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Oakton Outlook

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Olympics Postponed

Sitota Mesfin, Staff Writer | April 24, 2020

Due to the corona pandemic, not only have schools shut down, stores been closed, and jobs have been lost, but the Olympics have also been postponed. This may not seem as dire compared to the other constraints that have occurred, but it has affected many...

President Trump Pardons Eleven Convicted Criminals

Lindsay Greenspan, Staff Writer | April 20, 2020

In the United States, nobody is above the law. However, President Trump has recently strained the presidential powers to their maximum potential to avoid this initial statement’s application to himself. Trump has recently pardoned or commuted...

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...

What is the Senior Capstone All About?

Will Locklin, Staff Writer | February 19, 2020

At Oakton High School, each class does a capstone project that highlights a part of their learning inside or outside the classroom.  Freshman must do the Exhibition Of Learning which requires them to present about a subject of their choosing. It could...

The Significance of Black History Month Feature

February 19, 2020

   Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of significant black figures in history, recognized during the month of February. Around the world, black culture is celebrated through family traditions, studying history, and more...

Democratic Primaries

Alexandra Martschenko, Staff Writer | February 19, 2020

The first half of February has seen political tension brewing in the form of the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire Primary. After the debacle of the Democratic Iowa Caucus a lot of pressure was riding on the Democrats to have a smooth ride in New Hampshire...

2024 Moon Landing: Ambitious or Hopeless?

Elene LIpartiani, Staff Writer | February 19, 2020

An ambitious goal set by the Trump Administration last year, numerous people hold skepticisms about NASA’s ability to successfully manage another moon landing by 2024. For the president, this would be an immense triumph in the last year of his second...

What The Impeachment Trial Means for Trump

Claudia Messina, Editor in Chief | February 19, 2020

The past few years with Trump as president have been nothing short of a soap opera. Filled with unexpected twists and turns and drama beyond belief. The current president has insulted and falsely accused several people and taken extremely radical positions...

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Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Under Quarantine

Veronica Preaskorn, Editor in Chief | February 19, 2020

Recently, the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship has been in the news due to a coronavirus outbreak. The ship was stopped right outside of Japan. According to CNN, there have been at least 135 people infected, including 24 Americans. The quarantine was set...

The Problem With the Iowa Caucus

Eileen Lincoln, Editor in Chief | February 19, 2020

After the introduction of a disastrous new election system, it was as if nothing else could go worse for Iowa Democrats on February 3rd -  the night of the Iowa caucus. Due to a broken phone app, untested technologies, and a struggle to verify election...

To rename or not to rename high schools in FCPS?

Wendy Gao, Editorial Board | February 19, 2020

From its birth as the first colony to its now renowned reputation for producing presidents, Virginia has played a pivotal role in shaping America’s history since the beginning. But its past is not one of pristine patriotism, and like many other...

The Military Banned TikTok. What Does This Mean for the Rest of Us?

The Military Banned TikTok. What Does This Mean for the Rest of Us?

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | January 23, 2020

With more than one and a half billion users to date, one can safely say that TikTok’s American user base has grown considerably since its introduction in 2016. So greatly, in fact, that it is now the second most downloaded app in the world, dominated...

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