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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

Biomedical students at UC Davis

A Career In Biomedical Sciences

Valeriia Skatova, Student
June 19, 2025

About ten years ago, when I first realized I was passionate about biology, I told my parents I wanted to pursue a career in science. Interestingly, they had two completely opposite reactions: relief that...

Opinion: Healthcare Exposed

Opinion: Healthcare Exposed

Brazil Milagros, Student
June 11, 2025

When incarcerated people enter the healthcare system, the treatment they receive, or lack thereof, has consequences that extend beyond their cells and into the very question of who is seen as worthy of...

Black Panthers at the California Capitol in 1967.

Opinion: AB-1333: A Dangerous Retreat from Self-Defense in California

Tomas, Student
March 14, 2025

"Be not afraid of the Pistols you have sent me. They may be necessary Implements of self Defense tho' I dare say I shall never have Occasion to use them.” - James Iredell, Former Associate Justice of...

Governor Gavin Newsom at the track-laying event on January 6th. From X, formerly Twitter, account @CAgovernor.

President Trump Takes Aim at California High-Speed Rail

Calum Brydon, Reporter
February 27, 2025

On Tuesday, February 6th, President Trump remarked in comments to reporters in the Oval Office that his administration would “start a big investigation” into the California High-Speed Rail project....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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