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...

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...

What does it mean to be thankful? It would take me ages to try and explain the importance of being thankful and how it impacts others. Webster’s dictionary defines the word “thankful” as “expressing...

Isn’t it tiring when you don’t know what a good Halloween costume would be? With Halloween just a few days away, here are some costume ideas!   VSCO girl: A good costume idea is dressing...

There’s that one product that you’ve had in your makeup bag for the past three years, told all of your friends about, and always reach for before leaving the house. Here are five products your peers...

With school having started over a month ago, PSAT day is just around the corner! Sophomores and juniors were given a student guide on the PSAT/NMSQT in their English class. Here are some ways to prep for...

The ultimate guide to starting off the school year, stress-free! As the school year starts to kick in, so do our responsibilities, assignments, projects - ouch! Shall I go on? The school year is what...

We live in a world where college is heavily encouraged for students to complete - but what if the cost of the university deters you? College of the Ozarks is a liberal arts college located in Missouri...

“Good time management enables you to work smarter - not harder -” says the Mind Tools Newsletter, “you get more done in less time, even when time is tight and pressures are high.” Time management...

If you’re looking to reduce your meat and dairy consumption, you're in the right place. I myself as the most unshakable carnivore wooer, can even fall in love with some vegan meals! I have listed my...