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Caroline Hubner, Reporter

I am a first-year writer for the FDP and I am so excited to be here!

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The Class of 2021 participated in a virtual Senior Awards event live-streamed on YouTube amid COVID-19 safety concerns. Credit: White Rabbit Magic & Foothill Technology High School.

Wrapping up the year: Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2021

June 3, 2021
Changes made to the California Education Code in regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 school year account for the many academic setbacks that arose due to distant learning, specifically low grades.

New California education bill could help ease stress of failing pandemic grades for high school students

May 13, 2021
The College Board is bringing about a shift in the world of the SAT-takers by eliminating the optional essay in order to decrease the stress of all college-bound students, which is consequently adjusting how certain universities weigh applicant's SAT scores in their admission's decision, or whether they are even considered at all.

SAT update: Big changes happening to the standardized test

April 22, 2021
Foothill Tech students celebrate returning to in-person classes in the quad.

Foothill Tech is back in session for the spring quarter of the 2020-2021 school year

April 19, 2021
As schools plan to open soon, social distancing signs and reminders are placed around campus.

The new MOU between Ventura Unified and VUEA means students will return to campus full time starting April 26

April 15, 2021
A new statement released by the California Department of Education in regards to CAASPP testing states that there is an element of flexibility in the test’s distribution. Schools have the option of customizing the assessment as long as it still meets common core requirements, and produces concrete results.

California Board of Education declares testing flexibility for spring 2021

March 22, 2021
The Instagram post from @fthsasb, with details on how to participate in ASB elections.

ASB elections for the 2021-22 school year

March 10, 2021
A small pod of students in Foothill Tech's DTech program on campus.

Ventura creeps towards the shutdown’s one year anniversary and is accompanied by declining infection rates

March 9, 2021
The Foothill Tech quad is usually crowded with students on their way to classrooms.

It’s special program application season at Foothill Tech and the Dragons are ready to learn

February 3, 2021
Learn of what the 46th president-elect of the United States Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamila Harris’ inauguration ceremony will be like during the current pandemic era.

The conclusion to the 2020 presidential elections: Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ inauguration

January 20, 2021
A visual chart of the main fires that occurred in Ventura County during the year 2020.

[Photo] Ventura County’s fire season continues with the Cornell Fire in Santa Paula

December 17, 2020
Stay up to date as to what lies ahead in these changing times as writer Caroline Hubner informs of the new curfew for California citizens.

Governor Gavin Newsom orders curfew for counties in California amid rise of COVID-19 cases, possibility for stay-at-home order

December 6, 2020
Foothill Dragons prepare to see their school again as small pods begin to open.

School reopening update: Foothill Tech’s small group program

November 18, 2020
Signs placed around Ventura advertise people like Mike Johnson, Aaron Gaston and William Cornell who are running for Ventura City Council.

The readers’ guide to the local city of Ventura elections

November 3, 2020
As we begin to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, Ventura Unified is evaluating whether it is in the best interest of students, staff and families to open up schools. However, there will be extreme precautions taken among the staff members to ensure our safety.

Ventura Unified Schools’ plans for potential reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic

October 13, 2020
Pictures of various students who participated in the last spirit week. Credit: Foothill Tech ASB Instagram

Got spirit? Foothill Tech sure does

September 30, 2020
Two candidates go head to head for a chance at becoming the next leader, the next president of the United States of America.

A tale of two candidates: Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden

September 23, 2020
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