Winter break is over and the first semester is over in a couple of weeks, which, as bad as it seems to think about, means your midterm exams will be happening soon as well. While it’s likely that you will only have a midterm in a select few if not only...
With the recent events happening in our world, from the amazon forest burning down to the millions of animals killed in the Australia fires, it’s good to see some positivity happening in our community that positively impacts the ecosystem we’ve...
On December 6th, many seniors at Oakton High School were notified about their acceptances to the College of William & Mary or the University of Virginia. Their acceptances to these colleges meant that they were required to enroll in their university...
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With the daily stresses of school, friends, and family weighing down on every student at Oakton, it can be important to have a place to go to rant, vent, or simply express one’s opinions as a way of relieving some of...
Even in just high school, a good work ethic coupled with proper study habits can dramatically improve people's academic performance. Natural intelligence may not play as large of a part into school as one may think, and instead it is work ethic that can...
As a senior that enjoyed the flexibility of retaking up to the highest score that I received on my retakes for the past three years, I was worried, along with other students, when I heard that Oakton would be implementing a new retake policy starting...
If a person were to walk through an Oakton hallway on any given day, the first thing they’d see is a flood of students with their eyes glued to their phones. Whether it be at school or at home, there has been an increase of teenagers spending more time...
Why do so many students suddenly have stuffed animals? Why are they covered in little pieces of tape? Is it for a class?
If you are a student at Oakton, it is likely that you’ve found yourself asking one of these questions this past week. As it turns...
“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 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...
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...
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...
