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South Lakes Sentinel

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South Lakes Sentinel

Microsoft moves past Internet Explorer

Microsoft moves past Internet Explorer

Sami Saab, executive editor March 18, 2015

Microsoft has officially confirmed that their new operating system, Windows 10, will not be using Internet Explorer as its primary web browser. The Redmond firm stated that it is currently researching...

Students express anger over snow day decision (UPDATED)

Students express anger over snow day decision (UPDATED)

Sami Saab, executive editor January 6, 2015

The school board's decision to have school today despite predictions of 1-3 inches of snow has caused anger in the student body. "What about the kids who have to walk here? They may come in sparkling,...

QRU? Teacher and coach Michael Astudillo

Sami Saab, multimedia editor November 27, 2014

This month, South Lakes teacher and former coach Michael Astudillo is moving on to serve as Assistant Principal at Chantilly High School. Before he leaves, the Sentinel staff asked him to reflect on his...

Superintendent launches Portrait of a Graduate

Superintendent launches Portrait of a Graduate

Sami Saab, executive editor November 21, 2014

The FCPS School Board recently adopted a new set of guiding principles known as the Portrait of a Graduate. The four main goals of this plan are student success, a caring culture, a premier workforce,...

Classifieds sections are a great way to discover internships or part time work opportunities. Online sites like Monster.com are also great resources.

Summer work opportunities present great opportunities for Seahawks

Sami Saab, graphics editor June 17, 2014

As summer nears each year, students eager to wrap up the school year must face one final challenge before being allowed a rest: answering the infamous question that brings even TJ students to their knees. “Should...

Net neutrality controversy may bring the SOPA/PIPA crowd back to the battlefield

Net neutrality controversy may bring the SOPA/PIPA crowd back to the battlefield

Sami Saab, graphics editor May 7, 2014

Google, Netflix, Yahoo, and many more may be coming back to the battlefield to fight what some journalists are calling “the death of the internet as we known it.” The Federal Communications Commission,...

MYP Fair 2014

Sami Saab, graphics editor April 9, 2014

This years MYP Fair held a wide variety of projects. Take a look at a couple of them here.

Mental Health Week to kick off on April 7th

Sami Saab, graphics editor March 30, 2014

This year's Mental Health Week, a time dedicated to mental well being, will be starting April 7th and lasting through to the 11th. The schedule is as follows: Monday 4/7/14-Welcome to Mental Wellness...

Facebook’s new acquisition causes Rifts in the community

Facebook’s new acquisition causes Rifts in the community

Sami Saab, graphics editor March 26, 2014

Facebook announced yesterday that it has acquired the Oculus Rift for 2 billion dollars, sparking shock and outrage from the gaming community. The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset unveiled at...

Do we want more snow days?

Sami Saab, graphics editor March 7, 2014

With FCPS announcing snow day after snow day, rumors have been circulating that we have not had a regular week of schools since 2013. While some students appreciate the time off, others fear for what...

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