The student news site of Oakton High School

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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Mean Girls: The Musical

Marianna McDevitt, Lifestyle Editor | December 7, 2022

     Preparations are being put in place to produce one of the most infamous musicals ever, Mean Girls. Based on the 2004 film, Mean Girls, starring Lindsay Lohan, Cady Heron is thrown into a new territory, high school, in suburban Illinois. She...

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Winter Festivities

Aairah Khan, Staff Writer | December 6, 2022

The chilliest season is on its way and with winter coming along, so is the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas. During the winter, there are many things to do with your family, friends, and even with yourself as well. There are many things to do,...

Grateful for Food

Omiisha Cheella, Staff Writer | December 2, 2022

Are you tired of eating the same, bland, turkey every year on Thanksgiving day? Are you tired of wondering where the flavor is? Do people praise the cook about how good their mashed potatoes are, when really it's so tasteless that a spoon of oats would...

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‘I Am The Watcher’

Kaitlyn Brittenham, Staff Writer | November 24, 2022

       On October 13, 2022, Netflix released the highly anticipated show The Watcher. The show quickly climbed the Netflix charts and made headlines. The Watcher is a true story based on bone chilling events that occurred in New Jersey back in 2014.  ...

Delicious or Disgusting?

Delicious or Disgusting?

Marianna McDevitt, Lifestyle Editor | November 18, 2022

As the weather continues to get colder and crisper, the anticipation builds for the best holiday in regards to food…Thanksgiving! By taking a survey, Oakton students have been given the task to rate the most popular dishes Thanksgiving has to offer...

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Wakanda Forever

Aairah Khan, Staff Writer | November 18, 2022

It’s been a while since Marvel Studio’s has released one of their films to the theaters, but this one in particular is special. Marvel has officially released their new film, Black Panther, Wakanda Forever on November 11th and it holds a special place...

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Oakton Highschool Holiday Traditions

Nathan Henriques, Staff Writer | November 18, 2022

Diving into the School’s top Holiday Traditions Throughout the school year there are many fun and exciting Holidays, such as; Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, etc. However, because it is Fall, we are going to talk about...

Scary Leftovers

Vivian Yu, Business Manager/Online Story Manager | November 18, 2022

With Thanksgiving up next, and Christmas and Mariah Carey seeping into our stores, the month of spooks and scaries is over. It’s time to put away the skulls, webs, and all things Halloween. But there is one thing left…That trash bag full of candy....

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Thumos: the student band of Oakton that’s full of spirit

Julian Otalvaro, Staff Writer | November 2, 2022

Ever since Cougar Kickoff, more and more people have come to know the name of the elusive student band Thumos. Made up of four seniors, this newly-formed rock group seeks to pave their way through Oakton, establishing themselves as something remarkable.  Now,...

Upperclassmen Experience

Upperclassmen Experience

Edgar Shailobekov, Staff Writter | October 26, 2022

 Freshman year is the first year of high school and a large transition for most 13-14 year old's coming from middle school. Everyone experiences it differently and Oakton high school provides a good environment and experience for new freshmen. With a...

Albums to Get You Into the Fall Spirit

TJ Parrillo, Staff Writer | October 26, 2022

Fall is the perfect time of year. The temperature allows people of all ages to be cozy by choice, not by force. Fun holidays like Thanksgiving and Halloween are just around the corner, and what better way to get you in that fall mood than some music?...

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