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Politics Causing Vaccine Hesitancy

Veronika Owen, Staff Writer September 28, 2021

Vaccinations against COVID-19 have decreased immensely due to mistrust and our polarized political climate.  According to the Mayo Clinic vaccination tracker, the United States has a fully vaccinated...

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Things Not to Say to a Hijabi

Amany Nassar, News Editor September 28, 2021

As a Muslim girl who wears a headscarf (aka, a “hijabi”), I’ve been asked plenty of, well...interesting questions, to say the least. There is a very big difference between asking questions out of...

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Paused at South Lakes

Emmalina Sjapeki, Staff Writer September 28, 2021

In-person school resumed this fall with COVID-19 protocols in place, but students are still being sent home from the virus or from being in contact with those who have it. New processes have been introduced...

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VHSL Mandates Covid-19 Vaccination for All Athletes

Ryan Ertlschweiger, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

Starting November 8th, Fairfax County Public Schools will mandate the Covid-19 vaccination in accordance with what was publicized by VHSL recently.  According to a statement by Superintendent Scott...

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Bishop Sycamore Scandal Shines Light on Amateur Sports Issues

Marc Goldstein, Editor in Chief September 14, 2021

On what should have been a Friday evening focused on the next generation of football stars playing on national television, the memory will be far different. August 29 will mark a day when all of the sports...

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Virginia June 8 election guide — Primary races heat up

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 3, 2021

Virginians are hitting the polls, yet again! This time it’s primary season. The races across the state and Fairfax County are both tense and historic. Virginians living in Herndon or Reston will vote...

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Episode 12 of the Sentinel’s podcast, “Seahawk Talks”

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 3, 2021

“Seahawk Talks” is the official podcast of The South Lakes Sentinel. It’s your number one source for all information about South Lakes, the DMV and the world.    The final episode...

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Glenn Youngkin becomes Virginia GOP gubernatorial nominee

Madelyn Bobko, Staff Writer May 13, 2021

Glenn Youngkin, a successful businessman and first-time candidate for public office has been announced as the official Republican nominee for Virginia Governor. Concessions from other GOP Governor hopefuls...

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The gate less traveled — DCA bids 35X goodbye

Rhea Braganza, Staff Writer May 6, 2021

Reagan National Airport has said goodbye to what, at one point, was called, “America's most hated gate.” Gate 35X, a gate that many travellers dreaded. Not because there was a ghost or because flights...

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VA is first Southern state to ban “trans & gay panic defense”

Madelyn Bobko, Staff Writer April 29, 2021

Governor Ralph Northam has signed a  bill to end the “trans and gay panic defense” justifications in cases of assault, murder, or manslaughter. Virginia is the first Southern state to ban the...

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