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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...

Call Out: Single Awareness Day, a celebration for the pathetic

Kaitlin Walker, editor February 14, 2013

 It seems like just yesterday we were back in elementary school decorating our shoe box “mailboxes” for our Valentine’s Day class parties. That only makes me wonder why we do not have holiday...

And1: postseason blues

Mark Bouwmeester, online sports editor February 8, 2013

Postseason, probably the most critical time for a player’s development and also the toughest. The disappointment from the previous season and the expectations for the next season work as a powerful motivator,...

Alexa Amster: Congress supports procrastination nation

Alexa Amster: Congress supports procrastination nation

Alexa Amster, opinion editor January 8, 2013

Happy New Year, or shall I say Happy Valentine’s Day? It is now three days into the New Year, but there are only 37 days until Happy Valentine’s Day, so you should get cracking. We have braved...

Does Legendary live up to its name?

Does “Legendary” live up to it’s name?

Sami Saab, multimedia editor January 4, 2013

Released in 2008, the videogame for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, “Legendary” is a flawed masterpiece created by Spark Unlimited, which follows the adventures of Charles Deckard, a career criminal...

Steam sales boast post holiday savings

Steam sales boast post holiday savings

Sami Saab, multimedia editor January 2, 2013

The holiday season is a time for friends, family, fruitcake, and sales, though mostly sales and no one knows this better than the Valve Corporation. This year’s Steam holiday sale, lasting from Dec....

Call out: I mustache you to please calm down

Kaitlin Welker, editor December 23, 2012

Trends come and go but it seems that in the past decade they have changed faster than ever. “Back in the day” there were not that many different kinds of styles. When you think of the 1980’s,...

Texting service fosters more effective communication for teachers, pupils

Alexa Amster, opinion editor December 23, 2012

Teachers have adopted a new alert system, known as Remind 101, which allows for more open communication between    teachers and their students. By subscribing to Remind 101 teachers are provided...

From the board: Save Barnes & Noble for sake of entire Reston community

From the board: Save Barnes & Noble for sake of entire Reston community

December 23, 2012

A new year typically means positive change, but a recent announcement will lead to a tragic change to the community of Reston in 2013. As an International Baccalaureate school, South Lakes utilizes...

From the lip: Push us in the right direction

Emily Lipscomb, special editions editor December 21, 2012

Perhaps the most outspoken player in the NFL, Chris Kluwe has once again stirred up some much needed controversy not only about social issues, but also about the fundamental equality of the sports we know...

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