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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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Summer Bucket List

Alexis Qin, Staff Writer | May 25, 2022

With no school and the stress of tests and assignments, summer is the perfect time to relax or try something new. Or even, check off an item on a bucket list. Although many bucket lists might include harder to get to places like Bora Bora (I know mine...

Becoming a Tourist in Your Hometown

Isabella Ingrao, Design Editor | May 25, 2022

To many, summer is a time for exploring new places, for “new” embodies the thrill of adventure and awaiting something uncharted and exciting. The magical feeling of jumping off of a waterfall cliff into a natural pool of water, or the burst of flavor...

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Oakton Seniors Favorite Memories

Blaise Wuest, Staff Writer | May 23, 2022

High school is a major step in everyone's life. Even if you don’t think you enjoyed it as much as you did, High school is a place where young adults are shaped into the people they become in the future. Even with a year of online school, seniors still...

Fun in the Sun 2022

Jade Brooks | May 13, 2022

Have you ever wondered how to make outdoor summer memories with your family and friends without breaking the bank? Oakton students have a surplus of activities for you to try! From campsites  to stargazing spots to hiking, the Nova area has such...

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Sparkle, Shimmer, & Shine All Night

Rania Shah, Editorial Board | May 10, 2022

Prom, a culmination of friendship, school spirit, and four exhausting years of learning essentially coming to an end before the final wave goodbye at senior graduation. For students at Oakton High School, Prom symbolizes the transition from their...

2022 Summer Recipes

Isabella Ingrao and Alexis Qin | May 9, 2022

Everyone looks forward to the end of school, no more tests and exams, and summer. To some, the summer months are the best of the year, while others look forward to fall fashion or the holidays winter brings. However, everyone can relate to the exciting...

Destination: Summer Slay

Julie Cena and Evie Kehoe | May 9, 2022

Beaches    Beaches are the perfect place to vacation during the summer. With the hot weather and blazing sun, going to the beach is a perfect way to spend the day cooling off. Being at the beach can be fun because of all the diverse options there...

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BATTINSON’S DEBUT

Aairah Khan, Staff Writer | April 19, 2022

    Despite the running time being nearly three hours, DC and Warner Brothers have done it again! Fans favorite caped crusader has come back into our lives and into the theaters. In March of this year, theaters released The Batman and...

How societal pressure to “fit in” has propagated the spread of misinformation

Evie Kehoe, Staff Writer | September 22, 2021

In our society, there is a constant pressure to “fit in,” but what does that entail? Does it mean having good grades or having a completely perfect life? No matter what you do, there always seems to be something you can do better to fit in. The...

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Top 5 places you should travel to right now

Isabella Ingrao, Design Editor | September 22, 2021

       With COVID-19 still lingering, people are reluctant to travel. However, vaccination rates are rising and countries are practically begging tourists to visit. Here are the top 5 places that offer breathtaking experiences at an affordable price.  ...

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Is Virtual Learning Coming Back?

Katie Le, Editorial Board | September 22, 2021

COVID-19 spread to the United States around March 2020. Cases appeared in every state including Virginia, especially in the NOVA area. In mid-March, FCPS decided to close schools down for two weeks after a few teachers and students tested positive for...

The New Normal

Claudia Messina, Editor in Chief | September 20, 2021

After a year of completely virtual school, students have been living out their “normal” school lives for the past month. Everyone has attempted to readjust to full days in person with class after class and a more strict curriculum, however, some changes...

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