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SLHS Lunch with Covid-19

Toleen Alhussaini, Staff Writer September 28, 2021

Social distancing can be very hard in school, especially when everyone is surrounded by one another. With Covid, many things have changed at South Lakes and one of them is lunch. During lunch, there are...

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Enforcement of Covid guidelines

Rione Marie Tecson, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

With Covid-19 playing a big role in the new school year, many students have started adjusting to their new schedules along with the rules and regulations caused by COVID-19. Unfortunately, not everyone...

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How teachers and students feel about Schoology

Luke Cavey, Staff Writer September 14, 2021

Schoology is the new app that FCPS is using to manage classroom assignments and reminders. It’s brand new to most teachers and students at South Lakes High School so I will be gathering opinions from...

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The Student Parking Lot Dilemma

Taylor Anderson, Assistant Editor in Chief September 8, 2021

Now that school is back to its usual hustle and bustle, students are driving to school and parents are taking advantage of the kiss and ride. This fall, licensed Juniors and Seniors are being reminded...

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A farewell from the Sentinel’s editor-in-chief

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 3, 2021

When I first joined the South Lakes Sentinel my freshman year, I had a singular goal: to write. I didn't know what kind of publication or staff I would find, but I knew that I wanted to pursue my passion...

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SLHS’ calorie counting assignment sparks student concern

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief May 28, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article contains information regarding eating disorders.   All students in the state of Virginia are required to “receive health and physical education” from kindergarten...

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Minor League Baseball is dying — How the lower league of America’s pastime was abandoned during COVID

Marc Goldstein, Assistant Editor in Chief May 11, 2021

For many Americans, there is no greater feeling than going to the ballpark and enjoying a summer night while watching America’s Pastime. Baseball has captivated generations of Americans and people around...

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Teen vaccines: Are we ready for fully in-person school?

Caiya Morrison, Staff Writer May 11, 2021

Students, teachers and parents alike have been wondering what teen vaccines mean for school reopenings. According to the Fairfax County COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ  updated this week, “all individuals...

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Are mandatory vaccine passports the future?

Caiya Morrison, Staff Writer April 20, 2021

With the COVID-19 vaccine moving steadily, businesses, universities and airlines are looking for a quick and easy way to verify that customers, students and passengers have all been vaccinated.   After...

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Online learning: The teacher perspective

Rione Marie Tecson, Staff Writer February 18, 2021

Due to the pandemic, education has looked very different during the 2020-21 school year. Instead of doing the traditional face-to-face school, most students and teachers have to do it virtually. Because...

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