Stepping Stones (Human Trafficking Awareness Club) was selected by Oakton High School to receive a 2016 Student Peace Award of Fairfax County. For fourteen years this organization has honored high school...
After an exciting season, the girls' basketball state semifinals on Wednesday, March 8, 2016 did not end as Oakton fans or players had hoped with a 47-38 loss.
The Cougars had a rough first quarter,...
Important things every voter should know about the upcoming school board election
Stress in schools
What is the issue? In a fact sheet released by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), 32% of students...
Recently, two men pulled off a climactic escape from a New York prison at the Clinton Correctional Facility using paper-mâché dummies, steam pipe, and a provoking note left for law enforcement. Richard...
A called in bomb threat caused an evacuation of the press briefing room during the daily press conference at the White House on June 9 2015. The interruption was in the middle of a the live broadcast...
On June 5 the Oakton Administration sent out a safety awareness email in response to a sexual assault on June 3. The incident took place around 6:50pm on June 3, 2015 as a student was walking on Blake...
Oakton presents Mary poppins
Oakton's performing arts program brought the childhood favorite, Mary Poppins, to life with high-flying success.
This production of Mary Poppins differed from the beloved...
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and Prince William of Wales welcomed a baby girl on May 2, 2015 at 6:09 am BST. The healthy baby girl was 8 lbs., 3 oz and born in St. Mary's Hospital in London....
On March 22 2015 Ted Cruz gave the first announcement that he would try to be the nominee for his party in the 2016 presidential election. With the ball rolling many other politicians are announcing their...
The extra hours of sleep gained from two hour delays and snow days are being felt by the Oakton High School community due to changes in scheduling to make up for lost hours of school. Even though Fairfax...
On Jan. 27 AJR and Melanie Martinez took to the stage at Jammin' Java, wow-ing the crowd.
It opened with the group AJR armed with their cardigans, beat mixer drum pad and giddy enthusiasm. Singing songs...
Landmark decision made in Ferguson, Missouri over shooting of unarmed black Man
History is in the making in Ferguson, Missouri after the decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death...
“Once Upon a Time” brings new faces to the TV Line-up
Storybrooke has frozen over after letting go of the previous story line to incorporate Disney’s animated movie Frozen. The beloved town in...
On Sept. 2, 2014, another American journalist, Steven Sotloff, was shown being beheaded in a video released by ISIS titled “A second message to America.” Sotloff is the second beheading in five weeks....
On August 4th 2014 I got the phone call that changed my summer. My Aunt Hattie had passed away unexpectedly that morning. Her death struck me hard and left me frozen in shock and the world seemed to stop...
I cried for 24 hours. Started in a steamy car on a hot July day right outside the George Mason Campus. This campus had hosted me and my now-close 186 friends for an entire six days. Through the welcoming...
Ever since the show, “Friends” ended in 2004, there have been persistent calls for a reunion show, and hoax advertisements have appeared on all social media including Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook....
The Washington Nationals recently made walk-off history with ten straight wins, but are now struggling to rise above the Phillies. The Nationals have fallen to the Phillies 3-2 on Monday and 4-3 on Tuesday....
There is a definitive superheroine, one who is sadly underrepresented in media, both on print and on the silver screen. I’m fairly confident you know who I’m talking about: Wonder Woman. The feminist...
As Marvel and Disney continue to create movie hit after hit, most recently with the summer blockbuster “Guardians of the Galaxy,” their competitors at Warner Brothers and DC Comics plot their own triumphant...
Whether a soccer fan or not, the 2014 FIFA World Cup sparked a new level of excitement for people all around the world. For soccer fanatics, the cup provided the chance to see the best of the best compete...
High school is known for sleep deprived teenagers who work late hours to finish an extremely procrastinated essay, yet wake up at the crack of dawn to make it to the 7:20 a.m. bell. By the time most high...
Justin Timberlake’s vision was clearer than ever with his tour for his world-famous album, “The 20/20 Experience.” His return to music, after taking time off to pursue his acting career, could not...
Every morning on the way to work this summer, I would go to the 7/11 on my block. The coffee was cheap, the cashier was friendly, and I guess it was just efficient, so it became routine. There was a man...
feature-when i grow up
Seniors reflect on their dream jobs as a child verses what they want to be now. Whether these aspirations have remained the same or changed, these seniors have big expectations for...
When used cautiously and rarely, the death penaly is a just penalty
here has been plenty of controversy in the news lately about a botched execution in Oklahoma. This situation has been used by most of...
Easy Recipes for the Summer
Summer is all about relaxing and trying new things. This summer, try these new and easy recipes. The Cool Watermelon Slushie provides a refreshing taste of watermelon, perfect for...
In 2011, a club at Oakton had emerged, due to the founders Joe Chey, senior, and Patrick Holcomb,senior. This club, strategically named the Musical Circle, offers a student-led mixed orchestra. With string...
Throughout May, Washington D.C. has played host to the annual Passport DC festival. People from all over the Washington metropolitan area and beyond, have experienced days full of exciting performances,...
Lack of info means Lack of representaion
Student Elections have been part of the school experience since elementary school. This issue of the Outlook we are sharing the point of view of one of our writers...
Federal Minimum Wage
Although the Federal Minimum Wage act was blocked from allowing a vote on the floor of the senate, the debate is continuing. President Barack Obama is pushing forward for the the...
Oakton students hard at work
Several students at Oakton, whether a sophomore or a senior, obtain jobs to finance their teenager lives. Here is a look at some of the interesting jobs students have,...
