The Sentinel-Episode 1

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
June 17, 2013
Filed under Video

Check out Journalism 2 and 3's final: the first episode of The Sentinel!

The Sentinel-Trailer

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
June 17, 2013
Filed under Video

Check out the trailer for Journalism 2 and 3's final: The Sentinel!

Senior College Choices Interactive Map

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
June 11, 2013
Filed under Top Stories

In order to view this interactive map which... Read More »

Class of 2013 Reminisce

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
June 9, 2013
Filed under Video

Watch as some seniors reminisce about their high school careers.

Dirty Console Peasants: welcome to The Glorious PC Gaming Master Race

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
May 14, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

Kneel, Dirty... Read More »

Mental Wellness Week 2013

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
April 19, 2013
Filed under Video

Watch as Seahawks discuss the value of a "mental wellness week."

The Pool for the Fool

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
April 9, 2013
Filed under Video

With the MYP Fair fast approaching, sophomore Seahawks everywhere are preparing their projects for display. This is one such example of an MYP project that puts a humorous spin on journalism as it's cast work to reveal the mystery of the "pool on the roof."

March 8 marked International Women’s Day 2013

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
March 12, 2013
Filed under News

Last Friday, March 8 was International Women’s Day. The day was created in 1910 by Clara Zetkin at the second International Conference of Working Women, which was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. However, the United Nations did not officially celebrate the day until 1975. Every year after that, the... Read More »

SLICE Banquet 2013

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
March 8, 2013
Filed under Video

On Monday, March 4, members of the SLICE club held a banquet to celebrate International Week. At this banquet, participants were encouraged to bring food from their homeland in an effort to promote diversity and cultural awareness.

Sentinel Press Conference, 2-27-13

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
March 2, 2013
Filed under Video

Evan Lahti: the man who falls out of helicopters

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
February 22, 2013
Filed under Uncategorized

When Evan Lahti is not falling out of helicopters, he is busy writing articles for arguably one of the most important gaming magazines of all time. Lahti is the Executive Editor of PCGamer, a popular PC gaming magazine founded... Read More »

Several band students receive district honors, qualify for All-State auditions

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under News, Top Stories

Several band students competed for and earned All-District Honors Jan. 5 at McLean High School. Sophomore Alex Arshadi earned All-District Honors at the event, a congregation of Fairfax County high schools, for 1st percussion. ... Read More »

Valentines Day 2013

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Video

Watch as Seahawks discuss their opinions and plans regarding Valentines day.

Single Awareness Day 2013

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
February 15, 2013
Filed under Video

In a comedic take on Single Awareness Day, Senior Alessandro Gaiaria reveals his dark internal secrets.

2013 Super Bowl Reactions

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
February 4, 2013
Filed under Video

Watch as Seahawks give their reactions to the 2013 Super Bowl.

QRU? Anna Pleskow

Sami Saab, online media editor
February 4, 2013
Filed under QRUs

Senior Anna Pleskow recently decided to do a gap year.  A gap year is a year where a student takes off of school to pursue their interests. What are your college plans? I just got into VCU art school. It’s every year so the admission is only for that year. I have not yet decided... Read More »

Super Bowl Predictions 2013

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
February 2, 2013
Filed under Video

Watch as Seahawks give their opinions on the upcoming Super Bowl.

Does “Legendary” live up to it’s name?

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
January 4, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Galleries, Opinion, Top Stories

Released in 2008, the videogame for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, “Legendary” is a flawed masterpiece created by Spark Unlimited, which follows the adventures of Charles Deckard, a career criminal who is hired to steal Pandora’s Box from a museum, but accidently opens it in the process. This... Read More »

Steam sales boast post holiday savings

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
January 2, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Top Stories

The holiday season is a time for friends, family, fruitcake, and sales, though mostly sales and no one knows this better than the Valve Corporation. This year’s Steam holiday sale, lasting from Dec. 20 to Jan. 5, is all about neglecting your family and friends in favor of locking yourself in your... Read More »

Holiday Pressure

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
December 20, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized, Video

Do the early holiday sales from retailers pressure consumers into buying gifts early? We ask a few Seahawks their opinions.

Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars first impressions

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
December 19, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Top Stories, Uncategorized

The next chapter in the extremely popular Command and Conquer franchise, “Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars” follows the Global Defense Initiative and the Brotherhood of Nod as they wage war over the control and weaponization of Tiberium, an alien element that has taken over most of the planet. The... Read More »

Loaner uniforms assigned new fees

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
October 31, 2012
Filed under News, Uncategorized

The Physical Education Department has issued a new mandate that all loaner uniform rentals will carry a 25 cent fee. The uniforms, which are collected from previous students, are loaned for a class period from the P.E. departments and have traditionally been free. The decision to add a fee has... Read More »

Fan base for “Borderlands” grows with new arrival

Sami Saab, staff writer
October 25, 2012
Filed under Entertainment, Uncategorized

“Borderlands” was a game that followed four adventurers searching the ruined planet of Pandora for a rumored alien Vault. The game was truly innovative, with unique and eye-catching cell-shaded graphics and an engine that randomly generates creatures, weapons, and loot throughout the game world. Unfortunately,... Read More »

Seahawk Debate 2012

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
October 24, 2012
Filed under Top Stories, Uncategorized, Video

Seniors Kyle Savage and Kyle Schuh, two seemingly good friends, revealed their true colors this Tuesday. The two began a relatively normal discussion about their reactions and opinions towards the final Presidential Debate. But as time went on, the friendly discussion deteriorated into a vicious... Read More »

Support, resistance arise following enactment of Teacher Advisory period

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
October 19, 2012
Filed under News

The decision to replace Rewards and Remediation with a Teacher Advisory period evoked mixed reactions from both students and staff. Students of all grades have reacted differently towards the new system, which instates a separate class known as... Read More »

Spirit Week: Day 3

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
October 11, 2012
Filed under Spirit Week 2012-13, Uncategorized, Video

South Lakes students dressed up to participate in International Day.

Spirit Week: Day 1

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
October 9, 2012
Filed under Spirit Week 2012-13, Uncategorized, Video

Watch the student body be as opposite as possible on Day 1 of  Spirit Week.

Group 4 2012 conduct field research

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
October 2, 2012
Filed under Features, Video

Watch the upperclassman who are in IB science classes study different aspects of the waterways surrounding the school.

Class of 2013 Wall Painting

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
September 21, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized, Video

Watch the Senior Class of 2013 paint the wall by the track as part of an annual tradition at South Lakes.

Politics 2012

Sami Saab, multimedia editor
September 17, 2012
Filed under Uncategorized, Video

See how Seahawks feel about major issues in the upcoming election.