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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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Are Vaccinated People too Comfortable with the Pandemic Now?

Katie Le, Editorial Board | April 15, 2021

   During December 2019, China faced dozens of pneumonia cases with unknown causes, the cause would later be named as the coronavirus. This virus spread globally and to the United States early 2020 and has made a home here. This virus swept everyone...

The Stimulus Check and its Benefits for American Families

Emma Dennis, Staff Writer | April 14, 2021

Most U.S families were granted a hefty amount of money through a check from the government, but why? A $1.9trillion relief bill was signed by President, Joe Biden on March 11th, 2021. This bill allowed for the third set of stimulus checks to be sent...

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2021 NBA Draft Predictions

April 14, 2021

The 2021 NBA draft will be taking place on July 29, 2021.  The draft is a one night, nationally broadcasted event that consists of two rounds, sixty picks total. The first 14 draft picks are determined by a lottery system while the remaining picks are...

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Framing Britney Spears

Aubrey Harrell, Editorial Board | March 25, 2021

Chances are, you’ve come across the #FreeBritney hashtag on at least one occasion, either through social media or verbal conversation as the phrase became more common outside of the confines of Twitter. To people who never looked into the phrase, it...

The Next Step for Exploring Mars

Dilara Vural‌ ‌, Staff Writer | March 18, 2021

Why Mars? Understanding whether life exists elsewhere in the universe beyond Earth is a fundamental question that has intrigued humans for centuries. For decades, scientists have sought to go to Mars to search for life. And so, the scientific reason...

The Taylor Swift re-recordings

Addison Becker, Staff Writer | March 11, 2021

One of the most popular singers in the music industry, Taylor Swift, is re-recording many of her old albums and releasing them as “Taylor’s Version.” A big Swiftie, Lauren Darwaza (10), shares her excitement, “I can’t wait for Taylor to release...

The Craziest NFL Free Agency Ever

The Craziest NFL Free Agency Ever

Nathan Henriques, Staff Writer | March 11, 2021

So many big stars are on the move, how will this shake-up next season? What are free Agents:  Free agency is what makes the offseason so special in the first place. Big names are always on the move and it can shake up the next season and seasons...

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The Rise of Asian Hate crimes

Katie Le, Editorial Board | March 10, 2021

History/Origin Asian hate crimes first started during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. Major waves of Asian immigrants came to America in hopes of a better life, yet faced racism and discrimination when they got there. Chinese people especially...

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The Bachelorette Scandal

Katie Le, Editorial Board | March 10, 2021

 The Bachelorette is a reality TV show that recently came out with a 16th season starring Clare Crawley, a former star on The Bachelor, season 18. She also made an appearance on seasons 1 and 2 of Bachelor in Paradise. Crawley is the oldest bachelorette...

The Polish Abortion Ban: How Did We Get Here?

Lorne Fowler, Staff Writer | January 14, 2021

On November 27th, 2020, The Polish High Courts ruled abortion as unlawful except in very dire circumstances, with major backlash from both within Poland and from Nations abroad. The European Union has already passed a resolution condemning the Polish...

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What the Capital riot means for the new Congress and the Biden administration

Anna Allred, Staff Writer | January 14, 2021
The ramifications of Wednesday’s assault on the Capital will no doubt be far-reaching, particularly for the new Congress, already sworn in, and President-Elect Biden, whose inauguration is on the 20th. 
Powder puff, the flag football game between the junior and senior class, is being postponed

The Eagles vs Washington Football Team

Tommy Hunter, Editor-In-Chief | January 14, 2021

Last Sunday, the Washington Football Team played the Philadelphia Eagles for a chance to conquer the worst division in NFL history. The New York Giants also had a lot weighing on them this game - If the Eagles won, they would be going to the playoffs,...

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