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The Foothill Dragon Press
The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
Julia Brossia

Julia Brossia, Assignment Editor

“Don’t know how to fly but I’m gonna try to let go.”

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As ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools take a front seat in day to day life, it's important to ask, what's the impact? AI is helping in many capacities. It is the newest search engine, the smartest and only getting smarter. It is tracking carbon and methane emissions and helping to keep climate change in check. However, does AI also play a part in the acceleration of climate change? To run these huge AI programs, it takes an enormous quantity of resources and money. Big data centers have to be built, and then these data centers require extensive amounts of water and energy to function. Inevitably, the consumption of these precious resources adds up over time.

Opinion: Is AI bad for the environment?

Morgan Houston and Julia Brossia
May 20, 2025
Two presentations were held in the courtyard of the adobe during the festival. Each demonstration featured information about local owl species, such as diet, anatomy, habitat and ways to protect them. At 11:30 a.m., the Ojai Raptor Center presented with real owl specimen. At 1:00 p.m., Ventura Katie Adams handled a live Eurasian eagle owl named Periwinkle.

Ventura’s annual Owl Festival was a hoot, celebrating local nature and history

Layla Solomon and Julia Brossia
April 16, 2025
Tune in to the sixth installment of Dragon’s Digest Season 3 for news and sports coverage. Additionally, look for upcoming arts and entertainment (A&E) articles and features pieces on the website.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 6

Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, Julia Brossia, Amber Duhs, Ruby Jenkins, and Sofia Patiño
April 14, 2025
The sign outside Olive Ventura welcomes customers to the boutique olive oil store, which offers a variety of locally sourced oils. Located in the heart of Ventura, the shop aims to bring fresh, high-quality olive oils to the community.

Small businesses of Ventura: Olive Ventura

Julia Brossia, Ella Asher, and Natalie St. Pierre
March 29, 2025
Tune in to the fifth installment of Dragon’s Digest for news updates and recent sports coverage. Additionally, look for upcoming arts and entertainment (A&E) articles and features pieces on the website.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 5

Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Chance Leandro, Maggie Lay, and Julia Brossia
February 24, 2025
Full of excitement and anticipated releases, 2024's film reel contains a wide variety of genres and plots, including several sequels such as "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," "Inside Out 2," and "Twisters." By contrast, "Heretic," "Challengers," and "It Ends with Us" were all standalone films ranging from psychological horror to sports and romantic drama. With many films still in development through 2025 and beyond, the best reel from 2024 will surely leave a lasting mark.

Best of 2024: Movies

Julia Brossia, Amber Duhs, Morgan Houston, and Oliver Kelley
January 9, 2025
2025 has begun! And with that, it's now time for us to look back on 2024 and remember all that has come to pass. Join the Foothill Dragon Press's writing section as we review a variety of popular topics from the year, ranging from albums and movies to fashion trends and books. It's sure to bring back memories from the past year and let us appreciate all the change and excitement we've experienced.

Best of 2024: A year in review

Emmanuel Takaya, Lyla Huff, Audrey Szijj, Morgan Houston, Jane Kim, Amber Duhs, Layla Solomon, Julia Brossia, Oliver Kelley, Ruby Jenkins, Kalea Eggertsen, and Kellen Spears
January 9, 2025
Located on the avenue, Lovewell Tea & Coffee is a hidden gem that serves coffee, tea and pastries. For the fall season, the cafe is decked out with seasonal decorations, and the aromas of pumpkin spice and cinnamon fill the shop. These four seasonal flavors at Lovewell can be served in a variety of ways, as they can be implemented into chai, matcha, lattes and more.

Autumn is calling, and so are these delicious seasonal menus

Julia Brossia, Assignment Editor
November 16, 2024
Join journalists, Sofia Patiño '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 in the newest season of the podcast "The Talk of the Lair." In this episode, starring the sports section editor, Chance Leandro '25 and one of his staffers, Conor White '25, they'll do a deep dive into the process of covering sports in journalism.

