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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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Support for the class of 2020 across the United States

Lindsay Greenspan, Staff Writer | May 21, 2020

          As high school seniors across the country trade their caps and gowns for masks and gloves, graduation will not continue in the normal fashion. Students will not sit in alphabetical order to hear their names called along with their...

Why the coronavirus vaccine will take months to commercialize

Grace Park, Staff Writer | May 20, 2020

   The coronavirus (COVID-19) has been spreading all around the world. At this moment, more than 3,822,000 people have confirmed cases, and 265,100 people have died according to the worldometers website. The coronavirus is affecting 212 countries and...

Ramadan During Quarantine

May 18, 2020

Ramadan is a holy month in Islam that 1.7 billion Muslims around the world celebrate for thirty days every year. Each year, relatives and family friends have iftar parties. But quarantine has made some major changes to our regular ramadan. Here is a regular...

Quarantine Service Projects

May 11, 2020

Quarantine can be a difficult time for many, with the stress of the unknown future, the amount of time spent at home and with only family, and the constant fear of a global pandemic. However, there are ways that you can help the community and hopefully...

Supreme Courts rule on jury majorities.

Isabel Knipping | May 8, 2020

  On Monday, April 20th, the supreme court ruled that in order for a defendant to be convicted in serious crimes the jury ruling must be unanimous, according to the Washington Post,.  This applies to state and federal courts, according to Slate....

FCPS Creates “#celebrateyourplan” for the Class of 2020

Kinsey E Clements | May 8, 2020

Due to the recent closure of almost all schools because of the COVID-19 outbreak students are left heartbroken as they didn’t have the chance to say their last goodbyes to classmates and teachers. This especially applies to the class of 2020 who were...

Lives of teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic

May 7, 2020

Image Courtesy of Unsplash As people around the world begin to adjust to their new routines, or lack thereof, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, teens feel as if they are dealing with more stress than normal. Although they may not be surrounded...

Nursing Home Workers and the Struggle with COVID-19

April 30, 2020

As the corona virus continues to rampage throughout the world and affect the workforce, some jobs continue on. One such example are workers in retirement or mental health care homes that deal with patients who struggle to adequately care for themselves...

Delicious Traditional Irish Food To Share With The Family

Elene LIpartiani, Staff Writer | April 30, 2020

Although it's long past St. Patrick's day, the quarantine is a perfect time to enjoy some of the dishes that many families set out to prepare and enjoy as a celebration of Irish culture. The holiday itself stems from one of Ireland’s patron saints,...

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The Corona Virus Isn’t an Excuse for Racism

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | April 24, 2020

Not an Excuse: COVID-19 brings out the worst in us The pandemic of Covid-19 has seemingly taken over life. The outbreak began as a global problem—originating across the world in Wuhan, China. The spread was rapid and alarming, resulting in large...

Rising College Freshman Taking a Gap Year: Is it Worth it?

kinsey clements, Staff Writer | April 24, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a large, mostly negative, impact on many lives in all age groups. Whether that be losing a job, working in unsafe conditions, or simultaneously working and taking care of a family. Students’ lives have drastically...

What The Coronavirus Pandemic Can Teach Us About Our Environment

Eileen Lincoln, Editor in Chief | April 24, 2020

In the four months since COVID-19 first spread beyond China’s borders and throughout the entire world, almost everyone on the planet has been affected by the virus. With millions of individuals forced to isolate in their homes, the global economy at...

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