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Oakton Outlook

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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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Oakton Highschool Holiday Traditions

Nathan Henriques, Staff Writer | November 18, 2022

Diving into the School’s top Holiday Traditions Throughout the school year there are many fun and exciting Holidays, such as; Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, etc. However, because it is Fall, we are going to talk about...

Scary Leftovers

Vivian Yu, Business Manager/Online Story Manager | November 18, 2022

With Thanksgiving up next, and Christmas and Mariah Carey seeping into our stores, the month of spooks and scaries is over. It’s time to put away the skulls, webs, and all things Halloween. But there is one thing left…That trash bag full of candy....

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Thumos: the student band of Oakton that’s full of spirit

Julian Otalvaro, Staff Writer | November 2, 2022

Ever since Cougar Kickoff, more and more people have come to know the name of the elusive student band Thumos. Made up of four seniors, this newly-formed rock group seeks to pave their way through Oakton, establishing themselves as something remarkable.  Now,...

Upperclassmen Experience

Upperclassmen Experience

Edgar Shailobekov, Staff Writter | October 26, 2022

 Freshman year is the first year of high school and a large transition for most 13-14 year old's coming from middle school. Everyone experiences it differently and Oakton high school provides a good environment and experience for new freshmen. With a...

Albums to Get You Into the Fall Spirit

TJ Parrillo, Staff Writer | October 26, 2022

Fall is the perfect time of year. The temperature allows people of all ages to be cozy by choice, not by force. Fun holidays like Thanksgiving and Halloween are just around the corner, and what better way to get you in that fall mood than some music?...

Is Twitch Dying?

Landon Jimenez, Staff Writer | October 21, 2022

What’s Going On? Many streamers on the famous app known as Twitch are angry because of this change to the app.    On September 21st, twitch announced that their 70/30 money split rule is now being changed to a 50/50 split. Now all funds...

The Beatles “Revolver” Deluxe Edition

Ben Crutchfield, Staff Writer | October 21, 2022

   On October 28th, The Beatles will release an expanded deluxe edition of their 1966 album, Revolver. The set will contain a brand new stereo remix of Revolver, along with the album’s lead single, Paperback Writer, and its B-side, Rain. The set will...

Moonage Daydream Movie Review

Ben Crutchfield, Staff Writer | September 20, 2022

   David Bowie was one of the most visionary musicians of the 20th century. From the day he released his first single in 1967, to his final album, “★”, Bowie revolutionized the music scene. Unfortunately, there had yet to be an official documentary...

Can’t Miss Watch List of 2022

Kaitlyn Brittenham, Staff Writer | September 16, 2022

        Oakton, it’s time to assess 2022 - specifically, the movies and TV shows that have been made this year. The film and television industry brought a lot to the table this year. With that being said, not all of it was good, according to critics....

Let’s Fall Back into Reading

Tasneem Falah, Editor-in-Chief | September 16, 2022



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Being in the Marvel Phase

Aairah Khan, Staff Writer | September 16, 2022

With the infinity saga ending three years ago, Marvels Studios very own multiverse saga is just getting started. Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios has proudly announced all the new Marvel projects coming up within the next two years at this...

One-day road trips

Evie Kehoe, Staff Writer | June 1, 2022

   Vacations are always fun, but they can be very expensive and time-consuming. Not everyone has enough free time or they don't want to have to spend the money to go on long vacations, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t get to have fun over the...

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