Inception Review

The Matrix Minus the Monotone
By Christopher Allen

(Note: Although I’ve tried my best to avoid spoilers, I advise that anyone who plans to watch the movie do so before reading this. The only reason someone should read this detailed review is if her or she was unsure about watching the movie.)

Unless you’ve  been hiding under a [...]

Link Crew Welcomes Class of 2014

By Anh Le
Every year, the Fountain Valley High School  organizes Link Crew, a fun and welcoming freshman orientation event that helps incoming freshmen become more comfortable with High School the week before school starts. This year’s event, which was held on­­ the 23rd and 24th of August, was very successful.
The class of 2014 was first [...]

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? The [...]

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 Rihanna, a [...]

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?
Mr. Penhall: I [...]

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, that’s okay. Here [...]

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. It has [...]

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 the [...]

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: Well, first [...]

School Supply Sharing

Instead of trashing those old school supplies and contributing to our growing landfills and dumps, try recycling, reusing or donating supplies in a resourceful way.
Brie Roche Lilliott, staff writer
So long, school days! Hello, summertime. We’re all feeling it- that anxious excitement that shows itself during the last few weeks of the school year. With only [...]

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