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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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First Lady Jill Fights for the Bills

Vinisha Cheella, Assistant Copy Editor | September 21, 2023



Cougars are Joining the Den

Cougars are Joining the Den

Ben Shield, Feature Editor | September 21, 2023

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Keeping Track | Former President Trump’s Indictments

Emma Dennis, Staff Writer | September 21, 2023

Former President Donald Trump, no stranger to controversy, has dominated American politics for the better part of a decade. He now finds himself facing several indictments that are honestly hard to keep up with. The mere mention of Trump's name invokes...

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The Heat Wave Strikes Oakton

Natalie Nguyen, Staff Writer | September 21, 2023



Race for Research

Madeline Deppe, Staff Writer | September 21, 2023

     On October 21st, Children's National Hospital is holding a 5k race to raise money for research at Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C. For over ten years, the hospital has been hosting this 5k race in person and virtually in hopes of raising more...

Keeping Track

Keeping Track

Emma Dennis, Staff Writer | September 21, 2023

Former President Donald Trump, no stranger to controversy, has dominated American politics for the better part of a decade. He now finds himself facing several indictments that are honestly hard to keep up with. The mere mention of Trump's name invokes...

Art made by Clare Lincoln on Canva

THIS BOY IS HEATED

Clare Lincoln, Assistant Design Editor | September 21, 2023

Anyone who has been within the United States these past few months  may have noticed the sudden increase of temperatures country-wide recently, categorized as heatwaves. Although these temperatures seem to have come from nowhere, there are numerous climate...

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Trump Behind Bars? | The Indictment of Ex-President Unfolds

Emma Dennis, Staff Writer | June 13, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald J. Trump has been charged with several crimes, signaling the start of a crucial phase in the country's political landscape. This indictment, following months of investigations and increasing pressure,...

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Desantis v Disney

Madeline Deppe, Staff Writer | June 8, 2023

Florida governor Ron Desantis, who is now running for president, is currently in a legal battle with Disney, who says that Desantis is using his governmental power against the theme park in Orlando. In May of 2022, Disney publicly came out in opposition...

Photos by Hannah Romero

Dress Code Changes, for Better or for Worse?

Hannah Romero, Staff Writer | May 11, 2023

   Recently, communities input their opinions as to what changes could be made to the SR&R (Student’s Rights and Responsibilities). One of six revisions was to adjust the Virginia dress code policy. A variety of changes were suggested, such as...

photo by @VP on twitter -- (middle to right) Vice President Kamala Harris, Tennessee State Representatives Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones, & Justin J. Pearson

The Tennessee Three: Nashville and Democracy

Julian Otalvaro, Staff Writer | May 3, 2023

It's been well over a month since the latest addition to the United States' saga of shootings. On March 27th, a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee was infiltrated by a graduate of the academy, resulting in the deaths of three 9-year-old...

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