Season 40 of Survivor began airing on TV on February 12th of 2020. This season brought together the winners of seasons past to determine the true survivor. Survivor began airing in 2000 with Jeff Probst as its host. Probst has been hosting Survivor since...
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are facing unprecedented amounts of free time. What better way is there to fill this time than with a few lengthy baking projects? I tried out three famously finicky and time-intensive recipes and reviewed...
When school was canceled on Friday, March 13th, students across FCPS rejoiced at the fact that they could escape their stressful everyday life even if it would only be one day. Several people made plans with their friends for that Friday, treating...
The term minimalism has been around for many years surrounding different religious rituals and ways of style.However, recently it has been a term to declutter one's life and simplify a person’s lifestyle. Adults and teenagers have been making the switch...
In an ideal world, a long, rejuvenating break would bring about a strong urge to return to the security of daily routines. With the mind aching for the comforts of reality, an individual would quickly rejoin society and devotedly immerse themselves in...
In the past weeks, Oakton’s AP Environmental Science class has been studying the waste unit by embracing action and challenges. After tracking and measuring daily waste for a week, they were assigned an optional challenge of pursuing veganism. A majority...
With the new year, many Oakton students have made resolutions for how they’d like to improve or change themselves throughout the year, or for things they’d like to accomplish. The key to success in this case is establishing good ways to consistently...
Most students at Oakton High School strive to complete the required forty hours of community service for the advanced diploma along with extra hours for any honor societies they are in. At first forty hours or more can seem very daunting, however it can...
After winter break you might notice students decked out in the gifts that they received during the holiday season. This holiday season it is estimated that the United States of America spent about 1 trillion dollars on Christmas gifts. Though Christmas...
There’s a priceless feeling you get when you give someone a gift. Even if it’s something little, a burst of joy accompanies watching a friend or family member get excited about your gesture.
It’s especially gratifying to gift something clever...
It’s December, and the year of 2020 is approaching. Winter break is coming but still there are so many students who do not know what to do during winter break. The break is in the middle of the second quarter, so students have to focus on...
Cultural experiences can be fascinating, offering people a glance into the day-to-day lives of others. They can shed light on the differences between simple things; say, shopping for groceries in California versus Egypt, or finding transportation in Laos...
