thought: Reducing water footprint with our diets

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
March 16, 2023
Foothill Tech student and Foothill Dragon Press staff writer Beatrice Barnes outlines the difficulties she faces as a part time music student at Ventura due to conflicting bell schedules at the different schools.

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

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
February 14, 2023
Recent salary negotiations for Ventura Unified School District employees has affected Foothill Tech teachers, students, and administrators alike.

Ventura Unified teachers’ wage agreement: How Foothill Tech has been affected

Amber Duhs and Beatrice Barnes
February 12, 2023
Fashion trends skyrocketed in 2022, changing with the seasons. From newer additions like the Airpod Maxes to the throwback of low rise jeans, there was something fashionable for everyone this year.

Best of 2022: Fashion and trends

Frances English and Beatrice Barnes
January 10, 2023
On Oct. 25, 2022, Foothill Technology boys varsity cross country finishes racing at the CIF State Champioships in Clovis, California. Kai Bensen 23 comforts Erik De la Trinidad 23, offering support at the finish line after both athletes achieved a personal record for the five-kilometer course. De la Trinidad had a time of 17:32.5 and Bensen ran a 17:22.8.

Boys’ cross country takes eighth at the CIF State Championships to conclude their season

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
January 5, 2023
After losing her sister Rebecca to cancer, Dahl-Nicolle felt the need to paint flowers. She has always been a portrait painter and this sudden urge to paint flowers was unfamiliar. She used her time in the studio to remember her sister and mourn her passing. The paintings that came from this are a way for her to understand and process her grief. A Year Without You puts this act of remembrance on display and invites others to join in remembering those that have been lost over the past few years.

“The Totally R.A.D. Foundation”: Providing hope for local families affected by cancer

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
November 18, 2022
“Loop 83”, a local indie rock band, performs their first outdoor public concert on Oct. 15, 2022 at the downtown Ventura stage in front of City Hall. During a span of an hour and a half, they played a variety of original songs that attracted many onlookers.

“Loop 83” wows downtown Ventura in their first live concert

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
November 4, 2022
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