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

The Foothill Dragon Press
Lillian Li

Lillian Li, Illustrator

Just a third year illustrator who loves music, character designing, and Dungeons & Dragons. Believes video games are a valid art form and WILL fight you on it.
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The Foothill Tech boys' cross country team celebrates their win at the 2019 CIF State championship, an event that will no longer take place in the 2020 season.

[Photo] Season One regional and state championships cancelled by CIF

Theo Kayser, Reporter
December 6, 2020
20 years in the making: Foothill Tech's 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
Dan Fitzpatrick teaches Social Science. Fitzpatrick engages his students with history lectures, but at the same time knows how to set himself at ease with one of his favorite past times, chilling out and practicing yoga.

[Photo] Special Education and Social Science

September 2, 2020
Jennifer Eggersten teaches Math. After college, she went backpacking in Europe for three months solo after her friend bailed on her. “Best experience of my life. Met many people from all over the world, some I still keep in contact with, fell in love with an Englishman and got mugged in Edinburgh,” Eggertsen replied. Before she became a teacher, she was a structural civil engineer and dreamed of one day building a bridge. 

[Photo] Mathematics and Arts

May 22, 2020
Brooke Schmitt teaches English. Schmitt survived being bitten by a rattlesnake! In high school she was a three sport varsity athlete for soccer, volleyball and softball. She played division one college softball on a full ride scholarship at San Diego State University and in her junior year her team came in twelfth place in the nation. During quarantine, she harvested a wild turkey with her bow. “I trimmed and vacuum sealed the legs and breasts - they’re in the freezer. Made a stock out of the carcass - sent some feathers to a friend to tie flies for fly fishing - keeping some feathers for arrow fletching - making jewelry out of the spurs and claws - made two turkey calls out of the wing bones - making a display piece out of the tail fan and the beard,” Schmitt said.

[Photo] English

May 22, 2020
There are many sexually diverse musicians who make music that appeal to both the LGBTQ+ community and other audiences.

The 2010s: A momentous decade in LGBTQ+ pop music

Lillian Li, Writer
June 30, 2020
It is important to be aware of the effects certain materials can have on the environment.

[Photo] Fast fashion: The terrible truth of the fashion industry

Kaitlynn Dibblee, Writer
May 25, 2020
"New Horizons" was released eight years after its predecessor, "New Leaf" (Credit: Nintendo).

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ brings escapism, delight to a quarantined world

Lillian Li, Writer
May 11, 2020
Edgenuity’s low quality education can be a source of stress for many students.

[Photo] Opinion: Edgenuity is not an adequate platform for online learning

Olivia Zoll, Writer
May 7, 2020
Guava, a simple and easy fruit to eat.

[Photo] Tropics on the Tongue: Guava

Zen Li and Ethan Crouch
April 4, 2020
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[Photo] Positive LGBTQ+ Representation

Sean Quinn, Writer
March 6, 2020
Black History Month is a holiday meant to celebrate and recognize the central role black people have played in American history.

Prolific figures celebrated in honor of Black History Month

Jimena Perez and Lillian Li
February 29, 2020
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[Photo] Archetype Origins

Elie Bufford, Writer
February 5, 2020
Cartoonist Lillian Li pays her respects to Kobe and Gianna Bryant with renditions of them and a photo she took at their memorial at Staples Center.

Cartoon 59: “Goodbye Kobe”

Lillian Li, Illustrator
February 12, 2020
Taking the SAT can be a scary venture, but with some advice, some stress can be alleviated.

[Photo] What you need to know before taking the SAT

Rebekah Yahner, Writer
January 14, 2020
Illustrator Lillian Li marvels at the explosive events of the new decade's first week.

Cartoon 55: “Welcome to 2020”

Lillian Li, Illustrator
January 13, 2020
The boys' team rejoices after a season's worth of work coming to fruition. Credit: Cameron Crouch

Brooke Secreto ’21 wins first in cross country state division, boys take it all

Lillian Li, Reporter
December 23, 2019
Illustrator Lillian Li wonders why students and faculty are required to attend school for a mere two days preceding Thanksgiving break when half the school has already left for vacation.

Cartoon 52: “Thanksgiving Break”

Lillian Li, Illustrator
November 27, 2019
Latinoamérica ha producido atletas especiales llenos de determinación y talento extremo

[Photo] El impacto de las mujeres latinoamericanas en deportes

Carol Sanchez, Writer
November 24, 2019
Cartoonist Lillian Li questions the validity of the district's statement regarding the closure of only specific schools, as there was literal ash flying around Foothill Tech on Monday.

