Easy A Deserves an A

by Fiona Murphy When average high-school student Olive Pendergast (played by Emma Stone) is overheard talking about the fictitious swiping of her v-card, the rumors spread like wildfire. Olive decides to use the rumors to her advantage, gaining popularity and helping unesirable guys by pretending to hook up with them for giftcards. Things turn ugly [...]

Comic: “Robots” – First Week

Artwork Created by: William Mai (’11)

Baron Podcast Episode 1: Club Rush

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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