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Saturday, April 26, 2025

  • April 25There will be a FCHSTheatre & Speech team interest meeting 4/30 during club time in room 1518. For more information contact Mr. Edgerton
  • April 25Empowered Players is hosting a talent show 5/3 from 6:30pm-8pm at the Carysbrook Performing Arts Center. Sign up on the sheet outside room 4505
  • April 17Pre-order your 2025 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. The earlier you buy, the lower the price.
  • April 17Mrs. Blevins will give the Learner's Permit test on 5/2 and 6/17 at 8:40 a.m. Email or stop by room 3110 for the registration link and permission form.
  • April 25There will be a FCHSTheatre & Speech team interest meeting 4/30 during club time in room 1518. For more information contact Mr. Edgerton
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

Sophomore Quinton McCloud watches "Megamind" on his computer.

“Megamind” Delivers Fun With a Heart

Alek Wheaton, Journalist April 24, 2025

This is the second in a series of "oldies but goodies" movie reviews. Made in 2010, "Megamind" is over 15 years old, the same age as some high schoolers today. With its age, you might not think it’s...

A screenshot of the Dreamworks' "Prince of Egypt" website.

“Prince of Egypt” is a King Among Movies

Alek Wheaton, Journalist April 17, 2025

This is the first in a series of "oldies but goodies" movie reviews. Today's high schoolers weren't even born when DreamWorks' "The Prince of Egypt" came out in 1998. But this animated film is worth...

Slept Through "The Odyssey"? Wait for Nolan's Version

Slept Through “The Odyssey”? Wait for Nolan’s Version

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist April 11, 2025

Christopher Nolan, a brilliant director known for his works "Inception" and the "Dark Knight" series, is currently working on a movie based on Homer’s Greek epic, “The Odyssey.” Even though this...

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Disney’s “Win or Lose” is a Home Run

Ja’Kiyah Johnson, Journalist April 3, 2025

A new animated series has recently captured widespread attention through TikTok. The first episode of "Win or Lose" was released on Feb. 19 and can now only be seen in full on Disney+. “Win or Lose”...

A screenshot of the poster for "Scream."

“Scream” Blends Classic Horror and Comedy With Meta-Commentary

Cash Johnson, Journalist March 24, 2025

If you love classic horror films, "Scream” is the movie for you. On Dec. 20, 1996, “Scream” was released to the public in theaters. It made a whopping $103 million, leaving producers sitting at the...

A promotional image for "The Righteous Gemstones" on HBO. Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_righteous_gemstones/s04

“Righteous Gemstones” Puts the $ in $atire

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist March 14, 2025

In recent years, megachurches have been increasing in size and influence. Each week they may receive thousands of dollars in donations. While such money may benefit the community, it can also cause corruption....

"Wicked" movie poster. Photo courtesy of Paramount Plus under Fair Use doctrine. https://www.paramountcinemafremont.com/movie/Wicked

Wicked is Worth the Watch

Ashlyn Wolkowicz, Journalist March 7, 2025

Given that I am not a fan of the Broadway musical of the same name, I came into "Wicked" with little to no expectations of what I was about to watch. I’m typically not a follower of musicals, but after...

Disney's 'Cinderella's Castle"

Disney is Taking a Turn for the Worse

Eliana Portman, Assistant Editor February 28, 2025

With Disney being one of the world’s largest and most influential media companies, it's no surprise that their movies, from "The Lion King” to “Star Wars,” often find success worldwide. Add in...

The poster for "Gladiator II" - photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures. 
https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/gladiator-ii

Gladiator II is Flawed, But Fun

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist February 18, 2025

In the fall of 2023, a popular TikTok trend claimed that men think about the Roman Empire on a regular basis.  Whatever you think about the accuracy of that claim, those looking for their fill of the...

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Chill, it’s Just a Movie Genre

Arionna Jones, Journalist February 10, 2025

Why do people judge and hate horror movies the second they watch one? I love to watch horror movies. Sure, they do scare me, but that's the point. Some people enjoy getting scared, and believe it or not,...

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