Do you ever wonder what kind of wildlife there is here in Virginia? Virginia is home to a vast variety of wonderful wildlife, and many different species. These are some of the most interesting and beautiful animals that live in Virginia. The White-Tailed deer The well-known white-tailed deer is very common in Virginia. These shy...
The fan favorite Netflix series, Love on the Spectrum, returned with season two on January 19, 2024. The show follows seven young adults with autism who join a dating group to explore the world of romance while figuring out how they want to live. The individuals that star in the series are from all different...
Two giant pandas from the National Zoo in Washington D.C. were taken to China on November 8th, 2023. The pandas were previously on loan to the zoo from the Chinese government, which owns and leases all giant pandas in the U.S. The pandas, named Mei Xiang and Tian Tian had 4 cubs: Xiao Qi Ji,...
During Playboi Cartis’ lucrative, mysterious, and hectic rollout that has included leaked texts with Kanye, rumors that he was recording his alleged album “Music” in a cave in Italy, and arrest footage from 2021 of Carti going 133 MPH in a 55 MPH zone in Atlanta, he has dropped five different singles. All songs are...
The Fairfax County Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program serves low-income families to assist with their housing needs. A family (a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together) can apply with the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a HCV Voucher to find their own apartment, condominium,...
Like many of those who are considering majoring in the humanities, the arrival of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots was threatening, scary, and more than a little overwhelming to me. I grew up repeatedly hearing that majoring in English or other humanities degrees was an impractical choice, and it sometimes felt as though I was...
In 2024 the Supreme Court will make decisions on polarizing topics such as gun control, an abortion pill, the January 6th attack, Trump, and discrimination. Abortion pill The latest abortion case post Roe v. Wade, FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine will focus on the distribution of America’s first abortion pill. The pill in question...
Just months ago, the world thought that the 2013 film The Wind Rises was the last ever Studio Ghibli film to be made under legendary director, Hayao Miyazaki. Luckily for fans, Miyazaki is a man full of surprises. Emerging from his retirement to write and direct the movie, Miyazaki strikes again with his latest film,...
On January 11th, 2010 Pete Carroll was named the 8th Seattle Seahawks head coach, making him one of the most successful Seahawks coaches in franchise history. He brought to the Seahawks 35 years of collegiate and NFL experience. Early this month on January 10th, after 39 years in the league, he announced that he would...
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue across the nation, as well as here at South Lakes. Chronic absenteeism is defined as a student missing at least 10% of school, which is 18 days of the typical 180 day school year. Chronic absenteeism is not a recent issue, however the Covid-19 pandemic has escalated the problem....
The second round of the NFL playoffs is set to begin this weekend with the divisional round. After a thrilling wildcard weekend that produced upsets and saw multiple breakout players, we will now start to see who the contenders are in each conference. The winners of this weekend’s games will advance to their conference championship...
As the NFL playoffs heat up, fans eagerly anticipate the thrilling showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans. With both teams boasting some of the best rosters and a hunger for postseason success, this game promises to be a must-watch event. The Ravens, led by their dynamic quarterback Lamar Jackson, have been...
Exercising more frequently The resolution to exercise more is quite common for the new years. This might be due to the fact that it is the perfect time to start getting fit for the summer or just to get fit in general. Exercising reduces stress and improves your overall health, making it a great resolution...
LeBron James, the ageless superstar, is well on his way to reaching the incredible milestone of 40,000 career points. While most players see a decline in their abilities as they get older, that just ain’t LeBron. Despite being the oldest player in the league, he continues to perform at an exceptional level, showing athleticism and...
With the start of the new year, we have the Golden Globe Winners of 2024! Many awards for television and film. The winners were announced on January 7th, 2024. Here are the winners of the 81st Golden Globe Awards! Barbie: This movie is about the stereotypical Barbie traveling to the human world to discover her...
How to Marry a Millionaire (1953): If you love comedy and romance films, this one’s for you! ‘How to Marry a Millionaire’ was one of the films that skyrocketed Marilyn’s career. In this movie, directed by Jean Negulesco and screenplay by Nunnally Johnson, there are three main characters, Schatze Page (Lauren Bacall), Pola Debevoise...
Last Wednesday marked the 131st anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom. The 1893 coup, which removed the native Hawiian monarch, Queen Lili’uokalani, from her throne, was carried out by a group of white businessmen with the support of United States military officials. To commemorate the anniversary of the coup, Hawiians took part...
“On Wednesdays, we wear pink.” This is one of the most iconic quotes when it comes to movie history, coming directly from ‘Mean Girls’ (2004). This movie was a huge hit back in the 2000s and is still a big hit today. It comes as no surprise that a recreation of this popular movie from...
With the release of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” also came along an album filled with all the songs from the movie. This album contains 16 songs from different artists. These songs are meant to add layers and backstory to the characters in the movie, primarily Lucy Gray Baird, played by...
Mr. Ravenstahl teaches in his classroom by day but that’s not all there is to him. Mr. Ravenstahl is an Art 1, IB visual art, and Theory of Knowledge teacher here at South Lakes. He has been an upstanding member of the Seahawk society for 28 years! He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended...
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