Pulling for Nicole 11/17/06
Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are all terms pressed upon today's youth. The measures taken to fit into a size 0 are frightening, but the humiliation and self-loathing are just the cherries on top. With the help of Paris, her father, and DJ A.M., Nicole Richie has been pulling through her recovery.

Naruto 4 Insider Scoop 11/17/06
The idea of cartoons bashing each other across the screen had me thinking, “Oh gosh, another anime game.”

Stefy Rocks the Bowl 11/17/06
The overcast day started off with the occasional sprinkle of rain here and there. However, Stefy Rae and her band cleared up the sky with their performance during lunch to the mass of Fountain Valley students.

Konvicted Goodness 11/17/06
Akon has just released a very impressive album that has people hooked on its catchy beats, lyrics, and flow. Konvicted is filled with songs that will knock the vocal chords right out of your throat.

Play-On Laughs 11/4/06
The title says it all: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. It's is a knee-slapping musical that left my jaws sore, voice box worn out, and abs tired.

Pickler Proves Pure Potential 11/4/06
With the release of her debut album, Kellie Pickler brought sass back into country music. Followers of the American Idol series will be delighted to hear that Pickler remained to be the same “small town girl” she had always been throughout the season.

Classics to Warm up your Haunt 10/25/06
Halloween is approaching quickly and TV channels are playing the all-time favorite Halloween classics. It's one of most anticipated seasonal events, which means it's time to sit down, reminisce, and enjoy watching the Halloween classics: Nightmare before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, and Casper .

Grudge 2 or Déjà vu 10/25/06
Scary movies generally fall under two categories: heart pounding thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, or the twisted horrors that conjure up disturbing images for the rest of the day. The Grudge 2 , the highly anticipated sequel, falls under a different category, distaste.

Good 'till your Heart Pops 10/25/06
“Stiff what?” No, it's not Steven Stiffler from American Pie! It's a band and it's simply, Stiffler.

Enjoy your Stay at Sam's Town 10/25/06
Much anticipation arose upon the release of The Killers' hit single “When You Were Young.” The album, Sam's Town, smashed its way up to the #1 spots on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks and Top Digital Album.

Halloween's Movie Lineup 10/25/06
Once you're old enough for high school, trick-or-treating makes its way into the pile of outdated kiddy stuff. But if Knott's Scary Farm is sold out and your friends don't appreciate the way you dance, Bella Terra and Metro Pointe can be your Halloween pals for the day.

9:38 AM - The Anna Nicole Smith Tragedy 10/17/06
Often times, people overlook the dangers of drug overdose; they are under the impression that prescription and over-the-counter medications are completely safe. Daniel Smith thought he was merely easing his depression and anxiety.

Bright Lights, High Fashion, and the Runway 10/11/06
The modern day supermodel dominates the metropolitan scene of high class and glamour. Models are pressured to maintain their form and appearance as the epitome of beauty and perfection. But what is the accepted appearance? What is “in” and what is “out?”

It's the Network! 10/11/06
With so many available wireless providers, people wonder which one trumps all and which one sinks to the fishes. This short overview is directed towards those who are coming to the end of their contract and is considering a new carrier for the new school year.

Homecoming Dance Help 9/28/06
This is for all you freakers out there who may want to impress your date with some awesome dance moves.

Thin is in 9/28/06
Bigger is not always better and you can give credit to Apple. Newer, thinner, and now in 5 stylish colors, the upgraded iPod Nano has been brought to the display cases, setting new heights on the technological ladder of expectations.

Playstation 3 versus Nintendo Wii 9/25/06
In November 2006, both the Playstation 3 and the Nintendo Wii will be released to the public. Luckily, the Wired Baron made comparisns of the two videogame consoles based on several categories. Hopefully this will advise those in the right direction.

Experience the Television Magic 9/15/06
I witnessed a sitcom in the making, Happy Hour. Just laughing and clapping my hands made me feel like I was part of the show, because this time I wasn't just watching a transmission. I was actually there.

A Not So Secret Affair 9/13/06
“Opposites attract,” as the old proverb goes. Unfortunately, this was the not the case for Jessica Simpson, who recently split from her new fling with John Mayer.

