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The Fluco Beat

  • May 21Learner's Permit test will be given 6/17 at 8:40 a.m. Email [email protected] for details.
  • May 21Last chance to pre-order 2025 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. Books for grads will be available last week in July.
  • May 18Graduation will be held on 5/23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the football field.
  • May 18Last day of school is 5/21 with early dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

Junior Katie Diego-Cruz looks down at her computer in the library.

Why I Think AI in Education is a Plus

Nevaeh Merritt, Journalist May 16, 2025

With the rise of technology, the way we learn and access information is upgrading extensively. It is opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning. It can support and transform education in many...

A wall display in the FCHS College/Career Center.

Two-Year vs. Four-Year: Which is Better?

Journee Johnson, Journalist May 9, 2025

Throughout my high school career, I never considered how much work I would have to put in in order to be successful by the world’s definition. Here I am, senior year, with a 3.3 GPA, barely holding on,...

Students meet for local Young Life meeting.

Young Life is Making a Difference in Fluvanna

Gregory Ball, FCHS Journalist May 2, 2025

Young Life is a nationwide Christian ministry that’s making a difference in Fluvanna. It was originally created with a simple but powerful goal: sharing God’s love with young people. Seventy years...

A photo of Lebron James courtesy of Erik Drost on Flickr, under Creative Commons CC0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/edrost88/38638783822

How Much Time Does LeBron Have Left in the Tank?

Kenneth Klein, Journalist April 28, 2025

LeBron James was drafted into the NBA in 2003 and has played for 22 seasons. He is currently tied with Vince Carter for the longest NBA career, and is so old that his own son, Bronny James, is playing...

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The Link Between Brown Roots and Economic Crisis

Rebecca Martin, Senior Editor April 21, 2025

Most Americans understand the concept of fashion being an indicator of an individual’s political tastes. Punk fashion has often been associated with radical leftism and anti-consumerism, long floral...

Close-up photo of junior Emma Sample's phone.

Flucos Prep for 2025 Prom

Ja’Kiyah Johnson, Journalist April 17, 2025

As the April 26 Prom night approaches, students are finishing last-minute plans, scheduling appointments, buying accessories, and figuring out after-Prom plans. Inspired by the Disney movie “Tangled,”...

Senior Jennifer Wyant and her twin, Jessica Wyant.

The Inside Perspective of Being a Twin

Jennifer Wyant, Journalist April 15, 2025

As a fraternal twin, there can be a variety of ups and downs, all stemming from the many different viewpoints of others and the stereotypes surrounding being a twin. Whenever someone learns that I’m...

Does Music Affect How You Are as a Person?

Does Music Affect How You Are as a Person?

Cash Johnson, Journalist April 9, 2025

Have you ever stopped to consider if the music you listen to affects your lifestyle? According to www.nielsen.com, 93% of the US population listens to music and spends more than 25 hours a week listening...

Knocked over coin jar.

Things are Getting Tight: Is Raising the Minimum Wage the Answer?

Grace Harris, Journalist April 4, 2025

Like many others, I work a minimum wage job. With my car payment popping up once a month, and my future looking expensive, my job does not always cover everything. While I only work part-time, and I have...

According to the WHO, one-third of adolescents play online games daily, with 22% spending at least four hours on them. Photo from FMT under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/09/25/who-sees-rise-in-problematic-social-media-use-for-european-teens/

The Link Between Body Image Issues and Social Media

Eliana Portman, Assistant Editor March 27, 2025

Social Media has always wielded power on its consumers. It influences mental, physical, and social health. Adolescent girls are a constant victim of the negatives social media can bring. Exposure to videos...

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