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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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Pep Rally

Pep Rally

Kalina Boshkovska, Staff Writer | February 27, 2018

The winter sport season ended, now it’s time for spring sports season! The pep rally this year was the first one to ever include an introduction to spring sports. The rally had rowdy students from all four grade levels and fun games and music....

Black History Month Gone Viral

Black History Month Gone Viral

Katarina Faben, Editorial Board | February 23, 2018

Youtube In honor of Black History Month, Youtube Spotlight has featured a new column on their channel known as #CreateBlackHistory. The spread is dedicated to informing the public about influential African American leaders in history. The column is...

The Best of the Best Short Films

The Best of the Best Short Films

Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer | February 23, 2018

Every year, Cinema Arts, a movie theatre in Fairfax, presents select live action and animation short films nominated for Oscars. Last weekend, I saw the live action films, and my mind was blown. I love movies as much as the next girl, but I never really...

The best of spirit week

Payton Wozny, Editor-In-Chief | February 23, 2018

Oakton students showed their enthusiasm for spirit week from February 20 to 24. Here are some of the most spirited students from this week. To start the week, the students wore their patriotic colors. Gabby Parrillo, a junior at Oakton, showed off...

Nagasu landing her triple axel

Mirai Nagasu skates into Olympic history with her triple axel

Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Editor-in-Chief | February 23, 2018

  Mirai Nagasu made her triple axel look easy, After landing one of the most challenging jumps in figure skating, she was the first American female to land the move at the Olympics. Nagasu became the third woman to successfully complete the triple...

The Honest Truth

The Honest Truth

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | February 4, 2018

Chapters one through 5 are due on Thursday. Have up to part three read by the 20th. Section two is due next class. Any student in high school is no stranger to assigned reading and mandatory books. In addition to this, any student is also no stranger...

Why aren’t students saying the pledge of allegiance much anymore?

Juvianna Mullings, Staff writer | January 31, 2018

The Pledge of Allegiance came into place in 1942 when the congress adopted it as a pledge, a year later rules were put in place that requiring a person to say the pledge is violating the first and fourteenth amendments. Ever since then students have been...

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HQ Trivia Hits Oakton High School

Brendan Bellingham, Staff Writer | January 25, 2018

 HQ Trivia is a mobile game like no other before it. It was founded by the creators of Vine as a second project at the start of 2018 and has since gained popularity with a diverse user base. The game resembles live television game shows like Jeopardy...

SYRE, an Album Review

abel berrocal, Staff Writer | January 20, 2018

SYRE, an Album Review By abel berrocal     Jaden Smith, known for his philosophical tweets and constant stoner thoughts, is a film and television actor, a fashion designer, and water-bottle company entrepreneur. But with the release...

America’s Next Top Model Season 24 vs. Previous Seasons

Juvianna Mullings, staff writer | January 19, 2018

  ANTM is an American TV series on VH1 based on young models attempting to become successful in the modeling business. The host of the show, Tyra Banks, is a world renowned model who began her career at the age of 17. The show began in 2003 and...

Journaling a New Year

Journaling a New Year

Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member | January 17, 2018

What are Bullet Journals? Bullet journals are basically creative and artistic journals, that are more customizable and personal than your average planner. People use them to do everything from plan their weeks to track their spending habits. These...

How far will they go for content?

Gracie Mouzavires, Staff Writer | January 17, 2018

    Recently there has been a lot of talk over popular YouTuber Logan Paul’s trip to Japan. Logan Paul has over 15 million subscribers and has a huge influence over the kids who watch his videos religiously. On this trip Paul and his friends...

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