The Talk of the Lair: Meet the writing section

Fiona Aulenta, Sofia Patiño, Amber Duhs, Ruby Jenkins, and Julia Brossia
October 26, 2024
Beatrice Barnes ’25 is the democratic nominee for period four. With plans to address topics such as climate change, abortion, economic situations, support of the middle class and gun control, Barnes is willing and ready to make a difference for the people.

[Photo] Civil participation: Class of 2025 holds annual mock election

Emmanuel Takaya and Kalea Eggertsen
October 8, 2024
Tune into the most recent episode of Dragon's Digest for upcoming events and a recap of recent sports coverage. Stay tuned for new A&E and Features articles.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 2

Sofia Patiño, Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, and Julia Brossia
October 4, 2024
Veronica Muñoz from BG's Cafe, one of the five restaurants featured, served guests ladles of homemade lima bean and ham soup. Each guest was handed three lima beans to place their vote for their favorite restaurant dish.

Crops and community: Oxnard’s first Lima Bean Festival

Julia Brossia and Layla Solomon
September 18, 2024
Since TOMORROW X TOGETHER's debut in early 2019, the five Korean pop idols have risen to fame in a number of countries as they continue to release hit albums paired with their meaningful lyricism and stunning choreography. On their third world tour, Act: Promise, the group has continued to further prove their success with each concert.

K-pop stars TOMORROW X TOGETHER flourish in their third world tour, Act: Promise

Julia Brossia, Assignment Editor
June 23, 2024
Tune into the season finale of FDP-TV for news updates as well as a recap on the completion of the spring sports season. Additionally, stay tuned for new A&E and Opinion articles on the website.

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 15

Sofia Patiño, Chance Leandro, Julia Brossia, Maggie Lay, and Dane Dodos
June 9, 2024
Ryan Alderman '25 stands in front of the spring section at Trader Joe's with a smile on her face. Throughout her shift, she can be seen carrying out a variety of tasks like bagging, stocking and helping customers, which allows her to have a great time at her job while she converses with a variety of people.

Taking a look at where Foothill Tech’s Class of 2025 is working

Julia Brossia, Beatrice Barnes, and Amber Duhs
May 18, 2024
Published by the musical group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, the minisode is the third to be released. It was released on April 1, 2024, and contains five songs within the minisode. The most viewed song on Youtube from "minisode 3: TOMORROW" is "Deja Vu," which has soared to 55 million views on the official music video. Following this release is writer, Julia Brossia, reviewing the songs within the minisode.

Album Anatomy: “minisode 3: TOMORROW” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Julia Brossia, Assignment Editor
May 8, 2024
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staff aspires to highlight students around campus pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Emma Flores

Julia Brossia, Assignment Editor
May 2, 2024
Tune in to this episode of the FDP-TV for upcoming news coverage and updates on the spring sports season. Additionally, stay tuned for new A&E and features articles on the site.

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 13

Sofia Patiño, Amber Duhs, Julia Brossia, Chance Leandro, Dane Dodos, and Maggie Lay
April 21, 2024
Starting May 1, 2024, many of the free public parking around the busy downtown area in Ventura Calif. will start charging $1.25 per hour. The switch from free to paid parking has many Ventura residents concerned about how it will impact the shops and the overall atmosphere of downtown.

Opinion: The increase of paid parking will be detrimental to downtown Ventura

Julia Brossia, Writer
March 23, 2024
Daylight & Moon Cafe, located on Loma Vista Road in Ventura, Calif., is a brand new cafe with an interesting and unique menu for those who love coffee and toast.

Raising a toast: Exploring culinary delights at Daylight and Moon Cafe

Julia Brossia, Writer
March 16, 2024
On Feb. 28, 2024, the Party for Socialism and Liberation held a vigil for Aaron Bushnell outside the United States Army Recruitment Center in Ventura, Calif. Many gathered to honor Bushnell's death and bring attention to the Israel-Hamas War.

Aaron Bushnell’s protest through self-immolation shines light on the Israel-Hamas War

Julia Brossia and Maggie Lay
March 10, 2024
Standing behind the Westminister Free Clinic (WFC) booth on Jan. 28, 2024, are volunteers of all ages, who attend to patients throughout the day. A majority of the volunteers come from WFC’s Teen Healthcare Internship program, where they learn patient care and medical skills while also giving back to the community.

