Ten things I learned from the college application process
Written by Leah Romm · March 18, 2012
1. As much as you don’t want it to affect you, it definitely will affect you. 2. It is perfectly okay to freak out. Why wouldn’t you? This is your future we’re talking about! You have been conditioned to care about this since, what? 8th grade? 9th grade? That’s a long... (more...)
Dealing with the Winter Blues
Written by Leah Romm · December 7, 2011
It’s that time of year again: winter is rolling around, and some people suddenly feel sleepier, heavier, and…sadder? Yes, sadder. Sometimes known as the “winter blues,” seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) is beginning to take its toll. According to Web M.D., S.A.D.... (more...)
“So You Think You Can Dance” Live Tour captivates audiences
Written by Leah Romm · November 21, 2011
For eight seasons, the hit dance competition show “So You Think You Can Dance” has captivated audiences across the country. The show typically runs like this: several rounds of auditions all over the nation, a selection of 10 guys and 10 girls, and then weeks of competition to determine... (more...)
Flash mob surprises Foothill
Written by Leah Romm · October 21, 2011
It was just another ordinary lunch…or so it seemed. October 7 felt no different than any other Friday, at least not until a flash mob took over the quad with a vibrant, exciting routine. Led by Brittany Bicomong (’12), the diverse group of dancers, consisting of Juniors, Seniors, and even... (more...)
Senior “Sick”-nic
Written by Leah Romm · October 17, 2011
Recently, Foothill Journalism opened up a new position: Submissions Editor. I was the lucky choice for that spot, which allows me to invite students and staff to submit their own writing to be reviewed and published by InFlight. A couple of days after Senior Picnic, I got this interesting take... (more...)
“Modern Family” thrills audiences
Written by Leah Romm · October 10, 2011
What do a gay couple with an adopted baby daughter; an old man married to a young, attractive woman with a chubby, hilarious son; a hectic mom and silly dad of three kids (a dim-witted social butterfly, an awkward genius, and a nut-head) have in common? They all make up the hilarious, warm-hearted... (more...)
Peer Advocates seek to better Foothill
Written by Leah Romm · October 6, 2011
Every Wednesday and Friday, a group of about thirty juniors and seniors meet at 7:00 a.m.; while most Foothill Students would prefer an extra hour of sleep, participants in the Peer Advocates program use their personal time to help improve the school’s environment. Founded in January 2011... (more...)
Foothill senior wins award in prominent music competition
Written by Leah Romm · September 21, 2011
The atmosphere outside of Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall was buzzing with excitement on the evening of September 10. Cheers erupted and neon posters shot up in the air as Ji-hern Baek (’12), along with his accompanist Gene Lee (’12), strolled across the KollaborationSF red carpet. Four... (more...)