Foothill College's Student News Publication

The Foothill Script

Foothill College's Student News Publication

The Foothill Script

Foothill College's Student News Publication

The Foothill Script

Joe Simitian (left) and Evan Low (right). via San Jose Spotlight

Too Close to Call! Joe Simitan leads Evan Low by Just 4 Votes in California’s 16th District Primary Race

Michael Love, Politcal Editor
April 1, 2024

It has been just over 3 weeks since election night on March 5th and the primary race for California's 16th district is still undecided. California's 16th district spans across Santa Clara and San Mateo...

Is TikTok Really Being “Banned”? What the House Ruling on HR 7521 Means and What Comes Next

Is TikTok Really Being “Banned”? What the House Ruling on HR 7521 Means and What Comes Next

Isabella Peterson, Finance Coordinator
March 23, 2024

On March 13th, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill, now colloquially known as the “TikTok Bill,” effectively banning the app in the United States due to its risk to national security....

A student in the midst of getting pied. Photo by Jean-Pierre Mouloudj.

Pie for Pi Day! A Discussion with the Foothill College Math Club

CJ Toledo, Opinion Editor
March 23, 2024

On March 14th (3/14), our very own Foothill Math Club hosted a very special event for a very special number. Foothillers gathered around a brave student who was strapped to a chair, garbed in a makeshift...

Ahmed Mostafa Interview: Foothill Alumni Turned Congressional Candidate

Ahmed Mostafa Interview: Foothill Alumni Turned Congressional Candidate

Michael Love, Political Editor
March 4, 2024

Foothill alumni and former ASFC President Ahmed Mostafa is a congressional candidate for California’s 16th District. We sat down with the would-be Congressmen as he shared his story and his message to...

Protestors Take Over the Bay Bridge

Protestors Take Over the Bay Bridge

Griffin O'shea, Staff Writer
November 19, 2023

For nearly four hours on November 16th, the Bay Bridge was closed down by pro-Palestine protesters in the wake of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum being hosted in San Francisco. APEC...

The Bold Artistry of a Chicana Visionary

The Bold Artistry of a Chicana Visionary

Emilio Gutierrez, Staff Writer
June 12, 2023
Cecelia Pérez work illustrates strong women, stylish cars, and elements of old and young generations...
Learning Disabilities and Higher Education

Learning Disabilities and Higher Education

Sophie Singh, Staff Writer
June 5, 2023

Nearly 19% of college students have a learning disability. While 94% of students with disabilities receive accommodations throughout their K-12 journeys, yet only 17% receive accommodations in postsecondary...

Photo by Thompson Wong. Possible Self Expo Participants visit and interact with volunteers from the Data Science and AI Club

Foothill College hosts STEAM Experiential: The Possible Self

Joaquin Arig, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023

FOOTHILL – STEMentors Silicon Valley in partnership with Foothill College and the Science Learning Institute (SLI), hosts the Possible Self Expo, part of a larger three-day STEAM (Science, Technology,...

The Forgotten Pandemic: The Age of Loneliness

The Forgotten Pandemic: The Age of Loneliness

Griffin O'Shea, Staff Writer & Copy Editor
May 10, 2023
The Covid-19 Pandemic destroyed our collective way of life, and we as a society are...
Foothill students demanding affordable housing

Foothill students demanding affordable housing

Anna Lindahl, Contributor
May 4, 2023

Foothill students looking for affordable housing options gathered Monday, January 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Foothill College Stem Center for a focus group about the affordable housing crisis. Students...

Social Justice Club demands Climate Justice

Social Justice Club demands Climate Justice

Joaquin Arig, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023

FOOTHILL - The Social Justice Club on February 6, convened at the Cesar Chavez Podium to  demand climate justice and accountability from our leaders. This comes after staging a successful event during...

Getting to know Dr. Kristina Whalen – Foothill College’s New President

Tamar Grosskopf, Foreign Correspondent
April 25, 2023

A former educator, administrator, and advocate for education, Dr. Kristina Whalen, Foothill Colleges’ new President, presents a strong portfolio coming into her new position. President Whalen’s...

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