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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
Fiona Aulenta

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Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is known for their extravagant lunch time events, but Foothill Tech's Wellness Center always does it best. The Wellness Center's second annual Blender Bike event takes the school by storm, creating a large line to try out this contraption that makes smoothies with the power of peddling.

[Photo] Pedaling for a purpose: Foothill Tech’s Wellness Center blends health and fun

Audrey Szijj, Writer
April 23, 2025
Tune in to the sixth installment of Dragon’s Digest Season 3 for news and sports coverage. Additionally, look for upcoming arts and entertainment (A&E) articles and features pieces on the website.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 6

Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, Julia Brossia, Amber Duhs, Ruby Jenkins, and Sofia Patiño
April 14, 2025
On the afternoon of March 20, 2025, the Ventura Aquatic Center became home to the Ventura County Swimming Championships. The event started on March 18, 2025, with the girls qualifiers, followed by the boys qualifiers on March 19, 2025. This annual event hosts over ten schools in the county every year, making the competition fierce. Seen above is Kylan Jaeger, holding the edge of his diving block in preparation for his heat to begin. Jaeger, along with many other Foothill Tech swimmers, performed well, earning various accolades throughout the meet.

[Video] Swim competes in the annual Ventura County Swimming Championships

Peyton Fox, Reporter
March 22, 2025
New out of class passes have been introduced to students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). This new system enforces how students spend time out side of the classroom during class time. The two different types of passes are the restroom pass and the office pass. Each pass has a time limit and requires teacher signature to allow a student to use the pass.

[Photo] With passes in hand, the students and staff at Foothill Tech share their opinions on the new bathroom policy

Audrey Szijj and Lyla Huff
March 9, 2025
Tune in to the fifth installment of Dragon’s Digest for news updates and recent sports coverage. Additionally, look for upcoming arts and entertainment (A&E) articles and features pieces on the website.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 5

Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Chance Leandro, Maggie Lay, and Julia Brossia
February 24, 2025
Join journalists, Sofia Patiño '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 in the newest season of the podcast "The Talk of the Lair." In this episode, starring the sports section editor, Chance Leandro '25 and one of his staffers, Conor White '25, they'll do a deep dive into the process of covering sports in journalism.

The Talk of the Lair: Meet the sports section

Sofia Patiño, Fiona Aulenta, Conor White, and Chance Leandro
January 28, 2025
Join journalists, Sofia Patiño '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 in the newest season of the podcast "The Talk of the Lair." In this episode, starring the sports section editor, Chance Leandro '25 and one of his staffers, Conor White '25, they'll do a deep dive into the process of covering sports in journalism.

The Talk of the Lair: Meet the photography section

Sofia Patiño, Fiona Aulenta, Lauren Kaller, and Audrey Yoong
January 7, 2025
How much is to much? Even with rush into Christmas decor and holiday music it has become clear that, in some way or another, the holidays have began to fade. The infamous "Black Friday" has started to just be a memory, being traded in for online shopping or just fully being traded out. As "Cyber Monday" starts to take the forefront of post thanksgiving shopping, it can easily influence the top season products.

Opinion: Over-commercialization has taken over the ho-ho-holiday season

Audrey Szijj and Fiona Aulenta
December 25, 2024
The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team congregates together to discuss their plans and goals for the game. Co-captains, Connor Bursek ‘25 and Stefan Hubner ‘25, lead the team in their traditional game starting chant. After this chant the team gets ready to face their opponent. Rio Mesa.

[Photo] Boys soccer crushed by Rio Mesa Spartans at home

Peyton Fox, Reporter
December 23, 2024
This locally owned bookshop brings the comforting and cozy feeling back into bookstores in Ventura. The earthy aesthetic allows the costumer to really dive into books without any outside distractions. the location is right next to a plant shop and coffee shop which gives a all around shopping experience on the block.

[Photo] Timbre’s book club brings together community to discuss literature

Morgan Houston, Writer
December 29, 2024
Tune into the fourth installment of Dragon's Digest for news updates and recent sports coverage. Additionally, look for upcoming Arts and Enterainment (A&E) articles along with Features pieces that highlight national interest and local engagement alike.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 4

Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, Eli Billings, Chance Leandro, and Amber Duhs
November 23, 2024
With an influx of canceled scores, the College Board decided to shift many Advanced Placement (AP) Exams to either hybrid or completely digital tests in May 2025. With 16 AP exams going digital and 12 becoming hybrid, the College Board hopes to combat academic dishonesty.

