5 Things to Do This Weekend (5/26 – 5/28)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 25, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Uncategorized
1.) Check out the Georgetown French Market in Washington, D.C.! Savor some delicious crepes from Café Bonaparte or try some delightful French pastries from Patisserie Poupon. Shop in participating stores - they'll have special sales and discounted prices on select items. Get a portrait of yourself done...
4 Things to Do This Weekend (5/19 – 5/20)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories
1.) Go on the Spring Farm Tour in Loudoun, Virginia! Pick some fresh, juicy red strawberries (or giant heirloom pumpkins) at Wegmeyer Farms and enjoy strawberry donuts and lemonade. See chickens, pigs, rabbits, turkeys, and water buffalos at Breezy Meadow Farms. Meet and learn about alpacas at the Double...
The South Lakes 2018 Talent Show was a success!
May 17, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, News, SLHS Updates, Student Life, Top Stories
On Friday May 11, leadership hosted the 2018 talent show! The night consisted of thirteen student performances that ranged anywhere from singing to a spoken word recitation. The acts were judged by celebrities guests, including Olympian Maame Biney, Survivor contestant and teacher...
5 Things to Do This Weekend (5/12 – 5/13)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 12, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories
1.) Celebrate Mother’s Day! Take your mom out for a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in the beautiful Paris ballroom of Jackson 20 (located in Alexandria, Virginia). Treat her to a relaxing afternoon at the Tranquility Day Spa in Haymarket, Virginia. Bring her to the Annual Antique Rose...
5 Things to Do This Weekend (5/5 – 5/6)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 4, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories
1.) Have a good time at the Heart of Virginia Festival in Farmville, Virginia! There will be a 10KRun/5K Walk, an art show and a craft show, a Saturday evening car show, and other activities for the family. There's also a Food Festival with plenty of BBQ, international cuisine, seafood, kettle and desserts....
New “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery” app released
Kristina Schwarzkopf, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Student Life, Top Stories
Jam City, Warner Bros, and Interactive Entertainment have launched their newest success. The mobile game “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery” was released on April 25th, and it topped the Apple App Store charts in less than 24 hours. It’s the number one game in the free-to-play category and is...
Come see Phantom the musical!
Olivia Cochis, staff writer
April 27, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, SLHS Updates, Top Stories
Opening night was a success! While the first performance has already occured, don’t forget to attend any of the upcoming performances. There will be performances at 7 pm on 4/27, 4/28, 5/3, 5/4, and 5/5. Phantom, known for its intense storyline and beautiful music, is about a Phantom who lives underneath...
5 Things to Do This Weekend (4/28 – 4/29)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories
1.) Go see Memphis, the musical at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, Virginia! Inspired by real events in the '50s (when rock and roll was born), Memphis is the story of Huey Calhoun (a white DJ with a love for black music) and his forbidden romance with Felicia Farrell, a black singer. T...
5 Things to Do This Weekend (4/21 – 4/22)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories
1.) Experience 30 different countries in a day with the 59th International Street Fair at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia! Learn more about exciting customs and traditions. Watch talented dancers and listen to exotic music. See beautiful traditional clothing at Global Fashion Show or take part...
Movie Review: The Greatest Showman
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
April 14, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews, Student Life, The Advice Page
Laaadies and gentlemen - this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! A compelling tribute to P.T. Barnum, the founder of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, has emerged on the big screen. From the Academy Award-Winning creators of the musical La La Land comes another masterpiece:...