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  • The charming exterior of Butter and Fold attracts many customers at all hours of business. From the elegant teal and gold color scheme to the waft of freshly baked breads, it’s impossible to simply pass by without taking a peek inside.

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    Butter and Fold: The perfect place to satisfy your pastry cravings this fall

  • At the Olivas Links Golf Course, on Sept. 21, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team faced off in a league match against Bishop Diego. The Dragons played well and won the match with an overall score of 249-303. Pictured above, Maddie Wicks 26 concentrates as she putts her ball toward the pin, finishing hole five with three over par.

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    Recap: Girls’ golf takes Bishop Diego 249-303

  • On Sept. 22, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) competed in their first Tri-County Athletic (TCAA) league meet. Foothill Tech races with five girls on varsity, including Danika Swanson-Rico 25, Bennett Rodman 26, Kalea Eggertsen 26, Emma Anderson 26 and Isabella Efner 25. They warm-up on the start line, exchanging words of encouragement and waiting for the queue to begin the race.

    Cross Country

    Cross country starts off strong at first league meet of the 2023 season

  • With beloved melodies and nostalgic anthems dating back over a decade, fans and general audience members alike enjoy singing along to her award-winning album, Fearless, from 2008.

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    The Eras Tour: an adventure spanning 17 years of music 

  • On Sept. 21, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo hosted a home game against their opponent Malibu High School (Malibu). With lots of splashing, Ethan Ortiz 24 attempts to find an open teammate to give Foothill Tech an advantage to win their league match.

    Boys' Water Polo

    Recap: Boys’ water polo bested by Malibu

  • Students of Foothill Tech try to make button pins of their own design at Back to School Night. This college and career class provides an opportunity to learn life skills and creativity.

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    Foothill Tech welcomes parents and guardians at Back to School Night 2023

  • In the teen show “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” an adaption of the popular Young Adult novel, protagonist Belly Conklin navigates her love life in a triangle between brothers Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher.

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    “The Summer I Turned Pretty”: In Defense of the Fisher Boys

  • During F.I.R.E and lunch, members of the Associated Student Body worked hard to prepare an assembly line of delicious In-N-Out for the Class of 2024.

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    Class of 2024 connects through In-N-Out Burger and festivities

  • On the sunny afternoon of Sept. 19, 2023 girls tennis played against the Villanova Preparatory (Villanova) School Wildcats. The tennis team huddles together and chants in a pregame ritual before beginning their matches.

    Girls' Tennis

    Girls’ tennis triumphs over Villanova in first league match

  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the much anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed and beloved video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Announced in 2019 by Nintendo at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Tears of the Kingdom was released on May 12, 2023 after nearly four years of waiting. Since its release, the game has been met with widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. The game directly follows the events of its predecessor, building upon them and expanding an already immense world. Writer Kelly Quinn shares his thoughts.

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    “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” is victory for gaming

  • The three cakes that were reviewed were Lemon, Pumpkin Spice and Red Velvet all topped with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.

    A&E

    A dive into Nothing Bundt Cakes: America’s largest specialty cake company

  • Comprising of 12 songs, Olivia Rodrigos new album GUTS is her second studio album and was released on Sept. 8, 2023. Rodrigos first studio album, SOUR, released in 2021, was critically acclaimed and beloved by fans, making her second album long anticipated. Writer Isheeta Pal takes on the task of listening to GUTS and reviewing it, delving into its key themes and messaging.

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    Album Anatomy: “GUTS”

  • A sign displayed in the store highlights the unique vendors in the store as well as promoting shopping from local artists.

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    Hey! Friends shows Ventura why shopping locally matters

  • Christopher Nolan hits it out of the park once again with his brilliantly done biopic about the man who invented the atom bomb, Oppenheimer.

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    “Oppenheimer” is a mind-blowingly impactful film

  • In Laufey’s latest album “Bewitched,” released on Sept. 8, 2023, she brings a jazzy and soothing take on the journey of love. Following the success of her previous album, “Everything I Know About Love,” her sophomore album comprises 14 songs, each bringing their own unique spin that is sure to bewitch the listener. Join writer Lily Toreja as she reviews each song and delves into their individual meanings.

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    Album Anatomy: “Bewitched” by Laufey

  • On the eventful evening of Sept. 14, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons faced off against Cate in their third league match. The matchup was very even and came down to the fifth and final set in which the Dragons were unable to secure the win. After bouncing and hitting the ball to set her rhythm, Malia Gray ‘24 (number 9) goes to serve, as her teammates and her alike hope for the best.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball endures a hard loss against Cate

  • Jackson Basurto ‘24 and Alfred “Mason” Borkowski ‘24 are in full recruitment mode as students pass by their table. The club offered a fun way to engage with other students while doing something they all enjoy.

