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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board

Hey, I'm Haley! I'm a senior, and I'm super excited to join the Editorial Board for my third year on the Outlook. I often write feature and news stories pertaining to Oakton, as well as A&E stories. My favorite activities include dancing, doing yoga, and making smoothies!

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Tips for better hydration and sleep

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | May 17, 2021

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...

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Who let Cruella out?

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | March 11, 2021

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...

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Oakton Student Sarah Naidich wins Doodle for Google at state level

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | October 20, 2020

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...

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Iceland is cool

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | October 7, 2020

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...

How Oakton Students are Grappling with More Time than Ever Before

How Oakton Students are Grappling with More Time than Ever Before

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | April 30, 2020

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,...

The Bachelor Phenomenon

The Bachelor Phenomenon

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | April 30, 2020

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...

Oakton in the Works

Oakton in the Works

Haley Longfellow and Charlie Williams | April 24, 2020

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...

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | January 24, 2020

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...

Meaningful Holiday Gifts

Meaningful Holiday Gifts

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | December 21, 2019

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 Exchange at Oakton

Cultural Exchange at Oakton

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | November 6, 2019

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...

For the Most Part, Im Loving Taylor Swifts New Album

For the Most Part, I’m Loving Taylor Swift’s New Album

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | September 15, 2019

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...

3 Smoothie Recipes for Summer

3 Smoothie Recipes for Summer

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | May 6, 2019

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...

5 Innovative Tips to Prepare for Exams

5 Innovative Tips to Prepare for Exams

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | April 26, 2019

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....

The Many Benefits of Meditation

The Many Benefits of Meditation

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | April 21, 2019

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...

Breakfast On-The-Go

Breakfast On-The-Go

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | March 13, 2019

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...

Help Local Kids and Teens in Foster Care!

Help Local Kids and Teens in Foster Care!

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | March 4, 2019

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...

Retake Policy Reforms

Retake Policy Reforms

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | January 17, 2019

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,...

An Organizational Tool that Actually Works

An Organizational Tool that Actually Works

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | October 17, 2018

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...

How Bout Them Apples?

How ‘Bout Them Apples?

Haley Longfellow, Editorial Board | October 11, 2018

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;...

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