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Kaelyn Savard

Kaelyn Savard, Communications Director

I am a junior and a second year illustrator who loves to sea glass hunt on the beach.

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As the temperature rises across the coast and inland, fires become a summer potential like, the Casitas Fire.

[Photo] Casitas Fire burns 188 acres in Ojai Valley near Lake Casitas

June 24, 2021
While there are a few students looking forward to having no homework over summer vacation, some might discover a void left unfilled in their time, leaving them bored and without anything to do.

Cartoon 95: “From busyness to boredom”

June 10, 2021
Amidst its variety of perspectives, many DC fans believe that Zack Snyder's Justice League (Snyder Cut) does the franchise justice for the material that it's based on especially in comparison to its 2017 counterpart.

[Photo] Zack Snyder’s Justice League tells the story Justice League (2017) could not

June 6, 2021
There are many misconceptions that people possess about the new COVID-19 vaccines that need to be debunked in order for individuals to truly understand the purpose and safety behind the vaccines.

[Photo] Let’s debunk those common COVID-19 vaccine myths

May 29, 2021
Cartoonist Kaelyn Savard believes that students need to have hope and see the light at the end of the tunnel as they continue pushing on to the end of school and beginning of summer.

Cartoon 93: “Light at the end of the tunnel”

May 26, 2021
There are unconscious, and inequitable advantages to individuals who meet particular beauty standards, and these advantages will usually give them a head-start on many opportunities in life just for their appearance.

[Photo] OPINION: Let’s talk about pretty privilege

May 27, 2021
Changes made to the California Education Code in regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 school year account for the many academic setbacks that arose due to distant learning, specifically low grades.

[Photo] New California education bill could help ease stress of failing pandemic grades for high school students

May 13, 2021
While Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has decided to administer CAASPP and CAST tests to juniors and seniors, it was also revealed that parents have the ability to opt their student out of these tests.

[Photo] Foothill Tech juniors and seniors have the option to opt-out of state testing

May 12, 2021
Illustrator Kaelyn Savard expresses the emotion that many students taking AP classes this year are feeling as they come to realize that the exams are only a few weeks away.

[Photo] Cartoon 91: “It’s that time of the year”

May 6, 2021
With the number of streaming services increasing by the minute, its hard to know which one is the best for your needs, so in order to make the best decision and to get the most out of your monthly spending, here is a complete breakdown of all existing streaming services from Netflix to HBO Max.

[Photo] Netflix is no longer chill: Should you be rethinking your streaming service choices?

May 1, 2021
While the month of April is commonly associated with spring activities and celebrations, it also calls for autism awareness, making it a month dedicated to changing the minds of society not to seek a cure, but to embrace a group that has been excluded for far too long.

[Photo] OPINION: What you should know about Autism “Awareness” Month

April 29, 2021
While COVID-19 may still limit some of the activities that we can do this spring, there are still plenty of recreational ventures that we can partake in to spend some quality time with friends.

[Photo] Enjoy a joyful spring with these lively activities

April 28, 2021
Cancel culture has laid wreckage to many celebrities and ideas in 2020 alone, and has become such a dominating force in the scheme of social media that it has started to bring up the question of whether change can be brought about in a better way.

[Photo] OPINION: Cancel culture: Educate or eradicate?

April 27, 2021
While it was passed in 1972, the importance of Title IX in fighting the good fight against gender discrimination in sports programs from high school to college still reigns true to this day.

[Photo] Title IX: Almost 50 years on the path of equity

April 27, 2021
Many know about greenhouse gases and the negative effect that they are having on the environment, and it is a common belief that the only way to end their effect is by having world leaders deal with it, but there are many things that normal people can do in order to help the Earth.

[Photo] Eight things you can do to help the environment

April 26, 2021
Experiencing stress is a common occurrence in the life of a student, but there are multiple methods of reducing such stress, which can redirect energy that was previously being used to worry into energy to act.

[Photo] Persevering through academic stress

April 25, 2021
While fans may not be able to satisfy their need for in-person sports like they normally could, there are multiple sports films to fill the space in their hearts, and to provide them with the competition and energy that they have been craving.

[Photo] Three sports movies to satisfy your craving for competition

April 25, 2021
The College Board is bringing about a shift in the world of the SAT-takers by eliminating the optional essay in order to decrease the stress of all college-bound students, which is consequently adjusting how certain universities weigh applicant's SAT scores in their admission's decision, or whether they are even considered at all.

