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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.

    Features

    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.

    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.

    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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20 years in the making: Foothill Techs teachers and staff

20 years in the making: Foothill Tech’s teachers and staff

Bella Meza, Lillian Li, Jordyn Savard, Naomi Schmitt, Chloe Scofield, Kaelyn Savard, and Alivia Baker
September 4, 2020
Emily Stevens teaches Physical Education and AVID. Stevens’s favorite thing to do is sit at Rincon beach with a good book and a Corrales burrito. She played basketball at Thatcher Boarding School. Before teaching at Foothill Tech, she coached basketball at Santa Paula High School.

[Photo] Athletics and Foreign Language

September 3, 2020
Katie Tedford is one of the assistant principals. She was once a teacher at Foothill Tech, but left to be the assistant principal at Pierpont Elementary and then Cabrillo Middle School. She loves to spend time at Yellowstone National Park every year with her family.

[Photo] Administration, Counseling and Career

September 2, 2020
Shannon Vanwagner is a Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) Instructor. She has lived in New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Hawaii and California. She can name all eight Hawaiian islands and has been able to visit five of them.

[Photo] Special Education and Social Science

September 2, 2020
Emily Hunt teaches Science. It’s no wonder that Hunt is so passionate about the sciences because she is the only science teacher credentialed at Foothill Tech to teach biology, chemistry and physics!

[Photo] Science and Health

September 2, 2020
Bill Huffman teaches Math and Physical Education. Huffman not only teaches math, but enriches his students love for staying physically fit and healthy. He is looked up to by his fellow staff members as an inspiration to stay fit!

[Photo] Mathematics and Arts

May 22, 2020
Sarah Page teaches English and AVID. Page is an alumni from Buena High School and had Ms. Dowler, Mr. Powers and Mrs. Eulau as her teachers. She first taught English in Buenos Aires and has dual citizenship in the United States and Spain. 

[Photo] English

May 22, 2020
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard believes, though circumstances have changed, a senior sunset certainly isnt impossible...

Cartoon 63: “A quarantine sunset”

Jordyn Savard, Illustrator
June 3, 2020
The graduating class of 2020 looks back on the memories theyve made and the experiences theyve had during high school before they turn their attention to the future.

[Photo] The Senior Class of 2020: looking towards the bright future

June 3, 2020
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The Aztecs were a prominent influence on the world in which we live today.

[Photo] How the Aztecs shaped the modern world

May 9, 2020
A perfect playlist awaits for each and every one of our isolation moods.

[Photo] Quarantine tunes based on your mood

May 4, 2020
For those of us relying on our phones to end our quarantine boredom, these apps are the perfect solution.

[Photo] The five apps you need to pass the time during the stay-at-home order

May 3, 2020
With these tips, creating your dream room on a budget isnt as impossible as it may seem.

[Photo] Simple ways to redecorate your room on a budget

April 28, 2020
In light of recent events, students expectations for their final months in high school have been filled with questions, turning out to be a year very different from the one they expected.

[Photo] Coronavirus and Seniors: How the pandemic is affecting their last year of high school

April 14, 2020
Expectations in Latinx households have led to larger societal implications.

[Photo] The effects of authoritarian parenting in Latinx Culture

February 24, 2020
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard feels, for high school seniors, the end is quickly approaching and their next chapter is soon to begin.

Cartoon 60: “Approaching the End”

Jordyn Savard, Illustrator
February 24, 2020
Joe Bova has moved on from Principal of Foothill after 18 years.

[Photo] Joe Bova sparks inspiration at Foothill and beyond

February 11, 2020
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira performed an impactful performance at Superbowl LIV.

[Photo] Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl halftime show gave pride and representation to the Latinx community

February 11, 2020
Shopping local could me made just as easy to access through just a click on your phone.

[Photo] Shop local without leaving the couch

February 10, 2020
From watching telenovelas, many highly realistic lessons can be learned.

[Photo] Lessons I learned from telenovelas

January 30, 2020
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard feels that finals make you a whole new person, one who cant seem to wear more than sweats and slippers, has messy hair and is sleep-deprived despite the numerous cups of coffee.

Cartoon 57: “Finals Week Blues”

Jordyn Savard
January 26, 2020
The Dragon Press Crossword will periodically publish new editions.

[Photo] The Dragon Press Crossword: Ventura

January 15, 2020
It seems some of the best Christmas songs are the ones played the least.

[Photo] A Christmas playlist without the repetitive holiday hits, a Christmas miracle

December 24, 2019
Just from watching tv shows, viewers can learn many lessons.

