5 Things to Do This Weekend (5/26 – 5/28)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 25, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Uncategorized
1.) Check out the Georgetown French Market in Washington, D.C.! Savor some delicious crepes from Café Bonaparte or try some delightful French pastries from Patisserie Poupon. Shop in participating stores - they'll have special sales and discounted prices on select items. Get a portrait of yourself done...
4 Things to Do This Weekend (5/19 – 5/20)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 18, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories
1.) Go on the Spring Farm Tour in Loudoun, Virginia! Pick some fresh, juicy red strawberries (or giant heirloom pumpkins) at Wegmeyer Farms and enjoy strawberry donuts and lemonade. See chickens, pigs, rabbits, turkeys, and water buffalos at Breezy Meadow Farms. Meet and learn about alpacas at the Double...
The South Lakes 2018 Talent Show was a success!
May 17, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, News, SLHS Updates, Student Life, Top Stories
On Friday May 11, leadership hosted the 2018 talent show! The night consisted of thirteen student performances that ranged anywhere from singing to a spoken word recitation. The acts were judged by celebrities guests, including Olympian Maame Biney, Survivor contestant and teacher...
Volunteer Opportunity: Be Amyazing Reston Youth Triathlon
Leah Weizman, Staff Writer
May 12, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Student Life, Top Stories
The eighth annual Be Amyazing Reston Youth Triathlon will be this Sunday, May 13th. This triathlon is a student-led event coordinated by Amy’s Amigos and The Core Foundation. Kids ages 6-15 can participate in the race, and anyone can volunteer. &nb...
5 Things to Do This Weekend (5/12 – 5/13)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 12, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories
1.) Celebrate Mother’s Day! Take your mom out for a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in the beautiful Paris ballroom of Jackson 20 (located in Alexandria, Virginia). Treat her to a relaxing afternoon at the Tranquility Day Spa in Haymarket, Virginia. Bring her to the Annual Antique Rose...
The link between mental health and gun violence
Benjamin Zalles, Staff Writer
May 9, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Student Life, Top Stories
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion regarding the topic of gun violence and its sources. Although there have been several proponents to enforce stricter gun laws, more attention could be focused on mental health and how it relates to gun violence. Treatments for mental illnesses have continued...
The Day Prom
May 6, 2018
Filed under News, Student Life, Uncategorized
For the 16th year, the SLHS Special Education Program attended the district’s Day Prom and had a marvelous time dressing up, dancing, eating delectable food, and having fun with friends and dates. The dance was held at The Waterford, a grand hotel at the Fair Oaks Mall. Eight local high schools...
5 Things to Do This Weekend (5/5 – 5/6)
Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 4, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories
1.) Have a good time at the Heart of Virginia Festival in Farmville, Virginia! There will be a 10KRun/5K Walk, an art show and a craft show, a Saturday evening car show, and other activities for the family. There's also a Food Festival with plenty of BBQ, international cuisine, seafood, kettle and desserts....
New “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery” app released
Kristina Schwarzkopf, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Student Life, Top Stories
Jam City, Warner Bros, and Interactive Entertainment have launched their newest success. The mobile game “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery” was released on April 25th, and it topped the Apple App Store charts in less than 24 hours. It’s the number one game in the free-to-play category and is...
Girls Lacrosse Senior Week
Carly Abraham, Staff Writer
April 28, 2018
Filed under News, Sport Updates, Student Life
On April 23d, South Lakes Girls Lacrosse began Senior Week with a Senior Night against Chantilly High School. The team was down 3-4 at halftime and came back to win the game. They won 10-8 with goals scored by Alex Heishman, Rachel Smith, Morgan Giebel, and Megan Edens. Alex Heishman scored her...