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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.

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    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.

    Latest

    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.

    A&E

    “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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Our Lady of the Assumption was built in the 1960s and continues to be a large part of the lives of Catholics in Ventura. Credit: Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Our Lady of the Assumption

Maya Morales
June 9, 2011
Ventura educators march in sea of red against school budget cuts (44 photos)

Ventura educators march in “sea of red” against school budget cuts (44 photos)

Maya Morales
May 23, 2011
Juniors Henry Ashworth (left) and Brandon Bushnell (right) traveled to Sierra Leone over Spring Break on a trip with Lighthouse Medical Missions. Credit: Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Four Foothill students return from Sierra Leone mission

Maya Morales
April 12, 2011
Mr. Foothill Pageant an entertaining first for students (20 photos)

Mr. Foothill Pageant an entertaining first for students (20 photos)

Maya Morales
March 26, 2011
Junior Max Castro, better known as

A day in the life: Max Castro

Maya Morales
March 17, 2011
Foothill Alumni Zachary Carter returns to Foothill to talk about his profession in the animated film industry. Credit: Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

A dream made at Dreamworks Studio

Maya Morales
March 3, 2011
Volunteer Ellie Bollinger irons book covers for Foothills library. Credit: Rachel Crane/The Foothill Dragon Press.

83-year-old Foothill volunteer happiest when helping

Maya Morales
February 16, 2011
Members of Foothills High Society club try to keep it classy during their weekly meetings. Credit: Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

New club brings class to Foothill

Maya Morales
February 9, 2011
Seniors True Randall and Bill Grundler play bass and guitar, respectively, for the local student band, The Rhine. Credit: Alex Phelps.

Foothill band decompresses through their music

Maya Morales
February 1, 2011
Cohort Six rescues students in earthquake simulation (50 photos)

Cohort Six rescues students in earthquake simulation (50 photos)

Maya Morales
December 20, 2010
Junior Xander Rockney-Finger rushes to help fake victimes during the annual Bioscience earthquake simulation Tuesday. Credit: Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Cohort Six rescues students in earthquake simulation (50 photos)

Maya Morales
December 16, 2010
Kids gather for fall fun thanks to City Corps (12 photos)

Kids gather for fall fun thanks to City Corps (12 photos)

Maya Morales
November 12, 2010
Worldwide Sketchbook Project makes a stop at Foothills art room. Credit: Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Foothill students participate in nationwide art project

Maya Morales
November 10, 2010
Juniors beat out other cohorts at Bioscience Olympics (33 photos)

Juniors beat out other cohorts at Bioscience Olympics (33 photos)

Maya Morales
November 9, 2010
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November 5, 2010
Ventura College student Izzy Morones helped paint faces for a City Corps Halloween event. Photo/Alex Phelps, The Foothill Dragon Press

Kids gather for fall fun thanks to City Corps (12 photos)

Maya Morales
November 4, 2010
Junior Aron Egelko holds "The Golden Crutch" in victory after Cohort 6 won the BioScience Olympics. Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Juniors beat out other cohorts at Bioscience Olympics (33 photos)

Maya Morales
October 14, 2010
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Some seniors prefer to apply early to colleges

Maya Morales
October 8, 2010
Old, wild-west styles like this came back to life on Western Day at Foothill. Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Spirit is alive at Foothill (7 photos)

Maya Morales
September 30, 2010
New Assistant Principal Peggy Kroener is happy to be starting the year at Foothill. Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Peggy Kroener takes the reins

Maya Morales
September 16, 2010

Foothill students fish for science!

Maya Morales
March 2, 2010
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10th grade puts on an industrial-sized trial

Maya Morales
December 4, 2009
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Chumash Indians come to Santa Cruz Island

Maya Morales
September 29, 2009
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