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The March for Our Lives

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer April 23, 2018

The numerous recent gun-related tragedies across the U.S. have sparked an intense gun control debate within these past few months. Instead of remaining silent, the survivors of the shooting at Marjory...

Beautiful Photo of Nature, A Reminder to Take Care of the Earth

5 Things to Do This Weekend (4/21 – 4/22)

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer April 19, 2018

1.) Experience 30 different countries in a day with the 59th International Street Fair at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia! Learn more about exciting customs and traditions. Watch talented dancers...

Movie Review: The Greatest Showman

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer April 14, 2018

     Laaadies and gentlemen - this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! A compelling tribute to P.T. Barnum, the founder of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, has emerged on...

Eastern Bluebirds such as these two can be found at the Patuxent Research Refuge. Photo Courtesy of www.birdfeederlive.com

5 Things to Do This Weekend (4/14 – 4/15)

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer April 13, 2018

1.) Head to the Tom Tom Founder’s Festival in Charlottesville, Virginia! Celebrate innovation with some of the finest artists, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders. Stroll throughout the historic downtown...

Spring Flowers, Photo Courtesy of Samantha Meglioli

5 Things to Do This Weekend (4/7 – 4/8)

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer April 6, 2018

1.) Head to the Appalachian Festival at Bluefield College in Bluefield, Virginia! Chat with the locals (I promise you'll meet some really nice people while you're there) and celebrate the rich culture...

Untitled, A Painting by Marie Sequeira That Is Still In Progress, Photo Courtesy of Kristina Schwarzkopf

Marie Sequeira’s Painting Highlights Corruption in the Pharmecutical, Health Industry

Miranda Sandoval and Kristina Schwarzkopf March 29, 2018

     Activism at South Lakes comes in many different forms. Senior Marie Sequeira uses her art as a creative way to draw attention to an ongoing problem. She is currently creating a painting...

Cherry Blossoms in D.C., Photo Courtesy of www.theodysseyonline.com

8 Things to Do Over Spring Break (3/24 – 4/2)

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer March 23, 2018

1.) Don't miss the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.! Spend the day touring the nation's capital and admiring the many gorgeous pink cherry blossom trees.  Have your camera ready...

Fairfax County School Board Passes Resolution On Gun Violence

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer March 17, 2018

     17 lives were taken and over 14 were injured during a school shooting that occurred on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.     ...

Four-Leaf Clover, Photo Courtesy of www.pinterest.com

5 Things to Do This Weekend (3/17 – 3/18)

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer March 15, 2018

1.) Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Go on a scavenger hunt and search for shamrocks in Chincoteague, Virginia! Come dressed in green and pick up a game card from participating businesses and began the...

Things to Do This Weekend (3/10 – 3/11)

Miranda Sandoval, Staff Writer March 10, 2018

1.) Get ready for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Washington, D.C.! Partake in a marathon or half-marathon and run, baby, run! Not only will you get that adrenaline pumping and burn those annoying calories...

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