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German police teams have been raiding homes of citizens accused of “hateful content” on social media. The government has been ramping up investigations recently, aiming to prevent hateful speech from becoming political violence due to a social media speech restriction law.   The German Constitution prohibits hate speech, while maintaining protection of freedom of speech....

Myles Garrett is known as one of the most dominant NFL players in the league and has broken records time and time again ever since his rookie season. Picked number one in the 2017 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns, he quickly made his position known as a top edge rusher showcasing his agility, speed,...

Colors are all around us and each has a different meaning. Colors can have negative and positive associations or be associated with certain moods and feelings. Have you ever wondered what your favorite color says about you?    Red The color red is often associated with anger or danger, however, it can also symbolize courage,...

South Lakes junior guard Taylor Cole has been recognized with an honorable mention in the Concorde District for the 2024-25 girls’ basketball season. A varsity player since her freshman year, Cole is known for her aggressive defense and her ability to drive to the basket, using her quickness, intensity, and basketball IQ to shut down...

Now that Patrick Mahomes is fresh off his embarrassing loss in Super Bowl LIX, there remains a lot of speculation on social media about how close he is to all-time great quarterback Tom Brady in the discussion for who is the “GOAT” (Greatest Of All Time). I’m writing to put an end to this argument....

In recent years, Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks have become synonymous with excellence in women’s college basketball, with two national championships in the last three years and a commanding presence that includes a record-setting streak of home victories. However, on Sunday, the South Carolina dynasty took an unexpected blow.   In a game that was...

Anti-discrimination laws have been in place for decades in many American establishments, from school admissions to workplace hiring practices which eventually evolved into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies (DEI). Now with President Donald Trump signing an executive order to end these initiatives, the future of DEI in America is uncertain. What would this mean for...

Why should I take Journalism? It’s that time of the year where South Lakes students pick courses for the next school year. Some may be considering taking journalism but are questioning, “why should I take journalism?” Here is some information about the course.    Journalism is an elective offered at South Lakes high school and...

Ranked 6th in the state of Virginia, the South Lakes Boys Varsity Basketball team has an impressive record of 22-5  wins to losses. Going into the playoffs, the team is under lots of pressure due to the success of last season. Last year, the boys varsity team won the state championship, earning the title of...

In recent years, Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks have become synonymous with excellence in women’s college basketball, with two national championships in the last three years and a commanding presence that includes a record-setting streak of home victories. However, on Sunday, the South Carolina dynasty took an unexpected blow.   In a game that was...

Every federal employee received the same email from Elon Musk Saturday, demanding a list of five accomplishments done in the past week. Several agencies responded by notifying their employees not to respond, setting up a conflict between Musk’s question of his legal authority and the institutional power of federal agencies.    Elon Musk pushed this...

Isolated from other restaurants and in between a cluster of Reston condominiums lies a hidden treasure trove of mouthwatering Vietnamese food that’s called Lantern House Kitchen & Bar.    The 7-month old eatery serves up traditional Vietnamese and Asian dishes, with their main goal being to introduce Americans to the unique and delectable flavors of...

Recently traded super star Anthony Davis was injured in his first game with the Dallas Mavericks. The game was against the Houston Rockets, who were coming off a five game losing streak. The Mavericks hoped trading their superstar guard Luka Doncic would help push them into the playoffs and solve their defensive problem.   The...

Victor Wembyama has just been ruled out for the season by the Spurs after suffering a blood clot in his right shoulder. The Spurs organization noticed this when Wembanyama returned back to Texas from the 2025 All Star game in San Francisco. This will definitely impact the Spurs chances of making the playoffs as they...

The current Boston Celtics are performing far worse than they were last year. Last year the Celtics were the best team in the league for almost the whole season. With newly added star Kristaps Porzingis staying mostly healthy up until the last few games of the postseason, they ended up winning the NBA finals.  ...

The Boston Red Sox capped their offseason with the acquisition of all-star third baseman Alex Bregman, an exceptional defensive player. With the addition of Bregman, the Red Sox can move star Rafael Devers from defense to DH. Devers has not performed well in defense, but is upset about being moved.   The Red Sox contract...

On Presidents’ Day, thousands of Americans crowded the streets in cities across the US, including crowds in Washington DC, and Richmond, Virginia. These protests were organized by the 50501 Movement, a grassroots organization named for its goal. That goal is 50 protests in 50 states in 1 day. The movement was aiming to oppose and...

Four new outlets were removed from their offices in the Pentagon following a change in the Press Corps policy, removing NBC, NPR, New York Times, and Politico. The outlets had been given the space for correspondents to work at and broadcast from in matters pertaining to the Department of Defense.  The outlets were removed following...

The Washington Post pulled an anti-Elon Musk ad for their Tuesday Edition last week as tensions mounted between the newly-formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and many organizations both public and private. The ad, which advocacy groups Common Cause and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) collaborated on, is part of a wider movement to...

The popstar Selena Gomez and her fiance, a music producer and Seahawk alum, Benny Blanco have been teasing their new project that will arrive on March 21. Their new album “I Said I Love You First” was announced on the couple’s Instagram’s accounts, on February 13. Their new first song “Scared of Loving You” is...