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Math teacher Susan John and other Virginian residents stand in line to receive their second vaccination at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Feb. 18.
Locals receive second COVID-19 vaccination
Alayna Caravas, Staff Writer • February 23, 2021

Many Virginia Beach residents returned to the Convention Center on Feb. 18 and received their second vaccination after obtaining their first shot weeks ago.   Virginia...

Strawbridge Regal Theater has been closed since Oct. 2020.
Regal Cinemas announces plan to reopen theaters
February 17, 2021
Senior Michelle Pham displays her chalk work for "Chalk the Walk" school-wide campaign on Feb.16.
Operation Smile spreads the love
February 17, 2021
School counselors come together at Ocean Lakes for National School Counseling Week on Feb. 1.
Dolphins' Minds Matter Club celebrates National School Counseling Week
February 16, 2021
A one pager image provides information for the schedule for signing up for 2021-2022 courses. Live link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J6kQ5GDBDZz8CHpJVNtraVAMpEvCa1negphYwwHA_aA/edit?usp=sharing
Course Registration 2021 - 2022
February 7, 2021
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Mental health aggravated by virtual learning
Lola Goodloe, Staff Writer • February 28, 2021

COVID-19 did not just infect this country’s physical health; it’s affected its mental health as well. It has transformed behavioral patterns and infiltrated homes and...

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Teenage sensation Olivia Rodrigo gets a license to success as she produces a No. 1 song
‘Drivers License’ steers social media sensation
Kylee McLaughlin, Features Editor • January 31, 2021

Red lights and stop signs could not halt the success of 17-year-old Olivia Rodrigo’s new hit song ‘drivers license’ which debuted as the No. 1 song in the world on Billboard...

Sports
Virginia Beach Smoothie Stop pays tribute to hometown hero
Virginia Beach Smoothie Stop pays tribute to hometown hero

Matt Seaman, Sports Editor
February 7, 2021

With the Super Bowl featuring the Chiefs and the Buccaneers approaching, the Smoothie Stop Cafe held an appreciation event on Saturday, Feb. 6.  Stepping on the field will be Ocean Lakes alumnus and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi....

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Aniya adds another
Aniya adds another

Josh Brown, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2021

Junior Aniya Mosley added the 500m title to her collection of school records on Feb. 3 at the new Virginia Beach Sports Center with a time of 2:55. “I want to thank my coach so much for believing in me and helping me to get where I am,” said Aniya. With...

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Track makes history at new Virginia Beach Sports Center
Track makes history at new Virginia Beach Sports Center

Matt Seaman, Sports Editor
February 1, 2021

At the recent VA Showcase and 757 Showdown, track athletes rewrote history. Senior Owen Lipps placed 3rd in the 800m, and Owen's time of one minute and 57 seconds earned him a spot at #23 in the country, while junior Aniya Mosley won the 800m with...

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JTTV Returns: Super Bowl 2021

Josh Brown and Turner Demers
January 29, 2021

Josh and Turner return to the microphone and dive into the sports world after a week of historic conference championships and discuss the upcoming Super Bowl along with modern sports news.

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Opinion
America does not need another lockdown
NBA season tips off early
NBA season tips off early

Matt Seaman, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020

Black Lives Matter turns selfish
Black Lives Matter turns selfish

Kalorra Smith, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020

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