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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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My Life Changing Podcast

My Life Changing Podcast

Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Editor-in-Chief | May 10, 2020

   In the midst of the pandemic, I found myself, much like everyone else, suddenly with so much free time. While my friends and family have been recommending me an endless amount of books, movies, and  TV shows I wanted to try a form of media I hadn’t...

Shows to Watch During Quarantine

Claudia Messina, Editor in Chief | May 8, 2020

As quarantine drags on for yet another week, many students are finding it more and more difficult to occupy all their free time. By now most students have probably scrolled on social media and stared at their assignments that are due for hours, leaving...

Outer Banks: Does Netflix’s New Drama Live Up To Its Hype?

Eileen Lincoln, Editor in Chief | May 7, 2020

Since its release date on April 15th, the Netflix show Outer Banks has become one of the most popular shows on the platform: with shots of endless summer days, salty ocean waves and the feeling of not having a care in the world demonstrating what...

Podcasts to Curb Quarantine Boredom

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | May 7, 2020

Television watching has become a go-to activity for many high schoolers in quarantine. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly eye doctor recommended to binge Netflix all day long. That’s where podcasts come in: all of the entertainment of television without...

Escaping Quarantine Boredom

Escaping Quarantine Boredom

Aubrey Harrell, Editorial Board | May 1, 2020

Since school has been let out for the rest of the year, students are now faced with an almost unprecedented amount of free time on their hands. Although there are online classes to attend, homework to complete, and AP exams to study for, students still...

The Bachelor Phenomenon

The Bachelor Phenomenon

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | April 30, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, fans of The Bachelor were presented with a spin-off called Listen to Your Heart. It seems that there has not been a momentous response to the new show, but this does not detract from the level of fandom for The Bachelor. The premise...

OHS Spin-off of the 2048 Game

OHS Spin-off of the 2048 Game

Payton Wozny and Aubrey Harrell | April 24, 2020

If you’ve spent time in any public school across Fairfax County, or any public school across the country for that matter, chances are you’ve heard people mention the single-player number puzzle game, 2048. The simplicity and ease of the game, as well...

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Reviewing Time-Consuming Baking Projects to Try While Quarantined

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | April 23, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are facing unprecedented amounts of free time. What better way is there to fill this time than with a few lengthy baking projects? I tried out three famously finicky and time-intensive recipes and reviewed...

The Cure For “Quarantine Craze”

Claudia Messina, Editor in Chief | April 23, 2020

When school was canceled on Friday, March 13th, students across FCPS rejoiced at the fact that they could escape their stressful everyday life even if it would only be one day. Several people made plans with their friends for that Friday, treating...

What Party Does He Belong To Again? – Micheal Bloomberg Feature

Claudia Messina, Editor in Chief | April 16, 2020

This year’s presidential candidate race has had many surprises. One of the biggest ones being the addition and withdrawal of Michael Bloomberg from the race. Micheal Bloomberg, a 77-year-old billionaire, has had a successful life leading up to this...

Minimalism

March 5, 2020

The term minimalism has been around for many years surrounding different religious rituals and ways of style.However, recently it has been a term to declutter one's life and simplify a person’s lifestyle. Adults and teenagers have been making the switch...

Galentine’s Day: The 5 W’s

Sitota Mesfin, Staff Writer | March 3, 2020

Galentine’s Day. According to dictionary.com, it is the day before Valentine’s day dedicated to celebrating friendship among women. This all began when Amy Poehler, playing Leslie Knope in the sitcom Parks and Recreation, threw a Valentine's Day Eve...

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