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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 Conversation with AI Professionals at Foothill’s SLI Career Event
A Conversation with AI Professionals at Foothill’s SLI Career Event
Mai Huynh, Student
November 21, 2024

Last month, on October 11th, 2024, Foothill College’s Science Learning Institute hosted “What’s it Like: AI Career Paths Revealed” as...

Sean Biggar in his home studio, wielding one of his trusty guitars.
Local Artist: Sean Biggar
Greg Tobias, Reporter
October 23, 2024

The idea of pursuing a passion and turning it into a career is often a daunting thought for most people. In this day and age, the precarious...

Delicious Elote Fundraiser
Delicious Elote Fundraiser
Alexander Martinez, Lead Copyeditor
February 15, 2025

On the 13th of February, a fundraiser for the purposes of supporting Foothills undocumented students was held in the Dining Hall.  Served at the front were “delicious elote”, a popular Mexican...

Examining Different Perspectives
Examining Different Perspectives
Leigh Read, Reporter
February 11, 2025

Throughout Foothill College, specifically in terms of gender identity, sexuality, and race, there may be a plethora of students who feel underrepresented in one way or another. In addition, some Foothill...

Chief Daniel Acosta, Community Relations Supervisor Joy Garza, and Sgt. Shane Lueddeke during the community forum.
Campus Police Session on Tasers
Liliana Arya Gordon, Reporter
January 30, 2025

Last year, on November 14th, the Chief of Police for Foothill and De Anza college held a community outreach session to openly discuss the possibility of Foothill Campus Police receiving tasers for duty....

The CCC members engaged in the October 22nd meeting.
The Curriculum Committee, the Brown Act, and State-Wide Changes to the IGETC
Fiona W, Reporter
January 23, 2025

On the 22nd of October last year, members of the College Curriculum Committee gathered in a room I'd passed by so many times before, but had never looked twice at. Adjacent to the library quad lay an unassuming...

Foothill College Entrance - Courtesy of Coolcaesar at the English-language Wikipedia
A Comprehensive Analysis of Foothill Student Voters and the 2024 Election
Zoe Schwartz, Writer
February 6, 2025

As the 2024 election advanced, Foothill College students were preparing to vote - many casting ballots for the first time. I was curious to explore the thoughts and opinions of voters on campus, as well...

California's Housing Crisis
California’s Housing Crisis
Calum Brydon, Reporter
December 14, 2024

On November 7th, Gavin Newsom called a special session of the Legislature in order to pass emergency legislation to “protect California values.” Newsom emphasized reinforcing California’s legal funds...

Courtesy of Sam Liccardo for Congress.
Liccardo Defeats Low for California’s 16th Congressional District Seat
Nick Fletcher, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2024

Sam Liccardo defeated fellow Democrat Evan Low in the race for California’s 16th Congressional District that The Associated Press called Wednesday night. The seat was previously held by Anna Eshoo, who...

Behind the Scenes Look into a Bay Area Flower Truck
Behind the Scenes Look into a Bay Area Flower Truck
Leigh Read, Reporter
November 5, 2024

On Sunday, October 27th, I attended the last State Street Market Place event of the season. When attending produce and crafting based events, in the past I have found my brain automatically thinking...

Door of the Foothill-De Anza police department clearly visible from a window of the Wellness Center Lounge on Foothill Campus.
Opinion: The Need for a Connected Police and Student Community – a Response to Jazzi Mason
Cindy Hart, Reporter
January 30, 2025

Dear Ms. Mason, Your article dated June 15, 2017, had two aims in my opinion. One was to highlight a very unpleasant encounter that you suffered via a CSO – Community Service Officer who seemed intent...

Opinion: On Race, Rage, and Rememory - The Case for Huck Finn
Opinion: On Race, Rage, and Rememory – The Case for Huck Finn
Zoe Schwartz, Staff Artist
November 8, 2024

This October, I’ve been reflecting on an issue near and dear to my heart. As an English major and lifelong bookworm, I’ve been passionate about the consumption of literature from every genre since...

Opinion: America, Land of the Me 
Opinion: America, Land of the Me 
Isabella Peterson, Managing Editor
November 7, 2024

Waking up to the news of the election today was awful. I never thought that I would experience two Donald Trump presidencies in my lifetime, but alas, here we are. I am sad, scared, and angry, but mainly,...

Opinion: Museums Aren’t Fun Enough!
Opinion: Museums Aren’t Fun Enough!
Sunaina Tadakamalla, Reporter
June 28, 2024

After visiting the de Young Museum on a field trip with my Archaeology class, I noticed a stark contrast between the “vibe” inside the museum throughout its exhibits and that of the city and people...