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Invasive black mustard plants are abundant along the main trail at Harmon Canyon. They vastly outnumber native plants, which is detrimental to various aspects of the environment. Come fall, black mustard will dry out and pose a prominent fire hazard.

Ventura’s superbloom: Yellow flowers or invasive weeds?

Beatrice Barnes
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.

The therapeutic benefits of writing

Noelle Villaseñor, Writer
May 26, 2023
Money at times seems to move the world and those in it, but with the world’s environmental health moving in a downward direction, one might ask what effects the Willow Project will have on the planet. Writer Emma Ippolito explores the complicated aspects of this new project and the effects it could have on the planet’s health.

Alaska’s Willow Project: How much of the Earth’s health are we willing to sacrifice to boost the economy?

Emma Ippolito, Assignment Editor
March 26, 2023
Read along as writer Beatrice Barnes explores the science of water consumption and food production, as well as the actions one can take to reduce their water footprint.

Food for thought: Reducing water footprint with our diets

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
March 16, 2023
BioScience Academy seniors analyze petri dishes containing transformed fluorescent bacteria inside the biotechnology lab.

Inside the Lab: The impact of the BioScience Academy

Sofia Patiño, Videographer
March 10, 2023
AP Physics teacher Mr. Weldele brings out weights and a small car to create a demonstration for his physics students.

A guide to Advanced Placement Physics

Claire Hadley, Writer
May 11, 2022
With deadly fires currently ravaging the earth, Mother Earth suffers.

The impact of climate change on our community

Melanie Hernandez and Emilie Huovinen
October 1, 2021
Mr. Baker performing one of his favorite experiments in the lab.

On the bench ft. Mr. Baker

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
September 24, 2021
There are many misconceptions that people possess about the new COVID-19 vaccines that need to be debunked in order for individuals to truly understand the purpose and safety behind the vaccines.

Let’s debunk those common COVID-19 vaccine myths

Emma Ippolito, Writer
May 29, 2021
As the Vernal Equinox marks the beginning of spring, flora and fauna begin to awaken.

Spring has sprung with the vernal equinox

Kimberly Fickerson, Writer
March 20, 2021
A small pod of students in Foothill Techs DTech program on campus.

Ventura creeps towards the shutdown’s one year anniversary and is accompanied by declining infection rates

Caroline Hubner and Emma Ippolito
March 9, 2021
Cartoonist Kaelyn Savard searches into the outdoors for some enrichment; when Edgenuity gets you down, there is always another way to get your dose of education.

Cartoon 62: “Learning during COVID-19”

Kaelyn Savard, Multimedia Editor
May 30, 2020
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