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

Finlay Kuester, Staff Writer

Finlay Kuester is a junior and new author for the Oakton Outlook. He is a part of Oakton's drama department, and is passionate about theatre both at school and in the community. He intends to study stage management and design in college.

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What is religious freedom, and when does it become discrimination?

Finlay Kuester, Staff Writer | May 15, 2017

Recently, Trump signed another executive order that reportedly would fulfill his promise to expand “religious freedom” and, among other things, allow business owners to refuse service to LGBT individuals...

New and Upcoming Music This Spring

Finlay Kuester, Staff Writer | May 1, 2017

The Bleachers New York indie pop act The Bleachers, headed by Jack Antonoff, enjoyed success and radio time for their songs “Rollercoaster” and “I Wanna Get Better” back in 2014. Their distinctive...

Moonlight won, so why are we still talking about La La Land?

Moonlight won, so why are we still talking about La La Land?

Finlay Kuester, Staff Writer | March 15, 2017

It’s hard to explain that feeling we get as gay people when we see media that is, for once, aimed towards us. It’s something more significant than just a “hey, that’s me;” it’s a feeling of...

When transgender students are thrown under the bus, who is next?

Finlay Kuester, Staff Writer | February 27, 2017

  Late last Wednesday, Trump removed federal Title IX guidelines, put into effect by former president Barack Obama, that allowed transgender students nationwide to use the bathroom that matched their...

Environmental Agencies Speak Out Against Censorship

Finlay Kuester, Staff Writer | February 1, 2017

Since his inauguration, Trump has lashed out against multiple groups, including women, Muslims, and immigrants. Perhaps most surprisingly, he banned employees of the Environmental Protection Agency from...

NextStop Theatre Welcomes Audiences to Hell in Sarah Ruhls Eurydice

NextStop Theatre Welcomes Audiences to Hell in Sarah Ruhl’s “Eurydice”

Finlay Kuester, Staff Writer | November 14, 2016

One of the wonderful things about theatre is the variety of experiences it allows. While some may hear the word ‘theatre’ and immediately imagine bright lights and upbeat songs, it is experiences like...

Oakton Improv Team Holds Team Tryouts

Oakton Improv Team Holds Team Tryouts

Finlay Kuester, Staff Writer | September 29, 2016

The Oakton Improv team, also called the Improvables, held auditions for their team this past Wednesday. The Improvables put on several shows each year, where they play games and perform scenes, sometimes...

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