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Layla Solomon

Layla Solomon, Writer

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The Associative Student Body (ASB) at schools host and execute various events, such as Spirit Weeks, rallies and dances. At Foothill Technology High School, (Foothill Tech) events are often cancelled from lack of participation. While most ASB events are successful, the growing lack of school spirit towards the end of the year is a problem for attempted events.

[Photo] News Brief: Discussion on recent ASB canceled events

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
April 20, 2024
Despite great improvements in womens rights movements across decades of progression, modern society has been stagnant towards recent feminist movements. While the physicality of such past improvements can be seen, the long-standing psychological impact of stereotyped gender culture is the greater conflict to fight.

[Photo] Women’s History Month and the stagnance in gender progress

Jane Kim, Writer
April 11, 2024
Drug use, particularly vaping or smoking marijuana, is a prevalent issue among high schoolers. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that 23.2 percent of 12th graders had vaped nicotine in the past year, and 29 percent of 12th graders had reported using cannabis in the past year, according to the 2023 NIDA Monitoring the Future annual survey. While drug use among teens is not rising dramatically, the dangers of doing so have. With deadly synthetic drugs like fentanyl contaminating drug supplies, drug use in teens has been more dangerous than ever before.

[Photo] Investigating student drug use at Foothill Tech

Ella Asher, Reporter
March 29, 2024
House sparrows are one of the most common birds to see in North America. They nest in all manner of buildings, both backyard and in urban environments. Despite their adorable appearances, house sparrows are invasive and damaging to native species. Theyre also extremely territorial and injure or kill other birds, and even hatchlings.

Satire: Foothill Tech’s hidden metropolis of menaces

Layla Solomon, Writer
March 14, 2024
Lisa Frankenstein adds a new twist onto the classic tale Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, bringing a modernized take on the story for teens. Its a fun horror, comedy and romance mash-up, reminiscent of old 80s and 90s movies as it follows a young goth girl Lisa and her developing relationship with a reanimated Victorian corpse. Follow writer Layla Solomon as she reviews the film.

“Lisa Frankenstein”: Eclectic, striking and camp

Layla Solomon, Writer
March 6, 2024
Car clubs from over Ventura County, Calif. gathered to share their cars with glittering rims, smooth paint jobs and unique decorations.

Lowriders of Ventura County: Cars and culture

Layla Solomon, Writer
February 18, 2024
Ghost kitchens operate in delivery apps, allowing companies to host multiple restaurants within one building. The food is made in the same kitchen but delivered in slightly different packaging.

Ghost kitchens of Ventura: Is it all … Denny’s?

Layla Solomon, Writer
February 8, 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
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
Foothill Techs annual Winter Formal began on Dec. 16, 2023, with an enchanting Yule Ball theme. The venue was decorated in icy blue and stark white lights, glitter, balloons and candles on every table.

Dragons have a magical night at the 2023 Winter Formal

Layla Solomon, Writer
December 17, 2023
As one of the many full-time laboratories of the Ventura Wastewater Treatment Facility, scientists are constantly clocked in to sample and monitor the citys water quality.

The intricacies of Ventura’s water treatment

Layla Solomon, Writer
December 13, 2023
Hot chocolate was offered in free ceramic toilet-shaped mugs, which attendees could take home as a souvenir from the event.

Celebrating World Toilet Day

Layla Solomon, Writer
November 24, 2023
Birds are a common sight around the world, with 11,118 species of birds existing around the world. Around our town of Ventura, we have a variety of species of which nine are brought up in this article. The nine bird species that are covered are the Cooper’s Hawk, Brewer’s Blackbird, Black Pheobe, Brown Pelican, Dark-eyed Junco, Eurasian Collared-Dove, House Sparrow, Turkey Vulture and the Sanderling. Jane Kim and Layla Solomon decide to research and show off these nine birds, sharing facts about each of them in turn with individual drawings to display the birds.

Why we may be living in a mass extinction and a casual guide to birds of Ventura

Jane Kim and Layla Solomon
November 13, 2023
Proposition 28 (Prop 28) is an upcoming funding stream based on enrollment per school, totaling close to $1 billion statewide. The money will be used to expand arts and music education in public schools.

Proposition 28: Arts and music in schools

Layla Solomon, Writer
November 11, 2023
Mitskis seventh studio album, The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We, features many nature symbols, along with poetic lyrics. This album is preceded by Laurel Hell, the sixth album from the singer, which received acclaim from critics. The Land is Inhospitable and So are We has received unanimous praise from both fans and critics alike, as well as being home to My Love Mine All Mine, which is Mitskis highest performing song to date.

A dissection of “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We” by Mitski

Layla Solomon, Writer
October 4, 2023

Hey! Friends shows Ventura why shopping locally matters

Audrey Szijj and Layla Solomon
September 19, 2023
Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte, Iced Apple Crisp Oat Milk Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin and Baked Apple Croissant are all highly recommended drinks and pastries that are included in the Starbucks seasonal menu.

Satire: Starbucks menu ushers in the official “fall era”

Layla Solomon, Writer
September 11, 2023
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