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Crumbl Cookies has quickly become a favorite for dessert lovers, popping up in cities all over the U.S. But what makes this cookie shop stand out from all the others? It’s more than just the cookies, it’s the way they’ve built an experience around them. One reason Crumbl is so popular is their rotating weekly...

If you have ever driven through Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, or Alabama, you have most likely come across the legendary pit stop: Buc-ee’s. Buc-ees has become a cultural phenomenon loved by southerners for its unique blend of convenience, quality, and size. Buc-ee’s was created in 1982 by Arch Aplin and Don Wasek. It was founded...

Touch typing is an essential skill in the digital millennium. Nobody can survive without it. Recent generations are a lot more tech-savvy compared to their earlier counterparts. Younger demographics have not grown up with a tech-free life, but they’ve learned to adapt to it and apply these gadgets to their daily lives. On the contrary,...

Officer Burch, South Lakes High School’s School Resource officer (SRO), ensures the safety and well-being of all the students in the building. Before becoming an SRO, Officer Burch worked as a patrol officer for the Fairfax County Police Department for 15 years. He then worked as an SRO at Herndon High School for a temporary...

With the Trump Administration coming back to Washington DC, Donald Trump is expected to make sweeping cuts to the federal bureaucratic base, as well as cutting general government spending. During his campaign, one of his main positions was cutting back on “government bloat,” specifically calling out DC workers as part of a “swamp” that needed...

Sophomores at South Lakes are all beginning to take on their MYP Projects. The point of these projects is to prepare the students for the IB program available to them next year, and to help explore different IB Learner Profile Traits.    The type of project that one can accomplish varies, from crafting different products,...

Current president Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump advocated for a “strong” transfer of power during their first meeting since Trump won the presidential election last week.    The two met at the White House, where Biden said “I’m looking forward to having a smooth transition” and assured Trump that his team “would do everything...

For the first time, South Lakes has hosted their very own movie night for students!    The evening included a family-friendly showing of Hotel Transylvania from 7-9 pm, delicious concessions sold, and a bring your own seating recommendation for hanging out on the football field. The event also had free admission. The South Lakes team...

Imagine a time when music came alive through the crackle of vinyl, the whir of cassette tapes, and the gleam of CDs and DVDs. In the 1990s and 2000s, these classic physical media sources captured hearts and defined an era. Devoted enthusiasts pursued physical copies of their beloved media wherever it was available. Then the...

The morning after the 2024 Presidential election, calls flooded into non-profit organization The Trevor Project’s hotline from many LGBTQ youth worried about the results. They saw a sharp increase in the number of calls they received, a 700% surge compared to earlier weeks. Along with this, they also received a 125% increase of traffic to...

As we get closer to the holiday season, we notice more and more family get-togethers popping up on the calendar. It is no secret that with these reunions, however, comes some uncomfortable conversation. People come to dread the inevitable “How’s school going?” and “Are you in a relationship?” questions. Keep reading to discover some ways...

Finally, twenty four years after the original Gladiator movie was released, Ridley Scott is releasing the sequel. The upcoming sequel Gladiator II, following the original film Gladiator will be coming to theaters on November 22. The sequel will pick up two decades after the main character Maximus’ death in the first film. The sequel will...

The musician Gracie Abrams dropped a deluxe version of her hit album “The Secret of Us,” which fans were waiting for. The deluxe version includes four new unreleased songs including, “That’s So True,” “Cool,” “Packing it up,” and “I Told You Things.” The deluxe album also includes live performances of her songs “I Love You...

The country singer Zach Bryan and influencer Brianna LaPaglia have officially broken up after a year of dating, leaving some messy drama behind. On October 22, Bryan posted an instagram story stating that the two split. “I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart,” Bryan wrote, adding, “[I] had an incredibly hard...

Virginia’s election results from the national to local level are in.   In the Presidential race, 51% of Virginans voted for Kamala Harris and 46% voted for Donald Trump, giving 13 electoral votes to Harris. With this, she had a total of 226 electoral votes and  Trump had 296 votes, securing the 2024 presidential election for...

Reston au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on October 29, 2024. The 23 year old was faced with two counts of second degree murder of Joseph Ryan and Christine Banfield, but was able to lessen her charge to one count of manslaughter in a plea deal.  The plea deal was a major...

Liam Payne was found dead at age 31 after a fatal fall from his 3rd floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.  Liam Payne was staying at an Argentinian hotel with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy. About two days before his death, she left the hotel early while he stayed there for a few more days. They...

With the election of Donald Trump this month, his transition team has kicked into high gear, picking several key figures to lead Trump’s Presidential Cabinet. During Trump’s first term, multiple cabinet changes occurred, with four different Chiefs of Staff, and dozens of others who were fired or quit, so the political world has been wary...

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will spar on Friday, November 15th, at 8:00 P.M. EST in a highly anticipated boxing match.  The first fight was canceled due to an ulcer flare-up Tyson suffered on May 27th. This sports match is streamed on Netflix and will be live to all audiences tuning in. The event will...

A judge delayed the ruling about considering whether President-elect Donald Trump should be convicted in his hush money trial over claims by his lawyers that he needs to be able to do his job as President. The ruling would have been on whether Trump is immune from prosecution, due to his role as president. This...