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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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Will you #deletefacebook ?

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | April 2, 2018

   Over the past few weeks, the personal data of 50 million Facebook users was compromised and used for political purposes. So how exactly did this happen? Let’s go over some of the facts about this issue and the events that lead it to this point....

MacBook? More like ChromeBook.

MacBook? More like ChromeBook.

Brendan Bellingham, Staff Writer | March 24, 2018

 As a student at Oakton, you have likely become jealous of the hand full of students in your classes that whip out their shiny new MacBooks in class each day. As you wait for your sluggish Dell to boot up, the MacBook is up and running on the desk next...

A STEMtatstic Weekend for Cougar Science

Clare Sparling, Staff Writer | March 23, 2018

“Reason can answer questions but imagination has to ask them,” as once said by scientist Ralph W. Gerard. This quote was the theme for the 2018 Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Oakton sent twenty five students to the fair which...

The Truth Behind Saint Patrick’s Day

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | March 23, 2018

The words “Saint Patrick’s Day” likely conjures up images of leprechauns, four leaf clovers, and pots of gold. What is this holiday about really? Most people don’t know who Saint Patrick was at all. Is there any meaning to the often overlooked...

Shutting out College Confidential

Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member | March 23, 2018

For most kids at Oakton, whether they’re a senior or a freshman, the process of college admissions and acceptances is shrouded in mysteries and what-ifs. At a competitive school like ours, it’s only natural to seek out information through any possible...

Stay Amped before the March

Lindsey Katsaros, Editorial Board Member | March 22, 2018

On March 23, many students from across the nation will be gathered in Washington for the March for Our Lives. This March was organized by Parkland Students who survived the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida last month,...

Spring into Action

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | February 25, 2018

   Saying goodbye to the Winter Sports’ season means saying hello to the new teams of Spring Sports at Oakton. This past week, tryouts were held almost every day for teams including Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis, Cross Country, Baseball, and Softball....

The Repercussions From a Major Event

The Repercussions From a Major Event

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | February 25, 2018

   There were warning signs for Nikolas Cruz before he committed the school shooting on Valentine’s Day in Parkland, Florida. Cruz had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School about a year before, but this was not the only sign.  ...

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Celebrating Presidents’ Day

Ishika Jain, Editorial Board Member | February 23, 2018

Every February, Americans celebrate in joy as they get a day off for Presidents’ Day. The weekend is filled with sales and families taking a break from their routine.  When it comes to Presidents’ Day, Americans are very happy but not because they...

What is the Exhibition of Learning?

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | February 23, 2018
“It is my deepest hope that everybody in the school has something they want to show, something they’re proud of, something they love,” said Hovanec.
AP European History: A Look into the Past and Present

AP European History: A Look into the Past and Present

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | January 29, 2018

With course selection days quickly approaching, it's time to start planning out the classes and electives you may want to take next year. It is important to take into account course rigor, with a range of honors and AP classes, and with one to two electives...

How to Choose Your Classes

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | January 25, 2018

It’s that time of year again - the time to select your courses for next year. There are lots of big decisions to be made regarding everything from honors and AP classes to electives. If you’re still not sure what classes you’ll be signing up for...

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