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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...

Native American Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Native American Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
Alexander Martinez, Lead Copyeditor
November 21, 2024

Last week, the kickoff for Native American Heritage Month here at Foothill College took place in the Dining Hall. Catalina Rodriguez, the Dean of Student Affairs and Activities, took the stage to announce...

Diwali Celebration courtesy of De Anza College instagram.
Lighting Up De Anza in Celebration of Diwali
Thapar Gauransh, Student
November 19, 2024

Cupertino, CA – October 24, 2024 – Vibrant colour, pulsating music, and strong community spirit marked the Diwali celebration organized by the Indian Students Association at De Anza College in the...

Cows on Campus
Cows on Campus
Nick Fletcher, Isabella Peterson, and Fiona W
November 1, 2024

Last month, the Foothill Veterinary Technology program welcomed in their two newest residents, a pair of 6-month-old Miniature Hereford male cows named Toby and Logan. Hereford’s are known for their...

At the BIPOC Center: Día de los Muertos
At the BIPOC Center: Día de los Muertos
Alexander Martinez, Lead Copyeditor
October 31, 2024

On Wednesday, October 30th in Foothills Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Multicultural Center an event and a celebration was held in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday...

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...

October 8th Berkeley Protest
October 8th Berkeley Protest
Liliana Arya Gordon, Reporter
October 22, 2024

From the 1960’s, the 1980’s, early 2000’s, and now into the 2020’s, UC Berkeley has been a center for protesting for civil and human rights.  On October 8th, 2024 at the Crescent Lawn on Berkeley...

Quad Entrance of Stanford by Oleg Alexandrov
California Bans College Legacy Admissions
Zoe Schwartz, Staff Artist
October 7, 2024

Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom changed the course of college admissions in California. California has officially become the fifth state in the U.S. to ban legacy admissions and is only the second...

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...

Library Quad; rows of children's clothes hung on the clotheslines under a clear blue sky. Poems on A-line frame on the inside of the quad. A student reads one of the poems. The closest poem reads, "We teach life, Sir."
Opinion: College Presidents Should Lead with Moral Clarity, Setting the Tone for Campus Culture
Fatima Jinnah, Counselor & Instructor
June 28, 2024

Friday afternoon, a group of faculty and staff gathered under the shade of a large Oak tree in prayer, in remembrance, and in community as they shared how they’ve coped balancing work and personal life...