More than a Boost of Sunshine 9/12/06
Little Miss Sunshine is the small-town girl who aspires to be crowned pageant queen. But it's not that simple, because this film has you digging beyond the surface to reveal its family satire.

Crazy Tom? 9/12/06
Have you been noticing Tom Cruise's quirky behavior? Many question whether he belongs in the movie business or in grade school. Tom's appearance in talk shows such as Oprah in May of 2005 has made him the target of endless ridicule.

What a Sting! 9/6/06
September 4th was just supposed to be another day in the wild for the animal tamer. The question on everybody's mind is, “Did the daredevil Steve Irwin really die?”

The Sun Isn't Going Down on This Idol 6/2/06
Millions of viewers tuned into the season five finale of American Idol on Wednesday, May 24th, which fulfilled its reputation of being astoundingly unpredictable.

De"code" this 6/2/06
So you like puzzles? Here's one: What is the most successful story bringing both its book and movie to the top of the charts and sparking a wave of controversy and excitement worldwide?

Impossibly Good 5/23/06
The second sequel to the original Mission Impossible left audiences wide-eyed and glued to their seat movies with nonstop action from Tom Cruise.

PS3's Out of the Bag 5/23/06
Sony announced at E3 that the Playstation 3 will be out in six months. Information has been leaking out and Sony decided to give out everything.

There's more Scary where that came from 4/17/06
The Scary Movie team has hit it once again with its latest installment of the movie series, Scary Movie 4 .

The more Hearts, the better 4/17/06
Disney and Square Enix team up once again to release the highly anticipated sequel to Kingdom Hearts II.

Views for Vendetta 3/22/06
Imagine, being in Great Britain, that you're ruled by a totalitarian government, the news is controlled by the state, and your daily life revolves around electronic speakers placed throughout the city.

Thaifoon: restaurant review 2/22/06
Hungry for some Thai food? Well, wherever you go, don't go to Ling & Louie's Asian Bar & Grill: Thaifoon at the Irvine Spectrum. Even with the clever pun in its name, the restaurant failed to be a pleasant memory.

Munich powerful, moving 1/12/06
Within the first ten minutes of watching Munich , it is obvious that the film is going to be a moving, realistic, and intense movie.

Kong is King 1/11/06
The three hour remake of the 1930s film King Kong is a gargantuan tale.

The bell game 2/15/05
A flash game.

Ask Jim a yes or no question 2/15/05
A flash game.

Usher’s Confessions Special Edition sizzles 2/15/05
Usher is back and sizzling with chart-topping hits like "Yeah!" (featuring Lil' Jon and Ludacris), "Burn", and "Confessions Part II”. The arrangement of the new Confessions Special Edition album enhances the original Confessions album released in March 2004.

Expect snow to fall at "Iced Out" 1/30/05
As the weather in FV looms in the 50s, expect snowflakes inside the gym this Saturday, Feb.5th 7-11 p.m. during FVHS’ winter dance “Iced Out”.

New season of American Idol premieres tonight 1/18/05
“Who will be the next American Idol?” Easy. Just watch it on Fox 11 when the fourth season of American Idol premieres tonight and tomorrow.

A House of Flying Colors 1/5/05
Under miserable circumstances at the movie theatre, only an incredibly fascinating movie could've kept my attention, which House of Flying Daggers did. 

Narnia doesn't disappoint 12/20/05
C. S. Lewis's beloved novel, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe , made its debut in theaters and does not disappoint. The movie stays true to the plot and magical feeling present in the book, and produces an entertaining and satisfying film for all ages to enjoy.

Just another comedy 12/9/05
Full of laughs, Just Friends sparks plenty of laughs for the holiday season.

Chicken Little stays afloat 11/17/05
We bring you this breaking news: the sky is falling. Well, at least in theaters that is. “Chicken Little”, brought to you by Walt Disney and Pixar Company, has just been release in theaters.

Class Dismissed: play summary 11/15/05
All students have something to say about everyday life at school. “Did you hear about the kid that barfed in the hallway?” “OMG, I can't believe that he went out with that girl!” There is always something to talk about. But should those issues be taken into the class room? What happens when these problems take a teacher to the very edge of insanity? The class gets dismissed.

