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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

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Modern crime: the decline in crime

Nour Al-kaaby, Editoral Board | September 26, 2021

America had reached its all-time high in crime rates in 1990. From the crack-cocaine epidemic to murder rates being higher than ever. The crime was only predicted to rise despite national efforts. Although...

Capitalism and Socialism

Nour Al-Kaaby, Staff Writer | October 20, 2020

We’ve all heard of capitalism and socialism, but do we even know what those words mean? After asking a marketing major what capitalism and socialism were, and hearing that her answer was “how should...

Q&A With Ryan McElveen

Nour Al-Kaaby, Staff Writer | October 8, 2020

What happened to short Mondays? What happened to Ryan? How do you pronounce Mcelveen? The mysteries of FCPS. I decided to get in contact with former board member Ryan Mcelveen, Pronounced Mac-le-veen,...

MSA Annual Arabian Night

Nour Al-Kaaby, staff writer | February 21, 2020

  Oakton’s Muslim Student Association is holding an annual fund-raising event this Friday with henna, performances, food and more. This annual event will be taking place in the cafeteria after school...

Here’s What You Can Do To Help Australian Forest Fires… From Oakton

Nour Al-Kaaby, Staff Writer | January 15, 2020

Over the break, news on the Australian forest fires rapidly spread, concerning citizens across the globe and environmentalists everywhere. With over 15 million acres burned, 1,300 houses destroyed, and...

The Key To Good Grades

Nour Al-kaaby | November 1, 2019

   It happens the same way every time: you are sitting in the front of the class, bottom numb in the old wooden chair. The teacher is passing back thick test packets to class, and you are next. She...

Why some students decided to take a seat when it comes to the pledge of allegiance.

Nour Al-kaaby | September 15, 2019

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. The truth is, you have probably heard that sentence hundreds of times in your life, but have you ever stopped to think about what you are...

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