A farewell to Robin Williams
courtneydo
August 27, 2014
Some knew him as Professor Brainard, some called him Genie, and some recognized him as Mrs. Doubtfire, or Mr. Keating, or better yet ‘my Captain’. With the loss of these iconic identities, it is inconceivable that the world really only lost one man this summer. Nevertheless, the suicide of actor...
Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman
Maggie Campbell
August 25, 2014
There is a definitive superheroine, one who is sadly underrepresented in media, both on print and on the silver screen. I’m fairly confident you know who I’m talking about: Wonder Woman. The feminist icon, created in 1941 by William Moulton Marston, who, incidentally, also created the polygraph,...
New Details revealed about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Maggie Campbell
August 25, 2014
As Marvel and Disney continue to create movie hit after hit, most recently with the summer blockbuster “Guardians of the Galaxy,” their competitors at Warner Brothers and DC Comics plot their own triumphant return to the silver screen with “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Directed by Zach...
A definite 20/20 experience
Maggie Campbell
August 22, 2014
Justin Timberlake’s vision was clearer than ever with his tour for his world-famous album, “The 20/20 Experience.” His return to music, after taking time off to pursue his acting career, could not have been more successful. With a top charting album, Timberlake’s concert provided top-notch entertainment,...
The pride of Broadway
Erin Preaskorn
August 22, 2014
The Broadway musical “Disney’s the Lion King” took the DMV area by storm the entire duration of its stay, from June 17 through Aug. 17 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Based on the animated Disney movie, this musical is familiar to most audience members, although there are a few differences...
Show Your Stripes
Maggie Campbell
June 11, 2014
Easy Recipes for the Summer Summer is all about relaxing and trying new things. This summer, try these new and easy recipes. The Cool Watermelon Slushie provides a refreshing taste of watermelon, perfect for a relaxing day at the pool. The Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a creamy pasta, topped off wi...
Circle up, let’s listen to some music
Maggie Campbell
June 11, 2014
In 2011, a club at Oakton had emerged, due to the founders Joe Chey, senior, and Patrick Holcomb,senior. This club, strategically named the Musical Circle, offers a student-led mixed orchestra. With string and wind instruments, it is the only kind of integration of instruments at this school. Being student-led,...
An “Argh” worthy success
carlystonehouse
May 28, 2014
Oakton High School’s reenactment of one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s famous comic operas, "The Pirates of Penzance," proved to be a splendid surprise. This new production, full of shocks, laughter and cheesy-humor, was not what I expected. Before seeing it, I had many doubts going in to the play. Afte...
Around the world in 80 minutes
aneenguyen
May 1, 2014
On Thursday April 10, 2014 the Oakton community gathered for its annual Cultural Festival to celebrate the diverse student body that they are known for. From Wushu martial arts to Bollywood dancing to musical performances, students and faculty got a taste of the exotic cultures the students have to offer. The...
Neuman trucks ahead
prosserjg
May 1, 2014
Joseph Neuman- US/VA History and Philosophy teacher- is a well-known character throughout the halls of Oakton. Whether performing the rare task of getting sixteen year-olds interested in the situation in Ukraine, offering commentary on the superficial manner in which education is often approached, or...
#Haveyouseenthiscouple
aneenguyen
April 25, 2014
On the 12th of January, this year, a couple got engaged on the Long Island railroad train to New York. The unknown man proposed to his girlfriend using the Justin Timberlake song, “Not a Bad Thing,” and a search broke out to find this couple that is truly in love. Justin Timberlake premiered his music ...
The “New Classic” rapper
aneenguyen
April 22, 2014
Iggy Azalea, 23 year old Australian rapper, suddenly jumped to the top of the charts. A virtually unknown artist, and even rarer, a female rapper, she had put out several small EPs before her big release of “New Classic,” which had delayed several months. Her newest official album, “The New Classi...