Movie Review: ‘Bumblebee’ is the best ‘Transformers’ movie yet
Miranda Sandoval, online editor
January 31, 2019
Understandably, our generation has grown weary after being subjected to mediocre action movies with predictable plots, forgettable “heroes,” and numbing loads of violence. However, ‘Bumblebee,’ the riveting new live-action movie produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Travis Knight, is a...
Should convicted felons be allowed to vote?
Ben Zalles, staff writer and photographer
January 29, 2019
According to a 2016 report done by “The Sentencing Project,” it is estimated that 6.1 million Americans are denied the right to vote when they’re convicted of a felony. The term “felony disenfranchisement” is used to describe the laws that currently restrict the voting rights of people who...
Netflix & binge: most binge-worthy shows
Adriana Agic, staff writer
January 24, 2019
Most of us have had the feeling of boredom and irritation after we’ve finished binging a show on Netflix. We ask ourselves, “When will the next season be released? What do I watch now? Should I just rewatch something?” Here are some show recommendations to get you out of your rut! Historical: The Crown Numbe...
NFC Championship Game: Rams win in controversial call over Saints
Joseph Brotemarkle, staff writer
January 24, 2019
The Los Angeles Rams took on the New Orleans Saints in the NFC championship game on January 20th. The winner of this game would continue to the Super Bowl to compete to be the greatest football team in the world. The New Orleans Saints took the early lead, scoring a touchdown and two field goals in...
The impact of analytics on sports
Marc Goldstein, staff writer
January 23, 2019
While most sports come down to the best players and teams, analytics and stats have enhanced football, basketball, and baseball. This “revolution” has been rising for a long time, but became really popular in 2015 when teams started to win with the use of analytics. Many executives have used stats...
South Lakes hosts their first Family Game Night
Izzy Abbondanaza, staff writer
January 23, 2019
South Lakes hosted their very first Family Game Night on January 16th. Hosted by the SLHS Leadership team, it was a great success. Along with the leadership team, the Interact club helped out by selling hot chocolate and coffee in exchange for cash donations. South Lakes invited all the local elementary...
Meet Marty the Robot at your local Giant
Jordan Anderson, staff writer
January 23, 2019
If you see a tall, gray robot with googly eyes patrolling the aisles of Giant, don’t be alarmed! It’s Marty the Robot, an unassisted machine that recognizes and reports hazards and out-of-stock items. Marty will work in coexistence with Giant employees while they spend more time with customers. 500...
Amazon’s HQ2 impact on NOVA schools
Helen Ehrlich, news editor
January 23, 2019
In November, Amazon announced that Northern Virginia would serve as the location of their latest head offices, nicknamed “HQ2.” With the construction of HQ2, new families and students will be moving into the Northern Virginia region, reshaping the educational system of the area as we know it. As...
Midnight Treats: a cookie delivery service near you
Izzy Abbondanza, staff writer
January 23, 2019
Midnight Treats, a local Vienna cookie delivery service, is making your midnight cookie dreams a reality. It was started in July of 2018 by the ambitious Johnny Nguyen, four of his close friends, and his mother. Inspired by his mother’s delicious chocolate chip cookies, Nguyen wanted to find ways to...
Student Spotlight: Alexa Perez
Megan Gillespie, staff writer
January 17, 2019
Freshman Alexa Perez (or alexamarie on SoundCloud) has become very popular after her latest song release, “Not the Same” featuring senior Austin Shea (also known as Describer). Perez said she's been interested in music since age six considering her family's musical background. After her first appearance...
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