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Oakton Outlook

Courtney Te

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager

Hi! My name’s Courtney and I’m the publicity manager and honorary team leader. I’m looking forward to doing great things for the Outlook this year, including informing students about Oakton-related topics and aspects of pop culture. In addition to a love of writing growing up, I have grown to love graphic design and it has become something that I want to pursue in the future. I hope with this platform on the Oakton Outlook I’ll be able to spread a positive message and continue to contribute to the better Oakton community.

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The Corona Virus Isn’t an Excuse for Racism

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | April 24, 2020

Not an Excuse: COVID-19 brings out the worst in us The pandemic of Covid-19 has seemingly taken over life. The outbreak began as a global problem—originating across the world in Wuhan, China. The...

The decline of Taylor Swift's writing abilities

The decline of Taylor Swift’s writing abilities

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | May 5, 2019

I say this as someone who has loved her for many years—Taylor Swift's songwriting skills are not on par with what they used to be. Especially looking at her previous albums (Red is her best lyric-wise,...

Has media made it easier to forget?

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | April 21, 2019

Media has a habit of looking for the newest trends or news and forgetting about other stories they deem irrelevant. It is the age we live in—refreshing the page over and over again until something new...

Can you buy your way into college?

Can you buy your way into college?

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | March 13, 2019

In the midst of college admission season comes the question of the role of meritocracy in the process. While all colleges claim that their admissions department is fair and fully based on wholistic review...

Generation Z’s new form of therapy: private accounts

Generation Z’s new form of therapy: private accounts

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | February 28, 2019

Let’s face it—although social media has been become essential in our everyday lives and has been fundamental in shaping youth culture over the past decade, the idea of posting our lives to everyone...

Thinking about what to take next year?

Thinking about what to take next year?

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | January 18, 2019

With registration just around the corner (and for some, already beginning), many rising juniors and seniors are stressing about the potential options for their courses for next year. While Oakton students...

The Death of Snapchat

The Death of Snapchat

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | October 16, 2018

Take a moment and think back to 2015—well, you probably don’t want to considering you were most likely an awkward, embarrassing middle schooler at the time, but just bear with me for a second. Odds...

A Walk to End Childhood Cancer

A Walk to End Childhood Cancer

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | October 9, 2018

In the wake of Childhood Cancer Awareness month, St. Jude's Children Research hospital hosted a 5k walk/run at Nationals Park in D.C. on Sept. 29 to raise funds for the children of the program. The aim...

Tests: does Oakton really have it figured out?

Tests: does Oakton really have it figured out?

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | May 9, 2018

   Oakton prides itself on its unique testing system that is unseen anywhere else in Fairfax county. From standardized in-class testing to group testing to take home tests, Oakton has managed to explore...

The Weeknd tops charts with My Dear Melancholy, EP

The Weeknd tops charts with My Dear Melancholy, EP

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | April 12, 2018

   With only a few days notice of the release of his new EP, My Dear Melancholy, (2018) and little to no promotion, the Weeknd’s EP charts #1 on the Billboard 200 for the third week in the row. The...

School-shooting survivors ‘Stand up’

School-shooting survivors ‘Stand up’

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | February 26, 2018

   CNN was able to give a voice to the survivors of the mass school-shooting that occured in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last week on February 14th. Students were able to...

California interest group attempts to create the 51st state

California interest group attempts to create the 51st state

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | January 25, 2018

Recently, a Californian interest group has declared most of modern day California as a new state, called, “New California.” This is due to claims that the state’s government is widely corrupted and...

The toxic behavior of the internet community

The toxic behavior of the internet community

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | January 17, 2018

   Living in the digital age of 2018, people are often numb to how cruel and unforgiving the world of social media can be. While some may brush it off and move on with their day, who’s to say the harsh...

An Everlasting Christmas Icon: Mariah Carey's Impact

An Everlasting Christmas Icon: Mariah Carey’s Impact

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | December 14, 2017

   There’s probably not a person in the world who doesn’t know Mariah Carey. She’s a household name—whether known as a world renowned singer of the ‘90’s or a person who’s a little bit...

Top 5 AMA moments

Top 5 AMA moments

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | November 22, 2017

   If you were watching the 2017 American Music Awards (AMAs) last Sunday night, then odds are you probably weren’t studying for your upcoming tests this week. Over the past year, award shows are slowly...

How many snow days to expect?

How many snow days to expect?

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | November 14, 2017

   As the colder seasons approach, many are starting to wonder what lies in store in terms of the weather and snow days. After getting only one pity snow day last year (it was barely an inch of snow),...

Underclassmen vs Honor Societies

Underclassmen vs Honor Societies

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | October 21, 2017

   Honor societies seem like untouchable to the average freshman and sophomore, something that will be dealt with at a later date. That’s because many have the preconception that all societies are...

Breaking the Bank: Cost of Homecoming

Breaking the Bank: Cost of Homecoming

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | October 17, 2017

   Homecoming. It’s something that you should experience at least once in your high school career. The most popular music is blasting, everyone is dressed up nicely, and people are taking up the dance...

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | May 15, 2017

     In today’s media, you often see popular artists “topping the Billboard charts,” but what exactly is Billboard? The Billboard charts gives daily updates on who’s ranking at the top in the...

What social apps are popular in different countries?

What social apps are popular in different countries?

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | April 30, 2017

In the 21st century, social media has taken over. Millions of people have integrated media apps and websites into their daily lives. Adults often talk about how millennials are always on their phone and...

How has social media evolved over the years?

How has social media evolved over the years?

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | March 1, 2017

   Social media is always evolving and changing. These days, it almost feels as if platforms like Instagram and Snapchat have something new going on everyday to keep the attention of their millions of...

Chinese New Year: from myth to tradition

Chinese New Year: from myth to tradition

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | February 3, 2017

   Boom, boom, boom! The streets fill with the lively drumming, reflecting the feeling of urgency from red banners that hang on the doors of the neighboring houses. The sounds echo through your bones,...

Redefining Modern Music

Redefining Modern Music

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | January 19, 2017

When you hear the phrase "Modern music", your mind often thinks of music heard on the radio. Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Beyoncé are examples of artists that are known internationally, but music...

American Music Awards: Iconic since 1973

American Music Awards: Iconic since 1973

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | November 14, 2016

From the soulful 1986 performances of We Are the World by Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, and various USA artists to the powerful performance of Ariana Grande’s Focus, the American Music Awards (AMAs)...

Autumn Albums

Courtney Te, Editorial Board, Publicity Manager | September 29, 2016

  With three months left until the end of 2016, the music industry has definitely had an interesting year with the releases of iconic albums from Beyoncé, Drake, and Chance the Rapper, as well as the...

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