Preparations are being put in place to produce one of the most infamous musicals ever, Mean Girls. Based on the 2004 film, Mean Girls, starring Lindsay Lohan, Cady Heron is thrown into a new territory, high school, in suburban Illinois. She...
Are you tired of eating the same, bland, turkey every year on Thanksgiving day? Are you tired of wondering where the flavor is? Do people praise the cook about how good their mashed potatoes are, when really it's so tasteless that a spoon of oats would...
Running is a sport that takes a lot of dedication and sacrifice to excel at. Sitota Mesfin gives an insight into her experiences with the sport, and how it has shaped her high school years thus far.
Sitota has been on both the track and cross...
As the weather continues to get colder and crisper, the anticipation builds for the best holiday in regards to food…Thanksgiving! By taking a survey, Oakton students have been given the task to rate the most popular dishes Thanksgiving has to offer...
Diving into the School’s top Holiday Traditions
Throughout the school year there are many fun and exciting Holidays, such as; Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, etc. However, because it is Fall, we are going to talk about...
Ever since Cougar Kickoff, more and more people have come to know the name of the elusive student band Thumos. Made up of four seniors, this newly-formed rock group seeks to pave their way through Oakton, establishing themselves as something remarkable.
Now,...
A new season for field hockey has come up quickly. The girls varsity Field Hockey team has so far made a positive impression, winning four out five games in the past month. A few changes in practices and teamwork have helped make this become...
Freshman year is the first year of high school and a large transition for most 13-14 year old's coming from middle school. Everyone experiences it differently and Oakton high school provides a good environment and experience for new freshmen. With a...
Oakton’s volleyball team is a competitive and valued program here at Oakton Highschool. It is a great way to get involved and nonetheless they are a talented group, winning their first 4 games of the season, but what goes into having a winning team?...
While some clubs, such as honor societies, allow students to pursue their academic goals, other clubs allow students to help in the community. One of these clubs is Shades of Hope. Shades of Hope’s main mission focuses on striving to support patients...
Cross Country Sports Spotlight
Cross country is an intense sport in which runners race in varieties of different terrains. In past seasons here at Oakton, the cross country team has seen much success. This year, with many new athletes on the team,...
