Suicide Prevention Month is a worldwide event to memorialize the lives lost to suicide and promote awareness against it. This national observance occurred on Sunday, September 10th - Saturday, September 16th, 2023. As we take a closer look at what Oakton...
Every year, third period's name changes and has slight changes to how it operates. This year, however, a major change was made as the class is no longer a combination of grades 9-12. Instead, one’s class is made up of only people in their...
Starting high school can be an overwhelming experience at times, especially if one doesn’t know what to expect beforehand. The transition from middle school to high school may be jarring as classes get harder and the school seems bigger compared to...
After FCPS’ hybrid schedule in 2020-2021, requirements for all students and staff were to wear masks at all times and keep their distance from one another. This stayed the same through the following year until March 1st when regulations...
The Champions League is one of the most prestigious football competitions in the world, featuring the best teams from Europe's top leagues. The tournament is known for its unpredictability, with upsets and surprises happening every year. Some teams may...
As the month of June begins, summer break is fast approaching. Along with other exciting summer activities such as trips to the pool, being able to sleep in during the week is just a few school days away. Although this is something to look forward...
Whether it be known for what it is, or for the stress that it put students through, vertical farming is a hot topic in the halls of Oakton. On the 2023 AP Language and Composition Exam, Juniors awaited three essays, and most notably, for the synthesis...
The last week of school is the most boring. Usually, you finish any classwork the week before, but some teachers make sure to plan a graded assignment the final week. At Oakton, the last week of school is a three hour early release. Except...
Vivian Yu, Business Manager/Online Story Manager
| June 7, 2023
Teachers are a huge part of how students learn and how much information they can retain. Having a teacher that puts their all to help students learn and enjoy the class can make a difference in a student hating a subject they once loved, or falling in...
