Is the new iPhone too xtra? Apple has taken the world by storm with the new iPhone X. Some people hate it, while others are marking it on their calendars and are eager to get it. The new release shocked everyone with its ‘improved’ design, removing...
The bright leaves and change in weather says it all. With the arrival of Fall comes the traditional celebrations of Halloween and Thanksgiving, but also the beginning of many exciting events, including the start of festivals and October inspired days...
A tradition for many years now, Cox Farms’ Fields of Fear has been the trendy place for teenagers to visit for a night of thrill during the fall season. Located on an eerie, isolated farmland off Braddock Road, Fields of Fear features four attractions:...
What zodiac and horoscopes are
Chances are, you’ve heard about zodiac signs at least once in your life, either from scrolling through social media or from everyday conversations. Common phrases like “what’s your sign?” or “my (monthly) horoscope...
If you look forward for October 31 every year, you are one of the 179 million people who celebrate Halloween. You probably try not to track how much you spend around Halloween but the first personality chart will predict how much this Halloween will cost...
Ishika Jain, Editorial Board Member
| October 13, 2017
September and October bring a lot of new beginnings with it: fall, loads of homework, and most importantly: TV shows- old and new. Below is a synopsis of old and new TV shows and ratings for each show.
The Good Doctor
Ever since the commercials started...
During the first weekend of October 2017, 19 Oakton Drama students and the Oakton Drama Teacher, Ms. Vanessa Gelinas, attended the Shakespeare Drama Festival in Ashland, Oregon. The entire trip was organized by Ms. Gelinas. The trip was...
"If I could give one piece of advice to incoming freshman in college, it would be to meet as many people and remember as many names as you possibly can. In the first few weeks – especially if you go to a school where you don’t initially know anybody...
On April 28, 2017, Netflix released a new Netflix-original series, “Dear White People.” This show is based on the movie “Dear White People” which was released in 2014. The movie portrays a culture war between blacks and whites at a predominantly...
Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager
| May 15, 2017
In today’s media, you often see popular artists “topping the Billboard charts,” but what exactly is Billboard? The Billboard charts gives daily updates on who’s ranking at the top in the music industry, so you can know who everyone is...
If you haven’t heard of Harry Styles by now, you’ve probably been living under a rock. Probably the most famous member of the now dissolved British boy band One Direction, Harry Styles’ new album has been the object of rampant speculation for the...
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve is a favorite outdoor hangout spot of many teenagers who flock to the Fairfax County Park in the warm weather to take advantage of the trails and creeks. The most popular...