Schooling From the Small Screen

December 13, 2019
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard feels the return from Thanksgiving break seems to be nothing but a countdown to the next vacation: winter break.

Cartoon 54: “Countdown to break”

Jordyn Savard, Illustrator
December 10, 2019
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[Photo] Leyendas urbanas a través de Latinoamérica/Urban legends throughout Latinamerica

December 6, 2019
To understand the origin of cholo, it is important to first understand the meaning of pachuco

[Photo] From “Pachuco” to “Cholo”: Embracing the badge of delinquent honor

November 22, 2019
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard feels, after weeks and weeks of warm weather in Ventura, a hint of the fall season is finally in the air.

Cartoon 50: “Basically Fall”

Jordyn Savard, Illustrator
November 12, 2019
Music tastes at Foothilll varies between student to student

[Photo] Sounds of Foothill

November 6, 2019
Although fall has begun, summer weather is here to stay

Fashion guaranteed to beat the heat

October 8, 2019
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard believes although October has barely begun, stores are already consumed by Christmas time decor and the holidays are now in full swing.

Cartoon 47: “Isn’t it October?”

October 8, 2019
Artistas notables

[Photo] La diversidad de la música latina

September 30, 2019
The idea of grades serving as a way to communicate with a student has long since been lost

[Photo] Opinion: Why Grades Deserve an F

September 21, 2019
The underrated treat, the Mangosteen fruit

[Photo] Tropics on the Tongue: Mangosteen and the Tropical Flavor

September 21, 2019
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard, believes the weather in Ventura the past couple of days has closely resembled that of a dry, humid and unbearably hot desert.

Cartoon 44: “Dry as a desert”

September 9, 2019

[Video] Claire Renar ’19: Cinematography

June 9, 2019
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[Photo] Opinion: Compromise is overrated

May 27, 2019
Abolish Monday, and we abolish many of the current shortcomings of school.

[Photo] Shaking up the school system

April 14, 2019
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard believes that for her and many others, Farch is a never ending mountain trail that seems to last forever—that is until we find ourselves at the top of the mountain entering spring break.

Cartoon of the Week 40

Jordyn Savard, Illustrator
March 21, 2019
Keith Urban, Queen, Damian Marley and Yoke Lore are artists of today and of the past, and each are currently rising to the tops of the charts, among others.

A masterpiece called music: the best of each genre

Bella Hall, Jordyn Savard, and Sophia Parker
March 7, 2019
Bright lights shine bright on the biggest pop stars of today, including Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande.

[Photo] Pop

March 7, 2019
The sound of country music has certainly changed over the years—just look at music from artists of the past like Dolly Parton and compare them to artists of today like Luke Bryan. Nonetheless, the good feelings instilled by country music remain the same.

[Photo] Country

March 7, 2019
Rap is a constantly evolving genre. Beginning in the ‘70s with rhyming speech, rap today consists of just about everything.

[Photo] Rap

March 7, 2019
The soulful music of reggae began in Jamaica and dates back to the ‘60s, most memorably with the music of Bob Marley.

[Photo] Reggae

March 7, 2019
Though it may seem less popular in comparison other genres today, rock music seems to be the genre of both old and young generations

[Photo] Rock

March 7, 2019
The genres of indie and folk music have been growing since the early 1990’s using instruments such as the banjo, accordion and electric guitar.

[Photo] Indie/Folk

March 7, 2019
Alternative music includes rock elements but each song brings a unique sound, separating itself from more mainstream rock

[Photo] Alternative/Indie Rock

March 7, 2019
Thrift away, shoppers!

Thrift away, shoppers!

Jordyn Savard, Illustrator
February 2, 2019
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard believes that within a matter of weeks the fun and excitement of winter break vanish and the stress and anxiety of school return, especially as finals are right around the corner.

Cartoon of the Week 37

Jordyn Savard, Illustrator
January 15, 2019
Credit: Jordyn Savard / The Foothill Dragon Press

Ventura Strong—Look At Us Now

Jordyn Savard
December 4, 2018
Cartoonist Jordyn Savard feels that preparations for a Thanksgiving meal creates amazing food, but often times leads to an amazingly messy kitchen.

Cartoon of the Week 35

Jordyn Savard
November 22, 2018
Without proper preparation from the student, writing letters of recommendation can become a very stressful process for teachers.

[Photo] The Dos and Don’ts for a Better Letter of Recommendation

August 28, 2019
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Connie Carr: The teacher that does it all

Jordyn Savard
January 15, 2018
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