Oakton’s Current Hall Pass Policy
The current hall-pass policy at Oakton has been the subject of much controversy. While it is clearly more strict than previous years, there are many reasons why it has proven inefficient for our...
Introduction
Oakton counselors live busy lives, looking out for what is best for students and maintaining a safe school environment. Mr. Bade is in his second year of counseling at Oakton and is the counselor for students with the last names...
With Elvis taking the world by storm in the 50s, it’s only right to have a movie to explain how he came to rule the world of Rock and Roll. The movie, Elvis, came out this summer on June 24, 2022 starring Austin Butler as Elvis and Tom Hanks as Colonel...
Gun control is one of the many controversial topics for Americans. The United States constitution grants U.S citizen’s right to bear arms in its second amendment. Although the right to bear arms would not be removed, on April 7, the Biden-Harris Administration...
Vacations are always fun, but they can be very expensive and time-consuming. Not everyone has enough free time or they don't want to have to spend the money to go on long vacations, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get to have fun over the...
Vivian Yu, Business Manager/Online Story Manager
| May 26, 2022
As summer break approaches, students around the country are looking forward to all the fun and exciting activities their parents and friends have planned together. But what about the downtime. That time between activities when there’s nothing to do....
During the summer more than the any time in the year, choosing the right snacks is important. In a time when there is much less to do and the only place to get free food is your fridge, options are limited. Or are they? These snack ideas can help to keep...
Vivian Yu, Business Manager/Online Story Manager
| May 23, 2022
From Oakton’s production of Murder on the Orient Express to their help in Oakton Choir’s All Together Now, Oakton’s tech theater has been behind the scenes pushing the show along. Now with Oakton’s production of The Addam’s Family, we...
Climate affects nearly every aspect of our life, from our food sources to our transportation, and what we wear in fact has such a huge impact on our lives, health, and our future. This is why Johnson and Johnson is launching a new collaboration to advance...
The excitement of prom is nothing new, and neither are the expectations that people “have to” uphold. While prom is the night most girls dream of, living up to the standards is nearly impossible. People spend hundreds of dollars on a dress for one...
Society changes and ‘updates’ over time, it is just how it works. If you’ve got the latest update, there seems to be a downgrade in the system: freedom of speech is no longer a human right. Except it’s not the government who's taking away this...
One of the greatest things about living in the DC metro area is the ease of access to the iconic museums nearby, yet the majority of the hype goes to the well-known museums. While the well-known museums are well loved for a reason, these underrated museums...
