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South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

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Sydney Sweeney calls off her wedding

Anna Harris, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

Famous actress Sydney Sweeney called off her wedding to her fiance, film producer Jonathan Davino. The question of them still being engaged after seven years together appeared in recent weeks when there...

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Burnside Farms Festival Blooms in Virginia

Laila Park, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

  Located in Nokesville, Virginia, the Burnside farm is a beautiful and popular attraction due to its stunning and sunny floral displays that take place each spring season. The farm, which is family...

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Voices rise as protestors tell Trump administration: “Hands Off!”

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer April 11, 2025

“Hands Off!” protests took place across the country on April 5th, marking one of the most significant days of dissent since President Trump has returned to office. Organized by a coalition of civil...

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K-12 Schools pressured to sign pledge against DEI

Dalton Bowen and Hunter Church April 11, 2025

According to a new notice from the Department of Education, schools must now certify that they do not use diversity, equity, or inclusion in any way in order to receive federal funding. The mandate warns...

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Middle school times shouldn’t be pushed back (Opinion)

Hunter Church, Co-News Editor April 11, 2025

Recently, there has been a proposal to move back the start times of FCPS middle schools, beginning with a select few pilot schools to see if they can create a cost-neutral solution. The superintendent...

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23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO resigns

Dalton Bowen, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

Biotech company 23andMe recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the CEO, Anne Wojcicki, resigned.    Wojcicki founded the San Francisco based genetic testing company 20 years ago, and...

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Cory Booker breaks filibuster record with 25 hour long speech

Hunter Church, Co-News Editor April 3, 2025

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) broke the record for the longest filibuster on the floor in Senate history, speaking for over 25 hours straight, only interrupted by time for questions to give himself a break.    Booker...

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Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs on 25 countries

Hunter Church, Co-News Editor April 3, 2025

President Donald Trump announced tariffs across over 25 countries on April 2nd, a day he dubbed “Liberation Day”. At a minimum of 10%, the tariffs hit several critical trade partners of the US, including...

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Former Attorney General Found Dead in Virginia

Emanuel Roberts, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Former US Attorney General Jessica Aber was found dead at the age of 43 in  her house in Alexandria. Jessica Aber was known for prosecuting high profile cases involving large criminal organizations...

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Nationwide “Hands Off!” protests to take place against Trump’s administration

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

In response to recent policies and actions by President Donald Trump’s administration, a coalition, led by the Indivisible movement, has organized a series of nationwide protests under the banner “Hands...

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