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    Dragons find their connection at Club Rush 2023

  • On the afternoon of Sept. 14, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf faced off against La Reina at the Olivas Links Golf Course. Maddie Wicks ‘26 tees it up with hopes of sticking it close to pin and hopefully having a birdie opportunity. Wicks finished hole six with a double bogey and finished the entire course with a 56.

    Girls' Golf

    Foothill Tech defeats La Reina in league match

  • Isabella De La Rosa 24 (number 3) and Charlis Swezy 27 (number 1) block from the net, while Malia Gray 24 (number 9) and Morgan Houston 25 (number 2) stay behind to cover any unexpected plays from the other team.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball spiked on by St. Bonaventure

  • Students hit the ground running as the 2023-2024 school year picks up its pace. With this years You Belong Week taking place Sept. 11-15, 2023, as well as Club Rush on Sept. 15, 2023, Dragons are busy keeping up with all the events.

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    FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 2

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History and English teacher Robin Houlahan will be leaving Foothill next year. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press

Bound for Michigan, Robin Houlahan to leave Foothill

Emma Huebner
May 22, 2012
Foothill government teacher Cherie Eulau receives the Superintendents Award from Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth, left, and Alex Sachen of Venoco, Inc., at an IMPACT II grant ceremony. Credit: John Tarkany/Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office. Used with permission.

Eulau, Wantz recognized at Impact II Awards for creating classroom projects

Emma Huebner
May 12, 2012
Foothills Speech and Debate team, whos mascot is the pictured stuffed animal, might have to cut their season short due to new punishments enforced by AB 1575. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Speech and debate team finishes season

Emma Huebner
May 5, 2012
Students in the Medical Technology class will be participating in shadows through May 6. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Bioscience juniors see curriculum in the real world on job shadows

Emma Huebner
April 24, 2012
At the BioScience Fiesta, senior Averi James talked to parents about a local summer program that barcodes the DNA of marine wildlife. Credit: Kienna Kulzer/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Students celebrate achievements at Bioscience Fiesta (11 photos)

Emma Huebner
April 13, 2012
Photo illustration credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Foothill’s racial equity gap lower than county average

Emma Huebner
March 16, 2012
Holocaust survivor Bernd Simon talks with sophomore Anna Cogswell. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Holocaust survivor inspires and enlightens sophomores

Emma Huebner
March 8, 2012
Credit: Jim Huebner.

Greg Oyan: The Humanitarian

Emma Huebner
February 23, 2012
Senior Class President Stephen Mariani (right) shakes hands with Senior Class Vice President Ryan Harris (left). Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Student body chooses next year’s ASB leaders

Emma Huebner
February 21, 2012
Foothill was nominated for a National Blue Ribbon award. It is the second time the school has received the honor. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill nominated for national Blue Ribbon award

Emma Huebner
January 17, 2012

Speech and Debate to host second Merry Fest Wednesday

Emma Huebner
December 10, 2011
Seniors Kevin Kunes (left) and Aron Egelko placed first in public forum debate at a tournament in Carlsbad on Sunday. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Debate team wins first place at La Costa tournament

Emma Huebner
December 7, 2011

Debate team to hold public forum on privatization

Emma Huebner
November 3, 2011
Assistant Principal Bobbi Powers will be leaving Foothill next year for an assistant principal job at Buena High School. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

New assistant principal looks to “make a difference”

Emma Huebner
October 14, 2011
Supporters of the "Occupy" movement met Wednesday evening to plan and discuss Saturdays protest. Credit: Ben Gill for The Foothill Dragon Press

Occupy Ventura organizers meet with police prior to Saturday protest

Emma Huebner
October 13, 2011
Freshmen learn of Ninth Grade Project (15 photos)

Freshmen learn of Ninth Grade Project (15 photos)

Emma Huebner
October 11, 2011
Freshmen class commits to graduate (16 photos, video)

Freshmen class commits to graduate (16 photos, video)

Emma Huebner
October 10, 2011
Average AYP scores from State of California and the VUSD are compared in the ELA and Mathematics categories, as according to the California Department of Education. Graphic Credit: Chrissy Springer for the Foothill Dragon Press.

