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The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

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

The Foothill Dragon Press
Paula Gonzalez

Paula Gonzalez, Writer

“See, in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda.” – George W. Bush

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In the aftermath of COVID-19 and the lockdowns that followed, schools struggled to get into the swing of things and return to a new sense of normalcy. This was seen directly with the graduation rates across the nation, and more closely across the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD). Of the class of 2023 in VUSD, 87.1% of students graduated, and here at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), 94.5%, which was lower than the graduation rates previous to the shutdown. That being said, the graduation rates are continuing to grow, leaving hope for the future.

Graduation rates: How do VUSD schools compare?

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
March 4, 2024
After meticulously setting up lighting, sound, props, and other equipment, William (Pape) Crown '24, checks the camera for any adjustments that may need to be made. Daniel Franco '24 runs over his lines during the last few minutes before beginning the scene, preparing for his monologue.

The quest of SP Films and the value of learning history

Jane Kim and Paula Gonzalez
February 18, 2024
Psychological horror creators, Jordan Peele & Hideo Kojima, fuse the film world with video games in their ongoing collaboration for new Kojima Production, known as “OD.”

Hideo Kojima & Jordan Peele team up for a highly anticipated horror project

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
January 30, 2024
Electronic dance music (EDM) has changed significantly over the years, with modern EDM artists rising to popularity in the early 2010s. With the start of 2024, it's a good time to reflect on the classics that dropped just 10 years ago.

A decade of electronic dance music

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
January 28, 2024
2023 was a year to remember! Join the Foothill Dragon Press's writing section as they discuss popular topics such as movies, concerts, video games, books and fashion, along with year-shaping events at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). The Best of 2023 series has everything from old favorites to newcomers.

Best of 2023: A year in review

Ruby Jenkins, Camilla Lewis, Isheeta Pal, Beatrice Barnes, Julia Brossia, Amber Duhs, Paula Gonzalez, Emilie Huovinen, Kelly Quinn, Layla Solomon, Audrey Szijj, Kalea Eggertsen, and Jane Kim
January 1, 2024
2023 was a compelling year when it came to movies. Hollywood was booming, with "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" taking over the summer and "Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse" setting the bar high for animation in the early half of the year. Ranging from comedy to horror, theaters to streaming, movies were at an all time high in 2023.

Best of 2023: Movies

Camilla Lewis, Layla Solomon, Amber Duhs, Kelly Quinn, Paula Gonzalez, and Julia Brossia
December 31, 2023
The Game Awards highlight the year’s best games across various technical and creative fields, recognizing the achievements of several developers and all others involved in the gaming industry. Filled with tight competition, the 2023 Game Awards will present one deserving game the prestigious title of Game of the Year.

The Game Awards 2023

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
December 7, 2023
Game developer Bungie, is known for their Destiny series and for their involvement in the Halo franchise. They stunned many after making the sudden decision to let go of several employees. The layoffs impact a variety of their departments, including some key staffers to the company's workforce.

Gaming company Bungie undergoes massive staff layoff

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
November 22, 2023
Lies of P is a dark video game inspired by the story of Pinocchio and his creator Mr. Geppetto. It's mystical gameplay follows the puppet in his adventure to find the mysterious Mr. Geppetto.

Lies of P: Lie or Die?

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
November 8, 2023
Check out writer Paula Gonzalez's article to learn about where to find her favorite food truck and what to order to have the best experience.

La Loma food truck review

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
October 14, 2023
The arrival of a 7-Eleven throws shade onto Circle K, as the new convenience store masks Circle K from the rest of the city.

Satire: Circle K and the triforce of consumerism

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
March 20, 2023
Skrillex returns to the stage with "Quest for Fire," after taking a leave of absence from the industry since 2014.

Skrillex: “A Quest for Fire”

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
March 3, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy is an interactive spectacle for users with its rich and detailed graphics. Learn more from writer Paula Gonzalez in this in depth review of the game.

Hogwarts Legacy: An interactive return to the Wizarding World

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
February 21, 2023
A cat with a backpack and intergalactic battles are just the beginning of this year's best video games.

Best of 2022: Video games

Kelly Quinn and Paula Gonzalez
January 11, 2023
With 'Very Positive' reviews on Steam, Chilla's Art displays promising indie-horror content.

Chilla’s Art: A rising duo of indie horror games

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
October 20, 2022
"Nope" uses symbolic horror to shed light on the question: Is fame truly worth all that it offers?

Jordan Peele’s “Nope” is a bizarre but intriguing must-watch

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
October 16, 2022
"Resident Evil" provides a deliciously terrifying introduction to the survival horror genre.

Resident Evil: An introduction to survival horror

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
September 27, 2022
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