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

The Foothill Dragon Press
Olivia Zoll

Olivia Zoll, Copy Editor

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The eye-catching colors of the monarch butterfly on the D108 wall reminds students of Erica Conchas' unwavering kindness.

Kindness is Love in Action: Remembering Erica

Olivia Zoll, Writer
June 1, 2022
Tipping culture differs in a variety of locations, causing it to decrease in importance, but it is actually what many households rely on for an income due to inhumane paying practices.

Living wage: Tipping culture around the world

Olivia Zoll, Copy Editor
March 26, 2022
BREAKING NEWS: Ventura Unified superintendent addresses nationwide violence threats

BREAKING NEWS: Ventura Unified superintendent addresses nationwide violence threats

Adler Striegel and Olivia Zoll
December 16, 2021
35 years later: Remembering the lives lost on Dec. 11, 1986

35 years later: Remembering the lives lost on Dec. 11, 1986

Olivia Zoll, Laura Liang, and Jonah Billings
December 11, 2021
Writer Olivia Zoll brings advice on how high school hallway experiences can improve for students spending each day walking past their concrete walls.

WikiHow: To walk in Foothill hallways

Olivia Zoll, Copy Editor
October 26, 2021
Maysun Piquette ‘22 leads a relatively normal teenage life despite her medical conditions.

Maysun Piquette ’22: On living with chronic illnesses and overcoming a brain tumor

Olivia Zoll, Copy Editor
May 7, 2021
Popular styles like y2k, grunge, cottage core and more are shaping the 21st century.

What we wore during a pandemic: Fashion recap ’20

Olivia Zoll and Laura Liang
April 21, 2021
College admission is a dog-eat-dog world this day in age with more competition for acceptance than ever. Take a journey with writer Olivia Zoll in this article to discover her beliefs on one of most the painful post-acceptance or deferral experiences: college shaming.

OPINION: “College Shaming” needs to end

Olivia Zoll, Writer
April 21, 2021
Rome Falcocchia ‘22, Chloe Scofield ‘22 and Olivia Huynh ‘23 box out Rio Mesa defenders as they look for a chance to rebound the ball.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball dominates Senior Night and emerges victorious

Malia Sanchez, Reporter
April 19, 2021
As high schools plan to open soon, teachers are allowed vaccinations.

Foothill Tech staff opinions vary on COVID-19 vaccine

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
March 26, 2021
The people of Ventura County have been blessed with a special gift this holiday season, for on Dec. 21st at around 6-8 PM, they will be able to view the "Christmas Star" in all of its glory, a sight that hasn't been this observable in 800 years.

Science Hub: “The Christmas Star”, Texas deep-freeze

Olivia Zoll and Nicole Stidham
February 23, 2021

News Brief: Virtual Showcase familiarizes students with special programs

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
February 11, 2021
Read about and vote for your favorite shoe, dive into a battle between Converse, Docs, Nike and Vans.

Showdown of the shoes: Docs, Vans, Converse and Nike

Olivia Zoll and Lila Ettedgui-Scott
January 31, 2021
Alternative milks are much less impactful on the environment than the traditional dairy milks.

OPINION: Got (alternative) milk?

Olivia Zoll, Writer
January 25, 2021
Foothill Tech students Riley Schnieder '22 and Angelina Gray Reyes '22 are rewarded for donating blood at Vitalant blood drive.

Foothill Tech students have the potential to save lives at annual blood drive

Olivia Zoll and Emma Ippolito
January 17, 2021
While it is entirely your choice of how you wish to dress-up or dress-down with this new accessory, its ultimate rule is that it is a necessity in the times of COVID-19 in order to save lives.

Wear it right, save a life

Olivia Zoll and Bella Meza
October 6, 2020
Ventura Unified teachers, administrators, school board and community members discuss the appropriate way to reopen schools in the fall.

Ventura Unified to move to online education until January 2021

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
July 28, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: Three small brushfires erupt in Ventura County

BREAKING NEWS: Three small brushfires erupt in Ventura County

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
June 10, 2020
A large banner was carried in remembrance of the late George Floyd.

Worldwide protests held for Black Lives Matter Movement, Ventura County follows

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
June 9, 2020
Air Guitar was held virtually this year on YouTube instead of the usual on campus festivities.

Annual anticipated Air Guitar made virtual due to COVID-19

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
June 2, 2020
Emcees Melanie Lindsey and Justin Frazier switch off announcing different awards.

Seniors are recognized virtually during the Senior Awards Night celebration

Olivia Zoll, Writer
May 31, 2020
Edgenuity’s low quality education can be a source of stress for many students.

Opinion: Edgenuity is not an adequate platform for online learning

Olivia Zoll, Writer
May 7, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: California schools likely to remain closed for the rest of the school year

BREAKING NEWS: California schools likely to remain closed for the rest of the school year

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
March 31, 2020
What you should know for ASB elections

What you should know for ASB elections

Emma Yakel, Adler Striegel, Ethan Sequeira, and Olivia Zoll
March 12, 2020
Students participate in adding their hand-print to the "Kindness Tree." Credit: Instagram Account @fthsasb

Kindness Week at Foothill encourages good vibes on campus

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
March 6, 2020
Grace Combs '20 attempting to catch up to the ball.

Girls’ soccer commemorates nine seniors during senior night; game concludes in a draw

Naomi Schmitt and Olivia Zoll
February 5, 2020
Kami Kunes '20 scoping out the field.

Girls’ soccer pulls away with 1-0 win against Saint Bonaventure

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
January 10, 2020
Cydnie Gutierrez '19 guards former teammate Cierra Marienthal '22 with a smile on her face

Past and present Dragon talent showcased in first ever girls basketball alumni game

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
January 6, 2020
The Foothill dress code can always either be found online or in the student agenda

News Brief: Revised dress code

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
December 6, 2019
Foothill goalie reaches up to block a close range shot made by Santa Ynez

Girls’ water polo falls to Santa Ynez 12-6 in first home game of the year

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
December 3, 2019
QSA hosts a hulu-hoop contest on the stage

LGBTQ+ pride: celebrating diversity

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
October 29, 2019
Bioscience hosts a blood drive every year; this year, sanctioned by Vitalant

Foothill’s annual blood drive provides the gift of life to many

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
October 8, 2019
Boys show up to school wearing clothes non-compliant to the dress code

Students protest against dress code after announcement from administration

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
September 28, 2019
Parents visit with the various student-run booths

Back to School Night gives parents a glimpse into their students lives

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
September 21, 2019
Students receive cupcakes from ASB celebrating 20 years of Foothill

Foothills 2019 to 2020 school year kicked off with annual “No Backpack Day”

Adler Striegel, Ethan Sequeira, and Olivia Zoll
August 24, 2019

[Video] Lauren Kearney ’19: The disadvantage of genetic advantage

June 9, 2019
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