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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
What's the best lunch period?
Opinion
What’s the best lunch period?
Annie Chun, Staff Writer | September 30, 2024

Fantasy Football Frenzy
Fantasy Football Frenzy
Emils Klavins Khamsuwan, Staff Writer | September 30, 2024



Turn down the A/C!
Elsie Anderson, Staff Writer | September 30, 2024



Phone Policy First Impressions
Phone Policy First Impressions
Lucas Doughty, Brielle Long, and Will Babington | September 30, 2024

Summer Blockbusters: Hit or Miss?
Clare Shacochis, Staff Writer | September 30, 2024

Spring Crossword Answers
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News
Presidential candidate profiles: what do they stand for?
Presidential candidate profiles: what do they stand for?
Madalyn Emerson, Staff Writer | September 26, 2024



Hurricanes season overview
Hurricanes season overview
Layla Al Jallad, Staff Writer | September 26, 2024



RFK Jr. dropped out of the 2024 race
Nyla Kathuria, Feature Editor | September 26, 2024

Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to capture headlines, whether it’s for unusual stunts like collecting a dead whale carcass,...

Oakton News
Cougars are Joining the Den
Cougars are Joining the Den
Ben Shield, Editor-in-Chief | September 21, 2023

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The Heat Wave Strikes Oakton
Natalie Nguyen, Sports Editor | September 21, 2023



Photos by Hannah Romero
Dress Code Changes, for Better or for Worse?
Hannah Romero, Staff Writer | May 11, 2023

   Recently, communities input their opinions as to what changes could be made to the SR&R (Student’s Rights and Responsibilities). One of six...

Sports
The Champions League is back
Zaynab Hasan, Copy Editor/Online Manager | September 26, 2024

Will the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League be a historic one? This season’s renowned soccer event is expected to be exhilarating. No club has...

New Year, New Team?
New Year, New Team?
Shiyun Oh, Staff Writer | September 26, 2024



“The Caitlin Clark Effect” Reaches New Heights
Natalie Nguyen, Sports Editor | April 8, 2024

“Here comes Caitlin Clark! How will she go for history?” Caitlin pulls up for a logo three. “There it is!” The crowd erupts. This is...

Lifestyle
NEWS FLASH: stop going to DC for homecoming!

Clare Lincoln, Opinion/Design Editor

September 26, 2024

It Ends With Us: love, hurt, and controversy
Fall Starbucks Review

Saanvi Mam, Staff Writer

September 26, 2024

Blue Beetle: Flight or flop?

Elsie Anderson, Staff Writer

September 21, 2023

Photo by Alfonso Alberto Ramirez Alvarez with permission from Unsplash
Opinion
Holiday Sales
Vinisha Cheella, Copy Editor | December 11, 2023



Lots to Give and Lots to Love, or Lots too Much?
Vinisha Cheella, Copy Editor | November 20, 2023

Winter Break: A Blip on the Radar or a Mini Vacation?
Tyler Donaldson, Opinion Editor | November 20, 2023

For the last several years, winter break has been set at two weeks. However, this seems not long enough for some students. In my opinion, winter break...

All I want for Christmas is Snow
Emma Dennis, Staff Writer | November 20, 2023

As winter slowly approaches, the idea of snow usually crosses the Oakton Community's minds. For snow lovers, this year may bring smiles to many faces.  With...

Meet the Staff
Emils Klavins Khamsuwan
Emils Klavins Khamsuwan
Staff Writer

Hi, My name is Emils Klavins Khamsuwan, and I am a senior at Oakton High School. This is my first year in journalism, and I am a staff writer. I play lacrosse for Oakton, and I...

Isabella Ingrao
Isabella Ingrao
Editor-in-Chief

Hi, I’m Izzy and I’m a senior at Oakton. This is my fourth year on the Oakton Outlook staff, and I'm so excited to be one of the Editor-in-Chiefs this year! Currently, I mostly...

Zaynab Hasan
Zaynab Hasan
Copy Editor/Online Manager

Hey! I am a Senior and this is my second year in journalism and my first year as the online manager/copy editor for the Oakton Outlook. I am a second-degree black belt in taekwondo,...

Julianne Cena
Julianne Cena
Lifestyle Editor

I’m a senior, this is my 4th year in Journalism, and I’m the lifestyle editor for the Oakton Outlook. I enjoy taking naps, watching Formula 1, and playing Mario Kart. I’m...

Mason Altman
Mason Altman
Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Mason Altman. I am a senior at Oakton High School. This is my first year in Journalism. I like to play video games, hang out with my friends, and play lacrosse....

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