Experiencing busy schedules, early mornings, and excessive screen time, there’s a lot of potential for Oakton students’ energy levels to be all over the place. Many students are mindful of this, and...

In the context of its long and rich history of films, it seems that Disney has been obsessed with making live-action movies, lately. These movies essentially reuse characters and storylines from animated...

The Doodle for Google competition prompts students across the country to harness their creativity and artistic ability by designing an original google doodle based upon an important theme. The pool of...

Iceland is cool. In episode 1 of Netflix series Down to Earth, Zac Efron and Darin Olien explore the ins and outs of a tiny, scenic nordic island called Laugarvatn. The location is isolated, and there’s...

The student body at Oakton can be described as busy, sometimes to an overwhelming extent. On a regular basis, we rush from class to class with a heavy load of preparatory materials upon our shoulders,...

A couple of weeks ago, fans of The Bachelor were presented with a spin-off called Listen to Your Heart. It seems that there has not been a momentous response to the new show, but this does not detract...

PAGE_6&7_RENOVATION Entering the restricted-access entrance to Oakton’s renovation zone, one almost feels like they are entering an alien world. The sounds of the normal school day melt into oblivion...

In an ideal world, a long, rejuvenating break would bring about a strong urge to return to the security of daily routines. With the mind aching for the comforts of reality, an individual would quickly...

There’s a priceless feeling you get when you give someone a gift. Even if it’s something little, a burst of joy accompanies watching a friend or family member get excited about your gesture.  It’s...

Cultural experiences can be fascinating, offering people a glance into the day-to-day lives of others. They can shed light on the differences between simple things; say, shopping for groceries in California...

Back in the day, Taylor Swift’s music was the pinnacle of pop culture for little girls. Her charming 2006, 2008, and 2010 country albums were innocent and clever, perfect for family car rides and impromptu...

For a high-school student, summertime doesn’t just bring nice weather; summertime is a highly anticipated break from school, and it evokes a sense of both peace and excitement. Warm weather and final...

Many Oakton students can agree that this is the craziest time of year. Just as extracurricular activities are in full swing, making students very busy, nature is coming into full-bloom, provoking allergies....

Upon hearing the word 'meditation', many people instinctively envision a person humming to themselves with their eyes gently closed, completely at peace. Others are reminded of the role that the practice...

Sitting down and having a healthy breakfast is only a dream for many sleepy students. Tired from pushing through homework assignments late at night, many of us choose to wait until the last possible second...

Sadly, some foster children have never had their birthdays celebrated in the midst of bouncing from temporary home to temporary home. When it comes to helping these kids, fulfilling basic needs undoubtedly...

Currently, a huge portion of the Oakton student body is aghast at the thought of a retake policy revision. It’s unclear exactly what the new policy might be; there are rumors of limited scores on a retake,...

If you’re a student who has strived to maintain some level of organization throughout your years in school, chances are you have reinvented your organizational methods countless times. From scribbling...

With the essence of fall upon us, we are just beginning to be caressed with the artfully drifting leaves and chilly skies the season is adored for. Something about autumn seems to stir up a sense of magic;...