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The Fluco Beat

  • February 18Fluco Speech placed 2nd overall at the 2/15 Regionals tournament.
  • February 18Ryan Perez and Kevin Sloane qualified for the State wrestling championship set for Feb. 20-21 in Salem, VA.
  • February 16Pre-order your 2025 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. The earlier you buy, the lower the price.
  • February 16There are still a few senior recognition ad spaces available in the 2025 Yearbook. Contact [email protected] for information.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

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New Rules for Virginia’s Hunting Season

Josh Greene, Journalist February 11, 2025

Chronic Waste Disease (CWD) affects deer, moose, elk, and other animals alike. CWD, sometimes called the zombie disease, is a kind of prion disease. Prions are harmful proteins that affect the brain. The...

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Attention, Please: Beware of Short-Form Snacking

Anderson Miller, Journalist February 7, 2025

Do you ever find yourself watching a movie, and start to think, “This movie is too long”? Do you wish there was a place where you could watch something similar, but in shorter and quicker increments? Many...

Photograph of low temperatures in Palmyra, Virginia.

Beating The Cold: Tips to Stay Warm During Winter

Journee Johnson, Journalist February 3, 2025

As the new year sets in, winter is as cold as ever. With the chilling breeze in the air, it’s important to prioritize warmth. Being cold is more than just uncomfortable—it can also be dangerous. Nidirect...

Is AI Making Cheating Worse?

Is AI Making Cheating Worse?

Eliana Portman, Assistant Editor January 27, 2025

Students have been cheating on schoolwork for years, and the rise of AI technology such as ChatGPT adds an entirely new layer to the issue. But how prevalent is it? It may not be as bad as some teachers...

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Survey Reveals Flucos’ Surprising Spending Habits

Ethan Ritchey, Website Editor January 27, 2025

In a recent survey of the student body by FCHS Journalism, FCHS students were asked how they generate income and how they choose to spend it. Approximately 220 students (15% of the total student population),...

Sophomores Blair Marshall, Claire Bomberger, Lily Hagan, and Mallory Esch celebrate the start of the holiday season under the lit Christmas tree at Charlottesville's Grand Illumination.

Your Guide to Local Christmas Light Viewing

Lily Hagan, Journalist December 10, 2024

Christmas is on its way, and with it comes all of the holiday cheer and festivities centered around celebrating the wintry seasonal holiday. Seeing Christmas lights is a popular way to bundle up and enjoy...

A pink Owala water bottle sits on the desk.

Winter Fashion Trends Coming to a Hallway Near You

Hailey English, Journalist December 2, 2024

As the winter chill sets in, this year's fashion trends are all about blending style with comfort. Cozy is the new chic, so this season’s fashion embraces warmth without compromising on style. From new...

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The Unique Histories of Five Popular Thanksgiving Dishes

Lily Hagan, Journalist November 25, 2024

Picture this: Delicious smells of roasted meat, butter, and spices waft through the house. Kids are running around, making noise and laughing, while the adults are chatting in the kitchen or living room....

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The Price of Prestige: Are Ivy Leagues Worth It?

Ethan Ritchey, Website Editor November 20, 2024

Many students have thought about it: You want to go to Harvard, Yale, or one of the other Ivy League universities. However, with the cost of tuition or the insanely competitive admissions process, you’re...

Principles of Engineering Turns Parts into Wholes

Cassie Davis, Journalist November 12, 2024

Terry Schnitter’s Principles of Engineering class at FCHS is for upcoming engineers who want to learn how to code and build machines out of parts. This semester, students were challenged to design...

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