Fashion Trends 11/11/05
What do you fall under?

Serenity captivates 10/13/05
Like sci-fi? Like quick-draw action? Like to see one man stand up against an empire? Then check out Joss Whedon's new film, Serenity.

Revenge of the Sith: Worth the hype 5/26/05
The hardcore fans were queuing up days, even weeks in some cases, to be the first ones into the theater to see Star Wars Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith. When the strenuous hours of waiting were over, and the curtains opened to the movie, fans of the series were not disappointed.

The Force is with Revenge of the Sith 5/24/05
So much for George Lucas’ final trilogy being a bust. After The Phantom Menace and The Clone Wars were viewed as sub par movies, Lucas recovered his prestigious Star Wars series with the final installment, Revenge of the Sith.

Student One-Acts a Hit 5/23/05
Last weekend, the Fountain Valley High School Theatre Department performed their last productions of the year - the student directed one-acts, “Next!” and “The [True Story] of Cinderella.” “Next!”, directed by Carolyn Newberry, and “The [True Story] of Cinderella”, directed by Courtney Pricer, were both hysterically entertaining.

The Amityville Horror: The Year's Scariest Movie 5/17/05
A remake of the original 1979 version, The Amityville Horror is surely a movie not suited for children.

This Kiss is to Die for 4/27/05
Kisses to Die For is the new theatrical production run by the FVHS Theater Department.

The Ring 2 is a downpour 4/14/05
Alas, the movie against VCRs and mysterious videos has come back. “And this time,” sighs Boston Globe's Wesley Morris, “it's personal.”

Book Review: Ender’s Game IS game! 4/6/05
A close friend of mine suggested that I read an awesome book he had just finished: Ender’s Game. Though I was a little reluctant to read the book when I heard that it was science fiction, the author, Orson Scott Card, took quite a different approach when writing the book.

The iPod Shuffle makes its debut 3/25/05
The original Apple iPod made its groundbreaking release into the ever-growing mp3 world. Now, Apple has produced an even more miniaturized version of its predecessor, the iPod Shuffle.

A Valentine's Day HIT(ch) 3/11/05
Director Andy Tennant easily sets the tone for one of this year's best upbeat and romantic comedies. Funny and enjoyable, Hitch succeeds by making the audience relate to all the characters. Surprisingly, this movie will even appeal to the men.

Go Monkeys with Donkey Konga 3/10/05
Nintendo fans all over America were shocked with the release of their favorite ape character, Donkey Kong, in a music-oriented game, Donkey Konga, instead of a jungle-swinging, banana-collecting, klaptrap-smacking adventure. Don't get too turned off from this idea though; the game's great.

The winners: The beard makes the man 3/5/05
Over 350 students and faculty voted and chose the best beard on campus. And the winners are...

Resident Evil’s back and wicked 3/1/05
Just when you thought it would be safe to walk the streets without fear of zombies and monsters, Resident Evil 4 strikes on Gamecube.

Winnie the Pooh's Heffalump Movie 2/27/05
Who says Winnie the Pooh isn’t for teenagers? The loveable and cute friends from Winnie the Pooh have reached theaters to entertain once again.

The 25th Anniversary Legacy Edition of The Clash - London Calling 2/26/05
A time long ago, before the students of FVHS were even born, there was amazing music. It was known as punk.

Four books that will keep you hooked 2/26/05
You might want to visit the library to check out these four books.

Get Hitched 2/20/05
With a fitting actor, a spectacular location, and an engaging plot, does Hitch really live up to its movie trailers? Critics don’t seem to think so.

The beard makes the man 2/15/05
People always say a beard makes a man. You’ll always hear on TV about how tough a man is because he has a beard. Says Dee Dee from Dexter's Laboratory, "He's so dreamy. His beard is so....rugged!"

Once a great stage, now just a color copy machine 2/12/05
Ever see Texas Chainsaw Massacre staring Jessica Biel, or Assault on Precinct 13 with Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne? Those are the newest additions to the victim list of Hollywood’s new trend of remaking good movies into bad ones.

