Eight Awards from the National Spelling Bee
Ashleigh Tain, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2019
On May 30, 2019, the Scripps National Spelling Bee handed out champion prizes to the largest group of first place winners— 8 students walked home with $50,000 and their respective trophies. After 20 rounds and 47 words, the competition board claimed that they ran out of words that would challenge t...
Exposure to Fast Food Advertisements is the cause of your Fast Food cravings
May 23, 2019
“I’m lovin’ it!” Have you heard it before? People of all ages are familiar with this slogan for the famous fast food franchise. Wonder why people always crave fast food? Advertisements for fast food are all around us and people are unaware of the consequences that occur after consumption of fast food...
Back of the Fridge Badlands
May 7, 2019
You open and close the refrigerator door as if next time you open it there will be a prepared meal waiting to be eaten, but sadly all that resides in the fridge are leftovers from two days ago, sauces and condiments, and assortments of individual foods used together to make a meal. Laziness and wanti...
Audi A5 Review
May 6, 2019
Audi is a German auto manufacturer under the Volkswagen group that produces luxury sedans, SUVs, coupes, and convertibles. The four ring logo signifies the four companies that combined to create the precursor company to Audi, Auto Union in 1935. Audi’s current lineup consists of the luxury sedans a...
POL Prep
Veronica Preaskorn, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
The end of the 2018-2019 school year begins to drag to an end. During the very last week of school, freshmen through juniors will present their Presentation of Learning (POL). Before that however, they have to prepare for them. In English classes, teachers have prepared their students with various pro...
Teacher Appreciation Week
Portia Dai, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
It’s May and while that means the end of the year is approaching, it also means that our teachers have been teaching us for nine months. This week is teacher appreciation week and this provides a perfect time for you to give thanks to your teacher for instructing you throughout the year. Here are s...
Where to Find a Summer Job
Olivia Garrone, Staff Writer
May 5, 2019
As tempting as it is to spend all summer working on a tan, the long hours of freedom are perfect for more than just relaxation-there is a no better time for high schoolers to make some extra cash! The only problem is that it can be difficult to find companies that hire minors. If you are stuck and wondering...
Students Demand Action Party
Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
On May 2nd, Oakton’s Students Demand Action club is hosting a party to raise awareness of gun violence and the need for background checks. The party will take place in Mr. McCulla’s room, 228. There will be food and trivia, and not to mention the exciting prizes of hydro flasks and airpods! T...
Juniors Combat Finals Week
Riya Jain, Editorial Board
April 30, 2019
Although it is uncommon in a lot of Fairfax County Public Schools, many AP classes at Oakton High School administer their final exams before AP exams begin. Holding final exams before AP exams forces students to prepare and be ready for the AP exam in addition to the final. As junior year is famously know...
5 Innovative Tips to Prepare for Exams
Haley Longfellow, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Many Oakton students can agree that this is the craziest time of year. Just as extracurricular activities are in full swing, making students very busy, nature is coming into full-bloom, provoking allergies. Most daunting, though, is the fact that exams are quickly approaching, casting an increasingly heavy s...
How Effective Are Therapy Dogs?
Lizzie Thompson, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
Therapy dogs have been a long time adding to Oakton stress less week by having petting sessions available during lunch. Although dogs are very cute, and of course, it is always nice to have dogs wandering around during the school day, the big question is if these therapy dogs actually help ment...
Prelude to Prom
Olivia Garrone, Staff Writer
April 26, 2019
The spirit week that kicked off this past Monday was a fitting lead up to prom. A flurry of activity, from dressing up in tie-dye, jerseys, wacky wear, superhero clothing, and class colors, to musical chairs during lunch, helped to get students in the festive spirit of prom. Spirit days are diffi...
