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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.

    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.

    Latest

    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.

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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.

    A&E

    “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.

    Events

    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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Opinion: Foothill Spanish program needs to offer more variety

Glenda Marshall
June 6, 2014
Emily Park graduated in 2013. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press.

“A Recommendation for Mr. Prewitt to Enter Heaven”

Glenda Marshall
April 7, 2014
Students and staff shave their heads for St. Baldricks (50 photos, video)

Students and staff shave their heads for St. Baldricks (50 photos, video)

Glenda Marshall
March 15, 2014
The college fair will be held Wednesday at Spirito Hall. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

News Brief: Mini-college fair coming to Foothill Wednesday

Glenda Marshall
March 10, 2014
Senior Mackenzie Lowry (pictured here as the second to right) won a contest for a logo that she created for Ventura Farm to School. Credit: Bill Lowry. Used with permission.

Mackenzie Lowry wins Ventura County Farm to School Logo Contest

Glenda Marshall
February 7, 2014
Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

UPDATE: Foothill hires two more coaches, deal made with Ventura College

Glenda Marshall
January 18, 2014
Glenda Marshall received the Ventura County Female Student of the Year award and will be honored on December 12 at . Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Glenda Marshall: Conquering my arch-nemesis: LAX

Glenda Marshall
January 17, 2014
Glenda Marshall received the Ventura County Female Student of the Year award and will be honored on December 12 at . Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Glenda Marshall: Grinding is a high school epidemic

Glenda Marshall
December 14, 2013
Progress made in planning for Foothill athletics program

Progress made in planning for Foothill athletics program

Glenda Marshall
December 4, 2013
Breaking: First four coaches hired for Foothill athletics program (UPDATED)

Breaking: First four coaches hired for Foothill athletics program (UPDATED)

Glenda Marshall
November 14, 2013
Glenda Marshall received the Ventura County Female Student of the Year award and will be honored on December 12 at . Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Glenda Marshall: Death by college applications

Glenda Marshall
November 1, 2013
Students and staff react to end of STAR testing in California

Students and staff react to end of STAR testing in California

Glenda Marshall
October 2, 2013
Glenda Marshall received the Ventura County Female Student of the Year award and will be honored on December 12 at . Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Glenda Marshall: Why Miley Cyrus?

Glenda Marshall
September 24, 2013
Our society is turning into one overloaded with the newest products that so quickly get tossed to the side and replaced. Credit: Michael Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press

New 10th grade project causes buzz in student community

Glenda Marshall
September 21, 2013
Glenda Marshall received the Ventura County Female Student of the Year award and will be honored on December 12 at . Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Glenda Marshall: The Neverland Syndrome

Glenda Marshall
September 12, 2013
Teachers spoofed Despicable Me at the senior Finish Strong rally in order to combat the growing senioritits. Credit: The Foothill Dragon Press/Josh Ren

Seniors commit to “Finish Strong” (27 photos, video)

Glenda Marshall
September 10, 2013
Freshmen pose with their FIRE leaders in front of a diploma, demonstrating their commitment to graduating. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Class of 2017 commits to graduate (25 photos, video)

Glenda Marshall
August 30, 2013
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Glenda Marshall
August 20, 2013
A survey of Foothill students shows cheating is an ongoing concern for students and staff. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Cheating ‘rampant’ and ‘like a plague’ at Foothill, surveys show

Glenda Marshall
May 21, 2013
P.E. teacher Emily Stevens was hired as Foothills new athletic director for the 2014-15 school year. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Stevens hired as Foothill’s first athletic director

Glenda Marshall
May 17, 2013
(From left) Sophomores Evan Askar and Allison Champagne and juniors Veronica Lopez and Noah Davis are just a few students at Foothill who play sports. Students entering Foothills freshman class in 2014-2015 will no longer play sports for Buena or Ventura high schools. Photo illustration credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

BREAKING NEWS: School board approves start of new era of Foothill athletics; sports teams to start in 2014

Glenda Marshall
April 23, 2013
For the first time Foothill students may get the chance to play athletics for their own school, depending on the outcome of a meeting Tuesday. Photo Illustration Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

BREAKING NEWS: Sports at Foothill? Possibility to be discussed by school board Tuesday at special meeting

Glenda Marshall
April 18, 2013
Drug-sniffing dogs are now being allowed into the classroom. The first search occurred on March 22. Credit: Claire Stockdill/The Foothill Dragon Press

Drug-sniffing dogs now allowed to search Foothill classrooms

Glenda Marshall
March 28, 2013
Credit: Jackson Tovar/The Foothill Dragon Press

Nick Vaughan

Glenda Marshall
February 12, 2013
Credit: Jackson Tovar/The Foothill Dragon Press

Will Hammer

Glenda Marshall
February 12, 2013
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Blake Silva

Glenda Marshall
February 11, 2013
Credit: Jackson Tovar/The Foothill Dragon Press

Cody Clark

Glenda Marshall
February 11, 2013
Junior Caleb Bigler was elected as ASB Vice President. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Caleb Bigler

Glenda Marshall
February 5, 2013
Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Mallory McPherson-Wehan

Glenda Marshall
February 5, 2013
Concussions are often more serious and more prevalent in adolescents than they are in other age groups. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press

Concussions affect VUSD athletes, can cause serious, long-term side effects

Glenda Marshall
January 22, 2013
aSenior Marnie Vaughan, who played the part of a critically injured victim in the simulation, is pulled out of a vehicle by firemen. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

E15M Day One: “Dead” students, crash show drunk driving dangers (94 photos, video)

Glenda Marshall
December 7, 2012
The Foothill drama department is putting on a play this Thursday and Friday called "The Night of the Teenage Zombies." Credit: Foothill Drama Department. Used with permission.