[Photo] AP exams expected to go digital May 2025

Shea Stevenson, Writer
November 9, 2024
Join journalists, Sofia Patiño '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 in the newest season of the podcast "The Talk of the Lair." In this episode, starring the sports section editor, Chance Leandro '25 and one of his staffers, Conor White '25, they'll do a deep dive into the process of covering sports in journalism.

The Talk of the Lair: Meet the writing section

Fiona Aulenta, Sofia Patiño, Amber Duhs, Ruby Jenkins, and Julia Brossia
October 26, 2024
Tune into a spooky installment of Dragon's Digest for recent news and sports updates. Keep a look out for upcoming features articles on the website soon.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 3

Sofia Patiño, Chance Leandro, Maggie Lay, Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, and Maggie Lay
October 25, 2024
Maxwell Fielder '25 (pictured on the right) is the Republican Party presidential candidate for period one AP Gov. He is pictured above standing next to his fellow Republican candidate Chance Leandro '25.

[Photo] Civil participation: Class of 2025 holds annual mock election

Emmanuel Takaya and Kalea Eggertsen
October 8, 2024
On Oct. 3, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls tennis played Villanova Preparatory School (Villanova) at Ventura College. The team tied in sets with a score of 9-9, but ultimately lost with an overall score of 78-79. Pictured in the image above is Ryan Alderman '25, who focuses on the ball and getting ready to send a forehand back to her opponent.

[Photo] Girls tennis falls one game short of a win against Villanova

Conor White, Reporter
October 6, 2024
Tune into the most recent episode of Dragon's Digest for upcoming events and a recap of recent sports coverage. Stay tuned for new A&E and Features articles.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 2

Sofia Patiño, Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, and Julia Brossia
October 4, 2024
Jaylene Aguirre ’28 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable contributions to the girls tennis season, where she has displayed exceptional skill as one of the youngest on the team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all of her hard work in representing the school.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Jaylene Aguirre

Peyton Fox, Reporter
September 25, 2024
Violet Polley ‘24 shows a warm and excited smile during Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) warmup against Cate School (Cate) as the team collectively prepares for an exciting match. Polley’s doubles partner Ryan Alderman ‘25 had a tough battle against the Dragon's opposing line up.

[Photo] Girls tennis takes tough loss against Cate in league match

Conor White, Reporter
September 21, 2024
As the 2024-25 school year begins, be sure to tune in to Season 3 of the Dragon’s Digest (formerly FDP-TV) for the latest news and sports coverage. Additionally, keep an eye out for upcoming features and A&E articles.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 1

Sofia Patiño, Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, and Amber Duhs
September 20, 2024
From the first day of school at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), students have come face-to-face with strict new enforcement towards Foothill Tech's phone policy. Students have been asked to not have cellphones or earbuds out at during class, and if students fail to comply, a new disciplinary action will taken. If students are caught with any devices out after the first three weeks of school, students will be required to hand over their device. The new policy enforcements have had a mixed reaction among students.

[Photo] Electronic device policy: A noteworthy adjustment for the 2024-2025 school year

Shea Stevenson, Reporter
August 23, 2024
Olympian and 11 time X Games medalist, Tom Schaar completed an inverted, backside 540 called a McTwist, allowing him to secure his gold medal for the men's skateboard vert final, with a final score of 92.00.

X Games 2024: BMX, skate and sunshine

Fiona Aulenta, Writer
July 8, 2024
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) baseball placed first in the Frontier league with an undefeated record of 6-0 and an overall record of 14-12-1. Team captains, Adam Arth ‘24 and Russell Brown ‘24, led the team to round one in California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) division seven playoffs.

[Photo] Baseball

Ian Toreja, Reporter
June 11, 2024
Hayden Villa '24 (number 7) steps up to home plate to take a big swing from one of the Cate School's (Cate) pitchers. Villa inevitably gets a hit down center field, which allows one of Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) base runners to make it home.

