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The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

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Starbucks removes menu items

Hannah Siraj, Media Editor March 24, 2025

Starbucks has recently removed some of their menu items, including many of the frappuccinos people love and adore.   The coffee chain announced on February 24th that they would be removing their...

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Why don’t kids stand for the pledge of allegiance?

Lucy Rosst, News Editor March 24, 2025

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Since 1942, American students...

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FCPS proposed budget increases spending by $279 million

Belen Brown, Co-News Editor March 24, 2025

In a recent school board meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) layed out their proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year. They plan to increase spending by $279.1 million from the 2025 budget. They...

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New Cameras on School Bus Stop Signs

Sofie Barlund, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

In Fairfax County, a new safety initiative is being launched in an attempt to protect students as they get on and off school buses. Starting April 9, 2025, 50 school buses will have cameras provided and...

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Track and field athlete charged with battery after hitting opponent with baton

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Virginia High School athlete, Alaila Everett, was charged with battery after striking her competitor with her baton at VHSL state championship.   A video that went viral online shows Everett,...

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Trump gives 13 year old boy a Secret Service position

Josie Leon-Guerrero, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

President Donald Trump touched the hearts of many Americans during his joint address to Congress, appointing a 13-year old brain cancer survivor for the Secret Service.   Devarjaye (“DJ”)...

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A$AP Rocky’s Trial Ends

Laila Park, Staff Writer March 16, 2025

Musician A$AP Rocky was acquitted after facing charges of felony assault with a semi automatic firearm after his former friend Terell “A$AP Relli” claimed that a bullet shot by Rocky grazed his knuckles....

Careers of the future and AI - How artificial intelligence will affect the job market

Careers of the future and AI – How artificial intelligence will affect the job market

Dalton Bowen, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

A first job is an important experience for most that usually occurs in high school or college. Historically, those who have white collar jobs have had nothing to fear from automation. That’s changing....

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Youngkin’s efforts to place those affected by government downsizing in new jobs

Sofie Barlund, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

In recent months, Virginia has faced many challenges because of federal government downsizing initiatives aimed to reduce spending and increase efficiency of workers. This downsizing has caused widespread...

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Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine

Sofie Barlund, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

President Donald Trump made a significant decision to pause US military aid to Ukraine, a decision that has deeply affected Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression, in early 2025. The aid had been...

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