Google I/O 2018
Brendan Bellingham, Staff Writer
September 16, 2018
Filed under News
Each year, Google holds a developer conference in Mountain View, California where sessions are held to detail new features of Google’s many software platforms for developers. Throughout the three day long conference, sessions are not only held for developers but also bring exciting news for the ave...
Arctic ice breaks history…
Wendy Gao, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Filed under Web exclusive, World News
It’s not uncommon knowledge that our earth’s waters have been in a state of emergency for quite some time. Recently, headlines have reported gradually rising sea levels and floating islands of plastic the size of Texas. The latest? The Arctic’s oldest ice mass is breaking for the first time in ...
Should race affect your college application?
Samuel Walters, Guest Writer
June 5, 2018
Affirmative Action laws that give an advantage to minority races in the workplace or at school have been around for decades. Although it is deemed as constitutional by the Supreme Court, Affirmative Action is highly controversial, especially when it affects college admission decisions. Minority students...
A Preview of Titanic: the Musical
Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2018
Filed under A&E, Events, Feature, Music, Oakton News, Oakton students, Theater, Web exclusive
Lindsey Jacobson (12), member of Oakton Theatre and Chorus for the past four years, has been studying "dramaturgy" for this year’s spring musical, Titanic, which will be shown on May 3rd-5th and 11th-12th at 7:00 p.m. In other words, aside from being one of the main characters, she has been studyi...
First-hand account of the March for Our Lives
aubrey harrell, Staff Writer
April 23, 2018
Filed under National News, Politics
On March 24, thousands from all over the United States came together in Washington DC to take a stand against gun violence. As of late, I have come to the realization that my peers and I are highly capable of making a lasting impact and causing change for the better in our country. This was...
Everything you need to know about AP exams
Wendy Gao, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Filed under Feature, Oakton News, Oakton students, Oakton teachers, Web exclusive
AP exams are approaching fast and everyone at Oakton feels the stress. Some students are taking their first AP exam this year, while others are experienced veterans. Nonetheless, everyone is nervous as May creeps closer. Here is everything you need to know about the AP exams. About AP Exams The...
Cultural Festival Reflections
Clare Sparling, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under Feature, Oakton News, Oakton teachers
As Mr. Lee prepares to leave Oakton next year, he has provided insight into the cultural festival experience. Every year cultural festival, with it’s bright colors and myriad of songs from all over the world, captures the hearts of the Oakton community. The beautiful fan dance, exciting Wushu perfo...
Goodbye Paul Ryan
Jake Neuffer, Editorial Board Member
April 12, 2018
Filed under National News, News
Have you ever farted in an elevator and left satisfied in knowing the hell you hath wrought upon the elevators poor inhabitants? That’s how one comedy writer and twitter user described Paul Ryans recent announcement that he will be not be running for another term as House Delegate from Wisconsin. ...
Preparing for Prom
Riya Jain, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under Oakton News
With Prom just a few weeks away, juniors and seniors are getting excited for the big day. Most get their dresses/bowties several weeks in advance to avoid last minute shopping and sold out things. In an effort not to have anyone wearing the same dress, there is a Facebook group where the juniors and sen...
Youtube Shooting
Kalina Boshkovska, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under News
Youtube Shooting A recent unfortunate shooting at the Youtube headquarters has shocked viewers everywhere. Agham , the woman who opened fire using a handgun at the Youtube headquarters, was a Youtube creator making art videos. She supposedly used the excuse that she was outraged over the websiteâ...
Russian Investigation takes a new turn
Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Editorial Board
April 12, 2018
Filed under National News, News, World News
On Tuesday Apr. 3rd, a Dutch lawyer tied to former Trump deputy campaign, chairman Rick Gates, became the first person to be sentenced in Robert Mueller’s investigation when a federal judge sentenced him to 30 days in prison and a $20,000 fine. Former Skadden Arps(an international law firm based in New York)...
A new hall of books
Ishika Jain, Editorial Board Member
April 12, 2018
Filed under Oakton News, Web exclusive
Most of you most likely walk past the hall where the library once was. If you’ve been in that hall recently, you have probably seen that the library that once used to be filled with books and lounge areas is now an empty space. Fear not because the library still exists - it’s just in the lecture ha...
