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Many devoted fans of Lana Del Rey, Steve Lacy, the Arctic Monkeys and others have been known to gatekeep songs from others whove discovered them because of viral content on TikTok, rather than coming across their music in a more traditional word-of-mouth manner. These fans fear new listeners wont have a profound understanding of the art beyond internet sensation.

The art of gatekeeping: A deep dive into musical sanctity

Lily Toreja, Columnist
January 4, 2023
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.

Satire: The horrors of a high school bathroom

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
November 5, 2022
Although Christmas creep and holiday music bring forth the holiday cheer early on in the year, these marketing strategies have proven to cause stress and panic for some people.

Opinion: “Christmas Creep” creeps its way to take a toll on one’s mental health

Isheeta Pal, Writer
November 1, 2022
Coaches have a major influence over athletes outlook on their sport, resulting in either a lifetime dedication or an abysmal experience.

OPINION: The guidelines on how to be a respectable and successful sport coach

Claire Hadley, Writer
April 12, 2022
Classrooms across the globe slowly deteriorate in attendance as COVID-19 and it’s multiple variants rapidly spread.

OPINION: Weighing our options: The return to distance learning is necessary

Linda Manzo, Writer
January 16, 2022
Both reading as a hobby and reading for school assignments can lift students to higher literary levels.

One for The Books: How Language Classes Affect Reading Appreciation

Lily Toreja, Writer
October 29, 2021
The SNL logo, reflecting the night life of New York City.

Opinion: Has Saturday Night Live cancelled itself?

Linda Manzo, Writer
October 7, 2021
OPINION: Are award shows doing enough for people of color?

OPINION: Are award shows doing enough for people of color?

Noelle Villasenor, Writer
May 3, 2021
Between celebrities and common teens, the modern representation of untraditional appearances have been on the rise, foiling the social construct of gender. Credit: Vogue

OPINION: Blurring the lines of gender norms – femininity within masculinity

Laura Liang, Writer
December 11, 2020
Brandy Melville’s lack of variety in size and representation has negative effects on young buyers.

OPINION: Brandy Melville, a broken bandwagon

Laura Liang, Writer
October 8, 2020
Forced marriages can put extreme mental and physical pressure on individuals.

Opinion: Horror behind the veil – forced marriages in America

Kaitlynn Dibblee, Writer
November 24, 2019
Credit: Maya Avelar / the Foothill Dragon Press

What will thaw Cuba from the Cold War?

William Flannery
May 17, 2018
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