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The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

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Oakton Outlook

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer

Hi! My name is Lizzie Thompson and I am a student at Oakton High School. I play on Oakton's varsity volleyball team and a staff writer for the Oakton Outlook. I have an older sister who was also a writer for the Oakton Outlook and one cat named Margot. This is my 3rd year in journalism and I enjoy writing about opinions, entertainment, and current events.

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Oakton Students’ thoughts on the Oscars 2020

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | February 19, 2020

The 2020 Oscars seemed to add even more to scrutinize the already ridiculed award show. From the lack of female directors nominated and the absence of a host for the show, the Oscars continued its tradition...

Popular gifts Received This Holiday Season

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | January 14, 2020

After winter break you might notice students decked out in the gifts that they received during the holiday season. This holiday season it is estimated that the United States of America spent about 1 trillion...

Christmas One Hit Wonders

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | December 13, 2019

It’s that time of year again when Christmas trees are being put up and holiday music is being played on every radio station. During this season it’s often fun to listen to one-hit wonders like Mariah...

How to Understand What’s Happening in the World Series as a Non-sports Fan

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | October 31, 2019

For those who aren’t sports fanatics, you might have heard that the World Series is going on right now. I, for one, have heard a lot about the world series despite having never watched baseball in my...

Advice to Freshman

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | September 16, 2019

Though I am only a sophomore, I have still found things that I wish I had known as a freshman, or tips that would have made my freshman year go a lot smoother. So, for all of the freshman, here a few tips...

Interviews with Students About Oakton

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | May 6, 2019

Oakton has been going through major renovations lately. With the construction everywhere, it’s hard to remember how the school used to be. Before, there were ceilings and walls, and a whole other section...

How Effective Are Therapy Dogs?

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | April 26, 2019

    Therapy dogs have been a long time adding to Oakton stress less week by having petting sessions available during lunch. Although dogs are very cute, and of course, it is always nice to have dogs...

Benefits of Uber

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | April 23, 2019

Just recently our society has been reminded of the dangers involving being driven around by strangers. A student from University of South Carolina was kidnapped after getting into someone’s car, which...

Different Event in Track and Field

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | March 5, 2019

     Spring track and field just had their tryouts and are going to start practicing next week. While I was listening to people talk about track and field, I realized how many events fall under the...

Places To Go This Halloween

Lizzie Thompson, staff writer | October 19, 2018

Trick or treating this year for student at Oakton might be more difficult this year than ever before because of the new law created in Virginia banning children over the age of 12 from participating...

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