Link Crew
Upperclassmen introduce freshmen to FVHS.
District 9 Review
August 28, 2009 by Admin II
Filed under Entertainment, Movies
Thomas Panaccione, Staff Writer A few years ago, when Peter Jackson decided he wanted to make a movie about the video game mega-franchise known as Halo, he chose Neil Blomkamp as his director. That movie was never completed, so they decided to create another one, a movie that cost about 30 million dollars to film [...]
Barons Invade Europe
August 28, 2009 by Admin II
Filed under Student Life
By Brie Roche Lilliott, Staff Writer On July 14, a group of 24 Baron students and three English teachers prepared themselves for a twelve-day trip to England, France, and Spain. After a ten-hour flight, the group of jet-lagged students made their way to London, England. For the next three days, they explored many of London\’s [...]
Back to School Fashion
August 28, 2009 by Admin II
Filed under Entertainment, Other
By Natasha Solouki, Staff Writer Whether it\’s with a new pair of Ray Ban sunglasses, the latest H&M handbag, or that Urban Outfitters belt, everyone feels the need to dress their very best. Once school starts, however, the days of suntans, trips to the mall, and weekly manicures are replaced with the race to get [...]
Inglorious Basterds Review
August 28, 2009 by Admin II
Filed under Entertainment, Movies
By Thomas Panaccione, Staff Writer If you have ever seen a Quentin Tarantino movie, then you know he\’s a movie buff at heart, that each of his projects tend to focus on cheesy movie genres from the 70\’s and 80\’s, and that he complements plots with modern visuals and strong characters. Inglorious Basterds follows these [...]
Red Cross Hosts Annual Leadership Development Center
August 28, 2009 by Admin II
Filed under News, Student Life
Students experience tremendous personal growth at camp By Donald Chan, News Editor For five days in August, 98 high school students, including eight from FVHS, attended the American Red Cross\’ Leadership Development Center (LDC) in Big Bear Lake. Themed “Dare to Dream”, the annual program teaches teenagers the importance of confidence, cooperation, and a positive [...]
Opinions on Health Reform
August 27, 2009 by Admin II
Filed under Editorials
The Researched Perspective By Sami Yerunkar, Student Life Editor Healthcare reform is the latest in political discourse since the November elections. Republicans and Democrats, Liberals, Conservatives, and Moderates alike are striving to help decide the future of healthcare in the United States. For those who haven\’t kept up with recent events, the United States is [...]
Larry King Interview
August 27, 2009 by Admin II
Filed under Entertainment
Larry King Interview By Mukta Mohan, Staff Writer Staff writer Mukta Mohan had a chance to interview the distinguished TV host during his book signing at Barnes and Nobles earlier this summer, where he talked about his career and new book, A Remarkable Journey. Mukta: What is your most memorable Larry King Live moment? Larry [...]
ASB Attends its Summer Leadership Camp
By Connie Nguyen, Staff Writer This summer, the University of California, Santa Barbara hosted the Orange County Leadership Camp (OCLC) from August 11 to 14. Among its attendees were the ASBs of Edison, La Quinta, Beckman, and Fountain Valley high schools. ASB Camp is more than just an average summer camp. It is a multi-faceted [...]
Cross Country
By Camille Reed, Sports editor Cross country summer training, which lasts from June 1 to September 1 gives Baron distance runners three months to prepare for a highly anticipated cross-country season. Baron runners wake up every morning at eight for an early practice. The runners start off with 5 miles a day and end with [...]


