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College admission is a dog-eat-dog world this day in age with more competition for acceptance than ever. Take a journey with writer Olivia Zoll in this article to discover her beliefs on one of most the painful post-acceptance or deferral experiences: college shaming.

OPINION: “College Shaming” needs to end

Olivia Zoll, Writer
April 21, 2021
While many colleges have decided to become test optional in regards to the SAT or ACT, potential applicants now have to decide whether to take it or not, for now it has become a matter of getting an edge over other applicants rather than meeting a certain threshold score.

Cartoon 87: “To take or not take the SAT”

Kaelyn Savard, Illustrations Editor
March 15, 2021
Holloway driving to the rim, looking to score.

Brian Holloway ’21 makes a “dream come true” by committing to Multnomah University

Theo Kayser, Reporter
January 26, 2021
College application season can take a lot of energy out of students, resulting in a variety of emotions during the process and after.

Cartoon 76: “During college applications vs. after”

Kaelyn Savard, Illustrations Editor
November 30, 2020
It’s time for seniors to choose which colleges suit their needs, and for underclassmen to begin preparing for the journey ahead.

Teachers provide advice and encouragement as seniors face college decision day

Noelle Hayward, Writer
April 28, 2020
Taking the SAT can be a scary venture, but with some advice, some stress can be alleviated.

What you need to know before taking the SAT

Rebekah Yahner, Writer
January 14, 2020
Although high school can seem scary and confusing to a freshman, experienced seniors can offer their advice.

Opinion: What Every Foothill Freshman Needs to Know

Rebekah Yahner, Writer
October 23, 2019
Without proper preparation from the student, writing letters of recommendation can become a very stressful process for teachers.

The Dos and Don’ts for a Better Letter of Recommendation

Mason King, Reporter
August 28, 2019
Colleges and universities across California became the most popular option for the graduating class of 2019.

Grad Map 2019: Where are we going?

Jocelyn Brossia, Writer
June 16, 2019
College, in the front of every junior's mind

College: How to start your expedition

Amanda Perez, Writer
June 2, 2019
As tradition always goes, the Senior class gathers in the quad to celebrate Academic Signing day.

Academic Signing Day allows seniors to be celebrated, remembered

Emma Yakel, Reporter
May 27, 2019

Student, teacher perspectives on the college admissions scandal

Lauren Shields, Managing Editor
March 25, 2019
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