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  • An enormous, eye-catching paper mache octopus is situated at the start of the ArtWalk exhibition on Main St., Ventura, greeting attendees as they enter the event. Inspired by Ventura’s natural environment, this work of art highlights the abundance of sea creatures that call our oceans home.

    Features

    ArtWalk: Showcasing Ventura’s creative crowd

  • As students start to settle into the new school year, exciting activities planned in the quad help keep the morale high. Foothill Techs sports teams have started to pick up speed and students are now settling into their classes.

    FDP-TV

    FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 3

  • A scenario thats unfortunately all too common in modern gaming is a videogame having a less than stellar launch. However, there are times when the developer has the luxury to go back and turn the game into a respectable piece of media, such as No Mans Sky.

    A&E

    When a videogame redeems itself

  • Also referred to as a red tide or an algae bloom, the brilliant blue waves are caused by phytoplankton that emit blue light when disturbed. In previous years the event has been rare to find, occurring sparsely. Recently, primarily during the summer of 2023, bioluminescent waves could be seen splashing the shores of Ventura County.

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    Bioluminescence: Wonders of the bright blue ocean

  • On Sept. 21, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Girls Volleyball took a devastating loss of 3-1 in a league game against Bishop Diego High School. Students, Addi Fallon 25, Zac Crist 24 and Petra Falcocchia 24, show their support with colorful face paint. Many students also dressed to the theme of the game, which was cowboys and cowgirls.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball beat by Bishop Diego 1-3 in hard fought game

  • Throughout the city of Ventura, pollution is washed down to the beaches through rivers and gutters, depositing cups, bags and other various trash onto our beaches and into the oceans.

    Features

    Just how deadly is stormwater runoff?

  • 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.

    A&E

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

  • At the Olivas Links Golf Course, on Sept. 21, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team faced off in a league match against Bishop Diego. The Dragons played well and won the match with an overall score of 249-303. Pictured above, Maddie Wicks 26 concentrates as she putts her ball toward the pin, finishing hole five with three over par.

    Girls' Golf

    Recap: Girls’ golf takes Bishop Diego 249-303

  • 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

    Cross country starts off strong at first league meet of the 2023 season

  • With beloved melodies and nostalgic anthems dating back over a decade, fans and general audience members alike enjoy singing along to her award-winning album, Fearless, from 2008.

    A&E

    The Eras Tour: an adventure spanning 17 years of music 

  • On Sept. 21, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo hosted a home game against their opponent Malibu High School (Malibu). With lots of splashing, Ethan Ortiz 24 attempts to find an open teammate to give Foothill Tech an advantage to win their league match.

    Boys' Water Polo

    Recap: Boys’ water polo bested by Malibu

  • Students of Foothill Tech try to make button pins of their own design at Back to School Night. This college and career class provides an opportunity to learn life skills and creativity.

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    Foothill Tech welcomes parents and guardians at Back to School Night 2023

  • In the teen show “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” an adaption of the popular Young Adult novel, protagonist Belly Conklin navigates her love life in a triangle between brothers Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher.

    A&E

    “The Summer I Turned Pretty”: In Defense of the Fisher Boys

  • During F.I.R.E and lunch, members of the Associated Student Body worked hard to prepare an assembly line of delicious In-N-Out for the Class of 2024.

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    Class of 2024 connects through In-N-Out Burger and festivities

  • On the sunny afternoon of Sept. 19, 2023 girls tennis played against the Villanova Preparatory (Villanova) School Wildcats. The tennis team huddles together and chants in a pregame ritual before beginning their matches.

    Girls' Tennis

    Girls’ tennis triumphs over Villanova in first league match

  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the much anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed and beloved video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Announced in 2019 by Nintendo at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Tears of the Kingdom was released on May 12, 2023 after nearly four years of waiting. Since its release, the game has been met with widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. The game directly follows the events of its predecessor, building upon them and expanding an already immense world. Writer Kelly Quinn shares his thoughts.

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    “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” is victory for gaming

  • The three cakes that were reviewed were Lemon, Pumpkin Spice and Red Velvet all topped with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.

    A&E

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

  • Comprising of 12 songs, Olivia Rodrigos new album GUTS is her second studio album and was released on Sept. 8, 2023. Rodrigos first studio album, SOUR, released in 2021, was critically acclaimed and beloved by fans, making her second album long anticipated. Writer Isheeta Pal takes on the task of listening to GUTS and reviewing it, delving into its key themes and messaging.

    A&E

    Album Anatomy: “GUTS”

  • A sign displayed in the store highlights the unique vendors in the store as well as promoting shopping from local artists.

    A&E

    Hey! Friends shows Ventura why shopping locally matters

  • Christopher Nolan hits it out of the park once again with his brilliantly done biopic about the man who invented the atom bomb, Oppenheimer.

