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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

Ashley Shepard

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer

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Parkland Students Fight Back

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | April 11, 2018

In Parkland, Florida, the doors of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS) has reopened and school as resumed. However, there have been some security changes made at the school. Along with fences...

March for our Lives

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | April 4, 2018

On March 24, the kids and families of March For Our Lives took to the streets of Washington DC to demand that their lives and safety become a priority and that we end gun violence and mass shootings...

Czar of the NRA

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | March 14, 2018

A day after the Parkland Shooting, the CEO of the National Rifle Association (NRA), Wayne LaPierre, has already turned this tragedy into a way to pit the american people against one another. In his...

Naps: A blessing or a curse?

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | November 28, 2017

It’s that time of year when teachers are cramming assignments in before break and students try to juggle it all while staying sane. But that takes A LOT of energy, and that doesn’t even include extracurriculars,...

Virginia goes blue

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | November 14, 2017

In 2016, November 8 was one of the hardest days of most americans lives. It sent a lot of America into a post-election depression. However this year, for most Virginians November 8 looked quite different....

Danica Roem, Attempting to Make History

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | October 19, 2017

This November, Danica Roem is hoping to make history as the first openly transgender politician in Virginia. Roem is an American journalist and politician from Northern Virginia. She was born in Prince...

Upcoming Governor Election

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | October 15, 2017

As many people know, the Virginia Gubernatorial election is coming up this November. However, not many Virginians know what is at stake with this election. The candidates from all major parties are on...

The controversy of “Dear White People”

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | May 17, 2017

On April 28, 2017, Netflix released a new Netflix-original series, “Dear White People.” This show is based on the movie “Dear White People” which was released in 2014. The movie portrays a culture...

A March For Climate Justice Now

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | May 17, 2017

In Washington DC, over 200,000 people gathered on Saturday, April 29th and marched up Pennsylvania Avenue ultimately ending at the White House and continuing with speakers at the Washington Monument. The...

A day without women

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | March 13, 2017

On January 21, the day after the 2017 inauguration, women made history by organizing one of the biggest marches in history. To continue the fight for equal rights, the women’s march organizers have coordinated...

Suicide rates in LGBTQ+ teens drop

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | February 27, 2017

June 26th 2015 was a monumental day for love. According to the American Association of Suicidology, prior to gay marriage being legalized, 42.8% of LGTBQ+ (lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual, queer) teens...

The power of women

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | February 1, 2017

The Women's March on Washington was originally just one person with an idea. The idea that in order for human rights to continue being equal and make women’s voice heard, a march should occur. This event...

Remembering Nancy Reagan, icon of the 80s

Remembering Nancy Reagan, icon of the ’80s

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | March 14, 2016

Nancy Davis Reagan, born on July 6, 1921, was an American actress and the wife of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. She was the First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989. She...

Oakton goes Arabian for a night

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | March 8, 2016

Friday February 26, in the Oakton Cafeteria, Arabian Night took place. It started off with a reading from the Qur'an and then was followed by a speech by a member of Muslim Student Association (MSA) explaining...

Maryland Women No. 5 are bringing the heat

Maryland Women No. 5 are bringing the heat

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | February 23, 2016

On Sunday afternoon Maryland Terrapins continued their streak of fire by beating Northwestern. Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 27 points to lead No. 5 Maryland to a 79-70 win at Northwestern Sunday afternoon....

Oakton sweeps Chantilly

Oakton sweeps Chantilly

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | January 27, 2016

Friday night, Oakton Cougars took on rivals Chantilly Chargers. This season, the girls team is currently 5-1 and the boys team is 4-2. Going into the meet, Cougar boys were eager to win after falling to...

Sinatras Big 100

Sinatra’s Big 100

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | December 15, 2015

100 years ago, a legend was born. The legend: Frank Sinatra. Sinatra was an American jazz and traditional pop singer, songwriter, actor, producer, and director. He was one of the influential and popular...

When is it too early to celebrate?

When is it too early to celebrate?

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | November 24, 2015

From the beginning of October to the end of January, many religions and cultures celebrate holidays. Whether it's Halloween, Eid Al-Adha, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or more; basically everyone...

Washington wins 2-1 against Columbus

Washington wins 2-1 against Columbus

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | November 5, 2015

Friday night the Washington Capitals took on the Columbus Blue Jackets, with a 2-1 win.  It was just a part of their journey to the Stanley Cup playoffs and possibly the end of an adjustment period for...

Everest

Everest

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | October 28, 2015

On the morning of May 10, 1996, climbers from several groups led by Rob Hall (Jason Clarke), Scott Fisher(Jake Gyllenhaal) and many others began their final ascent to the summit of Mount Everest -- the...

Demi is Confident

Demi is Confident

Ashley Shepard, Staff Writer | October 28, 2015

Demi Lovato has stormed the charts yet again with her new album, Confident, released Oct. 16. The 23-year-old started on this album over a year ago with her record label, Safehouse Records, co-founded...

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