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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

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Portrayal of High School: Media vs Reality

Kinsey Clements and Sameeha Khan, staff writer | April 23, 2020

The entertainment industry produces films and TV shows that influence young adolescent’s perspectives on the ideal high school experience. Movies, such as Mean Girls, lead pre-teens to believe in a social hierarchy based on grade, looks, and wealth....

Oakton Cheerleaders review Netflix’ Cheer

Isabel Knipping | April 23, 2020

Get ready to have what you think about cheerleading challenged. Netflix’s 6 part docuseries Cheer follows the Navarro College cheer team as they practice and prepare for the biggest competition of the season at Daytona Beach, Florida. The pressure is...

“The Last Dance” Context

Jacob Rutzick, Staff Writer | April 23, 2020

“The Last Dance” documentary has rocketed around the sports world and has quickly become the most popular sports documentary of all time. The mysterious and almost god like aura around Michael Jordan has captivated millions of watchers across...

Giannis is the Best Player in the World

Jacob Rutzick, Staff Writer | April 23, 2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo won the NBA Most Valuable Player award last season, yet he’s found a way to be better this year than last. He has increased his numbers in every category, and is sporting the best player efficiency rating of all time. He will undoubtedly,...

Super Tuesday Results Breakdown

April 23, 2020

Super Tuesday was held on March 9 in 14 states across the country, including Virginia. This year’s primary brought a new front runner in Joe Biden, and cleared up the muddy field of democrats hoping to win the nomination.  In the Virginia Primary about...

President Trump Pardons Eleven Convicted Criminals

Lindsay Greenspan, Staff Writer | April 20, 2020

In the United States, nobody is above the law. However, President Trump has recently strained the presidential powers to their maximum potential to avoid this initial statement’s application to himself. Trump has recently pardoned or commuted...

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4 YA Reads to Keep You from Going Stir-Crazy

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | March 17, 2020
Dive into any of these excellent books, all featuring characters facing isolation, to help nip ‘Coronacation’ loneliness in the bud.

MSA Annual Arabian Night

Nour Al-Kaaby, staff writer | February 21, 2020

  Oakton’s Muslim Student Association is holding an annual fund-raising event this Friday with henna, performances, food and more. This annual event will be taking place in the cafeteria after school February 21st. Admission is $5 but all games, food,...

Oakton Students’ thoughts on the Oscars 2020

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | February 19, 2020

The 2020 Oscars seemed to add even more to scrutinize the already ridiculed award show. From the lack of female directors nominated and the absence of a host for the show, the Oscars continued its tradition of being a problematic award show. These aren’t...

2020 Oscars: Best Fashion

Kinsey Clements, Staff Writer | February 19, 2020

This year, the Oscars took place on February 9th at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood. Although the Oscars are meant to celebrate the best artistic and technical directors, films, and actors in the industry, many viewers'...

Medias Portrayal of the Corona-virus

Shriya, Staff Writer | February 19, 2020

The recent outbreak of the corona-virus has sent the world in a panic. Originating in the city of Wuhan, China, it seems to have caught everyone by storm, especially those in the affected areas.  Symptoms of the virus are fever, cough, and shortness...

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | January 24, 2020

In an ideal world, a long, rejuvenating break would bring about a strong urge to return to the security of daily routines. With the mind aching for the comforts of reality, an individual would quickly rejoin society and devotedly immerse themselves in...

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