Applying to college is hard, and we're here to help. Here's a timeline of the process of applying to college through all four years of high school.
Freshman year
1. Maintain good grades. “The first...
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve is a favorite outdoor hangout spot of many teenagers who flock to the Fairfax County Park in the warm weather to take...
While Prom Night is meant to be a night of friends and fun for high schoolers, it can have disastrous consequences as well. Prom night is one of the most dangerous nights for high schoolers due to the...
A large portion of Oakton students are athletes or are physically active, so it is very important for them to eat right to keep them fueled for the day. Here are 6 superfoods to keep athletes healthy...
You’re walking fast down the hallway, the door to the parking lot in sight. You look around and see no administrators. The coast is clear. You hurry out to your car and see your friend waiting for you....
The millennial generation is the quickest expanding and most talked-about generation in history. Millennials have been shaking various social standards and economic trends more so than any other generation...
The Oakton Improv Team, known as the "Improvables," has driven themselves on the simple philosophy of “having fun,” and the group is getting ready to display their philosophy for their final few times...
Justin Bieber's new dreadlocks spark racial appropriation disputes
Justin Bieber is no stranger to shocking the public, and his most recent surprise has swept the media once again. The world-famous pop...
In the DMV, the Metro is a very prominent source of transportation, averaging at over 700,000 passenger trips per day in 2015. The Metro is mostly used by commuters throughout the area, but is also useful...
The SAT has been known as the “near-impossible” college admissions test that stops students dead in their tracks when it comes time to try and conquer the gargantuan exam. However, in order to address...
Due to primary presidential elections in Virginia coming up, FCPS has chosen to close school Tuesday, Mar. 1 2016, also known as Super Tuesday. FCPS has chosen to replace their previous decision of a...
High School Musical attracted a fan base of millions of young children, now adults, and became the movie of a generation. The movie won several awards, including two Emmys and three Teen Choice Awards....
As the holiday season rolls around once again, so does the much-dreaded stress of buying the perfect gift for your Secret Santa(s). For those of you who have no clue where to even begin your everlasting...
November has rolled around again, accompanied by the event known as “No-Shave November.” No-Shave November is a month-long excuse for men to not shave their facial hair and show off their beard-growing...
Senior Night is an exciting and sentimental night for senior athletes and their families as they say their final goodbyes to their beloved high school sports careers. For athletes, this night goes far...
Everyone has their pre-game rituals and traditions. Erik McIntosh, grade 12, and Hanna El Mohandess, grade 11, share the rituals of the Oakton High School Drama program.
The Pulse
A ritual that...
