For the typical high school student, the idea of public speaking has rarely had a positive response. Moans are typically associated with the reaction of having to do some form of public speaking when told to by a teacher or even in certain situations...
Lunch boxes are a staple of back to school collections. In modern times, lunch boxes are made generally for schoolchildren who would rather prefer not to eat school provided lunches. However, lunch boxes were not always made for this use, in fact they...
Ishika Jain, Editorial Board Member
| January 17, 2017
Throughout a student’s high school journey, students often get asked the question, “What do you want to do for a living?” If you’re like most high school students, you won’t have an answer- common advice to students is “Do what you love.”...
2016 was an important year for Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Redskins organization was trying to make the choice about whether or not the keep Cousins running the offense for times to come. Cousins was playing his hardest to try and win his team...
I’m writing this article in response to the struggle by many to avoid being “brainwashed” by partisan media outlets. Politicians on both sides of the aisle often engage in finger pointing at the “unfair media”- claiming that it attempts to help...
Everyone is a fan of a good horror movie, but creativity in the horror genre has unfortunately declined. Followed by multiple sequels, horror movies have lost the thrill and rush that used to accompany them. Of Course, with the exception of Junji Ito.
Junji...
Every year as the ball drops and bottles of champagne are popped open, millions celebrate the excitement of another year to come, and having made it through the past year. Amidst the celebration, the New Year also brings a chance to look back and reflect...
NOTE: Three Steps' current drive will be taking place with collection boxes in the lobby at Waples Mill Elementary, running until Friday, 1/13/17.
Today the Oakton Outlook sat down with freshman Emma Wagner, the aspiring...
At the 74th annual Golden Globes, there were many familiar faces along with a variety of new movies and shows. Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, hosted this year’s event. It did not take long for him to mention the president-elect. With under...
The 2017 OHS Curriculum Fair will take place on Wednesday, January 11. If you’re a student struggling with deciding which courses to select, here is some more information on courses you may be considering adding to your list.
To read about the course,...
Leadership opportunities within extracurricular activities and clubs are a great way for students to get more involved in their school community and stand out in the college admissions process. As current leaders of Oakton activities graduate, more positions...
High School is difficult. Perhaps this statement might be an unpopular opinion, but I think there is an argument to be made. Think about it, the world is more competitive than ever, colleges are cut throat, your grades follow you until the end of time,...
