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The scoop on sleeping stress and pain free

The scoop on sleeping stress and pain free

Taylor Anderson, Student Life Editor May 12, 2020

Waking up with a pain in your back or crook in your neck, is no way to start off a healthy and productive day. A large misconception about sleep positions is that lying on your side is the best bet for...

South Lakes sophomore shares her family’s visa experience through political cartoons

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor May 12, 2020

Amany Bouali is a sophomore at South Lakes who has drawn emotional political cartoons that illustrate her views on the process of visa laws in the United States. Bouali came about this during the sophomore...

Recipes to make in isolation

Recipes to make in isolation

Saousane Bejjaji, Editor May 12, 2020

As our days seem to continuously grow longer, with fewer things to do and more things to eat, picking up the culinary skill might not sound like too bad of an idea! Many are making the smart decision to...

Fairfax Countys local businesses & How to support them during lockdown

Fairfax County’s local businesses & How to support them during lockdown

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor May 10, 2020

During Virginia's lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many local businesses have shifted the way they're functioning. You can still support these places and the local economy, without breaking social...

Yellow school bus driving away, referencing recent FCPS decision to shift to distance learning through April 10.

How to adjust to the new reality: Social distancing in a social world

Leana Travis, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2020

Dear South Lakes Sentinel readers,      As someone who tends to struggle with a lack of structure and long periods of isolation, I understand how a month of “social distancing” can...

How to stay motivated in the dead of March

How to stay motivated in the dead of March

Taylor Anderson, Student Life Editor March 2, 2020

  Most high school students can reasonably agree that the month of March is a slow and treacherous walk through quicksand. Students in March are reaching longingly for April and the spring break...

Seahawk Dance Team off to nationals!

Seahawk Dance Team off to nationals!

Maddy McFarlin, Sports Editor March 2, 2020

The South Lakes Dance Team will be leaving for Dance Nationals on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. They will be competing against teams nationwide to determine the best team in the country....

Fun spring activities

Fun spring activities

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer March 2, 2020

I know what you’re thinking. “It’s still winter, so why are you talking about spring already?!” Just hear me out! In northern Virginia, it’s hard to tell whether or not spring will come early,...

The law of attraction and how it can change your life

The law of attraction and how it can change your life

Maddy McFarlin, Sports Editor March 2, 2020

The Law of Attraction (LOA) uses the power of our minds to translate thoughts into reality. It is based on the idea that anything imaginable can be achieved. This article will help break down the aspects...

Random Acts of Kindness

Random Acts of Kindness

Audrey Wheeler, Staff Writer March 2, 2020

  Let’s face it, the world could use a little more kindness and a little less judgement! We might not be able to reach everyone on the planet, but we definitely can spread some love towards our...

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