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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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El medio (ambiente) en la media

El medio (ambiente) en la media

Jessica Marshall, Editor-in-Chief | May 17, 2017

En la comunidad de Oakton, es importante que nosotros prestemos atención a los problemas del medio ambiente. Los estudiantes en las clases de Español 4 participaron en unos proyectos del medio ambiente en este pasado Abril. Ellos se dieron cuenta...

Ten Years After Her Disappearance, Theyre Still Searching

Ten Years After Her Disappearance, They’re Still Searching

Snehal Srivastava, Staff Writer | May 15, 2017

From the shady details of the case, to the mass public outrage and backlash - this case has been named the most publicized missing person’s case in modern history. But what do we know, and what pieces are still missing?    It was the night of May...

The process behind finding the right principal

The process behind finding the right principal

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | May 15, 2017

As much as we all love our interim principal, Mr. Meier, the question of who will be Oakton’s next principal is in everyone’s mind. Dr. Banbury left Oakton to become the Executive Principal for Region 1, which means that he now oversees all the high...

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Special Olympics fundraisers to support today

Jennifer Coon, Copy Editor | May 15, 2017

  Many students at Oakton are involved in Special Olympics. Whether it be as a coach or athlete, these students are promoting inclusion at the community, state, and even global level. Each Special Olympics program Oakton has, basketball, track and...

North Korea and the Inevitable

North Korea and the Inevitable

Helen Shi, Guest Writer | May 12, 2017

On the rainy day of July 16th, 2015, Donald Trump announces his bid to run for president. What happens next, transforms international relations forever.   The Beginning After World War II ended, Russia and the United States posited themselves...

Last years Oakton Swim Club state athletes and coaches.
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Oakton Swim Club sends six swimmers to Special Olympics in June

Jennifer Coon, Copy Editor | May 3, 2017

  On Apr. 23, 14 Oakton Swim Club athletes competed at the Special Olympics Virginia Regional meet at George Mason University. At this meet, the athletes could qualify for the State Summer Games in June at the University of Richmond.   Oakton...

Investigating Internet Privacy

Investigating Internet Privacy

Emily Wydra, Staff Writer | May 1, 2017

S.J. Resolution 34. That is the name of the bill recently passed by the House of Representatives many people believe threatens the American right to privacy. But before the level of danger our privacy is in can be ascertained, the bill itself must first...

Bringing true change to Oakton community

Bringing true change to Oakton community

Jessica Marshall and Ishika Jain | April 30, 2017

Project Based Learning has always played a vital role in Oakton’s curriculum and gives teachers a way to convey the same material in a more engaging method. Students also benefit from these new assessments as it caters to those who are better at expressing...

The Upcoming Solar Eclipse, and the Science Behind it

The Upcoming Solar Eclipse, and the Science Behind it

Katarina Faben, Editorial Board | April 30, 2017

Science is always impacting our daily lives. On August 21, 2017, the United States will experience a solar eclipse for the first time in more than four decades. Known as the Great American Total Solar Eclipse, watchers across the country, from Oregon...

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iPhone Redesign Coming September

Brendan Bellingham, Staff Writer | April 30, 2017

 The iPhone is the most popular phone in the world for some good reasons, it boasts a simplistic operating system and premium build quality that has attracted billions of customers throughout its 10 years on the market. But the iPhone’s design elements...

Getting to know Mr. Meier

Getting to know Mr. Meier

Rebecca Woodhouse, Editor-in-Chief | April 30, 2017

Former Robinson principal Dan Meier seems to be fitting into his role as interim principal at Oakton just fine. After Dr. Banbury left his role as principal of OHS during spring break to move up to the role as Executive Principal in the FCPS Region 1...

Moving Past Tradition

Lindsey Katsaros, Editorial Board Member | April 30, 2017

Out of the 11 candidates who ran in the first round of the french presidential election, En Marche (EM) candidate Emmanuel Macron, and National Front candidate Marine le Pen came out on top. These two unconventional candidates will be moving forward...

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