The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

Alicia Ernst, Staff Writer

Hello! My name is Alicia. I'm a sophomore and excited to join the Journalism staff for the 2020-2021 school year! I have always loved writing, and am eager to have the opportunity to practice a more journalistic style. I enjoy writing Opinion or Arts & Entertainment pieces the most. I am also on Oakton's swim team.

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The psychology behind comfort movies

The psychology behind “comfort movies”

Alicia Ernst, Staff Writer | April 27, 2021

Everyone has a certain movie or TV show that they turn to when nothing in the catalog interests them. It's an instant click when they’re feeling sad, lonely, or in need of familiarity to bring them joy....

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How cats are more powerful than they are perceived to be

Alicia Ernst, Staff Writer | April 13, 2021

Since a time when ancient people roamed the world, cats have been worshipped for their strong spiritual aura. The most prominent civilization in which we see this is ancient Egypt, whose religion had several...

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How controversial clothing brand SHEIN inspires overconsumption

Alicia Ernst, Staff Writer | March 10, 2021

“Fast fashion” has been in practice for decades. The term refers to companies who utilize cheap, efficient labor and low-quality textiles to replicate garments that are perfectly on-trend with modern...

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How women’s sports are negatively impacted by sexism

Alicia Ernst, Staff Writer | January 14, 2021

Altheticism is unisex. Although most sports tend to be segregated by gender (take the NBA versus WNBA, for example), the rules and difficulty of said sport remain constant. Every individual athlete’s...

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Mosby Woods Elementary School proposes renaming

Alicia Ernst, Staff Writer | October 29, 2020

Mosby Woods Elementary School, an elementary school in Fairfax, Virginia, was home to many current Oakton students during their primary school years. The school is known for its diverse and welcoming community,...

Netflix cancels three LGBT-led shows

Netflix cancels three LGBT-led shows

Alicia Ernst, Staff Writer | October 18, 2020

Recently, the popular television streaming service Netflix made the bold decision to cancel three well-acclaimed TV series, all with one similar major factor - lesbian lead roles. I Am Not Okay With This,...

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The pros and cons of distance learning

Alicia Ernst, Staff Writer | October 6, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic still prevalent in our lives and a new school year quickly progressing, academics persist - but under new conditions. Last spring, the Oakton student body was able to catch a...

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