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Emilie Huovinen

Emilie Huovinen, Writer

I write articles not tragedies.

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An increase of technology use along with automobile insurance and gas pricing has made it much more difficult to get and maintain the credentials needed for driving today compared to previous generations.

Teen driving: New freedom or an unwanted burden

October 16, 2023
Netflix released the live action version of One Piece on Aug. 31, 2023. The story follows Luffys (Iñaki Godoy) adventure in the East Blue as he gathers the first members of his crew.

“One Piece”: The live action that broke the curse

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
September 12, 2023
There are multiple benefits and disadvantages for the newly implemented cell phone and earbud policy and varied perspectives amongst students, teachers and administration.

Opinion: Is the Ventura Unified cell phone and earbud policy really enhancing focus?

September 6, 2023
Learn how LGBTQ+ music broke through and revolutionized the industry within recent decades, as writer Emilie Huovinen illustrates the effects of queer artists on modern music.

LGBTQ+ representation in music throughout the decades

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
June 1, 2023
During after school hours, DTech dynasty five gathered up at Spirito Hall located in Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). A company named “Rubik’s Rincon” made a product replicating a Rubiks Cube with built in speakers. They have provided a rough draft of the cube using a three-dimensional version and finalizing it with quality material. Rubiks Rincon also prepared a booklet showing the process and how it was made step by step.

DTech seniors show off final project in Trade Show format

Emilie Huovinen, Reporter
May 23, 2023
Members of the Girl Up club at Foothill Technology High School held a book drive in order to build a library in Malawi by partnering with the African Library Project.

Girl Up holds a book drive to build a library for girls in Malawi

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
March 1, 2023
Take a visit to Harrys House and meet Taylor Swift at Midnight in this best albums of 2022 review.

Best of 2022: Albums

Ruby Jenkins and Emilie Huovinen
January 4, 2023
As 2022 comes to an end, students and teachers share their excitement for this years Spotify Wrapped.

Foothill Tech students showcase their music taste with Spotify Wrapped 2022

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
December 14, 2022
Lacking in basic necessities, the Foothill Tech bathrooms are home to those avoiding classes and wanting to pull out their vape. The sickly smell of vapes is accented by graffiti on the stall walls that provides a great addition to the ambiance of the restrooms.

Satire: The horrors of a high school bathroom

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
November 4, 2022

The pros of college

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
September 23, 2022
College can dictate much of a young student’s future, and there are many factors to consider such as money, family life, passions and more when choosing whether or not to commit. Take a look at this complicated topic with writers and students Emilie Huovinen and Linda Manzo as they pick apart the pieces of college consideration.

The pros and cons of college

Emilie Huovinen and Linda Manzo
September 23, 2022
As the restrictions on abortion become tighter and the resources for women seeking the procedure become more scarce, women across the country, especially minorities, are being drastically affected.

OPINION: Abortion affecting minorities within the United States

Melanie Hernandez and Emilie Huovinen
April 21, 2022
Students diligently scoop up trash, gagging at the smell of the mountainous pile they are rummaging through.

Going green: The waste reduction project at Foothill Tech

Emilie Huovinen and Noelle Villaseñor
April 16, 2022
Amidst its label as a positive pastime, shopping can in fact have disastrous effects on young teens, who associate their self-confidence with their clothing size.

How clothing sizes affect teens

Emilie Huovinen and Melanie Hernandez
March 21, 2022
Charge your headphones and plug in those earbuds-its time to reflect on some of the best work 2021’s artists have to offer.

Best of 2021: Albums

Emilie Huovinen and Tessa Shinden
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

Linda Manzo, Tessa Shinden, Ryann Liddell, Emilie Huovinen, Carmen Quinn, Isheeta Pal, Noelle Villaseñor, and Claire Hadley
January 14, 2022
The overarching and accumulative event of the year for Spotify users has arrived. What does your Spotify Wrapped look like?

Foothill Tech’s 2021 Spotify Wrapped

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
December 14, 2021
S.P.A.R.C. is a no-kill shelter located in Santa Paula, whose workers are focused on healing and finding good homes for these adorable pets.

The true survivors of the Santa Paula Animal Shelter

Melanie Hernandez and Emilie Huovinen
November 17, 2021
The recent spotlight on the crimes of R. Kelly illustrate a dangerous trend of celebrities with power being able to avoid the consequences of their wrongdoings.

OPINION: Is status diluting truth?

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
October 21, 2021
With deadly fires currently ravaging the earth, Mother Earth suffers.

The impact of climate change on our community

Melanie Hernandez and Emilie Huovinen
October 1, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination mandates could potentially be under way for districts surrounding Los Angeles Unified School District.

LA Unified public schools mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students

Emma Ippolito and Emilie Huovinen
September 23, 2021
Time slips away as this year school starts a half an hour earlier but it might as well be a millennium earlier to some.

Opinion: The Pros and Cons of FTHS Scheduling

Frances English and Emilie Huovinen
September 10, 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

Lily Toreja, Claire Hadley, Isheeta Pal, and Emilie Huovinen
September 8, 2021
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