[Photo] Boys’ baseball takes Cate in 8-0 Senior Night blowout

Dane Dodos, Reporter
April 24, 2024
Foothill Technology High School’s starting lineup heads out to the field to warm up for the start of the first inning. The team talks strategy to prepare for their league game against Grace Brethren High School.

[Photo] Boys’ baseball trashes Grace Brethren 10-3 at home

Ian Toreja, Reporter
April 19, 2024
On the afternoon of March 21, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls' softball team faced off against their rivals, St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie). With a Bonnie player attempting to slide onto base, Kyra Bouchard ‘27 (number 17) tries to catch the ball and force an out.

[Photo] Girls’ softball takes loss in stride against St. Bonaventure

Dane Dodos, Reporter
March 24, 2024
These three Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students represent the minority of students that prefer fast food over school cafeteria food. By using apps such as Doordash, GrubHub, Uber Eats and more, some students choose to enjoy a tasty meal with a high price. This prompts the discussion of whether or not ordering food is a sustainable way for students to eat a delightful meal.

[Photo] From the comfort of a lunch table: Food delivery at Foothill Tech

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
March 18, 2024
The start to the California March Primary means a new chance for new beginnings for laws and propositions in California. Which begs the question; is it worth it to vote? The importance in voting has never been more crucial. By including the younger generation's opinions in the polls, it gives a bright perspective into the future of our state relating to climate change, reproduction rights and women's rights.

[Photo] Foothill Tech’s student voters and why they matter

Jane Kim, Writer
March 7, 2024
Will Haas ‘24 (number 6) receives a high set but is luckily able to jump high enough to reach the top of the spinning ball tipping it to the right. The ball flies pass Fillmore High School's middle blocker and falls at the feet of Fillmore's outside hitter.

[Photo] Boys’ volleyball takes an early season 3-0 sweep against Fillmore

Julia Geib and Nisha Reddy
March 2, 2024
Car clubs from over Ventura County, Calif. gathered to share their cars with glittering rims, smooth paint jobs and unique decorations.

[Photo] Lowriders of Ventura County: Cars and culture

Layla Solomon, Writer
February 18, 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.

[Video] The quest of SP Films and the value of learning history

Jane Kim and Paula Gonzalez
February 18, 2024
The Foothill Dragon Press videographers Sofia Patino '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 return in the fifth edition of “The Talk of the Lair”. New editors-in-chief Rihanna Samples '25 and Julia Geib '25 join the duo in discussing plans for the future of the Foothill Dragon Press.

The Talk of the Lair: Upcoming editors-in-chief

Sofia Patiño, Fiona Aulenta, Julia Geib, and Rihanna Samples
February 13, 2024
On Feb. 9, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ soccer team played against Laguna Beach High School (Laguna Beach) in the second round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section. The Dragons won with a score of 3-1 with goals from Ricky Salinas ‘24 (number 30), Merric Bayless ‘24 (number 9) and Nico Flores ‘24 (number 15).

[Video] Boys’ soccer bests Laguna Beach 3-1 in second round of CIF

Chance Leandro, Reporter
February 12, 2024
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students got an amazing opportunity to hang out and have fun with the dogs of the "Love on a Leash." These sweet volunteer dogs and their owners walked around campus on Feb. 2, 2024, and brought a smile to students faces amid the potential stress of a new semester.

[Photo] News Brief: Dragons enjoy the companionship of dogs from “Love on a Leash”

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
February 3, 2024
The Foothill Dragon Press videographers Sofia Patiño and Fiona Aulenta return in the fourth edition of “The Talk of the Lair.” Alex Ramirez ‘26, Connor Banks ‘26 and Luke Sassens ‘26 join the duo in discussing all things podcasts, from the creative art of storytelling to the more detailed technical aspects of podcast making.

The Talk of the Lair: Podcasters of Foothill Tech

Fiona Aulenta and Sofia Patiño
January 17, 2024
On the evening of Jan. 11, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' soccer team faced off against Bishop Garcia Diego High School (Bishop Diego). The Dragons shake hands with the Bishop Diego after destroying them with a final score of 13-1.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer crushes Bishop Diego in 13-1 win

Dane Dodos, Reporter
January 14, 2024
Record setting waves crash on the coast of Ventura, as local residents prepare for the danger and chaos that came as a result of the waves.

