Oakton Outlook

Snoozed through COVID

How has COVID-19 affected your sleep schedule?

Morgan Pearson, Staff Writer • September 24, 2021

COVID 19 has totally changed our lifestyles in undeniable ways. One of the many things that have been extremely affected is sleeping schedules, yet, not always negatively. As for a study conducted by SleepStandard,...

How societal pressure to “fit in” has propagated the spread of misinformation

Evie Kehoe, Staff Writer • September 22, 2021

In our society, there is a constant pressure to “fit in,” but what does that entail? Does it mean having good grades or having a completely perfect life? No matter what you do, there always seems to...

The future office

Diving into the new work environment

Ashley Stewart, Editor • September 22, 2021

Going into the typical nine to five office building, working in a depression-filled cubicle is typical. The grey empty walls and the entire room filled with a feeling of emptiness. The only noise is...

The New Normal

How Oakton students feel about the vaccine and mask mandate

Claudia Messina, Editor in Chief • September 20, 2021

After a year of completely virtual school, students have been living out their “normal” school lives for the past month. Everyone has attempted to readjust to full days in person with class after class...

Tips for better hydration and sleep

How to stay alert and tackle the day

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board • May 17, 2021

Experiencing busy schedules, early mornings, and excessive screen time, there’s a lot of potential for Oakton students’ energy levels to be all over the place. Many students are mindful of this, and...

College decisions taking a toll on students

Shevany Moharir, Editorial Board • April 16, 2021

The past two months have been nothing short of stress and anxiety for current high school seniors awaiting their college decisions. Now more than ever, the pressure of getting into college can be quite...

The end of an era

The rise and fall of greyhound racing

Harriet Limkin, Staff Writer • March 11, 2021

Picture this: you are sitting in a crowded stadium filled with men and women in suits and hats. You can feel the anticipation as you watch the trainers lead the sleek and muscular greyhounds...

How to be productive

Tips that will make getting work done a whole lot easier

Ashley Stewart, Editor • March 10, 2021

Learning how to become a productive person is an important part of being a successful student. The majority of high schoolers are professional procrastinators, which adds to the already stressful life...

Comparing Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines

What's the difference between them and is one better than the other?

Portia Dai, Editorial Board • January 14, 2021

Below is a closer look at the similarities and differences between the two COVID-19 vaccines.

December Digital Magazine

Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Payton Wozny, and Zoe Sauger • December 18, 2020

The increase of mail-in voting this year

How will it affect the outcome of the election?

Eileen Lincoln, Editor in Chief • November 3, 2020

As of October 27th, only a week before the presidential election, over 64 million Americans have already casted their ballots. Over half of these votes are in primary battleground states - such as...

How to fill out the FAFSA form

The primary way to get financial aid from your colleges

Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Editor-in-Chief • October 21, 2020

FAFSA, or The Free Application to Federal Student Aid, is a form that current and prospective college students fill out to determine their eligibility for student financial aid. That money can be put towards...