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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

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...

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...

Foothill College's main entrance. Attribution: Coolcaesar at the English Language Wikipedia.

Opinion: Foothill Administration’s Continuous Disregard of Student Voices

Anonymous, Student
June 3, 2024

Foothill College has continuously failed to acknowledge the ongoing genocide in Palestine. In response to the walkout organized by students on May 1st, President Whalen offered a roundtable to Muslim,...

An LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in Dublin

Unveiling the Reality

Sarah Peary, Author
June 3, 2024

Regrettably, I see very little progress in favor of the LGBTQ+ community in recent history, and something urgently must change. LGBTQ+ oppression persists daily in diverse forms, evident everywhere. Despite...

Academic Senate Meeting (left) Public Forum (right)

April 8th Academic Senate Meeting Retrospective

Alexander Martinez, Lead Copyeditor
May 6, 2024

On April 8th, 2024, an Academic Senate meeting was held at the Krause Center for Innovation. The Academic Senate is an important body at Foothill College, and according to their about me page they “make...

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