Cartoon 49: “Extensive Tests”

Lillian Li, Illustrator
November 5, 2019
Although Halloween is what we think of during Oct. 31, different cultures around the world celebrate different things

Death celebrations around the world

Lillian Li, Writer
October 31, 2019
Samhain celebration in Ireland

[Photo] Ireland: Samhain

October 31, 2019
Fiesta de las Ñatitas

[Photo] Bolivia: Fiesta de las Ñatitas

October 31, 2019
Hong Kong Death Festival

[Photo] Hong Kong: Hungry Ghost Festival

October 31, 2019
Last minute Halloween costumes are nothing to be feared with these simple get-ups

[Photo] Scarily Amazing Group Costumes

Isabella Fortunati and Elie Bufford
October 30, 2019
Latinoamérica ha producido atletas especiales llenos de determinación y talento extremo

[Photo] Deportistas Latinoamericanos

Carol Sanchez, Writer
October 14, 2019
Illustrator Lillian Li expresses the monotonous feeling that descends upon students as they leave the beginning of the year behind and approach the endless stream of classwork, studying and tests that is the middle portion of the year—the grind.

Cartoon 46: “The Grind Begins”

Lillian Li, Illustrator
September 24, 2019
The mangosteen can be found at your local grocery store

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

Zen Li, Writer
September 21, 2019
Although the witch archetype has been modernized, it's origins lie in anti-semitic beliefs.

[Photo] Archetype Origins: Witch Archetype

Elie Bufford, Writer
February 24, 2020
Cartoonist Lillian Li depicts the scenery as well as the fun enjoyed by the Class of 2020 at this year's Senior Sunrise.

Cartoon 43: “Senior Sunrise”

Lillian Li, Illustrator
September 2, 2019
June: History of the Marginalized

[Photo] June: History of the marginalized

Hana Vrablik and Jimena Perez
July 3, 2019
Seniors seize opportunity to share passions, interests in yearly Dragon Talks

Seniors seize opportunity to share passions, interests in yearly Dragon Talks

Lillian Li, Writer
June 9, 2019

[Video] Yoanna Soliman ’19: Welcome to America

June 9, 2019
In volleyball, it can be difficult to discern whose ball is whose, especially when the Bystander Effect is in play.

Volleyball and the bystander effect: how understanding it will improve your game

Lillian Li, Illustrator
March 6, 2019
The airport doesn’t have to be a stressful place; with simple preparation, you can be calm in a herd of chaos.

[Photo] Make traveling easier with three simple tips

Amanda Perez, Writer
April 8, 2019
Cartoonist Lillian Li depicts her annoyance at California's recent weather. 

Cartoon of the Week 39

Lillian Li, Illustrator
February 28, 2019
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[Photo] La falsa esperanza del sueño americano

Jimena Perez, Writer
February 19, 2019
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Cartoon of the Week 38

Lillian Li, Illustrator
January 23, 2019
The Doctor poses with her "fam," complete with elements from each episode of the season. Credit: BBC America

Season 11 of “Doctor Who” catapults science fiction into a new era of representation

Lillian Li, Illustrator
January 21, 2019
Cartoonist Lillian Li visually depicts math teacher Wayne Powers' popular joke "get all of your ducks in a crow."

Cartoon of the Week 36

Lillian Li, Illustrator
December 10, 2018
Credit: Naomi Schmitt / The Foothill Dragon Press

Senior mock elections takes hands-on learning to the next level

Lillian Li
December 4, 2018
Ventura Strong - Two Trees Lives On

Ventura Strong – Two Trees Lives On

Lillian Li
December 4, 2018
College, in the front of every junior's mind

[Photo] College: How to start your expedition

Amanda Perez, Writer
June 2, 2019
Sofía Rubalcava (District 1)

City Council: Sofia Rubalcava (District 1)

Lillian Li
November 1, 2018
Cartoon of the week 33

Cartoon of the week 33

Lillian Li
October 20, 2018
Annika Fedde '19 returns to Foothill after a long summer of sailing. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Annika Fedde enters the school year with a splash

Lillian Li
October 10, 2018
A series of Korean side dishes. Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Cuisine

Lillian Li
March 10, 2018
Growing Up Half Asian

Growing Up Half Asian

Lillian Li
March 10, 2018
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