Technophobia: Data and the Market

In the previous article, I went over how net neutrality is imperative to modern media and communications. In this article, I will talk about the role of ISP\’s today, as well as their pros and cons in handling the internet as a medium. Let\’s start with something local. Do you know who your ISP is? [...]

Is music today sending the wrong message?

June 6, 2010 By David Vu, Staff Writer I was driving the other day and decided to turn on the radio. Like many other drivers, I had KIIS FM, Amp Radio, Power 106, etc. saved as my speed channels. A quick push of a button and, BAM, MUSIC! I heard the song, Rude Boy by [...]

Graduation Gallery

By Lisa Tran & Tiffany Pham Seniors celebrate graduation at OCC.

Staff Spotlight: Mr. Penhall

By Christine Le and Kathy Dang, staff writers With the school year coming to end, Baron Banner was able to catch up with one our school\’s most beloved teachers. Mr. Penhall is an English Language Arts teacher and he is retiring this year. Baron Banner: So, how long have you been teaching here at FVHS? [...]

Warped Tour 2010 Tickets!

Here\’s all the info you need to know about Baron Banner\’s Warped Tour Ticket Giveaway, along with some of our favorite bands that will be playing! June 7, 2010 By Brie Roche Lilliott, staff writer Hopefully, you\’ve been listening to your regular morning announcements so you already know all about our giveaway, right? If not, [...]

Staff Spotlight – Ms. Fisher

By Kathy Dang and Christine Le, staff writers The Baron Banner caught up with a new teacher on campus this year. We went and asked Ms. Fisher, a new math teacher, some questions about how her year went. Check it out. Baron Banner: How was your first year teaching here? Mrs. Fisher: I love it. [...]

Baccalaureate

On June 13, the seniors got together for their Baccalaureate in the bowl!

Technophobia: Net Neutrality

By Sami Yerunkar, Student Life Editor In this part of the column, I explore the meaning of net neutrality and the internet\’s place as a medium and as a public utility. Net neutrality describes the current state of the internet: it is neutral and unregulated by any single entity. Every ISP (internet service provider) in [...]

Physics Students Compete in Boats on Saturday

By Donald Chan, Managing Editor On the morning of Saturday, June 5, students from the HBUHSD\’s physics classes went to Westminster High School to participate in the annual boat competition. Constructed from only wood, glue, and paper and waterproofed with acrylic paint, the one- and two-person boats braved the lengths of the pool, leaving some [...]

Baron Spotlight: Henry Trinh

By Donald Chan, Managing Editor Senior Henry Trinh has a passion for history and politics. As an avid member of FVHS\’ Model United Nations, Trinh serves as Secretary-General and teaches members more about the organization. He plans on majoring in history in college. Baron Banner: Why do history and politics appeal to you? Henry Trinh: [...]

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