Breakup round two: JLO and Ben Affleck split up… again

Sentinel2 months 1 week ago
Fans are shocked that JLO and Ben Affleck are getting a divorce after already splitting up once in the early 2000’s. On Tuesday, August 20th, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after over two years of marriage.     Affleck and Lopez first began their romance in 2002, while working on the set of...
Kate Green, Entertainment Editor

Lebanon exploding comms device leaves 49 dead, injures several thousands.

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
A series of targeted terror attacks have rocked Lebanon as thousands of comms devices detonated across the country on the 17th and 18th leaving many dead, thousands injured and the nation in disarray. Following the October 7th attacks on Israel, the tension has expanded through the Middle East and past Israeli borders as the conflict...
Charlie Barrientos, Staff Writer

Movie star Kevin Bacon to participate in local film festival

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
Kevin Bacon is to appear at the 13th annual Washington West film festival, located in Reston Town Center and Tysons. The film festival is scheduled for October 10th through the 13th.   The Washington West film festival will feature new documentaries such as Searching for Amani and Champions of the Golden Valley as well as...
Belen Brown, Co-News Editor

iPhone 16 Lineup

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
Apple unveiled not only the iPhone 16, but its entire 2025 lineup during the Apple “glow time” event. This includes the iPhone 16, new apple watches such as the  Series 10 and the Ultra 2, the higher and lower end Airpods 4, and a completely recreated color set for the Airpod Maxs. With all these...
Salaar Baig, Staff Writer

Virginia governor signs ban on cell phones in schools

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
The governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, issued an executive order to completely ban cell phones during the school day. This ban is going to go into effect on January 1st of 2025, and will affect all K-12 schools in the state of Virginia.  This decision was made to prevent distractions from impeding the learning of...
Dalton Bowen, Staff Writer

How the repeal of affirmative action and legacy admissions has affected college admissions

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
After the repeal of affirmative action by the Supreme Court in 2023, along with state bans on legacy admissions, incoming classes at the top educational institutions in the US have been significantly changed. In Virginia, legacy admissions preference was outlawed by a bill passed last year, and legislation continues to be drafted at the local...
Hunter Church, Co-News-Editor

Cristiano Ronaldo logra una viralidad sin precedentes

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
El atleta de primer nivel de Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, ha lanzado su canal de YouTube, atrayendo a 1 millón de suscriptores en solo 90 minutos, la duración promedio de un partido de fútbol. Ronaldo, conocido por su físico imponente, su excepcional capacidad de salto y su precisa habilidad para rematar de cabeza, mide 1.87m, lo...
Dania Vanessa Hernandez, Editora Internacional

Cristiano Ronaldo achieves record-breaking virality

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
Portugal’s A-list athlete, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched his YouTube Channel, drawing 1 million subscribers in just 90-minutes—the average duration of a football match. Ronaldo, known for his strong physique, exceptional jumping ability, and precise heading accuracy, is 1.87m tall, making him a fierce target man and aerial threat in the penalty area. His scoring prowess...
Dania Vanessa Hernandez, International Editor

Kentucky governor bans ‘conversion therapy’ with executive order

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
The governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, recently signed an executive order to ban conversion therapy on minors in the state. This was done to prevent harm done to LGBTQ+ youth through conversion therapy. “Kentucky cannot possibly reach its full potential unless all of our citizens are free from discrimination,” Beshear said in a statement. “My...
Dalton Bowen, Staff Writer

Fast food inflation

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
Restaurants like Mcdonads, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, and Burger King are guilty of surging their prices as fast food chains across the country raise their prices to combat US inflation, leaving customers frustrated.  In 2019, a Mcdonalds Big Mac was priced at $3.99. Today, the same item costs $7.49, revealing  a shocking 87.7% price increase. Similarly...
Belen Brown, Co-News-Editor

Reston woman killed after attacking police

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
Police shot and killed a Reston woman during a wellness check on Monday after she attacked officers with a knife.  An officer knocked on the door of Sydney Wilson’s 11800 block, Sunrise Valley Drive apartment Monday morning. It is unclear how many other officers were with him. Wilson refused to open the door. After police...
Lucy Rosst, Staff Editor

Boar’s Head deli meat causes deadly listeria outbreak

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
A listeria outbreak, caused by Boar’s Head liverwurst deli meat, left nine people dead and another fifty-seven hospitalized, as reported in 18 states so far. After it was linked to the outbreak, millions of pounds of deli meats originating from the Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, were recalled in August. Boar’s Head faces at...
Ava-Grace Satterfield, Co-Student Life Editor

Old medical supplies wash up on shore of Virginia Beaches

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
Beaches closed from Delaware to Virginia due to old medical supplies, like needles and syringes, washing up on shore while civilians were swimming. Virginia is home to 25 beaches, which are all popular vacation spots for families and friends around the country. Additionally, Maryland is home to 15 beaches and Delaware is home to 10...
Sofie Barlund, Staff Writer

Factual inaccuracies throughout the presidential debate

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
Former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris both claimed victory in the tense 2025 presidential debate in which both candidates made many false claims. Throughout the debate, Donald Trump insulted Kamala Harris and her positions, and stated several false claims about the country. Harris also attacked Trump’s character by bringing up his...
Sofie Barlund, Staff Writer

South Lakes Homecoming Spirit Week 2024

Sentinel2 months 3 weeks ago
Spirit fills the halls at South Lakes on the days leading up to homecoming night. The week’s themes included Colors of the Bayou on Monday, Almost There day on Tuesday, New Orleans Nap Time on Wednesday, Princess and the Frog day on Thursday, and Class Color Beads on Friday.   Monday began with Colors of...
Iris Yi, Staff Writer

The loudest atmosphere in the sports world

Sentinel2 months 4 weeks ago
The Philadelphia Phillies have established themselves as a formidable force in the postseason, boasting the best home-field advantage in recent history. Over the past two postseasons, they have held an impressive 12-4 record at home, with half of those losses coming from a single series. The Phillies have proven to be the toughest opponent for...
Matthew Pierce, Staff Writer

The Importance of Media Literacy and Digital Preservation (Opinion)

Sentinel3 months ago
The Internet Archive, the heart of media literacy and digital preservation, has been facing a near-death demise for over 25-years. The Internet Archive was launched in 1996, and is known for its Wayback Machine. Wayback allows users to see the history of a website’s domain and how its graphical user interface is composed over time....
Dania Vanessa Hernandez, International Editor

Another attempt on Donald Trump’s life raises security concerns

Sentinel3 months ago
A second assassination attempt was made on former president Donald Trump’s life while he was golfing on his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was not injured, and the suspect was apprehended by a Secret Service agent just outside the course. The suspect, Ryan Routh, had been camping outside the course for around...
Hunter Church, Co-News Editor

Seahawks soar to victory in the homecoming football game

Sentinel3 months ago
After a harsh start to the season, the Seahawks took home their first win Friday night against the Falls Church Jaguars, during the annual homecoming football game. The game concluded with a commanding score of 48-6, which is in stark contrast to the previous two defeats the team faced this season.  The matchup began with...
Salaar Baig and Evan Locklear

Policy positions learned from the presidential debate

Sentinel3 months ago
In the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, viewers watched both candidates throw insults and obfuscate when asked about their policies. This article gathers the statements on policy from both debaters.  On the issues of the economy, Kamala plans to “lift up the middle class and the working...
Dalton Bowen, Staff Writer
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