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...
(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, ...
No Person Should be Stripped of their Citizenship – No Matter how Heinous their Crime
Jake Neuffer, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2019
Shamima Begum left the UK for Syria when she was 15. She quickly married Dutchman and ISIS fighter Yago Riedijk. Together, they had three children. Only one remains, and, now, Shamima wants to come home. There is one problem, though. Begum has no legal right to return because the UK has stripped her...
Demystifying the stress of junior year: an open letter to underclassmen
Emily Richardson, Editorial Board
March 6, 2019
Dear sophomores, freshman, and all years preceding, 11th grade has (quite unfortunately) been widely accepted as the hardest of our high school years. One of the main inducers of junior year stress is the prospect of college looming over our heads, not quite as real as it is for seniors but with the sa...
Cute Bookstores
Zoe Siamon, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
If you’re like me and live for a cute small town or a cozy cup of coffee, you probably love a good locally owned bookstore too. Something about the vibe of a hidden little place with millions of books and an area to sit and read all day is so appealing to me. So, I decided to go on a mission to find the ...
The Dangers of Being Politically Correct
Asher Tankel
March 1, 2019
Jussie Smollett, an actor on the critically-acclaimed show Empire, was seemingly attacked by two men wearing MAGA hats and yelling racial slurs on January 29th, 2018. This attack prompted a media firestorm. Many celebrities on Twitter were quick to jump on the bandwagon, with Comedian Michael Ian Black...
Top 5 Songs of Our Childhood
Alexandra Martschenko, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Ten years doesn't sound like a huge amount of time but so many things have happened in that short amount of time that it's important to look back on all the advancements and changes we have seen. 2009 was an undeniably amazing year; Obama was inaugurated, the iPhone 3g was released, and the...
Pusheen the cat- an internet star
Katherine Zevallos, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
Origin Pusheen is a female cartoon cat created by Claire Belton and Andrew Duff in 2010. Everyday their comics and drawings would get cuter. Pusheen has been a popular and cute character around the world. Pusheen’s appearance has gray fur and dark gray stripes on her back and tail and her breed ...
Cultural cuisine: a sense of home
Ashleigh Tain, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2019
In the small talk and common utterings of how important food is in our lives, it is true that food bears a more meaningful and extensive connotation. To many, it’s nourishment is a catalyst of energy and health. It can also be a source of joy and happiness or nostalgia and reminiscence. Further, it’s a ...
What Trump’s Shutdown Means for the Future of American Democracy
Emily Bach, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2019
Throughout the government shutdown, Trump has repeatedly bashed Democratic leaders for their inability to compromise on border security. The shutdown, fueled primarily by Trump’s demands for funding for a border wall, has now reached a record-breaking 28 days, the longest in modern Amer...
Thinking about what to take next year?
Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager
January 19, 2019
With registration just around the corner (and for some, already beginning), many rising juniors and seniors are stressing about the potential options for their courses for next year. While Oakton students are notorious for taking 3+ AP level classes and multiple honors courses, I am here to be the on...
