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The Spirit of Summer Style: Crisp City Coastline to Stunning Seashore Suave

Rania Shah, Editorial Board | May 27, 2022

As summer approaches with the final days of the school year, students can almost taste the bittersweet lust of freedom. Imagine the pearly glow in the sky dotted with white clouds while they drift lazily in the gentle breeze. Another day dawns, bringing...

Summer Tunes

Summer Tunes

Olivia Lieberman, Editor-in-Chief | May 27, 2022

As summer is quickly approaching, one amazing way to set the vibe for the warm months ahead is by relaxing to summer tunes. Music can be found in restaurants, while shopping, walking, or even while doing school work. It can set the tone for how one feels...

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Ben Crutchfield, Staff Writer | May 27, 2022

Obi-Wan Kenobi is the newest Disney+ Star Wars series. Fans of Star Wars are optimistic about the quality of the show, as Disney’s first Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, was adored by fans, and their second, The Book of Boba Fett, was widely scorned....

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Summer Reads

Salma Tarraf, Editor-in-Cheif | May 27, 2022

Defending Jacob - William Landay  Defending Jacob is a mystery through the eyes of Andy Barber who is the assistant district attorney in his hometown Newton, Massachusetts. Andy is a father to Jacob Barber, who becomes the prime suspect of a murder...

Summer Bore

Vivian Yu, Business Manager/Online Story Manager | May 26, 2022

As summer break approaches, students around the country are looking forward to all the fun and exciting activities their parents and friends have planned together. But what about the downtime. That time between activities when there’s nothing to do....

Summer Bucket List

Alexis Qin, Staff Writer | May 25, 2022

With no school and the stress of tests and assignments, summer is the perfect time to relax or try something new. Or even, check off an item on a bucket list. Although many bucket lists might include harder to get to places like Bora Bora (I know mine...

Becoming a Tourist in Your Hometown

Isabella Ingrao, Editor-in-Chief | May 25, 2022

To many, summer is a time for exploring new places, for “new” embodies the thrill of adventure and awaiting something uncharted and exciting. The magical feeling of jumping off of a waterfall cliff into a natural pool of water, or the burst of flavor...

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Oakton Seniors Favorite Memories

Blaise Wuest, Staff Writer | May 23, 2022

High school is a major step in everyone's life. Even if you don’t think you enjoyed it as much as you did, High school is a place where young adults are shaped into the people they become in the future. Even with a year of online school, seniors still...

Thor: Love And Thunder

Ben Crutchfield, Staff Writer | May 20, 2022

“Thor: Love and Thunder” is the next release in the MCU, set to release on July 8th. While the first two Thor movies are among the franchises least critically acclaimed films, director Taika Watiti took the character in a new direction with 2017’s...

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Come Home To Kids Miss You Album Review

Katie Le, Editorial Board | May 17, 2022

   Jackman Thomas Harlow, better known as Jack Harlow, is a 24-year-old rapper from Kentucky. He made his debu t in 2015, releasing a couple of EPs and mixtapes. By 2018, Harlow was signed by Don Cannon and DJ Drama’s record label Generation...

Fun in the Sun 2022

Jade Brooks | May 13, 2022

Have you ever wondered how to make outdoor summer memories with your family and friends without breaking the bank? Oakton students have a surplus of activities for you to try! From campsites  to stargazing spots to hiking, the Nova area has such...

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Sparkle, Shimmer, & Shine All Night

Rania Shah, Editorial Board | May 10, 2022

Prom, a culmination of friendship, school spirit, and four exhausting years of learning essentially coming to an end before the final wave goodbye at senior graduation. For students at Oakton High School, Prom symbolizes the transition from their...

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