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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
Olivia Mowad

Olivia Mowad, Editor-in-Chief

An Editor-in-Chief often found with a coffee in one hand and a camera in the other.

All content by Olivia Mowad
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls softball placed fifth in the Tri-Valley league with a record of 0-8 and an overall record of 4-14. Team captains Lauren Fossati ‘25 and Tiffany Martinez ‘24, led the team through the season.

[Photo] Softball

Ian Toreja, Reporter
June 11, 2024
From a gap year to the armed forces to prestigious universities, the Foothill Technology High School senior Class of 2024 shares their geographic location for where they’ll be next year.

Class of ’24 Senior Grad Map

Tessa Shinden and Olivia Mowad
May 26, 2024
Emma Flores '25 is extremely active in her Discover Science Bioscience committee. She spends her time working with children teaching them about science projects and creating free science kits to give away at the library.

[Photo] Humans of Foothill: Emma Flores

Julia Brossia, Assignment Editor
May 2, 2024
With the rise of college basketball players such as Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, women's college basketball has grown to have a significantly larger audience. The March Madness women's final peaked at 24 million viewers, setting the record for most TV viewers of a college level women's basketball game.

[Photo] Women’s college basketball players open eyes and break records

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
April 27, 2024
In the afternoon of April 15, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' tennis team faced off against their rivals, St. Bonaventure (Bonnie). As the last home game of the season, the Dragons rallied together to celebrate their seniors which was perfectly accompanied by their 12.5-5.5 win.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis dominates St. Bonaventure on Senior Night

Conor White, Reporter
April 17, 2024
Learn about the history of the Arctic Monkeys and how the iconic band came to be in this article. Watch this photo mosaic video to see a collage of the albums they have released.

Arctic Monkeys: A brief history

Olivia Mowad, Writer
April 6, 2024
Colleen Hoover has turned a deep story about domestic abuse into a profit by marketing it as a romance novel and selling book merchandise. After outraged fans protested a “coloring book based on domestic abuse” the idea was tossed, but it still remains a testament as to how far authors and their publishers will go to earn money.

Opinion: Colleen Hoover is romanticizing all the wrong things

Olivia Mowad, Writer
April 5, 2024
Check the Foothill Dragon Press for new crosswords and games published periodically.

The Dragon Press Crossword: Kansas

Olivia Mowad, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2024
On the night of March 19, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' baseball faced off against Canyon High School (Canyon) at De Anza Middle School (DATA). James Markov ‘25 (number 1) assisted in Foothill Tech's 7-4 win with his strong pitches near the end of the game.

[Photo] Boys’ baseball prevails over Canyon High School

Conor White, Reporter
March 21, 2024
Easy puzzles and numbers can avert the gaze while hanging on the wall. Be sure to check all parts of the room diligently before focusing on one puzzle.

A beginner’s guide to escape rooms

Olivia Mowad, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2023
Lies of P is a dark video game inspired by the story of Pinocchio and his creator Mr. Geppetto. It's mystical gameplay follows the puppet in his adventure to find the mysterious Mr. Geppetto.

[Photo] Lies of P: Lie or Die?

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
November 8, 2023
Check out writer Paula Gonzalez's article to learn about where to find her favorite food truck and what to order to have the best experience.

[Photo] La Loma food truck review

Paula Gonzalez, Writer
October 14, 2023
Check the Foothill Dragon Press for new crosswords and games published periodically.

The Dragon Press Crossword: Halloween

Olivia Mowad, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2023
Check the Foothill Dragon Press for new crosswords and games published periodically.

The Dragon Press Crossword: Back to School

Olivia Mowad, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, people flock from all over Southern Calif. to experience the unique shops and local cuisine of Linden Avenue. Being one of the main roads to the beach, Linden Avenue is a prime spot for opportunities for both artists and musicians alike. Many of the shops host live bands and the Carpinteria Arts Center helps to showcase the amazing talent of local creators. Discover more about Linden Avenue through this photo essay, which highlights some of the amazing small businesses and breaks down some of the local places of interest.