    A&E

    “Oppenheimer” is a mind-blowingly impactful film

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Foothill Tech welcomes parents and guardians at Back to School Night 2023

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher
September 23, 2023

Ventura Unified launches new cell phone and earbud policy aimed at enhancing classroom focus

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher
September 2, 2023
In honor of the first day of school, going along with the theme of Lights, Camera, Action, Foothill Tech’s Associated Student Body (ASB) decorated the entire campus with various “Back to the Future” decor along with bright, festive streamers and balloons. They had name tags for each student written on gold stars arranged in the number corresponding to the grade of students. It was a fun way to kick off the start of the year and welcome students back to school.

“Lights, Camera, Action!” Dragons strut the red carpet into the 2023-2024 school year

Ella Asher, Maggie Lay, Bailey Basurto, and Aubrey Alderman
August 24, 2023
Foothill Technology High School has an annual tradition of end-of-year presentations called “Dragon Talks”. These presentations are roughly 10 minutes and are given by graduating seniors detailing information about a school-approved topic of their choice. Check out what the seniors covered in their talks this year in the article below!

Class of 2023 Dragon Talks change

Maggie Lay
June 13, 2023
Once a year, students, administration and parents alike are encouraged to share the love they have for the teachers in the Ventura Unified School District.

Dragons express their gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week

Maggie Lay, Reporter
May 16, 2023
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students gather to celebrate the last school dance of the year on April 29, 2023 at The Majestic Ventura Theater.

Dragons sway under the lanterns: Prom 2023

Maggie Lay, Reporter
May 1, 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

April 6, 2023
Following the postponement of the Hearts in Havana dance originally scheduled for Feb. 21, 2023, Foothill Tech students jump energetically at the Secret Garden dance on March 24, 2023.

Dragons get energetic at the “Secret Garden” dance

Maggie Lay, Reporter
March 27, 2023
On March 17, 2023, Foothill Techs ASB put together the annual spring Ren Rally; with this years falling on St. Patricks Day. One of the many fun attractions, which also seemed to be the most popular at the Ren Rally, was the inflatable obstacle course where students could race each other down slides and through other fun obstacles. Students went all out by sprinting and doing anything possible to stay ahead and beat their friends.

Dragons enjoy an exciting Renaissance Rally and spirit week

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher
March 21, 2023
Future ASB President Rhea Gill 25 invites students to vote for her at the candidate faire on Feb. 8, 2023 with a sign that reads Vote Rhea 4 ASB Prez.

Foothill Tech students elect new ASB representatives for 2023-2024 school year

Ella Asher and Maggie Lay
February 18, 2023
Students participate in a scavenger hunt to find items that represent the organelles in a cell. Items were hidden around the school and students were given clues to help them determine their location. The juniors finished first while the seniors came in second, followed by the sophomores in third.

Traditions prevail as Cohort 17 takes home the Golden Crutch at the annual BioScience Olympics

Linda Manzo and Maggie Lay
January 8, 2023
Melanie Captain Lindsey, dressed up as Santas helper, is seated in a golf cart as she waits for Santa to finish his story.

Dragons show off their holiday spirit during Winter Week

Maggie Lay, Reporter
December 28, 2022
Small planes provide engaging decorations for the students lining up to get photos from the light up booth. Video games and foosball are also stationed away from the dance floor to allow friends to mingle in an open space.

Dragons take “A Journey to the Northern Lights” at Winter Formal 2022

Maggie Lay, Reporter
December 4, 2022
On Nov. 17, 2022, in honor of the SpongeBob vs. Mickey Mouse Club House spirit day, Loral Karian 25 and Quan Nguyen 25 poke fun at each other arguing over which show is better. Karian sports her Disney clothes and Mickey Mouse hair pieces, while Nguyen holds a custom made SpongeBob.

“F.R.I.E.N.D.S” vs. “The Office”: Dragons participate in a competitive spirit week

Maggie Lay, Reporter
November 21, 2022
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
Students jump up and down as the beat drops and the sparklers go off.

Foothill Tech gets festive at the “All Hallows Eve” dance

Maggie Lay, Reporter
October 16, 2022
Foothill Tech faculty interact face to face with families of students for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dragon families return: Back to School Night 2022

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher
September 24, 2022
Seniors celebrate a great start to their final year at Foothill Tech with good food and friends.

Class of ‘23 enjoys a relaxing day in the sun during annual senior picnic

Maggie Lay, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Dragons come together to celebrate the first day of school.

Ready to take flight: Foothill Tech students soar onto campus for the first day of school

Emma Ippolito, Ailanie Martinez, Ella Asher, and Maggie Lay
August 27, 2022
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