[Photo] SAT update: Big changes happening to the standardized test

April 22, 2021
From rebellious teen to Billboard 200 chart musician, Mac Miller's legacy will always live on through his songs, and the powerful impact he had on his adolescent listeners, who believed that his words expressed exactly how they were feeling during the highs and lows of their teenage years.

[Photo] Mac Miller’s posthumous legacy

April 20, 2021
Illustrator Kaelyn Savard believes that while it will be nice to be back on campus in the final quarter of the school year, many students may feel both nervous and excited to be around other people after a year of quarantine.

[Photo] Cartoon 89: “Heading back to school”

April 16, 2021
After more than a year of completely online schooling, students must now adjust to the new hybrid format, which will come with a new set of advantages and disadvantages for all students.

[Photo] Turning off Zoom and walking into class

April 13, 2021
A new statement released by the California Department of Education in regards to CAASPP testing states that there is an element of flexibility in the test’s distribution. Schools have the option of customizing the assessment as long as it still meets common core requirements, and produces concrete results.

[Photo] California Board of Education declares testing flexibility for spring 2021

March 22, 2021
While many colleges have decided to become test optional in regards to the SAT or ACT, potential applicants now have to decide whether to take it or not, for now it has become a matter of getting an edge over other applicants rather than meeting a certain threshold score.

Cartoon 87: “To take or not take the SAT”

March 15, 2021
The people of Ventura County have been blessed with a special gift this holiday season, for on Dec. 21st at around 6-8 PM, they will be able to view the

[Photo] Science Hub: “The Christmas Star”, Texas deep-freeze

February 23, 2021
Zoom can take a lot out of avid users, so it’s important to take advantage of breaks in between classes to look away from the screen and find something to do that brings you a little joy and normality.

[Photo] Cartoon 85: “Taking advantage of those coveted Zoom-breaks”

March 1, 2021
While spending another holiday at home may leave us feeling a little sour, there are plenty of Valentine’s Day treats to sweeten up our day and our mouths.

[Photo] Valentine’s Day treats that will make you fall in love!

February 13, 2021
While there has been a push in recent years to include more disabled characters on both the big and small screens, their portrayals of stereotypes is calling for change in the film industry for these characters to be played by disabled actors.

[Photo] OPINION: Disabled actors should play disabled characters

February 8, 2021
While the decline of classical music's popularity may be due to its lack of relevance in terms of current trends, it still possesses real benefits, as well as unique features that, if given the time of day, may turn some heads.

[Photo] Are we hitting snooze on classical music?

February 5, 2021
Foothill Tech has made a recent adjustment to the class schedule by decreasing each period by five minutes in order to make a statement about the current course of action in regards to teachers' contracts and the number of periods that they are to teach.

[Photo] Zoom schedule altered, class periods changed to 55 minutes

January 31, 2021
The ripple effects of COVID-19 have definitely taken their toll on the school system since the beginning of quarantine, and while many of these challenges were attempted to be solved for when the new school year arrived, they still highlighted the cracks in the school system itself that are the real problem standing in the way for quality education for all.

[Photo] OPINION: COVID-19 has shed light on changes needed within the school system

January 29, 2021
Fundraising is a fundamental part of providing the necessary finances for sports teams to be able to participate in tournaments, and to purchase a variety of gear and equipment imperative for the upcoming season.

[Photo] Sports funding 101

January 28, 2021
Our time in quarantine has definitely tested our relationships with our siblings, and while some relationships may have grown stronger, others not so much.

[Photo] Cartoon 81: “Sibling feuds”

January 25, 2021
The new alternatives to dairy milk have received a rise not only in popularity, but also in price, as major coffeehouse companies are charging an extra 80 cents to customers who chose the substitutes of almond, cashew, coconut or oat milk in their coffee, which is a cost that can add up quickly.

[Photo] OPINION: Got (alternative) milk?

January 25, 2021
Students and teachers shed light on the use of the Canvas platform for how it holds up as the new virtual classroom.

[Photo] Canvas and the end of a semester at a distance

January 25, 2021
After receiving many grievances from students and parents alike in regards to the virtual experience of 2020's AP testing, the College Board make plans to hold all AP tests in-person in the upcoming spring of 2021.

