Clairo: Rise of fame
Megan Gillespie, staff writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
Claire Cottrill, AKA “Clairo,” has been gaining a massive amount of followers and attention over the past few months. In high school, she began publishing small snippets of original songs and full covers on websites such as bandcamp and SoundCloud. In May of 2016, she began to publish her covers...
Indoor ski resort may open in Fairfax County
Leana Travis, editor-in-chief
April 9, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
The American affiliate of Dutch Skiing company SnowWorld is considering working with Fairfax County to build their first Indoor Ski Resort in NortForceh America, according to a report by a subcommittee of the Fairfax County Sports Tourism Task. The Resort could potentially include a 100-room hotel with...
What it means to be a Seahawk athlete
Izzy Abbondanza, staff writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under Features, Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories
Being a Seahawk athlete is much more than the “Friday night lights” or wearing the uniform to gain status around the school. Being a Seahawk athlete requires hard work and dedication in both the sport and in school. South Lakes has about 20 sports in total, so there are many athletes in the school....
Even a rat hole has its charms
Sara Marzaro, staff writer
April 4, 2019
Filed under Features, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
I am from a tiny village of 1,500 people deep in the mountains. That means everyone knows each other and no matter what you do, you will be always in the spotlight. It is that kind of place where you can just walk to go everywhere, everybody has is own trusted pub, and there are no popular coffee houses...
Time management tips & tricks
Taylor Anderson, staff writer
April 4, 2019
Filed under Features, SLHS Updates, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Trends
“Good time management enables you to work smarter - not harder -” says the Mind Tools Newsletter, “you get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high.” Time management gives one an advantage over their hectic schedule or chaotic calendar. The ability to deal with...
Healthy Foods Facts & Myths
Saousane Bejjaji, staff writer
April 3, 2019
Filed under Features, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
It’s no secret that us millennials and Gen Z members are always out on the look for new healthy, trendy and easy diets. Every magazine, Instagram post, and celebrity seems to tell us something contradictory to what we already know! 1.) "Fat-free or low-fat foods are always better than the full-fat...
Olivia Jade is the bronzed face of the college admissions scandal
Rhea Braganza, staff writer
March 28, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, News, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
“Full House” star Lori Loughlin, known as “Aunt Becky” on the show, and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were arrested for bribing University of Southern California (USC) in order to get their daughters, Olivia Jade Giannulli and Isabella Rose Giannulli, into the college. Loughlin...
Mr. Michael Dobbs: Outstanding Leader
Maddy McFarlin, sports editor
March 28, 2019
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Mr. Michael Dobbs is a technology support specialist (TSPEC) at South Lakes. His main focus is making sure the technology works, whereas a technology specialist would teach others how to work the technology. Dobbs attended Pennsylvania State University and found this position here at South Lakes because...
MLB Season Preview
Marc Goldstein, staff writer
March 28, 2019
Filed under Features, Opinion, Sport Updates, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories
Since winter is officially over, it’s now time for baseball season to get underway. All 30 teams have work to do, from the powerhouses to the basement dwellers. MLB is celebrating their 150th year of existence and this could be one of the best yet. The best part about opening day, though, is that every...
Outstanding Teacher Nominee: Mr. Evan Millar
Brooke Snyder, staff writer
March 21, 2019
Filed under Features, Top Stories
SLHS math teacher Mr. Evan Millar has been nominated for an Outstanding Teacher Award. Mr. Millar has been teaching at South Lakes for the past 3 years and in Fairfax County for the past 9 years; he taught at Terraset Elementary befo re coming to our school. He has also been teaching basketball at South...
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