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Claire Hadley

Claire Hadley, Writer

Enthusiast of the outdoors, chick flicks and lavender candles.

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From battling monsters in other dimensions to summer getaway romances, these shows were some of 2022s best.

Best of 2022: Shows

January 10, 2023
BookTok, a subculture on social media, is captivating people across the globe to read. Although extremely popular, it has been controversial to whether or not BookTok is a credible source for book recommendations.

The negatives and positives of “BookTok,” according to Foothill Tech students

December 10, 2022
Venturas local robotics team, Team 4414, soars high in competitions through countless hours of work dedicated to making the best possible robots.

Ventura’s HighTide robotics team succeeds through hard work and dedication

November 14, 2022
Michael Myers returns for the 13th and final Halloween movie, hopefully signaling the rightful end of the 44-year-old franchise.

Satire: It’s time for Michael Myers movies to actually end

October 30, 2022
Do Revenge, starring Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke, is Netflixs newest drama movie.

“Do Revenge”: A movie heightened with friendship, bold imagery and a struggle for power

October 12, 2022
The Crumbl Cookies menu for the week of Sept. 12, 2022 - Sept. 17, 2022 that we reviewed.

Crumbl Cookies Minion week: A Gru-some review

September 14, 2022
Claudia Lee, the new Spanish teacher at Foothill Tech, stands in front of the flag of Spain.

Welcoming Claudia Lee: Foothill Tech’s newest Spanish teacher

September 8, 2022
As students grow from elementary to high school, our perception of love does as well. Whether from heartbreak or finding the fairytale romance, our perception to what we love and what it is changes.

With love, from elementary and high school students

May 30, 2022
AP Physics teacher Mr. Weldele brings out weights and a small car to create a demonstration for his physics students.

A guide to Advanced Placement Physics

May 11, 2022
The negative health effects of energy drinks have failed to be mentioned on social media platforms that fuel the popularity of these drinks.

Opinion: The false message that social media spreads about energy drinks

April 28, 2022
Coaches have a major influence over athletes outlook on their sport, resulting in either a lifetime dedication or an abysmal experience.

OPINION: The guidelines on how to be a respectable and successful sport coach

April 12, 2022
Peer into what life is like as a twin with writers Claire Hadley and Frances English.

Being a twin: An unbreakable bond or a struggle for identity?

April 1, 2022
Backpacking is not only eye-opening experience for teenagers, its an instant stress reliever that is good for mental and physical health.

The benefits of teenagers backpacking during a pandemic

March 21, 2022
Dance attendees mill around at the Sadie Hawkins dance waiting for the next song, while others crowd on the dance floor: fighting to get closer to the stage.

Sadie Hawkins: A dance Tangled with excitement

February 16, 2022
2021 brought about a new wave in the community to further their efforts to support and sustain the environment, specifically through the resurgence of multiple eco-friendly clothing brands.

Best of 2021: Sustainable clothing

January 14, 2022
The year of 2021, amidst the struggles that it brought, offered a powerful ripple effect of new content to offer the public from media and music to clothing and social trends.

Best of 2021

January 14, 2022
Ghostbusters: Afterlife engaged the audience with its outstanding dialog, and incredible acting from its lead protagonist, McKenna Grace. Photo credit: ghostbuster.com

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Movie Review

December 15, 2021
Iconic shows timeline.

Older shows that have left a lasting impact on society

November 19, 2021
Bioscience survey student swabs the bottom of a shoe for bacterial infection.

Surveying the campus

October 21, 2021
Issues that arise from the current sophomore reading list such as predominantly white male protagonists, and the portrayal of women and people of color in inferior roles calls for a growing need to make changes to the novels put on the list in order to allow for voices from all groups to be represented and heard by students.

Opinion: High school reading lists need to change

October 13, 2021
After being on-air for nearly 20 years, the reality tv show Survivor has evolved exponentially from its first premiere and now has new types of sole survivors with differing attitudes, motives, and approaches to winning compared to the finalists of the past.

Survivor: The Evolution of The 20 Year Old Survival Reality TV Show

October 3, 2021
Fans from all over the world gather to pour their hearts out as they sing with their musical idols.

A concert to remember: Weezer, Green Day and Fall Out Boy

September 18, 2021
Natalie Schermer 24 and Malia Gray 24 smile under their masks while recounting their hard work and dedication this past year.

Back-to-school with tips and advice

September 8, 2021
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