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The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

Ben Wagner

Ben Wagner, Chief Political Correspondent

As the co-host of the new web series The Weekly Turnout, Ben is looking to broaden his horizons in investigative journalism and film making.
With interests ranging from American history to public policy and political science, Ben’s brings a plethora of knowledge and on-camera flair to the weekly show.
A varsity baseball player, DECA member, and active community member, Ben spends most of his free time gaining a better perspective on the area he lives in and the world around him
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Maddow, The Wall, and Healthcare- What You Missed In the News

Maddow, The Wall, and Healthcare- What You Missed In the News

Ben Wagner, Chief Political Correspondent | March 19, 2017

The Weekly Turnout has been off for a week, but we're back with a new video. This week we look at President Trump's interesting meeting with Chancellor Merkel, an update on the building of the famed wall,...

What Is DECA?

Ben Wagner, Chief Political Correspondent | March 16, 2017

As an employer or as a high school student, you may be asking yourself "what is DECA"? Well, Ben from the Weekly Turnout, andĀ a proud and loyal member of the club thought he'd share what DECA is as well...

Positive Psychology and Its Effect In Schools

Ben Wagner and Tori Heiberg | March 8, 2017

As depression is major problem in today's public schools and there is much debate into what can be done to fix this the Weekly Turnout looks into one of the potential solutions to the problem. Positive...

A Look At Trump's "Well-Oiled Machine"

A Look At Trump’s “Well-Oiled Machine”

Ben Wagner and Tori Heiberg | February 20, 2017

This was yet another crazy week in the world of politics with General Flynn resigning, the fake terrorist attack in Sweden, and the President's relentless attacks on the media. The Weekly Turnout once...

Spotlight On: The United States' Love-Hate Relationship With Russia (VIDEO)

Spotlight On: The United States’ Love-Hate Relationship With Russia (VIDEO)

Ben Wagner, Tori Heiberg, and Ethan Sullivan | February 14, 2017

Amid allegations that General Flynn communicated with the Russian ambassador and misinforming the Vice-President about those conversations, the significance of U.S.-Russia relationships has exploded in...

DeVos, Deceit, and Grizzlies- What You Missed In the News This Week (VIDEO)

DeVos, Deceit, and Grizzlies- What You Missed In the News This Week (VIDEO)

Ben Wagner and Tori Heiberg | February 8, 2017

The news cycle in the last three weeks has left many feeling like they've aged three years. The Weekly Turnout is here to update everyone on the major stories you may have missed this week, from President...

Dulles International Airport Refugee Ban Protest Coverage (VIDEO)

Ben Wagner and Tori Heiberg | February 1, 2017

So much of the news today is focused towards the older generations leavingĀ those of us still in school in the dust. Well, there's a new show in town. The new online YouTube show, "The Weekly Turnout"...

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