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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

Pathways to Prestige: Achieving Transfer Success
Pathways to Prestige: Achieving Transfer Success
Joubin Afshar, Student
February 4, 2025

The road may appear exciting yet intimidating for students starting their academic road at a community college hoping to transfer to a famous university like Stanford. Although Stanford's high admission...

seeds
seeds
Sara Shibli, Reporter
February 4, 2025

His fingers– a deep red, mistaken for the seeds of the pomegranates.  To the tourist, the man was simply a vendor; to himself, a man who quenched the thirst of all but his own.  His voice croaked...

A girl can love cars just as much as a guy. This photo embraces the love for one's car even if they are a girl! It is set in black and white to give more depth to the image, and also give it a nice contrast.
Capturing Raw Beauty
Emma Espinosa, Student
February 4, 2025

  Over the past year, I made the decision to pursue photography as a career. It has been a passion of mine since childhood, though I never fully realized the joy it could bring me or others....

Chief Daniel Acosta, Community Relations Supervisor Joy Garza, and Sgt. Shane Lueddeke during the community forum.
Campus Police Session on Tasers
Liliana Arya Gordon, Reporter
January 30, 2025

Last year, on November 14th, the Chief of Police for Foothill and De Anza college held a community outreach session to openly discuss the possibility of Foothill Campus Police receiving tasers for duty....

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...

via IFC Films
Film Corner: Y tu mamá también
Sunaina Tadakamalla, Reporter
January 23, 2025

I was delighted to see that Alfonso Cuarón’s coming of age film Y tu mamá también, which had been waiting eagerly in my Letterboxd watchlist for months, is finally on Netflix! The film follows best...

The CCC members engaged in the October 22nd meeting.
The Curriculum Committee, the Brown Act, and State-Wide Changes to the IGETC
Fiona W, Reporter
January 23, 2025

On the 22nd of October last year, members of the College Curriculum Committee gathered in a room I'd passed by so many times before, but had never looked twice at. Adjacent to the library quad lay an unassuming...

Foothill's Online Learning Accreditation Close Call
Foothill’s Online Learning Accreditation Close Call
Greg Tobias, Reporter
January 23, 2025

This past fall, Foothill had a very close call with its online class accreditation; a near miss that could have eventually led to the college having to drop all online course offerings. The accreditation...

Image Credit: A24
Film Corner: Babygirl
Sunaina Tadakamalla, Reporter
January 13, 2025

On a Tuesday (discount day at Cinemark theatres!) my friend and I went to see Halina Reijn’s ‘erotic thriller,’ Babygirl. The film stars Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas, who need no introduction,...

KCI Makerspace Feature
KCI Makerspace Feature
Safina Syed, Reporter
January 6, 2025

Foothill’s Makerspace, with its museum of machines and bustling atmosphere of support, makes everyone who steps in feel as though anything is possible.  The Makerspace was created in 2017 through...

Maurizio Benazzo, one of the directors of  Where Olive Trees Weep  Weep.
Where Olive Trees Weep Review: a Timely and Poignant Documentary
Fiona W, Reporter
December 14, 2024

When it comes to analyzing a documentary, I always feel that I have a necessity to give the filmmakers some amount of grace due to how low most documentary budgets are, and how passionate the filmmakers...

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...

Owls kickoff coverage team prepares for the start of the game vs. Modesto.
Owls Drop ’24 Finale, Bowl Game Set
Nick Fletcher, Editor in Chief
December 10, 2024

The Foothill College Football team dropped their final game of the season, falling 42-24 to a highly motivated non-conference opponent in Modesto Junior College. It was a disappointing result after...

Professor Spotlight: Rolando Robles Ramirez
Professor Spotlight: Rolando Robles Ramirez
Alexander Martinez, Lead Copyeditor
November 26, 2024

Room 4107 looks like any other office in the 4100 block, at least from the outside. The dark black of the door is peeling and chipped in areas, and on the placard a name stands out in bold. Sitting...

Musical, Political, and Powerful: Maggie Rogers’  Don’t Forget Me  Tour
Musical, Political, and Powerful: Maggie Rogers’ Don’t Forget Me Tour
Zoe Schwartz, Staff Artist
November 25, 2024

On the evening of November 1st, the Warriors’ Chase Center filled with anticipation. Thousands gathered to watch Maggie Rogers perform at one of the final stops on her Don’t Forget Me tour. Rogers...

WR Johnnie Barbie gaining some yards after the catch vs San Joaquin Delta.
Owls Win Final Bay 6 Contest
Nick Fletcher, Editor in Chief
November 25, 2024

Foothill concluded their inaugural Bay 6 campaign last Saturday with a statement win over San Joaquin Delta, putting a bow on a great first season in their new conference. With this win, the Owls increased...

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 part of their Career Hacks series – a series of events and...

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...

RB Jesus Valdez during pre-game warmups.
Owls Continue Great Year, Beat CCSF
Nick Fletcher, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2024

Foothill Football won their second game in a row last weekend, besting City College of San Francisco 38-24. The Owls increased their record to an impressive 6-2 (3-1 conf.), and currently sit in 2nd place...

The Paly flea is home to a sprawling variety of goods.
The Personality and Paraphernalia of the Paly Flea Market
Sunaina Tadakamalla, Reporter
November 15, 2024

On the second Saturday of every month, local residents wake up early to gather and begin setting up their tables and tents for the Palo Alto High School (commonly referred to as Paly) Flea Market. The...

election day - a Poetry Installment
election day – a Poetry Installment
Zoe Schwartz, Staff Artist
November 14, 2024

My flag was at half-mast today The port was closed The tides were gray   My eyes were shot My tongue was dry I heard the wail Of children cry   The roaring almost drowned...

Men's Soccer Puts On a Strong Performance vs Ohlone
Men’s Soccer Puts On a Strong Performance vs Ohlone
Shama Wahba, Student
November 14, 2024

On October 29th, the Foothill Men's Soccer team resumed their season against Ohlone College. This was their 17th game of the season, currently with an 8-5-4 record. The Owls were ready to face their opponents...

Artwork by Noe Foehr
Droughts – a Poetry Installment
Emily Tharp, Writer
November 13, 2024

  And what do you do when it all goes right? How am I meant to cope! When every part of the journey isn't a fight, And I don't have to lose all hope.   What if it all works...

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,...

Reaction following the an interception by the Owls.
Owls Win in Overtime, Boosting Hopes for Remainder of Season
Miyako Grundler , Student
November 6, 2024

Saturday, November 2nd, the Foothill Owls defeated Diablo Valley’s Vikings with a final score of 30-27. This win increased the Owls record to 5-2, putting them in a good position to vie for a playoff...

Things My Mother Told Me - a Poetry Installment
Things My Mother Told Me – a Poetry Installment
Emily Tharp, Writer
November 6, 2024

I want to write of The things my mother told me Of beautiful things She said when she'd hold me I long to say "My mother told me" about this life we live But instead my mother taught...

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...