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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.

South Lakes Sentinel

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Weapons Detection Pilot in South Lakes

Iris Yi, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

Students were surprised to see weapon detectors in place on the Kiss and Ride side doors on Thursday, May 8th. This is because South Lakes is one of the schools participating in a series of safety tests...

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Starbucks cost controversy

Madeline Miller, Co-Editor in Chief May 27, 2025

As Starbucks remains to be one of the most popular franchises in North America, there is no question of the amount of money the chain must make. Ranging across all 50 states, there is a plethora of locations...

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South Lakes Purple Star Ambassadors

Iris Yi, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

Meet the South Lakes Purple Star Ambassadors, a group of students with parents from a military background with the goal to help all military connected kids feel a sense of welcoming here at South Lakes.   “I...

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South Africans seek asylum in the U.S.

Ashwaq Nur, Staff Writer May 27, 2025

In recent months, there has been a growing number of white South Africans, also known as Afrikaners, applying for refugee status in the United States. This new development has sparked intense debate among...

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Pope Francis dies at 88: a global loss for the Catholic Church

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer May 15, 2025

88 year-old Pope Francis, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away Monday, April 21st. He died in his residence at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in Vatican City, following a stroke and subsequent heart failure....

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UN releases report on global scam operations

Dalton Bowen, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently released a report on the ever-growing scam industry detailing the evolution of the sphere. Due to crackdowns on scam compounds in Asia, operations...

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SCOTUS reviews disability discrimination case against Minnesota school

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

The U.S Supreme Court is currently deliberating a pivotal case that could reshape how students with disabilities seek justice when schools fail to accommodate their needs. At the heart of the case is Ava...

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4Chan Goes Dark: Hack, Hoax, or Hard Reset?

Dania Vanessa Hernandez, International Editor May 2, 2025

On April 14th, 4chan was hacked by an anonymous hacker affiliated with Soyjak.party.   Initial reports referencing a 4chan hack alleged Soyjak.party members may have been involved in the attack....

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Troubles in Contracting

Emanuel Roberts, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

General Contractors have been around for decades and are depended upon by homeowners, but recent changes in government are bringing pre-existing issues to light. Since 2009, the Construction industry has...

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AI and the ballot: navigating the digital frontier of politics

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, however its rapid growth has sparked political debate over what, or if any restrictions should be placed. With AI increasingly influencing...

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