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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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Back to School Lunches

Marianna McDevitt, Lifestyle Editor | September 26, 2023



Tune into September Tunes

Rachel Rivera, Staff Writer | September 26, 2023

     The transitional period between summer and fall has always been a popular music release time, whether releasing end-of-summer fun albums or cozy albums to get ready for fall. In September, there are six big-name artists releasing albums; Here's...

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The Big Barbenheimer

TJ Parrillo, Staff Writer | September 26, 2023

July 21, 2023: a day that will live in cinematic history. Oppenheimer, Barbie, and sleeper hit Who Cloned Tyrone. While Who Cloned Tyrone flew under most people's radar, Oppenheimer and Barbie are two of the biggest movies of this decade so far. The juxtaposition...

Isabella Ingrao, Design Editor | September 21, 2023

Like it or not, it’s that time of year again. Days filled with tedious work, sports, and socializing with friends are seemingly chaotic and overwhelming. However, the best way to tackle this is by making sure everything school-related is organized....

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Incoming Freshman Tips

Evie Kehoe, Staff Writer | September 21, 2023

Starting high school can be an overwhelming experience at times, especially if one doesn’t know what to expect beforehand. The transition from middle school to high school may be jarring as classes get harder and the school seems bigger compared to...

Your Life in 650 Words

Elijah Suk, Copy Editor | September 21, 2023

  “The college essay process is probably the largest undertaking many will go through in all of high school,” remarks Lucas Weaver (12). For many, this is indeed true. “It’s almost as if you don’t write a good essay, you won’t...

Equalizer 3

Aairah Khan, Staff Writer | September 21, 2023

     Retirement doesn’t suit everyone, even if it means being a former government assassin. Fortunately, it means that justice can be served in spite of a little bloodshed. Looks like the dangerous hero, Robert McCall, is back in business, and this...

Blue Beetle: Flight or flop?

Blue Beetle: Flight or flop?

Elsie Anderson, Staff Writer | September 21, 2023

The DC Extended Universe has released several unsuccessful movies this year, including Justice League: Warworld, The Flash, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. People are curious if Blue Beetle, DC's latest production, will suffer the same fate. The movie was...

4 + 4 = ATE.

Julianne Cena and Vivian Yu | September 21, 2023

     With the school year in full swing, come the end-of-summer outfits! But outfits are hard to coordinate with the exhausting heat of the outside and the frozen tundra of the English classrooms.  Zip-up Sweater T-shirt Combo:       A...

5 Things You Need to Know Before Seeing Fast X

5 Things You Need to Know Before Seeing ‘Fast X’

Kaitlyn Brittenham, Staff Writer | June 15, 2023

     After much waiting the new Fast and Furious movie, Fast X, has been released and has already grossed over $660 million dollars worldwide. However, before running out to see this one, there are details from past movies in the franchise that everyone...

How To Stay Paid While Having Fun

TJ Parrillo, Staff Writer | June 15, 2023

As the school year winds down and the summer sun beckons, high school students find themselves faced with a golden opportunity to step into the world of work. Summer jobs not only provide a chance to earn some extra cash but also offer valuable experiences...

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