Foothill drama program undergoes “resurrection”

Glenda Marshall
November 7, 2012
Foothill senior Otto Tielemans sacrificed to volunteer as an intern for Tony Strickland, who is running for Congress in Ventura County. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Otto Tielemans proud to be a “new-born Republican” and Strickland intern

Glenda Marshall
November 2, 2012
This years field trip to Magic Mountain may be threatened by Assembly Bill 1575, which reinforces a California law that makes it illegal to impose fees on students. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

New assembly bill jeopardizes Magic Mountain trip

Glenda Marshall
September 15, 2012
Freshman class pledges to start strong and work towards graduation (21 photos, video)

Freshman class pledges to “start strong” and work towards graduation (21 photos, video)

Glenda Marshall
September 7, 2012
A Poetry and Philosophy club will be introduced soon at Foothill. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press

New club gives students outlet for poetry, philosophy

Glenda Marshall
September 6, 2012
Freshmen sign their names to pledge that they will "start strong." Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Freshman class pledges to “start strong” and work towards graduation (21 photos, video)

Glenda Marshall
September 1, 2012
Advocates for the LGBTQ community show their support at Venturas third annual Pride event. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Ventura Pride event brings together gay community, Foothill students (32 photos)

Glenda Marshall
August 27, 2012
The Foothill Dragon Press was recognized by Ventura County Star with 14 awards Thursday night. Top, from left: junior Felicia Perez, senior Anaika Miller, junior Molly Roberts, freshman Claire Stockdill. Bottom, from left: sophomore Aysen Tan, senior Kevin Kunes, sophomore Glenda Marshall, and sophomore Kienna Kulzer. Credit: Melissa Wantz/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Dragon Press staff earns 14 awards at Ventura County Star’s annual competition

Glenda Marshall
May 25, 2012
Foothill senior hosts benefit concert Friday for children at St. Judes (18 photos)

Foothill senior hosts benefit concert Friday for children at St. Jude’s (18 photos)

Glenda Marshall
May 7, 2012
Senior Garrett Lyons (left) performs with junior Jake Ryno (right) for Lyons Hero Project Friday night. Credit: Felicia Perez/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill senior hosts benefit concert Friday for children at St. Jude’s (18 photos)

Glenda Marshall
May 5, 2012
According to custodial staff, there has been an increase in the defacing of boys restrooms over the past few weeks. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Custodial staff reports rise in vandalism of boys’ restrooms

Glenda Marshall
April 28, 2012
Student artists showcase talents at Foothills first chalk festival (13 photos)

Student artists showcase talents at Foothill’s first chalk festival (13 photos)

Glenda Marshall
April 21, 2012
Senior Allison SanGiocomo works on her teams art piece for Foothills first chalk festival. Credit: Felicia Perez/The Foothill Dragon Press

Student artists showcase talents at Foothill’s first chalk festival (10 photos, video)

Glenda Marshall
April 20, 2012
Credit: Kate Horwick. Used with permission.

Shaena Singer: The Dog Hero

Glenda Marshall
March 15, 2012
Credit: Ceejae Alfonso. Used with permission.

Taylor Rios and Jasmin McInnis: The Drama Teachers

Glenda Marshall
March 9, 2012
Concert supports Schools for Salone cause (28 photos)

Concert supports Schools for Salone cause (28 photos)

Glenda Marshall
February 27, 2012
Foothill seniors compete for bragging rights at flag football game (39 photos)

Foothill seniors compete for bragging rights at flag football game (39 photos)

Glenda Marshall
February 24, 2012
Seniors Aron Egelko and Kevin Kunes show off the quarterfinal plates that they earned last weekend at UC Berkeleys high school debate tournament. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Foothill debaters invited to national-circuit tournament

Glenda Marshall
February 23, 2012
Myrmar, a band formed by seniors Daven Gonzales, Connor Fenwick, Henry Ashworth, and Nolan Bailey (left to right), performs to raise money for Schools for Salone. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Concert supports Schools for Salone cause (28 photos)

Glenda Marshall
February 11, 2012
Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press

Jackson Tovar

Glenda Marshall
February 8, 2012
Seniors Xander Rockney-Finger and Spencer Davis go head to head in the senior class football game Friday night. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill seniors compete for bragging rights at flag football game (39 photos, video)

Glenda Marshall
January 14, 2012
Credit: Aysen Tan/ The Foothill Dragon Press.

Events related to Hero Projects no longer allowed on campus

Glenda Marshall
December 12, 2011
Guest speaker Ken Leandro shared his experiences volunteering in the Peace Corps with Foothill seniors on Monday. Credit: Glenda Marshall/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Peace Corps presenter stresses importance of volunteer work

Glenda Marshall
October 18, 2011
Joe Dicarlo, 26: I hope to see change for my child

Joe Dicarlo, 26: “I hope to see change for my child”

Glenda Marshall
October 16, 2011
Club Rush inspires students to get involved (14 photos)

Club Rush inspires students to get involved (14 photos)

Glenda Marshall
October 10, 2011
Students prepare to take the PSAT by taking an online prep class. Credit: Aysen Tan for The Foothill Dragon Press

Online program prepares students for SAT and ACT

Glenda Marshall
October 4, 2011
Senior Lauren Sohasky registers for a club while talking to senior Trevor Kirby during Club Rush on Tuesday. Credit: Megan Kearney/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Club Rush inspires students to get involved (14 photos)

Glenda Marshall
September 21, 2011
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