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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard | From Prisoner to Social Media Star

Emma Dennis, Staff Writer | February 1, 2024

Gypsy Blanchard has recently gained a lot of traction in the media due to her release from prison on December 28th, 2023. She was serving time for taking a part in her own mother’s murder. But as the details of the case began to unfold, the reasons...

Crisis on New Years: The Noto Earthquake

Clare Lincoln, Assistant Design Editor | February 1, 2024

     On January 1, 2024, at 2:10 am EST, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Central Japan, specifically near Suzu and Noto, Japan, within the Ishikawa Prefecture, creating devastating tsunamis, leaving people displaced, and destroying infrastructure....

Regional Elections Outcome

Brielle Long, Staff Writer | November 20, 2023

For countless years, Democrats and Republicans have been at odds with one another. Banned books, abortion, taxes, and so much more have caused rifts that are seemingly unable to be bridged.    Now, as of November 7, 2023, the Democratic party...

Congress Put A Band-Aid on the Shutdown Wound:

Nyla Kathuria, Staff Writer | October 6, 2023

     On the brink of a government shutdown, Congress struck a "deal" in the 11th hour, temporarily halting this closure. The House and Senate signed a bipartisan agreement, sending President Biden a bill to keep the government funded until November...

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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