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Blue Ridge Parkway: a fall must

Madeline Miller, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

During the fall season, everyone is looking for a place to take a rewarding drive, look at beautiful scenery, and pick the perfect spot for a great hike.  For all of this and more, the Blue Ridge...

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Academies, Specialization Programs, and Career Experience through FCPS

Ryan Ertlschweiger, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

High school students are very familiar with the elective options that give them a chance to explore other interests besides their required core classes. And while these options are very helpful for students...

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The Benefits of Community College

Chloe Baker, Co-Student Life Editor October 25, 2021

When most high school students think of college, they imagine themselves attending a four year school immediately after graduation. They yearn for the traditional college experience of moving into dorms,...

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Get Ready Seniors… It’s College Application Season.

Taylor Anderson, Assistant Editor in Chief October 25, 2021

Attention all college bound Seniors! The season of senioritis is right around the corner, but until then, college application submission deadlines are coming up fast and it’s as daunting as ever.  Surface...

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New Hawks at the Lakes, the New Student Ambassadors Program

Kit Machida, Staff Writer October 1, 2021

To handle the large influx of students who are new to the school building itself, the South Lakes New Student Ambassadors program has been tasked with integrating new students into the South Lakes culture...

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Why You Should Come to Taco Zocalo

Brooke Snyder, News Editor September 30, 2021

Taco Zocalo puts a spin on traditional Mexican cuisine, attracting many students at South Lakes. As it is located in Faraday Professional Center, it stays hidden. It definitely needs more attention from...

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Senior Spotlight: Visions Clothing

Chloe Baker, Co Student Life Editor September 29, 2021

Are you looking for cute new tops that are unique and versatile? Well, look no further than Visions Clothing, a brand created by South Lakes senior Sophia Feldman. Feldman began sewing when she was seven...

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New Coach, Same Goal

Veronika Owen, Staff Writer September 28, 2021

While Coach Kevin Mallon has experience with many different teams, his focus this year will be coaching for South Lakes High School’s swim and dive team.  He will become the head coach after the...

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No Stress, Just Stretching. SLHS Introduces a Yoga Class

Camilla Wynes, Co Student Life Editor September 28, 2021

Schools aren’t known for their calming environment, but South Lakes has recently introduced a new class in hopes to change that. The excitement felt when the Yoga elective option was discovered was immeasurable. Stepping...

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SLHS’ calorie counting assignment sparks student concern

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief May 28, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article contains information regarding eating disorders.   All students in the state of Virginia are required to “receive health and physical education” from kindergarten...

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