Federal standards include API, other AYP indicators

Emma Huebner
October 7, 2011
Freshmen signed a graduation gown to symbolize their commitment to graduate in four years. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Freshmen class commits to graduate (16 photos, video)

Emma Huebner
September 3, 2011
Students react during fourth period to the news that Foothill increased its API score to 914. Credit: Chrissy Springer/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Foothill surpasses old API scores, hits 914 (14 photos)

Emma Huebner
September 1, 2011
Clouds of confetti rained down upon Foothills Class of 2011 as they celebrated their graduation. Credit: Caitlin Trude/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Class of 2011 turns the tassels (135 photos, video)

Emma Huebner
June 17, 2011
Junior Henry Ashworth poses for a shot after job shadowing. Credit: Emma Huebner/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Shadowing knee replacements, fetal heartbeats

Emma Huebner
May 2, 2011
Emma Huebner hangs out with the local children in Lungi, Sierra Leone. Credit: John Huebner.

First-person: My mission trip to Sierra Leone

Emma Huebner
April 14, 2011
State legislators have passed a new law that will require all 7th-12th grade students to receive a Tdap shot. Credit: Alex Phelps/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Legislators pass law requiring students to receive Tdap shot

Emma Huebner
March 24, 2011
Foothill celebrates spring semester at Ren Rally (35 photos)

Foothill celebrates spring semester at Ren Rally (35 photos)

Emma Huebner
March 22, 2011
Juniors Kimberly Coverly and Riki Schmitt are running for next years ASB president. Credit: Alison English/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Vote now for 2011-2012 ASB officers

Emma Huebner
February 8, 2011
In recent years, Foothills rate of A-G requirement completion has surpassed those of Ventura and Buena. Credit: Geneva Douma/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Foothill strives to keep its A-G completion rate on the rise

Emma Huebner
January 24, 2011
Wendi Butlers Honors Physiology students begin the dissection of minks to better understand the muscular structures of the body. Photo Credit: Emma Huebner/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Physiology students try their hands at dissection (video)

Emma Huebner
January 20, 2011
Carlos Cohen stands near the site of where the new Middle School Opportunity Program classroom will be built. Credit: Emma Huebner/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Construction begins on campus for alternative placement program

Emma Huebner
January 13, 2011
A new district network server will cost up to $175,000 and improve data protection. Photo Credit: Emma Huebner/The Foothill Dragon Press.

New district server to offer expensive but better security

Emma Huebner
December 16, 2010

Budget anticipation runs high at Tuesday board meeting

Emma Huebner
December 16, 2010
Seniors Loren Hansen, Lindsey Manset and Caroline Frambach sell concert tickets and Schools for Salone t-shirts outside Mrs. Eulaus classroom to raise money for a school that will be built in Lungi. Photo Illustration: Emma Huebner/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Students plan concert to raise money for Sierra Leone cause

Emma Huebner
December 2, 2010
Local tax measure fails to pass; aftermath remains uncertain

Local tax measure fails to pass; aftermath remains uncertain

Emma Huebner
November 23, 2010
Renaissance students travel around world at rally (19 photos)

Renaissance students travel around world at rally (19 photos)

Emma Huebner
November 12, 2010
Foothills Renaissance Rally gave students a chance to face off with each other in a friendly jousting session. Credit: Emma Huebner/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Students “travel” world at Ren rally (19 photos)

Emma Huebner
November 9, 2010
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Emma Huebner
November 8, 2010
Some say that Measure H on the November 2 ballot is key to unlocking the budget crisis in the Ventura Unified School District. Anaika Miller/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Soaring deficit fails to convince some to vote for Measure H

Emma Huebner
October 21, 2010
Classes packed with 40 or more students, such as the Spanish class taught by Steven Perfect, may become the norm if the budget crisis continues. Brynn Gallagher/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Principal calls urgent staff meeting to discuss budget cuts

Emma Huebner
October 12, 2010
Wendi Butler received Educator of the Year award from the Sunrise Optimist Club. Photo by Emma Huebner of The Foothill Dragon Press.

Wendi Butler wins Educator of the Year

Emma Huebner
October 7, 2010
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Halls abuzz at Back to School Night

Emma Huebner
September 30, 2010
Melissa Wantz and Megan Wantz are shown with children from Lungi who would attend the school Foothill teachers Melissa Wantz and Cherie Eulau hope to build there. Photo courtesy of Cherie Eulau.

Teachers bring Sierra Leone cause to Foothill

Emma Huebner
September 14, 2010
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