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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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What's the best lunch period?

What’s the best lunch period?

Annie Chun, Staff Writer | September 30, 2024

Turn down the A/C!

Elsie Anderson, Staff Writer | September 30, 2024



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Cougar Summers: Relaxing or Stressful?

Natalie Nguyen, Sports Editor | September 25, 2024



Senior Internships

TJ Parrillo, Staff Writer | April 8, 2024

It's the time of year when seniors decide if they would like to complete the last parts of their education or begin their first steps of adulthood by getting an internship. It's an important decision as it will determine how you will be spending...

AP African American History

Nyla Kathuria, Feature Editor | February 29, 2024

   The Virginia Department of Education approved the AP African American Studies course, now offered as a pilot course. Late last year, College Board’s AP African American Studies course was approved and received the green light to be taught across...

The Spotlight Shines on Innovate Student Directors

Katie Sullivan, Staff Writer | February 29, 2024

   Seats fill, lights dim, and adrenaline rises as Oakton students prepare to display their complex student-directed One-Act Plays (One Acts). The One Acts have been an Oakton tradition for many years, building a large community of creative leaders.  ...

Eager for college? No, AVID for college.

Brielle Long, Staff Writer | December 11, 2023

     Everyone has ups and downs in their life where they don’t quite know how to move forward. No one is alone in this. Whether it be in school or at home, there are solutions. AVID is just one example, a class where students are prepared for college...

Discovering Indigenous Heritage

Layla Al Jallad, Staff Writer | December 11, 2023



Winter Break: A Blip on the Radar or a Mini Vacation?

Tyler Donaldson, Opinion Editor | November 20, 2023

For the last several years, winter break has been set at two weeks. However, this seems not long enough for some students. In my opinion, winter break should remain at its current two week length, because increasing it would take time away from summer...

Cougz at Concerts

Aubrey Leverett, Online Manager/ Social Media Manager | October 17, 2023

What do Snoop Dogg, Morgan Wallen, and the Backseat Lovers all have in common? They gave summer memories (and Instagram-worthy moments) to teens from all over Northern Virginia, with music artists from all genres, from underground rap to alternative rock....

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