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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

Serena Hirani, Staff Writer

Hi i'm Serena! I am a sophomore and this is my first year as a staff writer for the Oakton Outlook. I like to write news and opinion pieces. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling and photography, and hanging out with my friends and family.

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How COVID-19 is Affecting the Olympics

Serena Hirani, Staff Writer | April 15, 2021

After a historical postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics due to COVID-19, there is still some doubt whether they will take place this year in Tokyo. After all, the pandemic continues to rage on despite...

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The making of movies during COVID-19

Serena Hirani, Staff Writer | March 11, 2021

As the pandemic gained presence in early 2020, many industries took a hit and had to shut down for safety reasons. This unfortunately included the movie industry, a large source of entertainment during...

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New Coronavirus Strains

Serena Hirani, Staff Writer | January 14, 2021

Like any other naturally forming product in this world, the coronavirus is not perfect. Over time, genetic mistakes are bound to be made, leading to new mutations in the virus itself. According to Pfizer,...

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Why Science is Political

Serena Hirani, Staff Writer | November 3, 2020

If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that anything can be a political statement. But what makes the act of wearing a mask to prevent others from potentially contracting a deadly virus so controversial?...

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Life on Venus: Is it possible?

Serena Hirani, Staff Writer | October 17, 2020

  The possibility of life in our own solar system has always been associated with Mars. However, last month another planet may have joined the club. The detection of Phosphine in atmospheric clouds...

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Distance Learning: The Effect on Students’ Health

Serena Hirani, Staff Writer | October 7, 2020

As the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on, schools and teachers have had to adjust their courses and extracurricular activities to comply with distance learning guidelines. This means...

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