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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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School-shooting survivors ‘Stand up’

School-shooting survivors ‘Stand up’

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | February 26, 2018

   CNN was able to give a voice to the survivors of the mass school-shooting that occured in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last week on February 14th. Students were able to talk about their feelings about the national debate...

Spring into Action

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | February 25, 2018

   Saying goodbye to the Winter Sports’ season means saying hello to the new teams of Spring Sports at Oakton. This past week, tryouts were held almost every day for teams including Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis, Cross Country, Baseball, and Softball....

The Repercussions From a Major Event

The Repercussions From a Major Event

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | February 25, 2018

   There were warning signs for Nikolas Cruz before he committed the school shooting on Valentine’s Day in Parkland, Florida. Cruz had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School about a year before, but this was not the only sign.  ...

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Celebrating Presidents’ Day

Ishika Jain, Editorial Board Member | February 23, 2018

Every February, Americans celebrate in joy as they get a day off for Presidents’ Day. The weekend is filled with sales and families taking a break from their routine.  When it comes to Presidents’ Day, Americans are very happy but not because they...

Students in the Spotlight

Clare Sparling, Staff Writer | February 23, 2018

The deadly shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School has shaken the nation to its core. Yet despite the horrors that have occurred, the students of Stoneman Douglas have risen up in the face of adversity and are ready to tackle the issue of gun control....

Resonating Chinese Culture: Oakton’s First Chinese New Year Celebration

Amy Dai, Staff Writer | February 23, 2018

The newest honor society at Oakton is making its mark on the school community and has not disappointed. In honor of Chinese New Year, the Oakton Chinese Honor Society hosted a school wide celebration in the cafeteria last Thursday, February 15, complete...

Administration on Attendance

Administration on Attendance

Katie Thompson, Editorial Board Member | February 23, 2018

   Are you the type of kid that strolls into first period at 8:15, 8:20, or later? Then watch out because Oakton is starting to have a serious crackdown on attendance. In previous years, there has only been one teacher in charge of meeting with students...

AP European History: A Look into the Past and Present

AP European History: A Look into the Past and Present

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | January 29, 2018

With course selection days quickly approaching, it's time to start planning out the classes and electives you may want to take next year. It is important to take into account course rigor, with a range of honors and AP classes, and with one to two electives...

Advisory’s Purpose

Clare Sparling, Staff Writer | January 26, 2018

Advisory, a dreaded word for many at Oakton. As students we love to complain about the loss of cougar time and forced time spent with students that just so happen to have a last name that is alphabetically near ours. However, what if there was another...

Emma Rogers: freshman member of dance team

Cougarettes take on Nationals

Payton Wozny, Editor-In-Chief | January 25, 2018

The Oakton High School Dance Team is leaving soon for their trip to Florida where they will compete in the Universal Dance Association (UDA) dance team national competition. At this competition, they will compete against other high school dance teams...

Inspiring Teens To Give Back

Inspiring Teens To Give Back

Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer | January 25, 2018

You’ve probably heard of the charity organization, Touching Heart, whether from a school sponsored event or a friend working with them. This nonprofit charity organization gathers children of all ages to discuss and help causes of their choice. “Touching...

California interest group attempts to create the 51st state

California interest group attempts to create the 51st state

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | January 25, 2018

Recently, a Californian interest group has declared most of modern day California as a new state, called, “New California.” This is due to claims that the state’s government is widely corrupted and has become ungovernable. The group claims that...

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