November marks the beginning of Stomach cancer awareness month. A lot of us are focusing on thanksgiving and shoveling our faces with food while their are others living with little to no stomach. Stomach cancer is the third leading cost of cancer and...
Who would want to go on a trip full of driving, concerts, sleeping, and more concerts? For the students in Oakton band, their two day trip on November 15 and 16 included exactly that.
Oakton’s band was selected for the highly...
For any average high school student, their alarm may go off at any point between 5:30 and 7:00 A.M. From there, it’s a slow and groggy morning as they go through their routine and prepare for the school day ahead, possibly running facts they memorized...
Have you ever sat down to think about the true meaning of Thanksgiving? The last Thursday in November hasn’t always been associated with the holiday of Thanksgiving. Inspired by the pilgrims and Wampanoag indians who feasted on similar items in 1621,...
Hectic, dangerous and overwhelming, these are the words that come to mind when thinking of Black Friday. Every year people line up outside stores and wait for the good deals. Black Friday shopping can get very intense as people are desperate to find a...
Now that Much Ado About Nothing has wrapped up from last weekend, Nov. 9th through Nov. 11th, the talented students of Oakton Theatre have moved on to working on two more productions: Almost, Maine and Orphie & the Book of Heroes.
Almost, Maine...
Other than shaving money, this cause can help people of all ages around the world. No shave November is not a funny trend on the internet. While many laugh at this trend because, “it’s just a meme that spread on the internet, at least that’s as...
What does it take to get national recognition? Is there really a point in trying on the PSAT? Why do some juniors study so much for the preliminary SAT, if it’s just a test?
The score juniors get on the PSAT, or National Merit Scholarship...
With the coming of the holiday season, charities become an increasingly important part in our community. Giving back to your community can be a very rewarding experience, especially during the holidays. Around the area, there are multiple foundations...
Amazon’s exponential growth and immense power in retail have made it one of the most powerful companies in the world today. Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s CEO, is far from finishing the expansion of his empire. Bezos has pushed out numerous hardware products...
There are few moments in life that truly take our breaths away. The production of Les Misérables at Oakton High School last spring begs to differ. I know I wasn’t the only one in tears after the show. Oakton has a prominent performing arts department,...
After school on November 8, four of Oakton’s top athletes signed their National Letter of Intent. November 8 through November 15 is the first signing period of the year. Before this day, many high school seniors have been verbally committing to the...
