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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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Truly, the greatest showman

Wendy Gao, Editorial Board | January 17, 2018

This winter, director Michael Gracey brings to life the true story of the greatest showman to ever live. The Greatest Showman tells the story of P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) and his dream of starting a show where people can see things they’ve never...

YouTube’s demonetization problem

YouTube’s demonetization problem

Aubrey Harrell, Editorial Board | January 17, 2018

Over the past few months, it’s apparent that the widely popular video sharing platform YouTube has experienced some tribulations regarding both its YouTubers and the website itself. One consistent problem that has been negatively affecting the website’s...

American Idol is Coming Back

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | January 17, 2018

Do you miss American Idol yet? Less than two years ago, the last episode of the iconic show’s heavily-hyped “Farewell Season” aired. You may not have even noticed the show was gone (if it weren’t for the star-studded, tear-filled finale),...

Why do we celebrate Hanukkah?

Why do we celebrate Hanukkah?

Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer | December 15, 2017

Every December, many families comes together to exchange gifts, sing festive songs, play fun games, and eat delicious food during an exciting holiday. No, I am not referring to Christmas, but the ever forgotten Hanukkah. Everyone has heard of the classic...

An Everlasting Christmas Icon: Mariah Careys Impact

An Everlasting Christmas Icon: Mariah Carey’s Impact

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | December 14, 2017

   There’s probably not a person in the world who doesn’t know Mariah Carey. She’s a household name—whether known as a world renowned singer of the ‘90’s or a person who’s a little bit too full of herself. Inarguably, her career is most...

How loud can poetry be?

Wendy Gao, Editorial Board | December 14, 2017

Poetry Out Loud has come and gone, but there is still much to recap. Last week on December 7th, a number of Oakton’s poets, sonneteers, and rhymesters competed in the annual Poetry Out Loud contest. Poetry Out Loud is an annual competition hosted...

Addicted to the screen

Addicted to the screen

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | December 14, 2017

What do mobile games such as Flappy Bird, Candy Crush, and Pokemon Go have in common? They’re all impossible to put down; they’re borderline addictive. What makes them so addictive, though? What is the constant at play that keeps people glued to...

Naps: A blessing or a curse?

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | November 28, 2017

It’s that time of year when teachers are cramming assignments in before break and students try to juggle it all while staying sane. But that takes A LOT of energy, and that doesn’t even include extracurriculars, homework, time with family and friends,...

Where should your next Christmas vacation be?

Juvianna Mullings, Staff Writer | November 25, 2017

‘Tis the season for gifts and joy to the world! Preparation for Dec. 25 has began and stores have started selling Christmas themed decoration since Halloween ended. With Thanksgiving around the corner, flights are being booked and the hottest new gifts...

Mileys Back and Younger Now

Miley’s Back and Younger Now

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | November 23, 2017

After releasing "Bangerz" in 2013, Miley Cyrus took a break and focused more time on herself and her relationship with serious boyfriend and now fiancé Liam Hemsworth. Now, four years later, she is back into her music career and just released her newest...

Teen Vogue ceased in print— what does this mean for our youth?

Teen Vogue ceased in print— what does this mean for our youth?

Ashleigh Tain, Editor-in-Chief | November 22, 2017

At a young age, Teen Vogue Magazine opened a new realm of maturity and culture to my life. It made reading more adventurous and purposeful, I felt like an accomplished adult, and honestly a crisp stack of Vogue magazines really does make your bedroom...

RIP Snapchat?

RIP Snapchat?

Payton Wozny, Editor-In-Chief | November 22, 2017

Facebook and Instagram might be making the Snapchat ghost a little too literal.  Although Snapchat is part of most of our daily lives, Facebook and Instagram are stripping Snapchat of its users leading to a large decline in Snapchat’s income.   Surprisingly,...

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