Exploring the culture of Linden Avenue: A visual guide

Lauren Kaller, Claire Hadley, and Olivia Mowad
September 6, 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: Joseph Parcher

Olivia Mowad, Photographer
June 8, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staffers aspire to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

[Photo] Humans of Foothill: Cole Dinkler

Lauren Kaller and Aidan Gomez
June 7, 2023
Inspired by their hometown of Puebla, Mexico, Juan Lima and Monica Andrade founded The Taco Shop. As one of two locations, the local shop offers good quality food for on-the-go customers with quick service and welcoming smiles. Although the shop might be small, the menu is vast from tacos to tortas, offering a glimpse into traditional Mexican cuisine.

The Taco Shop: a tacotastic take on Mexican cuisine

Claire Hadley, Lauren Kaller, and Olivia Mowad
May 15, 2023
Lana Del Rey’s 2023 album “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard” takes her sound to a new level, from songs like "Paris, Texas" and "Peppers", she secured her name on the 2023 visionary award.

Album Anatomy: “Did you know that there is a tunnel under Ocean Blvd”

Julia Geib and Olivia Mowad
May 3, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

[Photo] Humans of Foothill: Esmi Casarez

Aidan Gomez, Photographer
May 2, 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.

[Photo] The varying effects of Foothill Tech’s cell phone policy

Julia Brossia and Camilla Lewis
April 17, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their unique passions and interests.

[Photo] Humans of Foothill: Aidan Connelly

Lauren Kaller, Photographer
April 15, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their unique passions and interests.

[Photo] Humans of Foothill: Ashley Kaller

Lauren Kaller, Photographer
March 12, 2023
Hand crafted wood signs and names of DTech houses grace the walls of the labs and commemorate the past students. Unlike these past generations of students, sophomores will now have to wait another year before they can apply for DTech.

[Photo] “This is the year to make changes:” Scheduling changes continue as DTech becomes two-year program

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
March 11, 2023
On Friday Feb. 17, students were called up to the stage during their lunch break, and handed a bright flower as well as a certificate thanking them for their kindness.

[Photo] Spreading the love: Foothill Tech celebrates Kindness Week and Kindness Court

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
February 20, 2023
As students and administration spend time standing in the sunny quad conversing during their lunchtime, teachers are advocating a switch of the school schedule to bring equality to all the teachers in the Ventura Unified School District.

[Photo] “It’s time for a change”: Foothill Tech teachers push for a “teach 5 model” schedule for the 2023-24 school year

Emma Ippolito, Assignment Editor
February 13, 2023
With Senior Night competitions in the rear view mirror and CIF playoffs just around the corner, check out our comprehensive coverage of the conclusion of the boys' and girls' soccer and basketball seasons.

[Photo] From Senior Night to CIF: soccer and basketball sweep their way through the end of the season and into playoffs

Sam Noah, Editor
February 8, 2023
Those who live in sunny places usually choose to invest in a pair of sunglasses for driving and pool days. However, new technology could turn these seemingly innocent sunglasses into an even bigger invasion of privacy than your phone.

How many sets of eyes are in your sunglasses?

Olivia Mowad, Multimedia Editor
January 21, 2023
Small planes provide engaging decorations for the students lining up to get photos from the light up booth. Video games and foosball are also stationed away from the dance floor to allow friends to mingle in an open space.

[Photo] Dragons take “A Journey to the Northern Lights” at Winter Formal 2022

Maggie Lay, Reporter
December 4, 2022
A photo mosaic of Foothill Tech girls' water polo players encompasses the rich history of the team and the dedication of players from earlier years. This mosaic includes photos of the team from the past seven years, and displays the amount of passion put into the program by both the former and current players.

[Photo] Girls’ water polo demolished by Buena Bulldogs

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
December 3, 2022
During the first half, the goalie is able to quickly save a goal. This play renews the spirits of the players and the Dragons begin to sprint to the ball after the goalie kicks it.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer bested in first home game of the season

Julia Geib, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Before the race started, the team huddled together on the starting line for a inspirational talk. They finished it with a loud cheer and then began preparations for their race.

