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  • 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.

    Features

    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.

    Latest

    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

  • In Laufey’s latest album “Bewitched,” released on Sept. 8, 2023, she brings a jazzy and soothing take on the journey of love. Following the success of her previous album, “Everything I Know About Love,” her sophomore album comprises 14 songs, each bringing their own unique spin that is sure to bewitch the listener. Join writer Lily Toreja as she reviews each song and delves into their individual meanings.

    A&E

    Album Anatomy: “Bewitched” by Laufey

  • On the eventful evening of Sept. 14, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons faced off against Cate in their third league match. The matchup was very even and came down to the fifth and final set in which the Dragons were unable to secure the win. After bouncing and hitting the ball to set her rhythm, Malia Gray ‘24 (number 9) goes to serve, as her teammates and her alike hope for the best.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball endures a hard loss against Cate

  • Jackson Basurto ‘24 and Alfred “Mason” Borkowski ‘24 are in full recruitment mode as students pass by their table. The club offered a fun way to engage with other students while doing something they all enjoy.

    Events

    Dragons find their connection at Club Rush 2023

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After the gun sounds, sprinters rush from their blocks.

CIF Finals yields two individual champions for track and field team

Nick Zoll, Reporter
May 15, 2019
Stefan Fahr 19 and Logan Grenier 19 reach up to block the incoming ball.

Boys’ volleyball pummeled by Peninsula to conclude season

Nick Zoll, Reporter
May 3, 2019
The ball launches from Charlie Montanos 19 hand on the pitching mound.

Recap: Baseball shut out on Senior Night by St. Bonaventure, 6-0

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
April 23, 2019
Kat Tafoya 19 pitches a fast pace ball resulting in a strike.

Recap: Senior night sentiments overshadow softball’s 4-3 loss

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
April 19, 2019
The baseball team lost to Bishop Diego Cardinals in a complete game shutout.

Boys’ baseball blanked by Bishop Diego, 7-0

April 11, 2019
Samantha Fenton 20 winds up to pitch while Dailyn Thompson 21 waits ready.

Girls’ softball plagued by errors in 13-3 loss

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
March 14, 2019
Annika Arroyo 20 pulls her arm back to throw the ball past a line of Monrovia players.

Late-game heroics help girls’ water polo advance to second round of CIF playoffs

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
Dragons jump into the air to fight for the ball.

Girls’ soccer ousts Grace Brethren on Senior Night

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
January 29, 2019
A player from St. Bonaventure sticks their arm in the way of Bodhi McDonald ‘20; McDonald continues in his effort to score a basket. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ basketball endures 79-62 loss to St. Bonaventure

Nick Zoll, Sports Editor
January 13, 2019
Annika Arroyo ‘20 takes the ball wide towards the goals. Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

In first home game, girls’ water polo cruises to 16-2 win against Cate

Nick Zoll
December 12, 2018
Malone (left) and Kearney (right) smile with their teammates in the Black Box. Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Two Foothill athletes officially commit to college at athletic signing day

Nick Zoll
November 17, 2018
Nikolai Haynes ‘20 swerves the opponent. Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

Playoff recap: Boys’ water polo eliminated by Cajon in second round

Nick Zoll
November 2, 2018
Marco Cuevas (District 1)

City Council: Marco Cuevas (District 1)

Nick Zoll
November 1, 2018
Nikolai Haynes ‘20 swerves the opponent. Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

Playoff recap: Boys’ water polo beats Buena, advances to second round

Nick Zoll
October 31, 2018

Recap: Girls’ volleyball has early exit in first round of CIF playoffs

Nick Zoll
October 19, 2018
The Cougars, on offense, and the Bulldogs line up head to head for the next play. Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Ventura defeats Buena for ninth consecutive year in annual rivalry football game

Nick Zoll
October 15, 2018
Haley Higgins 19 and Lexi Donelly 21 jump to block a hit. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ volleyball rolls to three set victory against Laguna Blanca

Nick Zoll
September 23, 2018
Fae Armstrong 21 flashes a smile as the girls cheer during a timeout. Credit: Ethan Crouch / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ volleyball edges Grace Brethren in five sets

Nick Zoll
September 8, 2018
Boys water polo is not the first Foothill team to manage scheduling difficulties, as Foothill own no fields or gyms for teams to practice at. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Difficulties result in boys’ water polo team receiving only two home games

Nick Zoll
September 2, 2018
Nikolai Haynes ‘20 gets the ball past multiple defenders and shoots it. Credit: Muriel Rowley / The Foothill Dragon Press

Late goal helps boys’ water polo top Buena, 6-5

Nick Zoll
August 29, 2018
Credit: The Foothill Dragon Press

Dragon Athletics: Sports Retrospective 2018

Nick Zoll
June 19, 2018
Credit: Maya Avelar / The Foothill Dragon Press

America is letting the Royal Wedding overshadow a massacre

Nick Zoll
May 24, 2018

Playoff recap: Boys’ baseball exits in wild card round against Pacifica Christian

