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

The Foothill Dragon Press
Trudy Ragsdale

Trudy Ragsdale, Writer

Class of ‘28 | First year writer and iced chai lover

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Back-to-school season highlights a growing issue within our society: overconsumption. With social media trends coming and going in a matter of weeks, the demand for the newest water bottle or backpack rises each year. Students often forget that the purpose of back-to-school shopping is to restock, not pile up.

High school hauls: Dragons’ back-to-school essentials

Emmanuel Takaya and Trudy Ragsdale
September 8, 2025
At the end of a second-round fight, a coach pictured on the left shadowboxes to demonstrate strategy while a second coach readies water for his fighter, who sits sweating at the edge of the mat. The scene unfolded at Eat, Sleep Teep, a Muay Thai event held at Ventura High School (Ventura), where coaching corners lined the competition mats and athletes and spectators packed the gym throughout the warm day.

Eat Sleep Teep: More than a fight

Elizabeth Geib and Trudy Ragsdale
August 26, 2025
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