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  • October 28Indoor track practice will start on Nov. 17 from 3:45 to 5:30 at the track. Email [email protected] for details
  • October 28Pre-order your 2026 "Diary of a Fluco" yearbook by going to jostensyearbooks.com
  • October 28Journalism Publications win two First Class and one Second Class award at VHSL
  • October 10Want to get your artwork, stories, or poem published? Email them to [email protected]
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The Fluco Beat

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The Fluco Beat

Luci Bowes, Lacey Rhodes, Maliah Payne

Love That Summer Look? Now’s the Time to Layer

Lacey Rhodes, FCHS Journalist November 10, 2025

Do you miss wearing summer clothes in the winter? Want to keep the summer look even in the colder months? A lot of people love the look of shorts, skirts, and other warm-weather clothes. But as temperatures...

Sophomore Sofia Martinez making a dirty soda.

Pop Goes the Flavor: The Rise of Dirty Sodas

Maliah Payne, FCHS Journalist November 5, 2025

When you hear the term “dirty soda,” the first thing that comes to mind might be an unclean, disease-causing liquid. The reality is that dirty soda is the term for a trendy drink combination that combines...

A screen shot of the scene form Conjuring: Last Rites

“Last Rites”: A B-Movie Worth the Watch

Zayvon Johnson, FCHS Journalist October 30, 2025

With Halloween coming up fast, you may be looking for a spooky, but more adult alternative to trick or treating. “The Conjuring: Last Rites” meets that need by combining jump scares and the paranormal,...

Sofia Martinez looks at The Maze Runner poster on her computer.

“Maze Runner” Trilogy Worth a Second Look

Sophie Long, FCHS Journalist October 28, 2025

If you've made it through Season 3 of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and you're looking for a new binge watch that combines dystopian drama and a dash of sci fi, the "Maze Runner" trilogy is worth a second...

Thrift Your Way to Style and Sustainability

Thrift Your Way to Style and Sustainability

Victoria Scotto Di Vetta, FCHS Journalist October 27, 2025

Thrifting has become more popular over the years as more people look for affordable and unique secondhand items. It allows shoppers to find items they really like, but at a lower price than they could...

Sophomore Sophie Long enjoys music on her headphones.

How Music Helps Your Mindset

Sofia Martinez, FCHS Journalist October 22, 2025

From K-pop to rock, everyone has their own unique types of music they love and listen to daily. Regardless of the genre, music affects people in many different ways. Studies have shown that the type...

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Labubus Join a Long Line of Plushie Sensations

Eliana Portman, Website Editor October 17, 2025

Meet Labubus. These plush doll collectibles, with their toothy, mischievous grins and fluffy bodies, have taken the internet by storm. Labubu plushies have become a global sensation, trending among...

Close-up of the Taylor Swift "Life of a Show Girl" vinyl.

Not Too Impressed by “TLOASG”

Morgan Amburn, FCHS Journalist October 15, 2025

Taylor Swift's newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl"--commonly referred to as "TLOASG"--was released on Oct. 3. Forgive me if I'm not too impressed. Fans have mixed opinions about it, and as an avid...

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Level Up Nostalgia with Retro Games

Aiden Hubbard, FCHS Journalist October 7, 2025

Video games. Almost everyone has a favorite or two, but before modern games like Fortnite and Roblox, there were retro games. Games like Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog, Metal Gear Solid, Halo, and...

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Think Before Popping that Tylenol

Morgan Amburn, FCHS Journalist October 6, 2025

Recent news reports on the Trump administration's recommendation for women to avoid Tylenol during pregnancy have renewed a long-term concern at the FCHS Clinic: whether students are taking too much Tylenol...

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