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South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

The news site of South Lakes High School.

South Lakes Sentinel

Books every high schooler should read- according to their teachers

Books every high schooler should read- according to their teachers

Lucy Rosst, News Editor March 26, 2025

Americans’ reading has been on the decline for decades, and high school students are no exception. Students today read fewer books than ever before, even though reading is proven to increase academic...

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AI: Your newest travel buddy

Madeline Miller, Co-Editor In Chief March 24, 2025

Have you ever found yourself in need of a nice vacation but you just weren’t sure where to start with planning? Or have you wanted to get away but weren’t sure if you could stay on budget? The advanced...

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South Lakes Science Olympiad

Sierra Hughes, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The South Lakes Science Olympiad placed 9th at their regional competition out of 29 teams. They went into the competition with 3 different teams, Arcsin, Arccos, and Arctan.    Science...

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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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Starbucks spring menu

Madeline Miller, Co-Editor In Chief March 24, 2025

Starbucks has done it again! The newest menu drop has people excited and searching or their nearest location to give these items a try!   A huge aspect of this menu is the lavender drinks that...

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My top five favorite Crumbl cookies of all time

Hannah Siraj, Media Editor March 24, 2025

Everybody has probably tasted a Cumbl Cookie by now. The huge, irresistible, circular treat that melts in your mouth as you indulge in one of the 200 mouth watering flavors. If you haven’t tried these...

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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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How to balance school and work

Ashwaq Nur, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

High school can be so fast paced with classes, extracurricular activities, friendships, and personal growth. If a part time job is added into the mix, it may feel overwhelming. Yet many students successfully...

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Stars of IB Iron Chef

Dalton Bowen, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Vying for four categories, 12 student teams competed to bake their respective dishes in order to win the coveted golden rolling pins. The student chefs were given two hours to cook their dishes, trying...

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South Lakes Introduces a New Lunch Menu!

Ashwaq Nur, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has introduced a brand new menu this year, aiming to provide students with healthier, tastier, and more diverse meal options. The change comes in response to student...

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