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The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

Emily Richardson

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board

My name is Emily and I am so excited to be a member of the editorial board again for my senior year at Oakton. My favorite articles to write typically involve new music and movies or my strong opinions—  I love the Outlook for the powerful voice it gives to Oakton students like myself. In my free time you can find me napping after field hockey practice, at Chipotle too often, or buried in a book.

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The horror of biological limits

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | January 18, 2019

There is an entire new breed of horror movies hitting the mainstream in recent years— those that test the biological limits of humans—movies like Hush, A Quiet Place, and Bird Box serving as prime...

A write-up of the best pens for students

A write-up of the best pens for students

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | October 17, 2018

Pens are one of the most fundamental tools students use. When it comes to the best, in terms of quality and writing convenience, it’s always a debate; countless brands means countless opinions. Here...

Exposed pipes at Oakton.

Oakton Mice: fact, or myth?

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | September 12, 2018

We’ve all heard it. The typical “A mice ran across my foot today!” and “No eating in this classroom, we had mice last year.”. According to the talk of the town, our school is infested with seed-eating...

Renovations in a different light

Renovations in a different light

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | April 6, 2018

If the addition of Cougar Towne and the closing-off of the guidance offices are any indicator, Oakton’s infamous renovations are in full swing. The proposals are huge; if all goes to plan, within a few...

What does your screen look like?

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | January 31, 2018

In the age of new technology, we’re always looking at screens and holding a phone in our hand. Since having personal phones has become the norm, the way we use them has morphed into an entire aspect...

Addicted to the screen

Addicted to the screen

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | December 14, 2017

What do mobile games such as Flappy Bird, Candy Crush, and Pokemon Go have in common? They’re all impossible to put down; they’re borderline addictive. What makes them so addictive, though? What...

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Up before the sun

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | November 22, 2017

For any average high school student, their alarm may go off at any point between 5:30 and 7:00 A.M. From there, it’s a slow and groggy morning as they go through their routine and prepare for the school...

National Novel Writing Month is here!

National Novel Writing Month is here!

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | November 12, 2017

You’ve probably heard on the announcements about some sort of caffeine-fueled, all-nighter extravaganza - and that extravaganza is none other than National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo for short. Last...

How electives will help you later in life

How electives will help you later in life

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | October 22, 2017

Getting yourself through school day after school day can prove to be difficult, with the typical strain of less sleep and more stress. Taking notes can get repetitive, and testing gets dull quickly. Most...

Who was Columbus?

Who was Columbus?

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | October 13, 2017

This past Monday, cities all across the United States, like New York, Houston, and D.C., held parades, concerts, and events in celebration of one of our federal holidays, Columbus Day.   On the...

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