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The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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A Review of This Is Us

A Review of “This Is Us”

Aubrey Harrell, Editorial Board | November 14, 2017

Are you looking for a new TV show to get addicted to this Fall? This Is Us might be the show for you. This Is Us is a comedy-drama about a family made up of three siblings born on the same day and their lovestruck parents. The show has gotten stellar...

Oakton Theatre Presents Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing in First Ever In-School Assembly

Oakton Theatre Presents Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in First Ever In-School Assembly

Amy Dai, Staff Writer | November 14, 2017

The long awaited show of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, presented by Oakton Theatre, has arrived. After watching the much anticipated show last Friday in a first ever in-school assembly to watch a production, it is definitely worthy to take some...

Thanks-vegan

Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer | November 14, 2017

Dietary restrictions appear difficult to follow to an someone who doesn’t have any, but having to follow these guidelines during the holidays seems downright impossible. Veganism is one of the strictest dietary restrictions. They cannot eat any products...

Sink, sank, sunk!

Wendy Gao, Editorial Board | November 14, 2017

There are few moments in life that truly take our breaths away. The production of Les Misérables at Oakton High School last spring begs to differ. I know I wasn’t the only one in tears after the show. Oakton has a prominent performing arts department,...

Dangers of Black Friday

November 14, 2017

People stand in lines for hours and hours waiting for the mall doors to open so they can rush in for the annual Black Friday Sales; hundreds of people rushing into stores hoping to get the best price for those jeans or the newest smartphone. For many...

Album Releases: November 2017

Album Releases: November 2017

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | November 14, 2017

Whether you listen to pop, country, or holiday music, there’s something new coming for you this November! A wide range of singers and songwriters have albums slated to be released this month. One of the most anticipated releases this November was...

Is the fashion industry finally recognizing diversity in the runways?

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

America is the most diverse it has ever been— or at least we are working towards it. Our society is working together to facilitate great matters such as the rise of women empowerment, ethnicity embracement, and intellect in our youth. However, in the...

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep Deprivation

Katarina Faben, Editorial Board | October 22, 2017

Did you know that teenagers require 8-10 hours of sleep a night? This statement is shocking to most. Most teens get less than 8 hours of sleep, as the average number varies between 7 to 7.5 hours a night. This issue is especially evident with the end...

Fall Festivities

Fall Festivities

Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member | October 22, 2017

  Go out and have fun with your friends and family this fall at some of these exciting events and festivals! Fields of Fear and Cox Farms   Fields of Fear is one of the most popular fall experiences in Northern Virginia. The...

The Rise of Spanish Music

Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member | October 19, 2017

Sam Smiths triumphant return

Sam Smith’s triumphant return

Ashleigh Tain, Editor-in-Chief | October 18, 2017

Four years ago, in October of 2013, the world met Sam Smith; a English singer-songwriter narrating the rich emotion of his despairing love life. His first hit single, “Latch”, was released and its wide success was followed by Smith’s debut album,...

How to be Last-Minute Halloween Ghouls

How to be Last-Minute Halloween Ghouls

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | October 18, 2017

Most children start planning for Halloween months in advance. Whether driven by the tricks or the treats, they carefully plan each detail of their costume for next Halloween the second one Halloween ends! As they grow up, however, the costume decision...

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