[Photo] Cross country captures another victory in TCAA league finals

Julia Geib, Reporter
November 8, 2022
Lacking in basic necessities, the Foothill Tech bathrooms are home to those avoiding classes and wanting to pull out their vape. The sickly smell of vapes is accented by graffiti on the stall walls that provides a great addition to the ambiance of the restrooms.

[Photo] Satire: The horrors of a high school bathroom

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
November 5, 2022
With the bang of the starting gun, the varsity boys sprint to gain the lead in the race.

[Photo] Cross country has successful showing at first league meet of the season

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
September 27, 2022
Seniors celebrate a great start to their final year at Foothill Tech with good food and friends.

[Photo] Class of ‘23 enjoys a relaxing day in the sun during annual senior picnic

Maggie Lay, Reporter
September 16, 2022
Nathan Buehner '23 returns to his seat among loud cheering and the waving of posters in support.

[Photo] Ventura Unified School Board meeting met with substantial student and teacher advocacy

Emma Ippolito, Assignment Editor
September 15, 2022
Two friendly volunteers smile welcomingly at those who approach their table.

[Photo] Swap Meet Justice: Affordable and accessible help for immigrants

Camilla Lewis and Julia Brossia
September 10, 2022
Students enjoy a relaxing lunch among the chaos of schedule changes and confusion for both students and teachers.

[Photo] Removal of special program coordinating periods results in massive scheduling changes

Emma Ippolito, Assignment Editor
September 6, 2022
Aiden Hagerty '22 displays arm wrestling techniques against math teacher Wayne Powers.

[Photo] Words of wisdom: the annual Senior Dragon Talks impress all

Emma Ippolito, Ailanie Martinez, and Melanie Hernandez
June 10, 2022
An experienced interviewer helps students gain confidence and poise with mock job interviews.

[Photo] Preparing for the future: Economics class Seniors experience mock job interviews

Emma Ippolito, Reporter
June 1, 2022
As students grow from elementary to high school, our perception of love does as well. Whether from heartbreak or finding the fairytale romance, our perception to what we love and what it is changes.

[Photo] With love, from elementary and high school students

Lily Toreja and Claire Hadley
May 30, 2022
Click here to see the an Adobe Spark photo essay containing some of the best moments of the day.

[Photo] Air Guitar: the return of a Foothill Tech tradition

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
May 24, 2022
AP Physics teacher Mr. Weldele brings out weights and a small car to create a demonstration for his physics students.

[Photo] A guide to Advanced Placement Physics

Claire Hadley, Writer
May 11, 2022
Foothill Tech revamps their website to bring a fresh start to the upcoming school year.

[Photo] News Brief: The new Foothill Tech website

Adler Striegel, Reporter
May 6, 2022
A cloud of sand sprays in the air as the Foothill Tech player successfully slides into third base.

[Photo] Softball gets knocked out of CIF playoffs in wildcard game against the Nordhoff Rangers

Claire Hernandez, Reporter
May 5, 2022
Sean Scampone '23 spikes the ball at the opposing team, leaving both teams watching in awe.

[Photo] Recap: Boys’ volleyball pummeled out of first round CIF playoffs

Claire Hernandez, Reporter
April 30, 2022
Playing with bubbles was a popular pastime for many of the attendees, it allowed for many students to reminisce about earlier school years.

[Photo] Blast from the past: Seniors take a trip down memory lane at Senior Recess

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
April 23, 2022
A trailhead welcomes all hikers to Harmon Canyon, nestled among green flowering hills.

[Photo] Earth Day: Catching up with Runners for Public Lands

Jonah Billings
April 21, 2022
Students diligently scoop up trash, gagging at the smell of the mountainous pile they are rummaging through.

[Photo] Going green: The waste reduction project at Foothill Tech

Emilie Huovinen and Noelle Villaseñor
April 16, 2022
After a spectacular game, spirits are high as the team cleans up their supplies.

[Photo] Baseball thumps Villanova in a convincing league opener

Sam Noah, Reporter
April 12, 2022
Assistant principal Frank Davis dressed as an Alice in Wonderland character, sits under a water balloon laughing with students trying to hit the target.

[Photo] Renaissance Week celebrates academics at Foothill Technology High School

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
March 28, 2022
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