Hi, my name is Wendy Gao. I am a sophomore and this is my first year on the Oakton Outlook. I joined the Oakton Outlook as a staff writer with the hope of bridging the Oakton community to current events and people outside of  Oakton. In addition to the Outlook, I am a member of several clubs and I enjoy reading and playing piano. I am passionate about staying informed with global news and politics and I hope to contribute this to the Oakton Outlook team.