Westminster Free Clinic: Accessible health services for the uninsured

Julia Brossia and Camilla Lewis
February 7, 2024
2023 was a year to remember! Join the Foothill Dragon Press's writing section as they discuss popular topics such as movies, concerts, video games, books and fashion, along with year-shaping events at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). The Best of 2023 series has everything from old favorites to newcomers.

Best of 2023: A year in review

Ruby Jenkins, Camilla Lewis, Isheeta Pal, Beatrice Barnes, Julia Brossia, Amber Duhs, Paula Gonzalez, Emilie Huovinen, Kelly Quinn, Layla Solomon, Audrey Szijj, Kalea Eggertsen, and Jane Kim
January 1, 2024
2023 was a compelling year when it came to movies. Hollywood was booming, with "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" taking over the summer and "Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse" setting the bar high for animation in the early half of the year. Ranging from comedy to horror, theaters to streaming, movies were at an all time high in 2023.

Best of 2023: Movies

Camilla Lewis, Layla Solomon, Amber Duhs, Kelly Quinn, Paula Gonzalez, and Julia Brossia
December 31, 2023
At Big Wave Dave's Christmas Trees in Ventura, Calif. located next to the Pacific View Mall, rows are filled with authentic Christmas trees. Upon entering the site, the fresh smell of fir brings feelings of joy and festivity.

Satire: Artificial Christmas trees are sucking the life out of the holiday season

Julia Brossia, Writer
December 24, 2023
Harvest Cafe's iced matcha latte, unlike their hot matcha latte, was extremely disappointing. Although the atmosphere of the cafe was warm and inviting, the aesthetics did not make up for the lack of taste of this drink.

The matcha manifesto: The ultimate guide to matcha lattes

Julia Brossia and Beatrice Barnes
December 20, 2023
"1989 (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift debuted on Oct. 27, 2023. Almost all the songs on this album take place in New York City, with the opening track being titled "Welcome To New York." Billboards and posters lined every corner of Times Square to commemorate such a big step in Swift's career.

“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” proves to be a timeless album nine years after its original release

Julia Brossia, Writer
November 21, 2023
Taylor Swift fans leisurely file into SoFi stadium on Aug. 7, 2023 as the beginning of the concert nears. The sight of adults, teens and kids alike in bright, bedazzled clothing fills the large stadium with a capacity of 70,000. The sound of laughter and songs offers a bright atmosphere in the moments leading up to the opening acts.

The Eras Tour: an adventure spanning 17 years of music 

Julia Brossia, Writer
September 23, 2023
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.

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

Julia Brossia and Beatrice Barnes
September 25, 2023
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 starts off strong at first league meet of the 2023 season

Amber Duhs and Julia Brossia
September 24, 2023
The new policy for cell phones and earbuds has many students feeling agitated. Is this policy one that will actually have a positive effect on the Foothill Tech campus, or will it do more ultimate harm than good?

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

Emilie Huovinen and Julia Brossia
September 6, 2023
Upon entering the Pacific View Mall, the halls are often deserted due to a number of reasons. This has been an experience occurring all around the country.

The death of the American mall

Julia Brossia, Writer
June 18, 2023
The second installment in the Spider-Verse trilogy, "Across the Spider-Verse", was released on June 2, 2023. The film has become wildly successful since its release, surpassing the first films’ box office income, within days of the release. The third and final film is anticipated for March 29, 2024.

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the sequel we’ve all been waiting for

Julia Brossia, Writer
June 12, 2023
The Ventura County Fairgrounds have always been notable for their beautiful views of both the Pacific Ocean as well as the Foothill Mountains. This years California Strawberry Festival brought people from all over the state just waiting to get a glimpse of Ventura's vast mountain ranges and coastline.

Exploring the California Strawberry Festival at its Ventura Fairground debut

Julia Brossia and Ruby Jenkins
May 27, 2023
Senior Awards Night celebrates the achievements of the senior class, including scholarships, academic awards and more. The Class of 2023 winners of the Athletics Wall of Fame Award were Ben Wang, Lily Shadden, Sam Noah, Thomas Chadbourne and Jonah Billings.

