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The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 News Briefing – June 11

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 11, 2020

This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing on everything happening in DC, Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus.    After successfully reopening...

An interview with Unheard Voices Of FCPS, the Instagram account spotlighting the silenced

An interview with Unheard Voices Of FCPS, the Instagram account spotlighting the silenced

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 11, 2020

Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) is ranked number 11 out of 132 Virginia schools, in terms of diversity. Despite the demographics, students can still experience discrimination and go unheard. Instagram...

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The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 News Briefing – June 4

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor June 4, 2020

This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing on everything happening in DC, Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus.    After successfully reopening...

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Richmond to remove statue of Robert E. Lee

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor June 4, 2020

Robert E. Lee’s statue is a six story tall symbol of the racism and shame that fills Virginia’s history. Home to more Confederate monuments and statues than any other state in the United States, the...

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A state of unrest – The DMV experiences historic protests for the Black Lives Matter movement

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor June 2, 2020
Washington DC became the world’s focus as flames, fury and a flurry of presidential Twitter activity engulfed the region.
“Local artist Rajan Sedalia works on a mural at Eastern Market Metro Plaza on Tuesday.” - Via Katherine Frey/The Washington Post

The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 news briefing, May 28

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor May 28, 2020

This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing  on everything happening in Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus.    The rest of Virginia...

Editor-in-Chief and senior Leana Travis with her Grad Dozen doughnuts (courtesy of Leana Travis)

Class of 2020 celebrates with Krispy Kreme doughnuts

Leana Travis, Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2020

     Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the class of 2020 has had to conclude their senior year of high school in an untraditional manner. In the absence of typical end-of-year celebrations...

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The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 news briefing, May 21

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor May 21, 2020

This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing  on everything happening in Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus.    The rest of Virginia...

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The weekly wrap up: COVID-19 news briefing

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor May 14, 2020

Welcome to the “The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 News Briefing,” the Sentinel’s now weekly news briefing  on everything happening in Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus. Quick,...

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Virginia legalizes swearing in public

Rhea Braganza, Staff Writer May 7, 2020

The law no one knew existed and one you have probably broken is finally being decriminalized: Swearing in public is a crime in Virginia. Mentioned along with public intoxication, it’s found in the Code...

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