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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.

    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.

    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.

    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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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

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 hasnt 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?

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

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

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 11, 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

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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