Nick Zoll
May 17, 2018
These students hold varying opinions about the approval of the allocation of $170,000. Credit: Abby Sourwine / The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill athletes react to approval of baseball field at DATA

Nick Zoll
May 17, 2018
Karl Roth 18 and his teammates celebrate his home run. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball senior night highlighted by shutout win vs. Villanova

Nick Zoll
May 9, 2018

Recap: League Finals for boys’ tennis, track and field, swim

Nick Zoll
May 7, 2018
The Dragons warm up for defense before an inning. Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Recap: Boys’ baseball shut out by Bishop Diego, 8-0

Nick Zoll
May 4, 2018
Spencer Selleck 18 records his score of the 17th hole. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell/ The Foothill Dragon Press

Every stroke matters: Boys’ golf takes first place by one point

Nick Zoll
April 30, 2018
Jamie Dietz 19 and Jade Iannacone 18 high five at the top of the inning before they play outfield. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press.

Girls’ softball unable to contain St. Bonaventure in 10-1 loss

Nick Zoll
April 25, 2018
This infographic explores the upcoming NFL draft. Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

You’re on the clock: 2018 NFL Mock Draft

Nick Zoll
April 24, 2018
Gage Corsi 19 slides into third base, dodging a tag. Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

Fueled by sixth-inning rally, boys’ baseball tops Santa Clara

Nick Zoll
April 22, 2018
Infield players huddle up after Jamie Dietz 19 makes the second out of the last inning. Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ softball secures first league win versus Santa Clara

Nick Zoll
April 12, 2018
Credit: Claire Renar / The Foothill Dragon Press

First-inning woes haunt boys’ baseball in game against Oak Park

Nick Zoll
March 21, 2018

Playoff recap: Season ends for boys’ basketball; girls’ basketball stays in contention

Nick Zoll
March 11, 2018
Boys, girls basketball dominate first round of State tournament

Boys’, girls’ basketball dominate first round of State tournament

Nick Zoll
March 10, 2018
The girls watch their teammates from the sidelines. Credit: Riyanna De La Rosa(used with permission)

Boys’, girls’ basketball both fall in final round; place second in respective division

Nick Zoll
March 5, 2018
Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Electric fourth quarter helps girls’ basketball stave off Knight, advance to CIF Finals

Nick Zoll
February 26, 2018
Credit: Nick Brandly / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ soccer wins playoff game for first time in two years

Nick Zoll
February 17, 2018

Playoff Recap: Girls’ water polo has early exit in first round vs. Moorpark

Nick Zoll
February 15, 2018
Super Bowl LII: Worldwide storylines and local stances regarding Super Sunday

Super Bowl LII: Worldwide storylines and local stances regarding “Super Sunday”

Nick Zoll
February 3, 2018
Sydney Roman 19 swims towards the ball. Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo records pivotal league win against Malibu, 8-6

Nick Zoll
February 1, 2018
Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo crushes Carpinteria 14-1 in first home game

Nick Zoll
January 26, 2018
The Dragons and Seraphs exchange high-fives after a 5-0 win for the Dragons. Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

Strong second half lifts girls’ soccer to convincing win versus St. Bonaventure

Nick Zoll
January 20, 2018
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Rick Villano: “If you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life”

Nick Zoll
January 15, 2018
The sunrise through the smoke on Dec. 5, 2017. Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Community meeting provides updates concerning the ongoing Thomas fire

Nick Zoll
December 18, 2017
TThe view of the smokey haze over Ventura. Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Destruction of Vista del Mar hospital poses threat to mental health care availability in Ventura

Nick Zoll
December 14, 2017
Credit: Jordyn Savard / The Foothill Dragon Press

Accepting defeat is not in President Trump’s and Lavar Ball’s DNA

Nick Zoll
December 3, 2017

Playoff Recap: Girls’ volleyball falls short in semifinal round of state tournament

Nick Zoll
November 26, 2017

Playoff Recap: Girls’ volleyball reaches semifinals of state tournament with 3-1 win

Nick Zoll
November 23, 2017
Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ volleyball extinguishes Firebirds in second round of state tournament

Nick Zoll
November 19, 2017

Playoff recap: Boys’ water polo suffers season-ending loss vs. Buena Park, 9-6

Nick Zoll
November 4, 2017
Credit: Kathryn Brandi / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo conquers Los Altos 10-6, advances to quarterfinals

Nick Zoll
November 3, 2017

Playoff Recap: Boys’ water polo edges Downey 10-6, advances to second round

Nick Zoll
November 1, 2017
Credit: Kathryn Brandi / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo sends seniors off with a win against Fillmore

Nick Zoll
October 16, 2017
Credit: Jason Messner / The Foothill Dragon Press

A rivalry renewed: Ventura edges Buena 23-21 in annual matchup

Nick Zoll
October 14, 2017
Credit: Lillian Li / The Foothill Dragon Press

Colin Kaepernick deserves a second chance in the NFL

Nick Zoll
October 11, 2017
Garrett Mann 18 attempts to score in the third quarter, but Nordoff blocks it. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo tops Nordhoff, 11-10