[Photo] Plans for AP testing during the pandemic

January 19, 2021
With the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and the Biden Harris campaign, many have turned a critical eye to the men and women in uniform, but a Ventura County police officer is able to provide insight on the faults in these accusations and on why the actions of the few broadcasted on the news cannot, and should not be assumed to apply to the many in blue.

[Photo] COLUMN: A Ventura County officer in 2020, a new take on the police system in America

January 18, 2021
The seemingly promising video game release of Fall Guys is out shined by the popularity of its competitor, Among Us.

[Photo] The downfall of Fall Guys

January 9, 2021
While we all are grateful for the closing of 2020, the coronavirus and quarantine didn’t end on January 1st, so while that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be hopeful for the future, we should still continue to follow safety guidelines in order to see the end of COVID-19 on the horizon.

Cartoon 79: “The 2021 Dilemma”

January 11, 2021
Foothill Technology High School teachers have began to push for a change in their contracts, due to the fact that they were not being compensated appropriately for working more school periods than other teachers in the Ventura Unified School District.

[Photo] A chance for change: Foothill Tech teachers aim to renegotiate contracts

December 17, 2020
While COVID-19 may have taken away families' ability to gather together during the holidays, they can still find ways to bring the festive spirit of the season to the safety of their homes by watching these classical Christmas favorites.

[Photo] Christmas movies that will knock your stockings off!

December 15, 2020
While in the beginning of December it can feel like you have the whole month to accomplish all of your gift shopping, the next thing you know, its already December 24th, and the panic begins to sink in.

[Photo] Cartoon 78: “The holiday vortex”

December 14, 2020
With the evolution of the distance learning from Edgenuity to Canvas, there came a new set of perks and challenges for all grade levels, from teacher responsiveness to Zoom fatigue. Each of these new aspects added on another layer to learning for students to come to terms with, whether they liked it or not.

[Photo] The age of distance learning: The ever debatable Canvas

December 11, 2020
While the existence of drive-in theaters seemed to be on the brink of extinction, the hit of COVID-19 allowed this tradition to make a comeback, providing its viewers with the necessary activity to escape, and enjoy the simple things, even in the amidst of the pandemic.

[Photo] Safely enjoy movies under the stars

December 6, 2020
College application season can take a lot of energy out of students, resulting in a variety of emotions during the process and after.

[Photo] Cartoon 76: “During college applications vs. after”

November 30, 2020
While gyms may still be closed, that doesn't mean that staying fit has to be completely off the agenda, for there are a variety of different ways of getting that necessary exercise during quarantine.

[Photo] Quarantine at-home workouts

November 27, 2020
The effects of COVID-19 have brought new challenges to the already full plate of Foothill Tech's class of 2021, but actions are being to taken to adjust to the times, specifically through events, such as virtual tours and information webinars, in order to ensure that seniors have everything they need to make the best choice this application season.

[Photo] The college applications dilemma

November 24, 2020
Many falsehoods have seemingly developed over the duration of COVID-19's existence, all of which need to be debunked in order to truly understand what this virus is and what you can do to protect yourself and others from it.

[Photo] Let’s debunk those COVID-19 myths

November 19, 2020
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.

[Photo] The day stars are made: 2020 NBA mock draft

November 18, 2020
While times like these may not allow us to completely see the faces of our friends and loved ones, one advantage to the mask is the fact that it is another mode of self-expression, to show that we are still ‘us’, and that 2020 hasn’t won yet.

Cartoon 74: “Let the mask speak for itself”

November 17, 2020
The Justice in the Classroom organization is bringing waves of change into the education system by shifting how people of color are represented not only in textbooks, but on campus as well.

[Photo] The fight for equality continues: Justice in the Classroom

November 10, 2020
There are times in this new world of distant learning in which relying so heavily on technology can get really, really frustrating.

Cartoon 72: “The joys of technology”

November 3, 2020
Though the distant learning system may put a hinder all the normal activities that would have occurred at FTHS at this time of the year, that doesn't mean that there aren't other, less expensive ways to celebrate your holiday right in the comfort of your own home.

[Photo] There are no tricks in these Halloween treats

October 31, 2020
It seems that with the coming of every new iPhone design, there is an abnormal increase in camera lenses.

Cartoon 71: “The interesting pattern of iPhone design”

October 26, 2020
While fall activities may seem limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are still tons of festive activities that you can partake in to keep that holiday spirit alive.

