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The Foothill Dragon Press
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
Camilla Lewis

Camilla Lewis, Managing Editor

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Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staff aspires to highlight students around campus pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Abbi Fleagane

Camilla Lewis, Writer
June 2, 2025
Ventura is home to many well loved hikes and trails, one of them being Harmon Canyon. No matter your experience level in hiking, Harmon Canyon has something to offer. From beautiful local plants to a great trail for runners, this scenic route is widely popular among people of all ages and skill levels.

Nature excursions in Ventura

Shea Stevenson, Camilla Lewis, Diana Hixon, and Conor White
February 13, 2025
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staff aspires to highlight students around campus pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Tyler Wolowicz

Camilla Lewis, Writer
January 26, 2025
On Sep. 10, 2024, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris formally met for the first time at the National Constitution Center for the first debate since President Joe Biden dropped out of the running for the 2024 United States presidential election.

News brief: Harris and Trump face off in presidential debate

Camilla Lewis, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staff aspires to highlight students around campus pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Adler Swierkocki

Camilla Lewis, Writer
June 10, 2024
Tune into this episode of the FDP-TV to learn more about up coming events at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), the status of the winter sports season as well as various features and arts and entertainment articles that may peak your interest.

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 10

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Julia Geib, and Camilla Lewis
February 23, 2024
Standing behind the Westminister Free Clinic (WFC) booth on Jan. 28, 2024, are volunteers of all ages, who attend to patients throughout the day. A majority of the volunteers come from WFC’s Teen Healthcare Internship program, where they learn patient care and medical skills while also giving back to the community.

Westminster Free Clinic: Accessible health services for the uninsured

Julia Brossia and Camilla Lewis
February 7, 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
Students are making the final stretch as winter break approaches. Tune into this episode of the FDP-TV to learn about upcoming spirit weeks, the winter sports' season and articles to keep an eye out for!

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 7

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Chance Leandro, Ian Toreja, and Camilla Lewis
December 8, 2023

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 4

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Julia Geib, and Camilla Lewis
October 13, 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.

“The Summer I Turned Pretty”: In Defense of the Fisher Boys

Camilla Lewis, Ruby Jenkins, and Amber Duhs
September 23, 2023
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 endures a hard loss against Cate

Camilla Lewis and Rihanna Samples
September 18, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staffers aspire to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Aadhya Bavkar

Camilla Lewis, Writer
September 8, 2023

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 1

Jenna Ostrom, Ailanie Martinez, Nisha Reddy, Camilla Lewis, and Julia Geib
September 1, 2023
The excitement of summer is inching closer as the last day of the 2023 school year becomes more prominent. Students are counting down the hours as they return textbooks and complete their remaining assignments for the school year.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 17

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
June 9, 2023
With AP tests approaching, students can take a much needed breather as they dance the night away at prom and relax while reading articles ranging from bananas being shipped to the Navy base to the evolution of video game adaptations.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 14

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
April 28, 2023
Off of Olivas Park Drive lies vast strawberry fields. According to the 2021 Ventura County crop report, strawberries were the number one leading crop, bringing in a total of 712,022,000 dollars

Op-Ed: Groundwater scarcity threatens Ventura County agriculture

Camilla Lewis and Beatrice Barnes
April 25, 2023
Two students endlessly scroll on their phones during class. Foothill Tech's long-standing policy dictates that teachers are allowed to confiscate phones if deemed an interruption to class time.

The varying effects of Foothill Tech’s cell phone policy

Julia Brossia and Camilla Lewis
April 17, 2023

The pros of the Electronic Device Policy

Camilla Lewis, Writer
April 17, 2023
Mint Monster: This ultra green and minty scoop from Afters Ice Cream is jam-packed with crushed Oreo pieces and chocolate chip cookie chunks.

[Photo] Afters Ice Cream

April 6, 2023
The Classic Ramen: This ramen bowl starts off with a super creamy and salty base, which perfectly blends with all of its delicious additions. After one bite, one's heart is immediately soothed by the bursting flavors.

[Photo] Silverlake Ramen

April 6, 2023
The Annex, a food hall found within The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, California, is bustling with activity and energy in the late afternoon. As people enter the building, they are welcomed by an array of restaurants, cafes and more. The food hall offers each customer a unique experience with the variety of dishes, desserts and beverages to choose from, leaving most customers satisfied and full by the end of their visit.

Culinary haven: Discovering delights at The Annex Food Hall

Julia Brossia, Ruby Jenkins, Ella Asher, Camilla Lewis, Maggie Lay, and Amber Duhs
April 6, 2023
Writers Camilla Lewis and Julia Brossia see "Twilight" character Edward Cullen as a hypnotizing force on his love interest, stealing her individuality in the process.

Satire: Revealing the true fangs of “The Twilight Saga”

Camilla Lewis and Julia Brossia
April 4, 2023
The Interact Club at Foothill Technology High School is a socially motivated club that seeks to bring together classmates and create a welcoming environment for everyone.

Foothill Tech’s Interact Club: A great way for students to make a positive impact on the world

Camilla Lewis, Writer
February 18, 2023
Students in Claire Adam's fourth period Ethnic Studies and Social Justice class look at their computers intently as they learn about counter-hegemony. It is important concepts like this one that the class gets to dissect, allowing them to dive deeper into the struggles that different minorities in the United States have faced in the past.

[Photo] Exploring Electives: A guide to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice

Rihanna Samples, Writer
February 8, 2023
There were many new changes and old favorites at Foothill Tech in 2022; these are some that made students and teachers smile.

Best of 2022: Best of Foothill Tech

Camilla Lewis, Julia Brossia, and Amber Duhs
January 11, 2023
After a long class period, Mr. Fitz, the well-known AP United States History teacher, sits behind his desk and looks intently at his computer to give his student, Jack Pankratz ‘24, a clarification about an assignment.

A guide to Advanced Placement United States History

Camilla Lewis, Writer
December 4, 2022
Sprinkled with rain, the bright yellow signs lined up on the grass across from Kimball Park demand attention from anyone who passes by. These signs are some of the many different signs littered throughout Ventura County that call attention to the upcoming elections held on Nov. 8 for Ventura City Council and other different measures both locally and statewide. All voters have the responsibility of voting on these highly important matters, but it can be more difficult for voters who have just turned 18 due to their lack of previous experience.

Student voters: The future of America

Camilla Lewis, Amber Duhs, and Ruby Jenkins
November 8, 2022
Follow along as writer Camilla Lewis dives into the latest psychological horror movie “Smile” as it's sure to be a favorite for horror film enthusiasts.

“Smile”: A surprisingly scary must-watch

Camilla Lewis, Writer
October 25, 2022
A variety of rainbow fentanyl pills resemble candy, making its looks deceiving to adolescents and children.

Rainbow fentanyl: A colorful but deadly addition to the opioid epidemic

Camilla Lewis, Writer
October 8, 2022
The 2022 live action remake of “The Little Mermaid” sheds new light on the important role of representation in media.

Opinion: Disney’s live action remake of “The Little Mermaid” reminds us of the significance of representation

Amber Duhs and Camilla Lewis
October 1, 2022
Two friendly volunteers smile welcomingly at those who approach their table.

Swap Meet Justice: Affordable and accessible help for immigrants

Camilla Lewis and Julia Brossia
September 10, 2022
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