Photo Essay: Ventura’s winter waves

Fiona Aulenta, Photographer
January 6, 2024
On Dec. 14, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball faced a heartbreaking loss to Santa Barbara High School (Santa Barbara) with a score of 31-34. In this photo, Janae Dixon '24 (number 22) and Rihanna Samples '25 (number 2) jump up trying to secure the rebound for an offensive possession.

[Video] Girls’ basketball narrowly loses to Santa Barbara in tight matchup

Conor White, Reporter
December 17, 2023
Listen to The Foothill Dragon Press' original student run podcast; The Talk of the Lair where guest's Alex Ramirez '26, Connor Banks '26 and Luke Sassens '26 join our hosts for their 3rd episode

On the cold evening of Nov. 30, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls' soccer team stood together to receive a pep talk from their coaches, before they swept the Nordhoff High School (Nordhoff) girls' soccer team in a final score of 6-0.

[Video] Girls’ soccer crushes Nordhoff in the first match of the season

Chance Leandro, Reporter
December 3, 2023
Join videographers Fiona Aulenta and Sofia Patiño in the most recent edition of "The Talk of the Lair." In this episode, the duo meets with upcoming young musicians Matt Guzman '27, Dylan Arevalo '26, Conner Burch '25, Jude Jimenez '24 and Daniel Ferrer '24. They explore their inspirations, individual journeys and what it takes for them to make their music.

The Talk of the Lair: Upcoming musicians of Foothill Tech

Sofia Patiño and Fiona Aulenta
November 25, 2023
Hot chocolate was offered in free ceramic toilet-shaped mugs, which attendees could take home as a souvenir from the event.

[Photo] Celebrating World Toilet Day

Layla Solomon, Writer
November 24, 2023
Rhea Gill '25 and Joshua Gelman '26 sit down and talk about Foothill Tech's Associated Student Body (ASB) program and many future school events that will be happening in the 2023-2024 school year.

[Photo] ASB President Rhea Gill and Vice President Joshua Gelman speak on their values as presidents, and what the future holds for the school year

Maggie Lay, Reporter
November 22, 2023
Join Foothill Dragon Press videographers Fiona Aulenta and Sofia Patiño in this new podcast entitled “The Talk of the Lair”. The first addition surrounds the Junior State of America Club, abbreviated to JSA Club. JSA is a student run organization designed to help high school students build leadership skills, encourage students to further their civic participation and grow their knowledge of our democratic system.

The Talk of the Lair: JSA Club

Sofia Patino and Fiona Aulenta
November 4, 2023
On Oct. 31 2023, students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) were encouraged to dress up and enjoy some sweet Halloween treats provided by their peers and teachers at Trunk or Treat. Fun costumes were displayed such as Willy Wonka and his Oompa Loompas, shown by Kelsey Stolworthy '24, Ashlyn Mullin '24, Kaili Garrett '24 and Taylor Liston '24.

[Video] Trunk or Treat brings students together for the spirit of Halloween

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter
November 3, 2023
At the Seaside Sunday Market, there are racks of jewelry for sale. The necklaces and earrings are handmade and carefully crafted with aqua and lapis lazuli gemstones sourced from Pakistan, which is home to many unique varieties of minerals and stones.

[Photo] Streets of Vintage Flea Market: Small business haven

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
October 17, 2023
On Oct. 5, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted La Reina High School (La Reina) in the Tri-Valley league match. Before the start of every game, the girls' volleyball team runs through a tunnel built by students of Foothill Tech. The team was led by Kaili Garrett '24 and was acknowledged with high-fives from students.

[Video] Girls’ volleyball bested by La Reina on Senior Night

Dane Dodos, Reporter
October 8, 2023

[Video] Class of 2024 connects through In-N-Out Burger and festivities

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter
September 22, 2023
The Dragon girls’ varsity volleyball players gather together to take a group photo after earning another win with an ending score of 15-13 in game five, the tie-breaking game.

[Photo] Girls volleyball triumphs over Laguna Blanca in first league game

Chance Leandro, Reporter
September 6, 2023

[Video] The dawning of a new school year: the Class of 2024 celebrates at Senior Sunrise

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
September 4, 2023
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