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  • 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.

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    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.

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    “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.

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    “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.

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    Album Anatomy: “GUTS”

  • A sign displayed in the store highlights the unique vendors in the store as well as promoting shopping from local artists.

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    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.

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    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

  • On the afternoon of Sept. 14, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf faced off against La Reina at the Olivas Links Golf Course. Maddie Wicks ‘26 tees it up with hopes of sticking it close to pin and hopefully having a birdie opportunity. Wicks finished hole six with a double bogey and finished the entire course with a 56.

    Girls' Golf

    Foothill Tech defeats La Reina in league match

  • Isabella De La Rosa 24 (number 3) and Charlis Swezy 27 (number 1) block from the net, while Malia Gray 24 (number 9) and Morgan Houston 25 (number 2) stay behind to cover any unexpected plays from the other team.

    Girls' Volleyball

    Girls’ volleyball spiked on by St. Bonaventure

  • Students hit the ground running as the 2023-2024 school year picks up its pace. With this years You Belong Week taking place Sept. 11-15, 2023, as well as Club Rush on Sept. 15, 2023, Dragons are busy keeping up with all the events.

    FDP-TV

    FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 2

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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 Valentines 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 Clairos two studio albums: 2019s Immunity and 2021s 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 its 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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