Students struggle to find jobs
December 6, 2011 • Allie Haas, News Editor
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
When you think about turning sixteen, you may look forward to the new independence and freedoms you finally receive, such as getting your drivers’ license, volunteering alone at most organizations, being able to commercially fly alone, and being able to work full or part time. At first glance,... Read more »
Fall 2011 Protest Playlist
October 28, 2011 • Aaron DeVera, Editor-in-Chief, Online
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
Listen to the complete playlist on Spotify! The mainstream media has spoken: the Arab Spring has come to America, for a Fall Tour of protesting, riots, and tomfoolery galore! But not so fast- protesters might be non-conformist pushers of boundaries, but like any other part of American society, they... Read more »
A Hiatus on Summer
October 28, 2011 • Andrew E. Huang, Staff Reporter
Filed under Student Life
Everyone loves summer. The very word conjures delicious tones of laughter and peaceful, idle bliss. Maybe for some of us those memories are far away, swept into the distance by the harsh panic and worry of standardized preparation; nevertheless, the idea stays true. For the most part. The other side... Read more »
Patrick’s best moments
May 12, 2011 • Jacob Richey
Filed under Student Life
Spongebob’s Patrick Star is easily one of the greatest television characters ever produced. He’s a hilarious, spontaneous clown. More important than that, however, he’s an icon of American culture. He’s a symbol of American television, a genius, a great starfish. For this... Read more »
Kids help kids in court
April 22, 2011 • Steven Hopper
Filed under Student Life
Every year, hundreds of juvenile offenders are punished in the U.S. court system. Many of these youths become resentful and revert to their troublesome behavior. However, to counteract and help rehabilitate at-risk youths, the Tri Valley Youth Court has been created to try young people by a court and... Read more »
Saiba Singh: Singer extraordinaire
February 23, 2011 • Andres Oswill, Photo Editor
Filed under Student Life
This Saturday, Saiba Singh (’12) was one of only sixty singers who sang at Carnegie Hall, performing as part of the American High School Honors Performance Series. The program’s is an opportunity to challenge “elite students to perform at their very best,” aimed at allowing students... Read more »
Post Secret: A night of hope at Foothill
February 9, 2011
Filed under Student Life
Coming soon in Foothill events is the second annual Post Secret night, an event organized by Foothill’s Our Movement club to raise awareness and support Post Secret, an online community which is quickly growing into a national movement. Brainchild of Frank Warren, Post Secret invites people across... Read more »
Pocket watches and Petticoats
February 8, 2011 • Kristen McDeavitt, Copy Editor
Filed under Student Life
In the Athenaeum Rectory girls’ school in Tennessee, you will not find teenagers in skinny jeans or with iPods in their ears. They do not talk about the latest episode of Glee or Lady Gaga’s newest single. They are dressed in petticoats and hoop skirts. ... Read more »
Words With Friends
February 6, 2011 • Natalie Tiongco, Staff Reporter
Filed under Student Life
What is the most popular word game in Apple’s app store? You guessed it: Words With Friends. This Scrabble-like word game allows you to play with your friends and other people online on your iPod or iPhone. According to Ben Boychuk of Macworld.com, you can invite friends from your contacts list on... Read more »
Yummy in the Tummy?
February 3, 2011 • Shannon Sullivan, Staff Reporter
Filed under Student Life
Here at Foothill, a large part of the population buys lunch daily, although it’s more out of necessity rather than want. Many students agree on one thing concerning cafeteria food: its quality is less than spectacular. Last year the school announced that the new cafeteria meals would be healthier,... Read more »
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