[Photo] Celebrating excellence: Senior Awards Night honors outstanding achievements

Ella Asher, Reporter
May 27, 2023

The cons of the Electronic Device Policy

Julia Brossia, Writer
April 17, 2023
Two students endlessly scroll on their phones during class. Foothill Tech's long-standing policy dictates that teachers are allowed to confiscate phones if deemed an interruption to class time.

The varying effects of Foothill Tech’s cell phone policy

Julia Brossia and Camilla Lewis
April 17, 2023
Paradise Bowl: The base of this pitaya bowl is bursting with color and flavor, complimented by the many different toppings. It is a perfect treat for a hot day.

[Photo] The Blend Superfood Bar

April 6, 2023
Grilled Beef Banh Mi: this sandwich features a perfect combination of savory beef and refreshing veggies. The banh mi is perfect for a quick meal at The Collection.

[Photo] Love Pho Cafe

April 6, 2023
The Annex, a food hall found within The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, California, is bustling with activity and energy in the late afternoon. As people enter the building, they are welcomed by an array of restaurants, cafes and more. The food hall offers each customer a unique experience with the variety of dishes, desserts and beverages to choose from, leaving most customers satisfied and full by the end of their visit.

Culinary haven: Discovering delights at The Annex Food Hall

Julia Brossia, Ruby Jenkins, Ella Asher, Camilla Lewis, Maggie Lay, and Amber Duhs
April 6, 2023
Writers Camilla Lewis and Julia Brossia see "Twilight" character Edward Cullen as a hypnotizing force on his love interest, stealing her individuality in the process.

Satire: Revealing the true fangs of “The Twilight Saga”

Camilla Lewis and Julia Brossia
April 4, 2023
Third period AP Psychology students talk amongst themselves at the end of a tiring period of presenting about human development.

A guide to Advanced Placement Psychology

Julia Brossia, Writer
March 6, 2023
Security stands outside of the Monterey Park festival after its cancellation due to the shooting that occurred the day before. The banner reads “Happy Year Of The Rabbit,” although the situation is far from happy.

Foothill Tech reflects: Recent mass shootings highlight the effects of Asian hate

Julia Brossia and Ruby Jenkins
February 21, 2023
The recent switch of the school start time to 8:30 a.m. does more harm than good for the student body.

Opinion: Later high school start times are detrimental to student wellbeing

Julia Brossia, Writer
February 1, 2023
There were many new changes and old favorites at Foothill Tech in 2022; these are some that made students and teachers smile.

Best of 2022: Best of Foothill Tech

Camilla Lewis, Julia Brossia, and Amber Duhs
January 11, 2023
On Oct. 31, 2022, both Foothill Tech students and staff dressed up in fun costumes to celebrate Halloween. They paraded these costumes around the school, their looks ranging from from the classic witch to a giant traffic cone. Pictured above, Principal Russell Gibbs, Assistant Principal Frank Davis and Assistant Principal Katie Tedford are all dressed as inflatable dragons to show their school spirit. They pose with math teacher Rick Villano and a few students also displaying their costumes.

Trunk or Treat: A Halloween favorite hosted by Foothill Tech seniors

Julia Brossia and Maggie Lay
November 3, 2022
"MAXIDENT" is a portmanteau of the words "maximum" and "accident."

“MAXIDENT”: Stray Kids’ new EP is here to spice up your playlist

Julia Brossia, Writer
October 26, 2022
Writer Julia Brossia reviews and shares her opinions on the newly released, highly anticipated film, “Don’t Worry Darling."

Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling” fails to live up to expectations 

Julia Brossia, Writer
October 9, 2022
Boat operators traverse through submerged villages using power lines for navigation.

Torrential monsoon rains leave Pakistan suffering from devastating floods

Julia Brossia, Writer
September 23, 2022
Two friendly volunteers smile welcomingly at those who approach their table.

Swap Meet Justice: Affordable and accessible help for immigrants

Camilla Lewis and Julia Brossia
September 10, 2022
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