The Stressful Break
April 11, 2019
Although high school experiences can vary tremendously from student to student, something nearly everyone experiences is the copious amount of stress. With trying to stay on top of all the assigned homework to cramming for the test next period, high school takes a toll on all of its students. In addi...
Misrepresentation of the past, present, and future
Emily Richardson, Editorial Board
April 11, 2019
This is a call-out. A call-out to my United States history textbook and its utter lack of inclusionary history. You have a lot of nerve to produce a 1000 page textbook and only mention gay and lesbian individuals once, in passing and in reference to the apparently sexually devious lives they led in the cit...
Overachieving syndrome in the culture of Varsity Blues
Ashleigh Tain, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2019
The recent USC College Scandal has been bouncing off of every news headline and online publication in the emerging conversation of elitist privilege and the perceptions of education and success. It is within these narratives that a linear train of thought elucidates, one that is adopted by parents who seek optimal success for their children. It is perceived that ...
Joe Biden Should Not Run for President
Jake Neuffer, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2019
Joe Biden has not announced candidacy, but it sure looks like he will in the coming weeks. At a speech, crowd members chanted, “Run Joe run!,” to which he responded, "Save it a little longer; I may need it in a few weeks.” But Joe Biden should not run for President. Joe Biden is the opposite of what th...
Can you buy your way into college?
Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager
March 13, 2019
In the midst of college admission season comes the question of the role of meritocracy in the process. While all colleges claim that their admissions department is fair and fully based on wholistic review (let's be honest, there's no real college who would say otherwise), there have been numerous cases...
Breakfast On-The-Go
Haley Longfellow, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Sitting down and having a healthy breakfast is only a dream for many sleepy students. Tired from pushing through homework assignments late at night, many of us choose to wait until the last possible second in the morning to hop out of bed, frantically get dressed, and grab a granola bar before dashi...
What Is The Anti-Vax Movement and Why Is It So Dangerous
Sahithi Jammulamadaka, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2019
On Jan. 25, 2019 the governor in Washington declared a state of emergency because of the resurgence of measles, and at the time there were fifty-five cases and the number has risen to seventy-seven. One common point between 90% of the cases is that they're unvaccinated children under 10 years old. So...
Why are Meatballs so Good?
Andres Gonzalez, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
One of many blessings an individual can have is access to a lot of food, specifically good food. The best of these good foods are determined by their adaptability, by the fact they are delicious on their own and with other foods. While there are numerous forms of sustenance which leaves the con...
Which Oakton Club Fits You Best?
Katarina Faben, Editorial Board
March 11, 2019
Here at Oakton, there are a variety of clubs for students to choose from, ranging from community service to academic programs. With the large number of choices for students to decide between, it is often hard for students to pick with clubs they want to join and sign up for. Best Buddies- Best Bud...
The Hypocrisy of the Left
Jacob Rutzick, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Hypocrisy seems to be the mantra of today's democratic party. Whether it’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, they all seem to be extremely hypocritical. In fact, it seems that every leftist suffers from that same disease. There are millions of examples of misst...
Why the attention surrounding the Jordyn scandal is unnecessary
Sally Park, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
The recent cheating scandal regarding Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian, and Jordyn Woods has gained much public attention. For those who are unaware, Tristan Thompson was engaged with Khloe Kardashian, however, he allegedly cheated on her with Khloe’s sister’s best friend, Jordyn Woods. This web ...
(Green New) Deal or no deal?
Wendy Gao, Editorial Board
March 11, 2019
Reminiscent of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program to help Americans find opportunities during the Great Depression in the 1930s, the Green New Deal promises to transform the economy and launch America into an era of progressive reform. Bill Nye recently pledged his support for the program, ...
