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The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
Gigi Richardson Seifert

Gigi Richardson Seifert, Illustrator

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Across the Ventura Unified School District, a widespread malfunctioning of printers has occurred, which has been deemed a "printer blackout". This has not only affected Foothill Technology High School, but numerous other schools within the district.

[Photo] Foothill Tech faces technology shut down during the district wide printer black out

Bailey Basurto and Aubrey Alderman
February 4, 2024
The life of the famous Priscilla Presley, former wife of Elvis Presley, has recently been adapted to a 2023 biopic by the esteemed director Sofia Coppola, an A24 film. Starring Cailee Spaeny as the titular character and Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley, the film follows the pair's life together.

[Photo] “Priscilla”: Sofia Coppola’s newest cinematic endeavor

Ruby Jenkins, Assignment Editor
January 31, 2024
Burnout is described as the complete exhaustion caused by overwork. As the school year trudges on, students begin to become exhausted, especially those involved in athletic activities. It seems as though burnout has been creeping up on high school students everywhere.

[Photo] Opinion: Is academic and athletic burnout ruining the high school experience?

Jane Kim and Bailey Basurto
January 21, 2024
As the students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) leave the festivities of winter break behind, finals approach, a looming presence over the return to classes. Foothill Tech will soon be filled with anxious students cramming to remember coursework from before winter break.

Cartoon 114: Finals looming

Gigi Richardson Seifert, Illustrator
January 16, 2024
Cursive writing, once taught in schools, seems to be disappearing from the minds of many in the next generation. Is this a tragic loss or a long overdue goodbye to the well-known form of penmanship?

[Photo] Opinion: Cursive: A dying art or good riddance?

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
November 27, 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.

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

Camilla Lewis, Ruby Jenkins, and Amber Duhs
September 23, 2023
The new policy for cell phones and earbuds has many students feeling agitated. Is this policy one that will actually have a positive effect on the Foothill Tech campus, or will it do more ultimate harm than good?

[Photo] Opinion: Is the Ventura Unified cell phone and earbud policy really enhancing focus?

Emilie Huovinen and Julia Brossia
September 6, 2023
Movie connoisseur Ryann Liddell suggests relaxing funny movies to help students unwind before the stressful finals week.

[Photo] Hilarious movies to take your mind off of your troubles

Ryann Liddell, Writer
June 10, 2023
Learn how LGBTQ+ music broke through and revolutionized the industry within recent decades, as writer Emilie Huovinen illustrates the effects of queer artists on modern music.

[Photo] LGBTQ+ representation in music throughout the decades

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
June 1, 2023
Read about the psychological benefits that have found to be gained from writing or consuming writing in this article written by Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Journalist Noelle Villaseñor.

[Photo] The therapeutic benefits of writing

Noelle Villaseñor, Writer
May 26, 2023
With AP tests approaching rapidly, juniors and seniors start anxiously studying for their exams. Some teachers are even holding mock exams and cram sessions to help students prepare.

[Photo] Dragons prepare to welcome the month of May with AP exams

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
April 30, 2023
Often as people we can find ourselves lost in the intricacies and contradictions of existence as we perceive it, only for us to be pulled back into the literal world by our more material responsibilities.

Cartoon 108: Existentialism versus existence

Gigi Richardson Seifert, Illustrator
April 10, 2023
Boundaries and basic principles of respect are consistently violated by characters throughout "The Twilight Saga."

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

Camilla Lewis and Julia Brossia
April 4, 2023
Recent salary negotiations for Ventura Unified School District employees has affected Foothill Tech teachers, students, and administrators alike.

[Photo] Ventura Unified teachers’ wage agreement: How Foothill Tech has been affected

Amber Duhs and Beatrice Barnes
February 12, 2023
Explore the genius and complexities of popular video game character Arthur Morgan, the protagonist in "Red Dead Redemption 2," through this article’s reflection and analysis.

[Photo] The brilliance of Arthur Morgan

Kelly Quinn, Writer
January 25, 2023
2022 saw some incredible films in theaters. Here are some of the best.

[Photo] Best of 2022: Movies

Linda Manzo and Isheeta Pal
January 10, 2023
As Foothill Tech students enter the new year motivated with resolutions, the stream of time seems to flow infinitely, and we are forced to reflect on the ever-changing yet static world around us.

Cartoon 106: New Year’s reflections

Gigi Richardson Seifert, Illustrator
January 7, 2023
In the middle of the night, your mind can unconsciously stumble away from you, trapping and holding onto any thought that accidentally materializes into existence.

Cartoon 105: Wanderer

Gigi Richardson Seifert, Illustrator
November 12, 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.

[Photo] “Smile”: A surprisingly scary must-watch

Camilla Lewis, Writer
October 25, 2022
Get ready for Halloween with this extensive, creepy movie list!

[Photo] 15 movies to get you in the fall spirit

Amber Duhs, Writer
October 11, 2022
Learn more about Warner Bros. Studio's cancellations and treatment of their popular movies and TV shows such as “Batgirl.“

[Photo] Warner Bros. Discovery: Cancellations, delays and layoffs

Kelly Quinn, Writer
September 20, 2022
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