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From the board: community college a decent choice for post-secondary education

From the board: community college a decent choice for post-secondary education

June 10, 2013

As they depart for the next chapter of their lives, seniors are making major decisions such as attending colleges and universities, pursuing careers, going to trade schools, or choosing community college. Northern...

On the edge: it is second semester and I could not care less

Edgeri Hudlin, news editor April 26, 2013

It just dawned on me that this is my second to last column. Unfortunately, the end is near.  Producing inspiring articles is quite the daunting task in the face of such grotesque finality. However...

Changes to SOLs in structure, content have mixed results

Alexa Amster, opinion April 25, 2013

Changes to Standards of Learning testing benchmarks will be fully implemented during this May’s testing window. The Virginia Department of Education agreed on these changes in 2010, with the intention...

Guest commentary: challenge 2014: bring the hype

Tony Washington, dean of students April 24, 2013

First as a teacher and now as an assistant principal, I have been a part of the Reston community for 11 years now. I have seen change just as much as our lovely northern Virginia weather seems to do on...

Call out: seniors deserve naptime

Kaitlin Welker, editor April 24, 2013

As a senior, I find myself severely struggling to get out of bed in the mornings. Sleep is one of my best friends and it takes a great deal for me to leave that to come to school. You can imagine my...

From the board: NRA makes poor suggestion to put guns in classrooms

From the board: NRA makes poor suggestion to put guns in classrooms

April 24, 2013

In the wake of mass shootings, most recently at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, the issues of gun control and safety are again under scrutiny by the entire nation. At Sandy Hook, 27 people,...

Guest commentary: Hype Squad, lost and not yet found

Becky Oswalt, Guest Writer February 20, 2013

“School spirit” has characterized my past three years at South Lakes. But this year, I overheard a student say that our “home events” tend to “lack participation.” I was offended, until...

Language course selection should include American Sign Language

Alexa Amster, opinion editor February 15, 2013

Seven high schools in Fairfax County currently offer American Sign Language as a foreign language: Hayfield, West Potomac, Oakton, Chantilly, West Springfield, Westfield, and Woodson. Why not South Lakes? Sign...

PDA stands for Pretty Disgusting n’ Awful

Edgeri Hudlin, print editor February 15, 2013

Greetings and salutations, Winter. Thank you so much for sleeping through December and waking up in the middle of January. And of course, special thanks to all the renowned meteorologists who so accurately...

From the board: feel the love - thanking Seahawks who deserve recognition

From the board: feel the love – thanking Seahawks who deserve recognition

February 15, 2013

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we thank the many deserving people at our school whose contributions go unnoticed or are underappreciated. First and foremost, thank you to Kim Retzer, our first year...

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