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South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs on 25 countries
Former Attorney General Found Dead in Virginia
Nationwide “Hands Off!” protests to take place against Trump’s administration
Israel bombs the Gaza strip, ending the ceasefire
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The pressure of being a student-athlete: is it too much?
Quinn Connell, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025

Balancing school, sports, and personal life is a constant challenge for student-athletes. Long school days, early morning workouts, nightly practices, and midnight study sessions...

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Are candles really bad for you? Here’s the science behind it
Laila Park, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

The warm glow and soothing scent of a candle can instantly transform a space, but most people aren’t aware of the toxic chemicals released when some types of candles are...

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Stars of 2025 March Madness
Jamie Banton, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

The 2025 March Madness tournament is shaping up to be an exciting display of talent, with several star players showcasing their skills. These standout athletes have been fan...

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Can South Carolina women’s basketball repeat?
Jamie Banton, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team has emerged as one of the most dominant forces in college basketball over the past several years. The Gamecocks, led...

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LA Dodgers gain Rōki Sasaki
Matthew Pierce, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

This offseason, the LA Dodgers signed 23-year-old Japanese star Rōki Sasaki. His minor league contract included a 6.5 million dollar signing bonus, the highest bonus given...

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The Downfall of the Phoenix Suns
Evan Locklear, Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

The Phoenix Suns were once atop the NBA. They made the NBA Finals after years of careful team building. They had a superstar player in Devin Booker, an MVP candidate in Chris...

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Welcoming Ms. Ibach to South Lakes
Sierra Hughes and Mithra Venkatesan February 14, 2024

Ms. Ibach is just one out of all of our amazing counselors here at South Lakes. If you haven’t met her before, here are some things about her. She has only been working...

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Heidi Gilman
Heidi Gilman
Co-Editor In Chief

Co-Editor in Chief Heidi Gilman is a Senior at South Lakes, and is excited to continue her journey working for the Sentinel. She loves to swim and is a part of the South Lakes swim and dive team as well...

Ashwaq Nur
Staff Writer

Ashwaq Nur is currently a Junior at South Lakes High School. This is her third year writing for the Sentinel. She is very excited to be producing content for the Sentinel again. In her free time, she enjoys...

Cadyn Basnight
Cadyn Basnight
Staff Writer

Cadyn Basnight is a Senior at South Lakes High School. This is his first year writing for the Sentinel. In his free time, he enjoys writing novels, poems, and short stories. He is also passionate about...

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