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The Foothill Script

Foothill College's Student News Publication

The Foothill Script

Foothill College's Student News Publication

The Foothill Script

A student in the midst of getting pied. Photo by Jean-Pierre Mouloudj.
Pie for Pi Day! A Discussion with the Foothill College Math Club
CJ Toledo, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2024

On March 14th (3/14), our very own Foothill Math Club hosted a very special event for a very special number. Foothillers gathered around a brave...

The Bold Artistry of a Chicana Visionary
The Bold Artistry of a Chicana Visionary
Emilio Gutierrez, Staff Writer
June 12, 2023
Cecelia Pérez work illustrates strong women, stylish cars, and elements of old and young generations...
Opinion: Diplomatic Dilemma - Foothill Students’ Debate on Palestinian Peace Plan
Opinion: Diplomatic Dilemma - Foothill Students’ Debate on Palestinian Peace Plan
CJ Toledo, Opinion Editor
April 22, 2024

At 2:00 PM on April 11th, 2024, the Associated Students of Foothill College (ASFC) Campus Council convened for their weekly Senate meeting, and students frustrated with Foothill administration and...

“No There There? Transitory Encounters with History a Humanities Lecture by Dr. Falk Cammin
“No There There? Transitory Encounters with History" a Humanities Lecture by Dr. Falk Cammin
Zoe Schwartz, Reporter
April 5, 2024

Just after noon on March 13th, 2024, Foothill students, staff, and visitors filed into Appreciation Hall to attend a lecture from humanities professor, history buff, and author extraordinaire, Dr. Falk...

Professor Spotlight: Suzy Quezada
Professor Spotlight: Suzy Quezada
Greg Tobias, Campus Life Editor
March 23, 2024

  When you first meet Professor Suzy Quezada, you’re met with warm, inviting eyes and a beaming smile. She talks in a highly intelligent manner laced with wit and sarcasm, but her words convey...

Foothill College Unites in Lunar New Year Celebration: A Fusion of East and West
Foothill College Unites in Lunar New Year Celebration: A Fusion of East and West
CJ Toledo, Editor In Chief
March 4, 2024

On the vibrant evening of February 15th Foothill College hosted an extraordinary Lunar New Year celebration, curated by the Asian American Association (AAA), that seamlessly blended ancient traditions...

Joe Simitian (left) and Evan Low (right). via San Jose Spotlight
Too Close to Call! Joe Simitan leads Evan Low by Just 4 Votes in California’s 16th District Primary Race
Michael Love, Politcal Editor
April 1, 2024

It has been just over 3 weeks since election night on March 5th and the primary race for California's 16th district is still undecided. California's 16th district spans across Santa Clara and San Mateo...

Is TikTok Really Being “Banned”? What the House Ruling on HR 7521 Means and What Comes Next
Is TikTok Really Being “Banned”? What the House Ruling on HR 7521 Means and What Comes Next
Isabella Peterson, Finance Coordinator
March 23, 2024

On March 13th, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill, now colloquially known as the “TikTok Bill”, effectively banning the app in the United States due to its risk to national security....

Ahmed Mostafa Interview: Foothill Alumni Turned Congressional Candidate
Ahmed Mostafa Interview: Foothill Alumni Turned Congressional Candidate
Michael Love, Political Editor
March 4, 2024

Foothill alumni and former ASFC President Ahmed Mostafa is a congressional candidate for California’s 16th District. We sat down with the would-be Congressmen as he shared his story and his message to...

Protestors Take Over the Bay Bridge
Protestors Take Over the Bay Bridge
Griffin O'shea, Staff Writer
November 19, 2023

For nearly four hours on November 16th, the Bay Bridge was closed down by pro-Palestine protesters in the wake of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum being hosted in San Francisco. APEC...

Edward Kimmel from Takoma Park, MD, CC BY-SA 2.0
Opinion: SMA vs. FHPD: The BBQ SNAFU
CJ Toledo, Editor In Chief
March 4, 2024

Disclaimer: The Script is actively following this developing story and is reaching out to involved parties for more details. The initial reports will be by no means all-encompassing… but they will be...

Derailing the Community College Stigma
Derailing the Community College Stigma
Jane Cotter, Contributor
May 8, 2023

I had the privilege of only applying to four-year universities when I was a senior in High School and would be accepted into some of these schools. I had the privilege of spending three years at a university...

Journalism Is Dying and its on us to save it
Journalism Is Dying and it's on us to save it
Griffin O'Shea, Staff Writer & Copy Editor
May 4, 2023

Foothill Community College has had a journalism problem for the past sixteen years. The Sentinel, which was the original school paper that ran from 1958 - 2007, met the chopping block after a controversial...

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ChatGPT: Has technology made things too easy?
Justin Allahyari, Staff Writer
February 25, 2023
If a tool can do in a few seconds what takes you 30 minutes, then you’d be a fool not to use it, right?