Advisory, a dreaded word for many at Oakton. As students we love to complain about the loss of cougar time and forced time spent with students that just so happen to have a last name that is alphabetically near ours. However, what if there was another...
It’s that time of year again - the time to select your courses for next year. There are lots of big decisions to be made regarding everything from honors and AP classes to electives. If you’re still not sure what classes you’ll be signing up for...
The moment of silence is a school tradition that is often overlooked by most high school students. While it plays an important role in our school community, and allows for a moment of pause before the start of a school day, the moment of silence...
Last year, an estimated half a million people attended the first ever Women’s March on the National Mall. This year, on Donald Trump's one year anniversary as President, nearly 10,000 protesters marched in the District, hoping to make their voice...
Winter is thriving and the temperature keeps dropping. Cougar Towne is brand new and most students have at least one class in the new trailers. We can all agree that going outside in the cold is miserable, but thanks to entrepreneurship we have two dollar...
Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member
| January 25, 2018
I’ll admit that I’m mainly writing this article out of snow withdrawal. As a winter lover, I am very disappointed in the lack of significant snowfall this year, and I'm not the only one. Senior Gala Loayza said "It's nice to not have to worry about...
In the midst of renovation at Oakton High School, the student body has shared their opinions about the renovation process, specifically the relocation of a large portion of classes to the new trailer area known as Cougar Towne. In a brief rundown, Cougar...
An interactive and hands-on class being introduced to Oakton, Shakespeare Studies is for any sophomore, junior, or senior with a love for Shakespeare, a passion for public speaking and acting, or simply anyone who wants a fun, enriching new elective....
While the freezing temperatures the weekend of January 6 kept many people indoors and in the warmth of their own homes, students from Oakton went to Fairfax High School for the Virginia Science Olympiad Invitational.
This begs the question, what is...
With next years course selection coming up, almost everyone seems to have electives on their mind. Photography, Marketing, APs, Drama, Psychology, ect. The choices are endless. Because Oakton offers a variety of options, many electives seem to get overshadowed...
The new addition of trailers in the school have left hallways more crowded than ever. Ever since “Cougar Towne” opened, students have had trouble passing others in the main hall. It has caused a problem when it comes to making it to class on time,...
With the drop of temperatures across the nation, people are at a greater risk of getting health-related illnesses such as the flu or pneumonia. Just standing in the cold for several minutes can expose individuals to illnesses such as the flu, which travel...
