Clairo: Rise of fame
Megan Gillespie, staff writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
Claire Cottrill, AKA “Clairo,” has been gaining a massive amount of followers and attention over the past few months. In high school, she began publishing small snippets of original songs and full covers on websites such as bandcamp and SoundCloud. In May of 2016, she began to publish her covers...
Got volunteer hours?
Rachel Smith, staff writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under News, SLHS Updates, Trends
If you are looking for volunteer hours then you've come to the right place! Here are some great opportunities that are fun and need your helping hands. All of these events are located right here in Reston! Love Dogs? 19th Annual Pet Fiesta - Volunteers Needed! Want to play with puppies and other...
Indoor ski resort may open in Fairfax County
Leana Travis, editor-in-chief
April 9, 2019
Filed under Features, News, Sports, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
The American affiliate of Dutch Skiing company SnowWorld is considering working with Fairfax County to build their first Indoor Ski Resort in NortForceh America, according to a report by a subcommittee of the Fairfax County Sports Tourism Task. The Resort could potentially include a 100-room hotel with...
Hard Work U: College of the Ozarks
Sydney Cook, staff writer
April 8, 2019
Filed under Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Trends
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 that integrates learning, work, and service. Students who attend this school pay for college in a unique...
Even a rat hole has its charms
Sara Marzaro, staff writer
April 4, 2019
Filed under Features, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
I am from a tiny village of 1,500 people deep in the mountains. That means everyone knows each other and no matter what you do, you will be always in the spotlight. It is that kind of place where you can just walk to go everywhere, everybody has is own trusted pub, and there are no popular coffee houses...
Time management tips & tricks
Taylor Anderson, staff writer
April 4, 2019
Filed under Features, SLHS Updates, Student Life, The Advice Page, Top Stories, Trends
“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 gives one an advantage over their hectic schedule or chaotic calendar. The ability to deal with...
Healthy Foods Facts & Myths
Saousane Bejjaji, staff writer
April 3, 2019
Filed under Features, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
It’s no secret that us millennials and Gen Z members are always out on the look for new healthy, trendy and easy diets. Every magazine, Instagram post, and celebrity seems to tell us something contradictory to what we already know! 1.) "Fat-free or low-fat foods are always better than the full-fat...
Olivia Jade is the bronzed face of the college admissions scandal
Rhea Braganza, staff writer
March 28, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, News, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
“Full House” star Lori Loughlin, known as “Aunt Becky” on the show, and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were arrested for bribing University of Southern California (USC) in order to get their daughters, Olivia Jade Giannulli and Isabella Rose Giannulli, into the college. Loughlin...
Le’Veon Bell says hello to the New York Jets
Izzy Abbondanza, staff writer
March 27, 2019
Filed under News, Sport Updates, Sports, Top Stories, Trends
After a year-long break from football after deciding that the Steelers weren’t paying him enough, Le’Veon Bell decided to come back to the NFL with the New York Jets. While he was gone, he was missing out on being paid about $14 million, which is what he would have made during the past 2018 season....
“Skip the Straw,” save a sea turtle
Izzy Abbondanza, staff writer
March 22, 2019
Filed under News, Student Life, Top Stories, Trends
In the U.S. alone, 500 million straws are used each day. That’s enough straws to fill 125 school buses! The “Skip the Straw, Save a Turtle” campaign has been on the rise in 2019 due to the problem of straws in the ocean. Most of the straws that are used are too small to be recycled because they...
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