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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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WHO is Behind the OHS Thoughts Page?

Charlie Williams, Editorial Board | December 13, 2019

Image courtesy of twitter 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...

A Study Guide for Studying

A Study Guide for Studying

Sameeha Khan, Staff Writer | November 6, 2019

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...

Cultural Exchange at Oakton

Cultural Exchange at Oakton

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | November 6, 2019

Cultural experiences can be fascinating, offering people a glance into the day-to-day lives of others. They can shed light on the differences between simple things; say, shopping for groceries in California versus Egypt, or finding transportation in Laos...

The Key To Good Grades

Nour Al-kaaby | November 1, 2019

   It happens the same way every time: you are sitting in the front of the class, bottom numb in the old wooden chair. The teacher is passing back thick test packets to class, and you are next. She hands you the test and you read the look in her eyes....

The Reality of the New Retake Policy

The Reality of the New Retake Policy

Riya Jain, Editorial Board | October 31, 2019

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...

Living Through a Screen

Holland Cogan, Staff Writer | September 16, 2019

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...

Whats with the Stuffed Animals?

What’s with the Stuffed Animals?

Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer | September 16, 2019

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...

Exposure to Fast Food Advertisements is the cause of your Fast Food cravings

Paige Eum | 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...

POL Prep

Veronica Preaskorn, Editor in Chief | 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...

Teacher Appreciation Week

Portia Dai, Editorial Board | 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...

Students Demand Action Party

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...

Juniors Combat Finals Week

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...

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