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“I feel like I won’t find another way to cope:” The difficulty of terminating self-harm

Ema Dorsey
June 4, 2015
Tips and tricks for shopping at the farmers' market

Tips and tricks for shopping at the farmers’ market

Ema Dorsey
June 1, 2015
15 free online resources for homework

15 free online resources for homework

Ema Dorsey
May 26, 2015
Downtown restaurant Golden China disappoints in food and service

Downtown restaurant Golden China disappoints in food and service

Ema Dorsey
May 26, 2015
Coach Mark Wipf has enjoyed his first season working with the Foothill boys' golf team. Credit: Carrie Coonan/The Foothill Dragon Press

“Hardworking, inspiring,” Mark Wipf is boys’ golf first coach

Ema Dorsey
May 17, 2015
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Foothill’s new Spanish teacher: Jackie Pearce

Ema Dorsey
April 30, 2015
Coach York is ready to lead Foothill swim

Coach York is ready to lead Foothill swim

Ema Dorsey
March 13, 2015
Credit: Karina Schink/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill students to perform in the annual “Festival of Talent”

Ema Dorsey
February 28, 2015
ASB presents first-ever "State of the School" address (video)

ASB presents first-ever “State of the School” address (video)

Ema Dorsey
October 18, 2014
Powers brings "bricks" of enthusiasm to Foothill

Powers brings “bricks” of enthusiasm to Foothill

Ema Dorsey
September 22, 2014
Fidelity Ballmer

Fidelity Ballmer

Ema Dorsey
September 5, 2014
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September 4, 2014
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New teacher Rita Batch revitalizes math with enthusiasm

Ema Dorsey
August 26, 2014
Credit: Jeanie Naysmith (used with permission)

The changing modern American family

Ema Dorsey
May 28, 2014
Teen suicide proves to be a prevalent threat to Foothill Students. Credit: Josh Ren/The Foothill Dragon Press

The Ripple Effect: How lives are impacted by suicide

Ema Dorsey
January 28, 2014
The Millennial generation has been criticized as being obsessed with themselves and technology

What it means to be a Millennial

Ema Dorsey
January 23, 2014
A menorah is lit as part of the Hanukkah celebration. Flickr Creative Commons Credit: David Goehring

Students light the menorah to celebrate Hanukkah

Ema Dorsey
December 29, 2013
Washing your hands frequently is always an easy way to prevent a sickness from spreading. Credit: Kazu Koba/The Foothill Dragon Press

Preventing and fighting the common cold

Ema Dorsey
December 2, 2013
This Italian orange and fennel salad will take you no more than ten minutes to make and is a delicious and healthy side to a meal. Credit: Ema Dorsey/The Foothill Dragon Press

Easy-to-make Italian fennel and orange salad

Ema Dorsey
November 25, 2013
Internationally adopted Alyona Brody thrives in American culture

Internationally adopted Alyona Brody thrives in American culture

Ema Dorsey
October 9, 2013
Studies show that students only receive a fraction of the sleep they need. Credit: Lucy Knowles/The Foothill Dragon Press

Tips and tricks to fall asleep easily

Ema Dorsey
September 18, 2013
Junior Naja Hawara supports her homeland of Syria during this time of turmoil. Credit:

Naja Hawara: Syrian protester, Assad supporter, Foothill student

Ema Dorsey
September 14, 2013
Senior Janile Dabbous (left) protests an attack against Syria at the government center. Credit: Zuba Dabbous. Used with permission.

Senior Janile Dabbous protests the bombing of her homeland

Ema Dorsey
September 12, 2013
Dark circles can be a common sight after late nights and early mornings, but here are some ways to prevent those annoying bags under your eyes. Credit: Michael Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press

Eleven ways to prevent dark circles

Ema Dorsey
September 9, 2013
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August 20, 2013
Senior Bethany Fankhauser will be going to Liberia with her family next year. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Liberia awaits senior Bethany Fankhauser after graduation

Ema Dorsey
June 4, 2013
Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Dragon Talks: Memo Mederos

Ema Dorsey
May 28, 2013
Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Dragon Talks: Andre Sehati

Ema Dorsey
May 27, 2013
Here are several foods that will help keep you energized if you eat them before working out. Credit: Kazu Koba/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foods that will keep you energized while working out

Ema Dorsey
May 22, 2013
Seniors Hayley Abourezk-Pinkstone and Memo Mederos are siblings because their mothers are in a gay relationship. Credit: The Humane Society. Used With Permission.

Siblings with two mothers stand in support of marriage equality

Ema Dorsey
May 15, 2013
Burgers are just one of many choices on the menu at Denny's Deli & Grill. Credit: Ema Dorsey/The Foothill Dragon Press

Danny’s Deli & Grill serves beyond the usual deli options

Ema Dorsey
May 12, 2013
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch offers delicious lunch and dinner choices including chicken, rice, and beans. Credit: Ema Dorsey/The Foothill Dragon Press

Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch serves up mouthwatering Mexican-style entrees

Ema Dorsey
April 23, 2013

Student showcase bios for 3 people

Ema Dorsey
March 26, 2013
Speech and debate team’s fourth annual Festival of Fools helps students unwind before spring break (15 photos)

Speech and debate team’s fourth annual Festival of Fools helps students unwind before spring break (15 photos)

Ema Dorsey
March 24, 2013
A Foothill student breaks her silence about childhood sexual abuse, urging others to get support. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press.

“I knew it wasn’t right.” Breaking the silence after sexual abuse

Ema Dorsey
March 16, 2013
Junior Norint Tung works on a lab in Medical Technology, the second course in the BioScience Academy, while teacher Mika Anderson instructs students. Credit: Josh Ren/The Foothill Dragon Press

BioScience Academy provides opportunities for future doctors and scientists

Ema Dorsey
February 27, 2013
Senior Emilia Covault has suffered from depression for most of her life, and is now on the path to recovery. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press

Depression affects large percentage of teens, often overlooked

Ema Dorsey
January 23, 2013
P.E. teacher Bill Huffman teaches an intense class to help students become healthier. Credit: Jackson Tovar/The Foothill Dragon Press

Bill Huffman helping students reach for better health, fitness

Ema Dorsey
January 10, 2013
New inventions such as the Makerbot Replicator 2 and the Civilizations Starter Kit were made this year. Credit: Collage by Kazu Koba/The Foothill Dragon Press

2012: A year of contemporary, unique technology

Ema Dorsey
December 7, 2012
Foothill senior Mickel Saldana works at Wendy's after school. Credit: Jackson Tovar/The Foothill Dragon Press

Jobs are becoming less of a priority for many teens

Ema Dorsey
December 3, 2012
Juniors Carson and Emily Graves see the perks of being twins. Credit: Natalie Smith/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill twins, triplets enjoy having siblings at school

Ema Dorsey
November 14, 2012
Junior Nick Alexander has earned the nickname "Birdman". Credit: Natalie Smith/The Foothill Dragon Press

Why is his nickname “Birdman?”

Ema Dorsey
November 1, 2012
Recently, there has been a large decline in teen drivers. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Recent significant decline seen in teen drivers

Ema Dorsey
October 30, 2012
Buena's music department may lose funding as a result of the passing of AB 1575. Credit: Stevi Pell/The Foothill Dragon Press

New bill limits marching band’s transportation budget

Ema Dorsey
October 7, 2012
New teacher Kelly Savio brings energy to the classroom. Credit: Lauren Pedersen/The Foothill Dragon Press

Kelly Savio brings energy to classroom

Ema Dorsey
September 7, 2012
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