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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

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...

Emo Legacies: When We Were Young 2024
Emo Legacies: When We Were Young 2024
Ziggy Lukasiewicz, Reporter
November 5, 2024

The air was stifling as 60,000 people packed in like sardines, each vying to get as close to the darkened stage as possible. For many of them, this was the event of a decade. It had been a long, hot day...

Cows on Campus
Cows on Campus
Nick Fletcher, Isabella Peterson, and Fiona Wiesner
November 1, 2024

Last month, the Foothill Veterinary Technology program welcomed in their two newest residents, a pair of 6-month-old Miniature Hereford male cows named Toby and Logan. Hereford’s are known for their...

At the BIPOC Center: Día de los Muertos
At the BIPOC Center: Día de los Muertos
Alexander Martinez, Lead Copyeditor
October 31, 2024

On Wednesday, October 30th in Foothills Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Multicultural Center an event and a celebration was held in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday...

Owls enter the field pregame @ CSM.
Owls Fall to Defending Champs
Nick Fletcher, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2024

The Foothill College Football team suffered a tough loss versus the defending Bay 6 Conference and current #3 state-ranked College of San Mateo this Saturday, falling by a score of 49-14. This defeat dropped...

Grandson of Cesar Chavez Tells His Story at Foothill
Grandson of Cesar Chavez Tells His Story at Foothill
Fiona Wiesner, Reporter
October 24, 2024

Back in 2018, Eduardo Chavez, the grandson of labor rights activist Cesar Chavez, released his debut documentary titled Hailing Cesar, which follows Eduardo’s journey towards understanding his grandfather...

A portion of the flowers and chalk demonstrations in the Cesar Chavez Plaza.
Owls 4 Palestine Community Circle
Nick Fletcher, Editor in Chief
October 24, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8th, Owls 4 Palestine along with the Black Student Union, Los Jaguares, and Puente Club hosted a “Community Circle for Palestine, Lebanon, and Marcellus Williams” in the Cesar Chavez...

Sean Biggar in his home studio, wielding one of his trusty guitars.
Local Artist: Sean Biggar
Greg Tobias, Reporter
October 23, 2024

The idea of pursuing a passion and turning it into a career is often a daunting thought for most people. In this day and age, the precarious job market and exorbitant amounts of inflation dissuade the...

Owls run out onto the field before their matchup with Laney College.
Owls Win a Thriller in First Bay 6 Test
Nick Fletcher, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2024

Foothill College made their debut in the Bay 6 Conference Saturday, holding on to defeat Laney College 24-19 in a nail-biter win behind strong performances from defense and special teams.  An extremely...

October 8th Berkeley Protest
October 8th Berkeley Protest
Liliana Arya Gordon, Reporter
October 22, 2024

From the 1960’s, the 1980’s, early 2000’s, and now into the 2020’s, UC Berkeley has been a center for protesting for civil and human rights.  On October 8th, 2024 at the Crescent Lawn on Berkeley...

Quad Entrance of Stanford by Oleg Alexandrov
California Bans College Legacy Admissions
Zoe Schwartz, Staff Artist
October 7, 2024

Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom changed the course of college admissions in California. California has officially become the fifth state in the U.S. to ban legacy admissions and is only the second...

Foothill's Pride Center - Open Now!
Foothill’s Pride Center – Open Now!
Fiona Wiesner, Reporter
October 3, 2024

The Pride Center, located near the cafeteria in room 2018, recently opened its doors for the first time and hosted a Q&A panel with a myriad of guests, ranging from students to faculty across campus. The...

QB Jayden Macedo evades a sack during the Owls' 40-29 win over Sierra.
Owls Keep Rolling, Win Home Opener
Nick Fletcher, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2024

The Foothill College Football Team continued their hot start to the 2024 season this Saturday by winning their home opener 40-29 over Sierra College, improving their record to 3-0.  This is the Owls...

Santa Clara County Firefighters give a tour of their Firetruck.
Owl Football’s “Buckle Up 4 Safety” Youth Camp
Sunaina Tadakamalla, Reporter
July 22, 2024

Though Foothill’s main campus sits quietly amidst our calm summer session, the football field has been witness to a great deal of liveliness and action. The Foothill Owls Football team is hard at work,...

Foothill 2024 Transfer Map
Foothill 2024 Transfer Map
Isabella Peterson, Managing Editor
June 28, 2024

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, many Foothill students are taking the next step in their education and transferring to four-year universities. We at The Script wanted to celebrate our peers'...

Jose discusses the mural with Script Lead Copyeditor Alex Martinez.
Elmwood Correctional Facility Mural Reveal
Alexander Martinez, Lead Copyeditor
June 28, 2024

On June 14th, The Script got the chance to cover the unveiling of a mural at the Elmwood Men’s Correctional Facility. This mural was created during the course of an art class that Foothill College...

Artificial Intelligence & Enabling the Wholeness of Humanity: An Interview with Bo Shao
Artificial Intelligence & Enabling the Wholeness of Humanity: An Interview with Bo Shao
Alex Shao, Reporter
June 28, 2024

Humanity has reached the next technological precipice: artificial intelligence. Suddenly, most if not all technological fields can use A.I. to accomplish a wide array of tasks from checking this essay...

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...

Frank making liquid nitrogen ice cream.
A Charged Competition at the 2024 Foothill Physics Olympics
Sunaina Tadakamalla, Reporter
June 28, 2024

Foothill’s Physics students gathered together in the Physical Sciences & Engineering Center (PSEC) quad for their end-of-year celebration on Friday, June 14th. This celebration, the Physics Olympics,...

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...