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...
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....
Virginia holds a great deal of excellent public and private institutions. The larger schools are widely known for their football teams and low acceptance rates. These universities develop cult-like alliances and form traditions that many families cherish....
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...
On October 24, 2019, five adorable therapy dogs came to Oakton High School during all lunches. They were so gentle and students loved them. A lot of students went to meet them and had a good, relaxing time. However, the majority of students do not know...
A Revolutionary Brand New Gene Editing Technique
Safely cutting and editing DNA is now easier than ever with prime editing! In the past, scientists have depended on CRISPR technology in order to edit genomes and explore the possibilities of...
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...
As the end of your high school career approaches, it can be easy to get caught up in the panic and excitement of college, the future and all the possibilities that await you once you leave Oakton. It's hard to keep your mind on the present when the future's...
Something new to Oakton High School this year are the meetings for each grade level during Cougar Time. The first meetings took place in the Oakton high school auditorium. They generally included changes to school policy, along with any announcements,...
Somewhere in the vast chasm of space, a planet maintaining life like Earth could exist! These planets are known as “exo-planets”, or planets which orbit stars outside of our solar system. Ever since 1995, when the first exoplanet was confirmed to...
One of Oakton’s most underrated resources is its college visits! Colleges from all over the country stop by the College and Career Center to give informational sessions to students during the school day. They are a great chance to not only learn more...
