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  • April 9Four members of the debate team qualified for States at their Super Regional tournament on April 6. States will occur April 26 and 27 at JMU.
  • April 9Prom guest forms are available in the front office. Guests who do not attend FCHS must be approved by Mrs. Bruce. Tickets go on sale next week.
  • April 8Culinary will be selling Cake in a Cup, sweet tea, and lemonade during April. Cakes are $3 while sweet tea and lemonade are $1 each.
  • April 8SOL retests will take place April 24 at 8:40 am in room 3110. Contact Ms. Blevins ([email protected]) to sign up.
  • March 26The FCHS Speech team won the State Championship on March 23 at Dominion High School. Five students placed first, two placed second, and one placed third.
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The Fluco Beat

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The Fluco Beat

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Is Barbie Worth the Hype?

Victoria Scotto Di Vetta, Journalist August 31, 2023

Everybody is babbling about "Barbie." When the new "Barbie" movie came out in theaters on July 21, millions of people were expecting "Barbie" to appear to just a younger audience, but based on its current...

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Sleep Token: The Band Innovating Music

Ethan Ritchey, Journalist August 23, 2023

From ancient Eurasian hymns to the latest of Taylor Swift and Drake, music has experienced numerous innovations. One band in particular is making one of these major developments to not just music, but...

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Netflix’s Transatlantic: Telling the Story of Heros

Beck Martin, Assistant Editor May 19, 2023

World War Two was a tragic but transfixing time in history, so there have been many films, books, and television productions covering events and people from that time. Movies like "The Darkest Hour," "Hacksaw...

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Super Mario Bros. is Visually Stunning and Fun

Mia Turley, Journalist May 15, 2023

The "Super Mario Bros." movie was one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year, and for a good reason. Based on the 1985 Super Mario Bros. game, this film is a fun-filled adventure that will take...

The Mandalorian Season 3 Isn’t The Way

The Mandalorian Season 3 Isn’t The Way

Matthew Gresham, Journalist May 10, 2023

Over the past few years, Disney has been pumping out multiple Disney+ exclusive series and seasons, one of these is "The Mandalorian’s" third season, which premiered on March 1. Pedro Pascal reprises...

John Wick: Chapter 4 is a Pleasure to Watch

John Wick: Chapter 4 is a Pleasure to Watch

Matthew Gresham, Journalist May 5, 2023

Remember the quote that Charon (played by the late Lance Reddick), the concierge of the New York Continental Hotel said to John Wick in the original John Wick movie? “It truly is a pleasure having you...

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Star Wars Movies: From Worst to Best

Matthew Gresham, Journalist April 28, 2023

A long time ago, we were introduced to the Star Wars galaxy. Since that fateful July day in 1977, Star Wars has grown into a multi-billion dollar franchise, which has released 12 theatrical movies. There...

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Percy Jackson Reboot Resurrects the Series

Julia Tomaras, Journalist April 18, 2023

It’s been over 18 years since Rick Riordan released the first book in his five-part book series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. He came about the idea for the book after his son...

Morgan Wallen in Bristol, TN, for the Country Thunder Music Festival singing Cover Me Up.

Wallen’s “One Thing At A Time” Tour

Gracie Bossieux, Journalist March 31, 2023

Have you ever thought of what it might be like to be a top charting country artist? For Morgan Wallen, this is a reality. This famous American country singer and songwriter was born May 13, 1993, and raised...

First to Die is a Heart-Breaking Hit

First to Die is a Heart-Breaking Hit

Mia Turley, Journalist March 27, 2023

If you’re into books about heartbreak, friendships, learning to love in hopeless situations, and believing in the theory that faith brings some together, then you must read Adam Silvera’s The First...

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