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The Foothill Dragon Press
Tessa Shinden

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From a gap year to the armed forces to prestigious universities, the Foothill Technology High School senior Class of 2024 shares their geographic location for where they’ll be next year.

Class of ’24 Senior Grad Map

Tessa Shinden and Olivia Mowad
May 26, 2024
Despite the persistent winds, Channel Islands National Park offers exceptional beaches, with the crashing of waves of the Pacific ocean onto the strikingly white sand. Surrounding Santa Rosa Island are cold, nutrient-rich waters that sustain a diverse web of marine life — apparent to any visitor who makes the journey across the Santa Barbara Channel.

Exploring the natural beauty and history of Santa Rosa Island

Tessa Shinden, Writer
May 3, 2024
The 2023-2024 school year will be Cherie Eulau’s last year of teaching after working at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and teaching for 27 years. Over the years, Eulau has taught World History, United States History, Advanced Placement (AP) Government and Politics, Economics and Ethnic Studies and Social Justice.

Cherie Eulau’s retirement and impactful legacy at Foothill Tech

Tessa Shinden, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2023
Red, white, blue and political posters line Cherie Eulau's AP Gov and Economics classroom as students prepare to participate in the annual mock presidential elections.

Promoting political participation: Seniors campaign in mock elections

Tessa Shinden, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2023
With Saint Patrick’s Day rounding the corner, Associated Student Body (ASB) has a plethora of events in store for students. A spirit week from March 13, 2023 through 17, 2023 with fun themes and a Ren Rally that Friday, on Saint Patrick’s Day, will celebrate students who received academic renaissance the previous quarter.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 11

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
March 10, 2023
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is in the air at Foothill Technology High School as students breathe a sigh of relief after finishing final exams in late January.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 9

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
February 3, 2023
Back from winter break, Foothill Tech is buzzing with life as classes resume and students prepare for their upcoming finals.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 7

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
January 6, 2023
The fifth episode of FDP-TV covers topics ranging from Winter Formal dance tickets, sports updates and recent album reviews on The Foothill Dragon Press.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 5

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
November 11, 2022
Taylor Swift rises up to the top of the charts with her experimental new album “Midnights."

[Video] “Midnights”: A perfect addition to Taylor Swift’s discography

Frances English, Writer
November 9, 2022
FDP-TVs third rendition reminds the Foothill community of important events coming up and recommends past articles to check out on The Foothill Dragon Press website.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 3

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
September 30, 2022
In light of recent events, FDP-TV is back for its second episode, featuring the school board meeting on Sept. 13, 2022, a sports re-cap and other new articles on The Foothill Dragon Press.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 2

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2022
Tune in to FDP-TV every other Friday for all things Foothill Tech!

[Video] Welcome back: FDP-TV’s first broadcast

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
September 2, 2022
Relate with writer Tessa Shinden in this satirical piece on how the flood of emails from prospective colleges can throw one into the water too early, carrying students unnecessarily down the river towards application decisions.

Satire: Beware premature college emails and their flood-like spam

Tessa Shinden, Writer
April 19, 2022
The Majestic Ventura Theater serves as a symbol to all local teenagers pursuing their musical artistry, as they are able to thrive alongside those similar in passions.

Ventura’s music scene and its abundance of teenage artists

Tessa Shinden, Writer
March 24, 2022
Dive into the second episode of the Album Anatomy series of the Foothill Dragon Press to discuss singer-songwriter Clairo's two studio albums: 2019's 'Immunity' and 2021's 'Sling'. Photo credit: Spotify

Album anatomy: Immunity and Sling

Tessa Shinden, Writer
February 28, 2022
Take a look at whether or not certain students deserve the right to ‘claim’ lunch tables as their own on campus with writer Tessa Shinden.

OPINION: Lunch table ownership

Tessa Shinden, Writer
February 13, 2022
Charge your headphones and plug in those earbuds-its time to reflect on some of the best work 2021’s artists have to offer.

Best of 2021: Albums

Emilie Huovinen and Tessa Shinden
January 14, 2022
The year of 2021, amidst the struggles that it brought, offered a powerful ripple effect of new content to offer the public from media and music to clothing and social trends.

Best of 2021

Linda Manzo, Tessa Shinden, Ryann Liddell, Emilie Huovinen, Carmen Quinn, Isheeta Pal, Noelle Villaseñor, and Claire Hadley
January 14, 2022
Adele stuns fans with her newest album, tugging on old fans' heart strings and opening doors for many new fans.

30: Adele and her fourth studio album

Tessa Shinden, Writer
January 10, 2022
Taylor Swift continues her mission to reinvigorate her classic songs with new life, while advocating for her individual voice and hard work.

Red (Taylor’s Version): Fans are still dancing like they’re 22

Tessa Shinden, Writer
November 29, 2021
Adele reclaims the stage with her new single "Easy on Me" and her upcoming album "30" to be released on Nov.19.

Adele’s anticipated comeback single “Easy On Me” is not easy on any of us

Tessa Shinden, Writer
October 25, 2021
Amidst the fun and excitement that can come along with the Halloween season, people can still take advantage of the holiday and potentially commit blackface and other forms of cultural appropriation by simply saying that it's a part of their costume.

OPINION: Don’t ruin Halloween with offensive costumes

Tessa Shinden, Writer
October 20, 2021
Misrepresentation of teenage girls in media and entertainment cause the young female viewers of that media to generate unachievable standards for themselves in regards to intelligence, beauty and self-confidence.

The importance of teenage female empowerment

Tessa Shinden, Writer
October 17, 2021
While the 2021 adaptation of Cinderella claims to offer a new and fresh take on the tale as old as time, its emotionless dialogue and out-of-place songs leave audiences regretting why they clicked the 'play' button.

A cringeworthy Cinderella story

Tessa Shinden
September 22, 2021
New Assistant Principal Davis receives a warm welcome from Foothill Tech amid the new school year.

Mr. Davis joins Foothill as new Assistant Principal

Lila Ettedgui-Scott and Tessa Shinden
September 11, 2021
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