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  • An enormous, eye-catching paper mache octopus is situated at the start of the ArtWalk exhibition on Main St., Ventura, greeting attendees as they enter the event. Inspired by Ventura’s natural environment, this work of art highlights the abundance of sea creatures that call our oceans home.

    Features

    ArtWalk: Showcasing Ventura’s creative crowd

  • As students start to settle into the new school year, exciting activities planned in the quad help keep the morale high. Foothill Techs sports teams have started to pick up speed and students are now settling into their classes.

    FDP-TV

    FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 3

  • A scenario thats unfortunately all too common in modern gaming is a videogame having a less than stellar launch. However, there are times when the developer has the luxury to go back and turn the game into a respectable piece of media, such as No Mans Sky.

    A&E

    When a videogame redeems itself

  • Also referred to as a red tide or an algae bloom, the brilliant blue waves are caused by phytoplankton that emit blue light when disturbed. In previous years the event has been rare to find, occurring sparsely. Recently, primarily during the summer of 2023, bioluminescent waves could be seen splashing the shores of Ventura County.

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    Bioluminescence: Wonders of the bright blue ocean

  • On Sept. 21, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Girls Volleyball took a devastating loss of 3-1 in a league game against Bishop Diego High School. Students, Addi Fallon 25, Zac Crist 24 and Petra Falcocchia 24, show their support with colorful face paint. Many students also dressed to the theme of the game, which was cowboys and cowgirls.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball beat by Bishop Diego 1-3 in hard fought game

  • Throughout the city of Ventura, pollution is washed down to the beaches through rivers and gutters, depositing cups, bags and other various trash onto our beaches and into the oceans.

    Features

    Just how deadly is stormwater runoff?

  • 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.

    A&E

    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.

    Girls' Golf

    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.

    A&E

    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.

    A&E

    “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.

    Latest

    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.

    A&E

    “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.

    A&E

    Album Anatomy: “GUTS”

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

    A&E

    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.

    A&E

    “Oppenheimer” is a mind-blowingly impactful film

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Class of 2021 graduates throw their caps into the air to celebrate the end of their high school experience.

Graduation 2021: “Fly like a Dragon”

Adler Striegel and Ethan Sequeira
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Andrew Johnson 21 confidently declares his rendition of the Announcers Test.

The return of live Air Guitar

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A photo complete with all sodas tried during the test, ranked from what we thought would be the worst (left) to the best (right).

Searching for a delicious soda: Rocket Fizz review

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Learn of the ‘Golden Face of Rap’ with writer Alex Jannone and Ethan Sequeira as they explore the life and rise to fame of Chance the Rapper, uncovering what happened to the popularity of this beloved artist.

What happened to Chance the Rapper?

Alex Jannone and Ethan Sequeira
April 23, 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

Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, Nicole Stidham, and Ethan Sequeira
April 19, 2021
The Instagram post from @fthsasb, with details on how to participate in ASB elections.

ASB elections for the 2021-22 school year

Nicole Stidham, Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, and Ethan Sequeira
March 10, 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

Caroline Hubner and Ethan Sequeira
February 3, 2021
Honorable Mentions for the best rap albums of 2020.

[Photo] Honorable Mentions for the best rap albums of 2020

January 22, 2021
Have you heard it all? Discover and remember some of the best rap music 2020’s brilliant artists have to offer.

2020 Rapped: Best rap albums of the year

Alex Jannone and Ethan Sequeira
January 21, 2021
The seemingly promising video game release of Fall Guys is out shined by the popularity of its competitor, Among Us.

The downfall of Fall Guys

Alex Jannone and Ethan Sequeira
January 9, 2021
After the NBA Draft had been postponed in May 2020 due to the rise of the COVID-19, it is able to take place in Nov. of the same year; finally giving eager players the opportunity to become the next star player, or to not be unable to live up to their pay check.

The day stars are made: 2020 NBA mock draft

Ethan Sequeira, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Club Rush is an event for Foothill Tech students to get to know what each club does. The event occurred virtually this year through zooms. Credit: @fthsasb on Instagram.

Students flock to online Club Rush

Ethan Sequeira, Reporter
October 10, 2020
The Instagram post from @fthsasb, with details on how to participate in the revote.

News Brief: ASB election, tie leads to a revote

Ethan Sequeira, Reporter
September 23, 2020
The 2020-2021 ASB sophomore class president and vice-president elections are taking place on Sept. 21 at 8 a.m.

What you should know about the sophomore ASB elections

Emma Ippolito and Ethan Sequeira
September 20, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Ventura Unified will move to online instruction until May 4, 2020

BREAKING NEWS: Ventura Unified will move to online instruction until May 4, 2020

Ethan Sequeira, Reporter
March 19, 2020
What you should know for ASB elections

What you should know for ASB elections

Emma Yakel, Adler Striegel, Ethan Sequeira, and Olivia Zoll
March 12, 2020
Foothill and Nordhoff clash during an aggressive game of soccer.

Girls’ soccer beats Nordhoff 3-1 in season opener

Ethan Sequeira, Reporter
December 10, 2019
Packs form at the start of the girls varsity race

Cross country wins league finals for fifth straight year

November 11, 2019
To maintain a good mental state, different students at Foothill have different techniques

Self-Care September: how students are dealing with health, school, personal lives

Ethan Sequeira, Reporter
September 25, 2019
A freshman passes through streamers leading into the Black Box

Class of 2023 starts off with a bang at freshman “Start Strong Rally”

Ethan Sequeira, Reporter
September 9, 2019
Students receive cupcakes from ASB celebrating 20 years of Foothill

Foothills 2019 to 2020 school year kicked off with annual “No Backpack Day”

Adler Striegel, Ethan Sequeira, and Olivia Zoll
August 24, 2019
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