Put some Iron in your diet 2/7/05
Ready…Set…Cook! These probably aren’t words that you would expect to hear every day, but in the lives of the iron chefs, they are the opening words to their daily job of defeating challengers and defending their titles as the best chefs in America.

Hotel Rwanda is poignant, moving 2/3/05
Hotel Rwanda is the true story of Paul Rusesabagina, brilliantly played by Don Cheadle, living in Rwanda during the horrible genocide that took place in 1994. Caught in the middle of the conflict, his neighbors and friends turn to him because he is the only Hutu man that they can trust to try to escape the genocide.

In Good Company more dull than good 2/2/05
Critics who've said In Good Company is a good-feel film with a favorable cast weren't kidding.

A day in medieval life 1/30/05
On Saturday, January 29th, the Barony of Gyldenholt of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) organized a Renaissance Fair next to the Mile Square Recreation Center.

Animal Farm a pleasurable read 1/13/05
One book. One night. At first I thought Ms. Chilcott was joking when she told us to read Animal Farm on the first school day and to finish it by the second day. But it turned out she wasn’t.

Not enough Noise 1/13/05
Previews for White Noise suggested thrills, scares and a solid and reliable cast, but the movie fulfilled few of its promises.

An amazing Opera without the opera house 1/9/05
The screen flickers. A black and white film plays. Mysterious characters hint at a secret in a gloomy dilapidated theater house. And so the stage is set for a profound tale of love, jealousy, passion, and drama that'll keep you fascinated from beginning to end.

Mulan II a disappointment 1/8/05
Everyone remembers Mushu, Ling, Chien Po, Li Shang, and the rest of the lovable Mulan characters, right? But after watching the sequel, Mulan II, the viewer might not find the characters as memorable as they were before.

And you thought your parents were hard to deal with? 1/7/05
Is there anyway to create a sequel to the box office hit, Meet the Parents, which is as funny as the first one? After seeing only ten minutes of the movie, I knew that it could be done.

What teachers would never say 1/7/05
While Fountain Valley High School prides itself in its diversity, it still features an amusing array of strange adults we like to call teachers. Coming from different parts of the nation, these teachers like to inhabit this school and spread their bizarre ideas. One may often ask, “Why do we need these guys anyway?”

L.A.M.B. stands for Lively. Attractive. Mesmerizing. Beautiful. 12/17/04
Captivating with innovative lyrics, expressions, and melodies, L.A.M.B. (Love. Angel Music. Baby., also the name of her new clothing line) includes appearances by R&B megastars Andre 3000 from Outkast, Johnny Vulture, and Eve.

Da Vinci Code interests wide scope of readers 12/14/04
What is up with Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code? Have you notice how half of your third period class has this dark red book titled Da Vinci Code during SSR? Or how some students tried to keep reading with their books in their laps after the teacher told them to put their books away?

School play I Am a Star is a gem 12/10/04
I am A Star is an abnormally funny play. Some might call it a gem, a paragon, or even jocose. When an excellent comedy is written and then performed by an accomplished cast, the product can only be good.

A date which all gamers will remember: Halo 2 12/9/04
Tuesday, November 9, 2004 – a date which all gamers will remember: As boys and girls of all ages hurriedly rushed home with new motivation and joy in their lives, they played 2004's most anticipated game: Halo 2. As the beautiful 3-D graphics lighted up upon smiling faces, the gamers aren't sure what to expect.

Did Ramses die by God's wrath? 12/6/04
Flipping through the channels and glimpsing at the television screen, no one could imagine what was about to be uncovered.

National Treasure's ridiculously fun, but stumbles 11/29/04
National Treasure is another one of producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s many films. It’s ridiculously fun, but stumbles over a few lame-o scenes.

Agatha Christie's classic still thrills 11/29/04
One mysterious island, ten guests, and one deadly secret. Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None is truly a tribute to her genius as a mystery novel writer.

Aren't we all Goofy Goobers on the inside? 11/23/04
Walking into the theatre with ticket in hand, I was ready for just about anything. From past experiences watching the yellow sponge, I had learned that just about anything can happen in one of TV's best rated shows.

The Incredibles isn't a snore fest 10/8/04
Unknowing what I was getting myself into, I waited in the growing line on opening night; my ticket stub read INCREDIBLE.