Nick Zoll
October 1, 2017
Dragon Athletics Braodcast Season 2 Ep.2

Dragon Athletics Braodcast Season 2 Ep.2

Nick Zoll
September 30, 2017
Ian Canby 19 tries to foul the ball in order to pass it to another player. Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo dominates Cate, 14-5

Nick Zoll
September 24, 2017
Credit: Olivia Sanford / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo loses hard-fought overtime game to Carpinteria, 13-12

Nick Zoll
September 11, 2017
Dragon Athletics Broadcast Season 2 Ep. 1

Dragon Athletics Broadcast Season 2 Ep. 1

Nick Zoll
September 7, 2017
Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Seth Curry’s second annual basketball camp is a ‘slam dunk’

Nick Zoll
July 16, 2017
Credit: Grayson McCoy / The Foothill Dragon Press

Yoanna Soliman ’19: The “intense” journey from Egypt to the United States

Nick Zoll
June 13, 2017
Ethan Oliver: Decline in Wildlife Population

Ethan Oliver: Decline in Wildlife Population

Nick Zoll
June 2, 2017

Playoff Recap: Boys’ baseball defeated by Santa Maria 4-2 in second round of CIF playoffs

Nick Zoll
May 23, 2017
Dylan Tamburri 17 at bat. Credit: Grace Carey / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball holds on to beat Providence 4-2 in first round of CIF playoffs

Nick Zoll
May 22, 2017
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Siblings in Sports: Twins help create Foothill’s athletic legacy

Nick Zoll
May 20, 2017
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball earns pivotal win over Thacher on senior night, 15-4

Nick Zoll
May 12, 2017
Credit: Grace Carey / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball pummels Villanova 11-0

Nick Zoll
May 6, 2017
Credit: Carrie Coonan / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball walks off in win against Santa Clara 5-4

Nick Zoll
April 26, 2017
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Troy Lindemann ’18: Competing on the field and supporting his school

Nick Zoll
April 26, 2017
Foothill varsity succeeds in getting out rival batter, with senior Dillon Gallagher 6 playing second base. Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell/ The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball shuts out Bishop Diego in pitcher’s duel 1-0

Nick Zoll
April 13, 2017
A more recent photo of Tull (used with permission).

Christopher Tull ’08: Making a positive impact through the study of data science

Nick Zoll
April 5, 2017
Credit: Grayson McCoy / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball defeats Fillmore 7-6 in extra innings

Nick Zoll
April 3, 2017
Credit: Jessie Snyder / The Foothill Dragon Press

Why college athletes should not be paid

Nick Zoll
March 27, 2017
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball shuts out Hueneme 10-0

Nick Zoll
March 27, 2017
Taylor Wreesman: Guardian of the goal

Taylor Wreesman: Guardian of the goal

Nick Zoll
March 22, 2017
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ baseball falls to Malibu in first home game 10-4

Nick Zoll
March 17, 2017
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ basketball keep playoff hopes alive with 63-40 win over Vasquez

Nick Zoll
February 22, 2017

Playoff Recap: Girls’ water polo falls to Irvine in wild card round 7-3

Nick Zoll
February 16, 2017
Strong first half propels girls water polo to 15-3 win over Carpinteria

Strong first half propels girls’ water polo to 15-3 win over Carpinteria

Nick Zoll
February 2, 2017
Credit: Sarah Kagan / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo triumphs over Nordhoff 11-3

Nick Zoll
January 26, 2017
Credit: Grace Carey / The Foothill Dragon Press

Girls’ water polo falls to Oaks Christian in first home game 10-3

Nick Zoll
December 17, 2016
Alex Abele: A goalie and a leader

Alex Abele: “A goalie and a leader”

Nick Zoll
November 14, 2016
Credit: Nick Zoll / The Foothill Dragon Press

Voice of people heard at rally supporting minorities

Nick Zoll
November 12, 2016
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo defeats Cate 7-6 in final home game

Nick Zoll
October 31, 2016
Credit: Abigail Massar / The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo falls to Carpinteria in home game, 15-4

Nick Zoll
October 14, 2016
Credit: Grace Carey / The Foothill Dragon Press

Ventura prevails over Buena at annual rivalry football game

Nick Zoll
October 8, 2016
Credit: Gabrialla Cockerell/ The Foothill Dragon Press

Boys’ water polo suffers home loss against Santa Ynez, 20-8

Nick Zoll
September 21, 2016
Pride shines at annual Ventura festival

Pride shines at annual Ventura festival

Nick Zoll
August 21, 2016
Rising NBA star Seth Curry hosts Ventura camp

Rising NBA star Seth Curry hosts Ventura camp

Nick Zoll
July 31, 2016
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