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A Student’s Guide on How to Register to Vote

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Midterms are coming up this November 3rd, and your vote has the ability to substantially influence policy that will impact millions of present and future Californians. Although, the deadline to register to vote is on October 19th. If you miss the deadline, you can conditionally register to vote the same day as when you vote....

Perfect Start to League Play: Foothill Football Defeats San José 20-7

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LOS ALTOS HILLS, Calif. — In front of a raucous crowd of supporters Friday night, the Foothill College Owls (3-3, 1-0) defended home turf once again, stifling a stubborn San José City College (1-5, 0-1) team down the stretch en route to a dominant 20-7 win. Trailing 7-6 at halftime, Foothill College scored 2 touchdowns...

Opinion: Prop 39 Threatens the Rights of Millions of California Voters

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Proposition 39 threatens to take us back in time to when voting wasn’t a guarantee. This November, Prop 39 seeks to suppress the vote by requiring unnecessary instructions designed to target young people, students, and people of color. Prop 39 would prevent votes from being counted unless they feature the last 4 digits of a...

Opinion: CEQA Still Needs Fixing, But Prop 45 Isn’t the Answer

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Today, a law established in 1970 is under heavy scrutiny. CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act, is a landmark environmental act that forces California’s state and local agencies to identify, disclose, and then publicly evaluate the environmental impacts of a project. On the ballot this November, Proposition 45 aims to reform CEQA by cutting the...

The Foothill Library

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Located in the center of campus and open every weekday, the Foothill Library is a unique and multi-faceted resource students can take advantage of in a variety of ways that go far beyond its already impressive selection of books. From computers to private Zoom pods — among other bookable study spaces — to seasonal displays...

Foothill’s Bamboo Garden

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Next to the 6000 Building and the Japanese Cultural Center, Foothill’s bamboo garden gives students a peaceful retreat from the stress of a college campus. Unknown to many, Foothill’s 2-acre bamboo garden, home to 81 different types of bamboo, provides shade and a quiet environment. Benches spread across the area offer places to complete work,...

The Foothill Wellness Lounge

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The Wellness Lounge is a quiet, safe space where students can unwind and relax in an environment where all are welcome. Resources in the lounge include massage chairs, wellness literature, and caring staff members. Lupita, one of the students who works as a Wellness Lounge Assistant gave some insights into the “why” of this important...

Preview: Transfer Fair and Club Day Take Place Same Day on October 14

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This Wednesday on October 14, 2026, will have two major events you don’t want to miss out on: Club Day, and Transfer Fair! Club Day will take place from 12:00 – 2:00 pm, in the library quad this Wednesday. Every quarter, this day allows the clubs at Foothill to come out and showcase what they...

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