Oakton Outlook

“The Caitlin Clark Effect” Reaches New Heights

Natalie Nguyen, Staff Writer | April 8, 2024

“Here comes Caitlin Clark! How will she go for history?” Caitlin pulls up for a logo three. “There it is!” The crowd erupts. This is the moment...

ASL should be offered at all FCPS High Schools

Katie Sullivan, Staff Writer | April 8, 2024

The requirements that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) demands for its standard and advanced diplomas are challenging to meet without equitable...

AP African American History

Nyla Kathuria, Staff Writer | February 29, 2024

The Virginia Department of Education approved the AP African American Studies course, now offered as a pilot course. Late last year, College Board’s...

The Spotlight Shines on Innovate Student Directors

Katie Sullivan, Staff Writer | February 29, 2024

Seats fill, lights dim, and adrenaline rises as Oakton students prepare to display their complex student-directed One-Act Plays (One Acts). The One...

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“If I Won the Money, That Would Be a Dream!”
November 20, 2023
Zaynab Hasan, Staff Writer
What does $2,500 mean to the average student? That is how much money around 8,000 U.S. high school students can win from the National Merit Scholarship....
Oakton students
Incoming Freshman Tips
September 21, 2023
Evie Kehoe, Staff Writer
Starting high school can be an overwhelming experience at times, especially if one doesn’t know what to expect beforehand. The transition from middle...
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Summer Sleep Schedule: Why It’s Important and How to Improve It
June 8, 2023
As the month of June begins, summer break is fast approaching. Along with other exciting summer activities such as trips to the pool, being able to...
Oakton students
Vertical Farming: Something Worth Arguing?
June 7, 2023
Layla Abshire, Editor-in-Cheif
Whether it be known for what it is, or for the stress that it put students through, vertical farming is a hot topic in the halls of Oakton. On the 2023...
Events
An Exciting School Calendar
June 7, 2023
omiisha cheella, staff writer
The last week of school is the most boring. Usually, you finish any classwork the week before, but some teachers make sure to plan a graded...
Oakton teachers
The Great Gombos
June 7, 2023
Vivian Yu, Business Manager/Online Story Manager
Teachers are a huge part of how students learn and how much information they can retain. Having a teacher that puts their all to help students learn and...
Oakton teachers
Teacher Trophies
May 9, 2023
Madeline Deppe, Staff Writer
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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard | From Prisoner to Social Media Star

Emma Dennis, Staff Writer | February 1, 2024

Gypsy Blanchard has recently gained a lot of traction in the media due to her release from prison on December 28th, 2023. She was serving time for taking...

Crisis on New Years: The Noto Earthquake

Clare Lincoln, Assistant Design Editor | February 1, 2024

On January 1, 2024, at 2:10 am EST, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Central Japan, specifically near Suzu and Noto, Japan, within the Ishikawa...

Regional Elections Outcome

Brielle Long, Staff Writer | November 20, 2023

For countless years, Democrats and Republicans have been at odds with one another. Banned books, abortion, taxes, and so much more have caused rifts that...

Legacy of Coach Priester and Oakton Girls Basketball

Kaleb Steele, Sports Editor | February 29, 2024

Whether by wins, a style, a roster, or simply by the coach, Coach Priester has been coaching basketball for 44 years. The most important...

Winter sports recap

Natalie Nguyen, Staff Writer | February 29, 2024

Out with the snow and in with the sun! It’s time to start the spring sports season, but not before we reflect on winter. Oakton’s...

Autumn Action

Natalie Nguyen, Staff Writer | November 20, 2023

Opinion

Holiday Sales

Vinisha Cheella, Assistant Copy Editor | December 11, 2023

November 20, 2023

Winter Break: A Blip on the Radar or a Mini Vacation?

Tyler Donaldson, Opinion Editor | November 20, 2023

For the last several years, winter break has been set at two weeks. However, this seems not long enough for some students. In my opinion, winter break...

All I want for Christmas is Snow

Emma Dennis, Staff Writer | November 20, 2023

As winter slowly approaches, the idea of snow usually crosses the Oakton Community's minds. For snow lovers, this year may bring smiles to many faces. With...

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