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Kalea Eggertsen

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer

Aspiring fiction author and first-year writer who has been at it ever since she could hold a pencil.

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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a popular method for many couples dealing with infertility to have children of their own. It is a process that involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body, and then placing the egg inside a uterus, allowing it to grow and develop into a baby. However, there have been debates about the legal status of embryonic children, such as the law passed in Alabama on Feb. 16. Join our writers as they discuss the situation around IVF in Alabama.

Navigating IVF: Challenges in Alabama’s reproductive landscape

Kalea Eggertsen, Bailey Basurto, and Audrey Szijj
April 13, 2024
The arrival of the Promethean boards has affected staff and students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) in many different ways, whether that be positively, negatively or a little bit of both. Essentially bulky TV screens on wheels with many features allowing users to draw, annotate and share their screens, these boards have often been seen as a replacement for projectors as well as whiteboards. Is this a good or bad thing? How will it influence the learning experience of students? Stay tuned to learn more about how this new technological upgrade will forever alter the future of education.

The Promethean board: Teacher’s perspectives on Foothill Tech’s latest technological upgrade

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
April 1, 2024
“Caraval”, author Stephanie Garber’s debut novel, sparks all kinds of different feelings from reviewers. With conflicting themes of love, sacrifice and the blurred lines of reality, the book is still up for debate nine years after its original publishing date.

“Caraval”: This generation’s whirlwind of conflicting themes

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
March 9, 2024
The evolution of stories has taken place over thousands of years — from the earliest tale passed orally from generation to generation, to the modern movies, TV shows and books we cannot seem to live without. How have these things adapted, and what are we reading now? You may be surprised that all stories share one thing in common — stick around to find out just what makes our world as magical as it is today.

Into the pages: A brief lesson on stories and why we read them

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
February 21, 2024
Lori Walker, the head lunch lady of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), is a vital part of the community, helping run the school cafeteria from her small yet influential office located at the heart of Foothill Tech’s Spirito Hall. She welcomes everyone with a kind smile and charming personality, always willing to help anyone in need. She is such a vital part of the Foothill Tech community and can be easily considered one of Foothill Tech’s Hidden Heroes.

Hidden Heroes: Illuminating Lori Walker

Jane Kim and Kalea Eggertsen
February 16, 2024
According to Wordstrated, 76% of authors are white, reserving the last fourth for authors of a differing ethnic background despite the supposed bias toward diversity. However, the remaining 24% continues to grow by the decade.

The dilemma of the modern publishing industry

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
February 2, 2024
2023 was a year to remember! Join the Foothill Dragon Presss 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
Literature is a consistent influence in the lives of many people. It comes in many forms, including books loved by people all across the world. Looking at the year of 2023, writers Kalea Eggertson and Jane Kim reflect on books from throughout the previous year.

Best of 2023: Books

Jane Kim and Kalea Eggertsen
December 31, 2023
Elizabeth Liz Prado, the office manager of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), is a vital part of the community, helping run the school from her small yet influential office located at the heart of Foothill Techs administration building. She welcomes everyone with a kind smile and charming personality, always willing to help everyone in need. She is such a vital part of our community and can be easily considered as one of Foothill Techs hidden heroes.

Hidden Heroes: In recognition of Elizabeth “Liz” Prado

Jane Kim and Kalea Eggertsen
December 6, 2023
Tis the season to enjoy the wonders of the holidays, and what a better way to start it off than digging into some great books? From romance to mystery, writer Kalea Eggertsen has some wonderful book recommendations to start off your holiday with a blast.

Five magical books to add to your reading list for the holidays

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
December 1, 2023
The American taboo of horse meat has already been addressed on the Foothill Dragon Press in the form of an opinion article written by Dane Dodos. However, thats only one side of the argument that could be made on if horse meat should be introduced into the American diet. Unite with writer Kalea Eggertsen against Dane Dodos as she saddles up to provide a more stable suggestion to the dispute.

Opinion: Quit “horsin’ around” and saddle for a more stable idea

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
November 28, 2023
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students hold up their hands during the song Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus at the A Nightmare on Day Road dance. The evening of Nov. 3, 2023 was filled with fun and excitement for every student in attendance.

A Nightmare on Day Road creeps in to conclude Foothill Tech’s spooky season

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
November 6, 2023
A brief look at how much sleep you should be getting by age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Act now: The dangers of cognitive decline and five simple things you can do to prevent it

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
October 28, 2023

Hidden Heroes: The story of Johnny Garcia

Kalea Eggertsen and Jane Kim
October 6, 2023
The three cakes that were reviewed were Lemon, Pumpkin Spice and Red Velvet all topped with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.

A dive into Nothing Bundt Cakes: America’s largest specialty cake company

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
September 20, 2023
The latest summer blockbuster film Barbie was released on July 21, 2023. It features the classic dolls Barbie and Ken on a thrilling journey from plastic to real life.

Toxic feminism vs. body positivity: Reviewing Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie”

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
September 2, 2023
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