[Photo] Spooky activities for a COVID-safe Fall

October 20, 2020
Illustrator Kaelyn Savard notices that due to our time in quarantine, we have all began to notice the little things a lot more. More specifically in the case of cat owners, the weird way their cats will look at the ceiling for no apparent reason.

[Photo] Cartoon 69: “One of the many wonders of our pets”

October 12, 2020
While it is entirely your choice of how you wish to dress-up or dress-down with this new accessory, its ultimate rule is that it is a necessity in the times of COVID-19 in order to save lives.

[Photo] Wear it right, save a life

October 6, 2020
Athletes from all over the country and across all different sports have used their platforms to advocate for social justice.

[Photo] Athletes have played a pivotal roll in the social justice movement of 2020

September 29, 2020
After a couple months in quarantine, many of us have gotten to the point where all that could be watched has been watched, in which we come to the realization that maybe it is time for a new hobby.

Cartoon 67: “The moment you realize that you need to find a new hobby”

September 28, 2020
The celebration of Rosh Hashanah begins in late September, and is filled with activities from reflecting on the good intentions accomplished in the year to dining on the customary meal of challahs and pomegranates.

[Photo] 5781 years resilient: an introduction to Rosh Hashanah

September 19, 2020
The newly released CDC Phase One Athletics Guidelines restores optimism for fall athletes as they contemplate the fate of their sports in the current school year.

[Photo] Excitement emerges as Phase One athletic protocol is released

September 17, 2020
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, college admissions are changing the way they look at applicants, putting more emphasis on demonstrations of leadership and passion rather than scores that they achieve on standardized testing.

[Photo] OPINION: COVID-19 brings on the long overdue end to standardized tests

September 14, 2020
Illustrator Kaelyn Savard points out the similarities between how many students spent their summer break and how they just started school: staring at a computer screen.

[Photo] Cartoon 64: “From summer to school”

September 7, 2020
20 years in the making: Foothill Tech's teachers and staff

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

September 4, 2020
Ken Reeves previously managed Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE) and was a coach Foothill Tech's cross country and track and field teams. Reeves started college as a poultry major and had campus supervisor, Mike Bowen, as a student and coached him in track and field at Nordhoff High School.

[Photo] Athletics and Foreign Language

September 3, 2020
Juana Vega is one of the counselors at Foothill Tech. She started counseling at De Anza Middle School in 2006, and has been at Foothill Tech for 10 years. Her daughter, Natalia, is a junior at Foothill Tech and her daughter, Sophia, is in eighth grade. Vega has been married for 18 years and loves the times when her husband and herself can commute to work together because her husband works across the street at Ventura College.

[Photo] Administration, Counseling and Career

September 2, 2020
Kelli Mora is a speech therapist. Don’t get on Mora’s bad side; she was on the wrestling team in high school!

[Photo] Special Education and Social Science

September 2, 2020
Anthony Unchango teaches Health and is an assistant coach for the boys' basketball team. Unchangco loves to cook. He enjoys making dinner for his whole family and is known for his ribs that he wraps in bacon.

[Photo] Science and Health

September 2, 2020
Rick Villano teaches Math and Physical Education. He is an assistant coach for the boys' soccer team. He was once a ski instructor at Mountain High Ski Resort and taught all levels. Before beginning a career of sales and marketing, Villano was about to get his Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) certification. He loved teaching children’s classes and was requested to teach private lessons with “notable figures at the time,” Villano said. Once he left skiing, sales and marketing he fell in love with teaching.

[Photo] Mathematics and Arts

May 22, 2020
Wendy Dowler teaches English. Dowler ran cross country and track and field at Buena High School and University of California, Davis. Before she came to teach at Foothill Tech, she coached cross country and track and field at Buena. If you have her as your English teacher, get ready to read her favorite book of all time: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

[Photo] English

May 22, 2020
TikTok has had a major effect on how Gen Z is expressing themselves, but some users’ negative motives can cause the app to become a source of harsh criticism, and hatred, getting in the way of others’ ability to just have fun.

[Photo] The influence of social media: TikTok

June 6, 2020
Cartoonist Kaelyn Savard searches into the outdoors for some enrichment; when Edgenuity gets you down, there is always another way to get your dose of education.

Cartoon 62: “Learning during COVID-19”

May 30, 2020
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