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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

“Purge” threats sweep the nation

courtneydo | August 29, 2014

The blockbuster thriller “The Purge” (2013) captivated viewers with the craziness of an alternative government in America. The film, which grew wildly popular in the past year, centers on the idea that once a year, for a time period of twelve hours,...

Closest Thing to a “Friends” Reunion

Maggie Campbell | August 28, 2014

Ever since the show, “Friends” ended in 2004, there have been persistent calls for a reunion show, and hoax advertisements have appeared on all social media including Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook. Courtney Cox, Matthew Perry, and Jennifer Aniston...

Possibility of a Beltway World Series

Maggie Campbell | August 28, 2014

The Washington Nationals recently made walk-off history with ten straight wins, but are now struggling to rise above the Phillies. The Nationals have fallen to the Phillies 3-2 on Monday and 4-3 on Tuesday. Despite the recent losses, Nationals fans have...

A farewell to Robin Williams

A farewell to Robin Williams

courtneydo | August 27, 2014

Some knew him as Professor Brainard, some called him Genie, and some recognized him as Mrs. Doubtfire, or Mr. Keating, or better yet ‘my Captain’. With the loss of these iconic identities, it is inconceivable that the world really only lost one...

Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman

Maggie Campbell | August 25, 2014

There is a definitive superheroine, one who is sadly underrepresented in media, both on print and on the silver screen. I’m fairly confident you know who I’m talking about: Wonder Woman. The feminist icon, created in 1941 by William Moulton Marston,...

New Details revealed about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

New Details revealed about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Maggie Campbell | August 25, 2014

As Marvel and Disney continue to create movie hit after hit, most recently with the summer blockbuster “Guardians of the Galaxy,” their competitors at Warner Brothers and DC Comics plot their own triumphant return to the silver screen with “Batman...

Ice Bucket Challenge Raises Awareness

Ice Bucket Challenge Raises Awareness

Erin Preaskorn | August 25, 2014

With the growing popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge, most people have heard of ALS, raised awareness, and even donated money to the cause. However, many still do not know what ALS stands for. ALS, or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou...

Top 10 World Cup moments

Top 10 World Cup moments

Maggie Campbell | August 25, 2014

Whether a soccer fan or not, the 2014 FIFA World Cup sparked a new level of excitement for people all around the world. For soccer fanatics, the cup provided the chance to see the best of the best compete together at a whole different level. "The combination...

Ryan McElveen posts this picture via Twitter to inform Fairfax County students of the option chosen for later start times.

2015-2016 Fairfax County School Time Changes

Maggie Campbell | August 25, 2014

High school is known for sleep deprived teenagers who work late hours to finish an extremely procrastinated essay, yet wake up at the crack of dawn to make it to the 7:20 a.m. bell. By the time most high school students get to school, they are already...

This concert was awesome

A definite 20/20 experience

Maggie Campbell | August 22, 2014

Justin Timberlake’s vision was clearer than ever with his tour for his world-famous album, “The 20/20 Experience.” His return to music, after taking time off to pursue his acting career, could not have been more successful. With a top charting...

What everyone should know about ISIS

Maggie Campbell | August 22, 2014

Every morning on the way to work this summer, I would go to the 7/11 on my block. The coffee was cheap, the cashier was friendly, and I guess it was just efficient, so it became routine. There was a man named Ahmed who worked there every morning, rain...

The pride of Broadway

The pride of Broadway

Erin Preaskorn | August 22, 2014

The Broadway musical “Disney’s the Lion King” took the DMV area by storm the entire duration of its stay, from June 17 through Aug. 17 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Based on the animated Disney movie, this musical is familiar to most...

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