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Seniors start food collection program for homeless shelter

Niki May, entertainment editor

December 5, 2013

Seniors Miki Konishi and Scott Waters began an effort to lessen waste and help those in need by setting up a program for students to donate unopened food items.“Miki and I have been working with Mr. Walker and the Embry Rucker Shelter to start a food rescue program,” Waters said. Waters and Konishi... READ MORE »»

Freshman Ben Gryski donates to the new food rescue project spearheaded by seniors Miki Konishi and Scott Waters.
Niki May

Seniors start food collection program for homeless shelter
Senior wrestling captain contracts MRSA

Jesse True, online writer

December 5, 2013

Senior wrestler Josh Forrest contracted Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, widely known as MRSA, during a clinic at George Mason University before a Division I all-star wrestling meet. Forrest did not find out that he had MRSA until a week after the event. “I went to the clinic to check... READ MORE »»

Niki May

Senior wrestling captain contracts MRSA
Chemical spill in science workroom halts student movement

Charlotte Smith, print editor

December 2, 2013

This morning, a major traffic jam on South Lakes Drive called attention to an incident on the student parking lot side of the building, where several fire trucks had gathered due to a chemical spill. "There was a minor chemical spill in the science work room," front office secretary Elizabeth Knapp... READ MORE »»

Firefighters were called to attend to a minor chemical spill that occured this morning in the science work room. Firetrucks left the scene around 9:30 a.m.
Omar Farooq

Chemical spill in science workroom halts student movement
How To Make a Pie Crust

Sara Bolanos, food editor

November 27, 2013

In this video brought to you by the culinary arts class, you can learn how to make a flaky pie crust just in time for the holiday season!

How To Make a Pie Crust
Freshmen adjust to high school life

Jay Park, copy editor

November 26, 2013

Freshmen. The status that every sophomore, junior, and senior must start out with. But in order to continue on these ensuing levels, freshmen need some help and adjustment. The school has a freshman transition program to help freshmen adjust faster to high school. “The freshman transition... READ MORE »»

Freshmen leave the gym after finishing their mentoring program.
Jay Park

Freshmen adjust to high school life

News

All Night Grad Party

Emily Nguyen, online writer

The All Night Grad Party is held at South Lakes the evening after graduation. The event is chaperoned,... Read More »

December 6, 2013

Seniors start food collection program for homeless shelter December 5, 2013
Chemical spill in science workroom halts student movement December 2, 2013

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Student Life

Freshmen adjust to high school life

Jay Park, copy editor

Freshmen. The status that every sophomore, junior, and senior must start out with. But in order to continue on these ensuing levels, freshmen need some help and adjustment.... Read More »

November 26, 2013 • 0 comments

Interact Club holds annual Thanksgiving food drive for Seahawks in need November 21, 2013
Thanksgiving back to community November 13, 2013
Seniors struggle to complete all aspects of applications November 12, 2013

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Sports

Senior wrestling captain contracts MRSA

Jesse True, online writer

Senior wrestler Josh Forrest contracted Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, widely known as MRSA, during a clinic at George Mason University before a Division I all-star... Read More »

December 5, 2013 • 0 comments

Senior Caitlin Jensen to play basketball for University of Mary Washington November 27, 2013
Senior Abby Rendle commits to College of William and Mary for Divison I basketball November 21, 2013

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Twitter

RT @RestonNow: More weather details, including Fairfax County Schools closed Monday and airport delays right now http://t.co/Y0joKa5zBn about 1 hour ago from Twitter for iPhone Reply Retweet Favorite
FCPS has officially canceled school for tomorrow, Dec. 9. about 1 hour ago from Twitter for BlackBerry Reply Retweet Favorite
RT @fcpsnews: 12/8/13: All activities scheduled in FCPS schools or on school grounds for today beginning at 12:30 p.m. are canceled. about 7 hours ago from Twitter for iPhone Reply Retweet Favorite
Sophomore Sahana Thirumazhusai and senior Nojan Hajiabassi qualified for double-octafinals in Lincoln Douglas debate at the #GMUPatriotGames about 7 hours ago from web Reply Retweet Favorite

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Features

QRU? Senior swim team member Mark Lawson
Senior Mark Lawson shares his expectations for the upcoming swim team season. How many years have you been on the South Lakes swim team? I have...
QRU? Junior dance team member Robel Makaveli
First Thanksgiving: from fake fantasy to violent history
The head of Metacomet of Wampanoag tribe, also known as King Philip, was mounted on a pike by colonists and left in front of Fort Plymouth for over 20...
Senior basketball player provides insight into college recruiting process
Senior Dre Puryear anticipates playing basketball at a collegiate level next year. Puryear participated in the Amateur Athletics Union boys basketb...
QRU? Sahana Arkalgud
Junior Sahana Arkalgud will participate in “Leading Ladies” as part of the theater department’s fall play. The performances will be held on Thur...
QRU? student ice hockey coach senior Spencer Smith
JFK: Community members recall memories of assassination 50 years later
No-shave ‘Movember’ gains wide participation
Three seniors share their No Shave November journeys
QRU? football player Kareem McCoy
QRU? Varsity volleyball player Jackie Trautman
Varsity player Jackie Trautman gives the inside scoop on volleyball. How does your team work together? We get along really well, but sometimes we ha...
QRU? Senior Allie Micka
Senior Allie Micka is a varsity athlete as well as a full IB diploma student. Here she shares some of her experiences of juggling IB classes, varsity ...
QRU? Freshmen volleyboys coach Margaret Gillen
Margaret Gillen is co-captain of the girls freshmen volleyball team, and the head leader of the freshman volleyboys team. How does it feel to be in...
QRU? IBMYP coordinator Dana Lieberman
QRU? Leadership student Olivia Wolfe
Senior Olivia Wolfe, an executive council member, provides insight into the leadership program. What does the leadership program do for our school an...

How To Make a Pie Crust

In this video brought to you by the culinary arts class, you can learn how to make a flaky pie crust just in time for the holiday season!

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Blogs

Niki’s Guide: stay motivated

Niki May, entertainment editor

Students often face difficulties getting motivated. However, the real challenge lies in staying motivated during wintertime. Winter weather causes some to neglect their... Read More »

December 2, 2013 • 0 comments

Niki’s Guide: give thanks November 25, 2013
Niki’s Guide: broaden horizons November 21, 2013
Niki’s Guide: back to the basics November 19, 2013

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Opinion

From the board: New school security policies promote ease of mind

Within the past few years, schools across America have felt less secure with the increasing prevalence of school shootings and break-ins. Last week’s school lockdown... Read More »

November 15, 2013 • 0 comments