Review: “Sound of Music” the Musical
Kathy Honcharuk and Devaki Dikshit
July 25, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Foothill Life, Reviews
What unites the theater? Maybe the lights that dance on actors' faces? Maybe the magic that flows out the orchestra pit? Or maybe the atmosphere itself created specifically for the audience? Nearly every aspect of theatrical performance fits perfectly into the play The Sound of Music. On the evening of July 2...
The Story of Work-to-Contract
Daniel Jacobson, Staff Writer
June 20, 2018
Filed under Featured, Foothill Life, Politics
“Fellow faculty, At the negotiations session this afternoon, FA and the District reached a tentative agreement for compensation for 2017-18 and 2018-19. While all the details are not yet finalized, we are happy to announce that the work to contract is over.” The previous email was sent o...
Foothill Students and Faculty Respond to Work-To-Contract Strike
Daniel Jacobson, Staff Writer
June 14, 2018
Filed under Featured, Foothill Life, Local News, Politics
Two weeks of continued faculty protests for fair pay have left impacts on the Foothill community.
Foothill MSA Open Iftar: What is Ramadan?
Kathy Honcharuk and Liza Turchinsky
June 12, 2018
Filed under Foothill Life
The Foothill College Muslim Student Association hosted a free and open iftar for students, faculty, and community members on campus last week. Students from all faiths and backgrounds learned about Ramadan and why it is observed and broke the fast alongside friends at sunset. Several speakers, including...
Meet Your New ASFC Officers: 2018-2019
Clayton Nagle and Script Staff
May 20, 2018
Filed under Foothill Life
This year’s student elections have come to a close, providing Foothill College with a new set of elected officials to govern the Associated Students of Foothill College in the coming academic year. 773 students logged in to vote online to vote, and 13 positions were decided on. Vice president of a...
District Withholds Faculty Raise, Prompting Union Action
Ben Klein, Managing Editor
May 18, 2018
Filed under Featured, Foothill Life, Local News
Updated on 5/18/2018 at 9:22 p.m. The Faculty Association will begin work-to-contract on Monday, May 21 in response to the Foothill-De Anza Community College District’s continued refusal to pass on a salary increase for faculty to adjust for rising costs of living. The refusal came amidst ongoing budget cuts for the FHDA District....
Dominic Caserta Resigns Hours Before Santa Clara City Council Censure, More Victims Come Forward
Liza Turchinsky and Devaki Dikshit
May 17, 2018
Filed under Foothill Life, Local News, Politics
Dominic Caserta was censured by Santa Clara City Council on Tuesday as more victims came forward.
Foothill Instructor Dominic Caserta Resigns From Public Office Amist Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Liza Turchinsky and Devaki Dikshit
May 15, 2018
Filed under Foothill Life, Local News, Politics
Amidst allegations of sexual misconduct, Council Member and County Supervisor candidate Dominic Caserta has resigned.
District Withholds $1.5 Million From Faculty Salaries
Ben Klein, Managing Editor
May 13, 2018
Filed under Foothill Life, Local News
The following story was first published in The Script's Spring Quarter print edition. Costs of living in the Bay Area are notoriously high, and rising every year. For employees of publicly funded institutions such as Foothill College, the California state government annually sends out a Cost of Living Adju...
Foothill College President Issues Statement Concerning Dominic Caserta Sexual Harassment Allegations
Liza Turchinsky and Devaki Dikshit
May 12, 2018
Filed under Foothill Life, Local News, Politics
Multiple allegations of sexual harassment against a Foothill instructor and 2018 election candidate surfaced last week. The administration responded in a brief email.
Instructor and Council Member Dominic Caserta Accused of Sexual Harassment
Liza Turchinsky and Devaki Dikshit
May 10, 2018
Filed under Featured, Foothill Life, Local News, Politics
Foothill instructor, Santa Clara City Council Member, and 2018 County Supervisor candidate has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple sources.
New Food Pantry Enables Student Health and Wellness
Liza Turchinsky, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2018
Filed under Featured, Foothill Life
Whole Foods has officially partnered with the Foothill College food pantry. Students experiencing poverty or otherwise in need will now be able to enjoy fresh food from Whole Foods with the ownership of an Owl Card and student ID number. "The criteria is any student in need. It's an honors system,...
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