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Oakton Outlook

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Oakton Outlook

Nathan Tankel

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer

Hi! My name is Nathan Tankel, and this is my fourth year on the Oakton Outlook’s staff. I am very passionate about newspaper and can’t wait to write stories again this year for the Outlook. I specialize in writing sports stories. These stories normally focus on the NFL and the NBA. I have two younger brothers and also a few pets. I have two pugs and then also a cat.

 

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Oakton Improvables

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | April 12, 2018

The Oakton Improvables is a club that performs multiple times a year at Oakton High School. Their performances are comedic and are free to attend. The brand of comedy their show consists of is known as...

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Oakton Varsity Basketball Season Recap

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | February 23, 2018

The season for the Cougars Varsity Basketball team ended with a defeat to Battlefield this Wednesday, Feb. 7. The loss ended their hopes to win a state ring, but overall the season was an incredibly successful...

Photo Courtesy of Matthew Straubmuller

NFL Postseason Continues

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | January 17, 2018

The National Football League (NFL)  Playoffs this year have been full of shocking upsets and riveting games. After the divisional round, there are only four teams remaining. The Patriots are the clear...

Photo Courtesy of Keith Allison

Carson Wentz’s Injury

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | December 12, 2017

This weekend was a huge victory for the Philadelphia Eagles over the Los Angeles Rams, which improved their record to 11-2 for the season. This win gave them a full game advantage over the other teams...

Surfael and his teammate after a victory in his basketball league

Girl’s Varsity Basketball Practice Squad

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | November 14, 2017

This year, at Oakton High School, the girls varsity basketball team is trying something that is unprecedented at the school. Because of the smaller than expected turnout for tryouts, the team is having...

Photo Courtesy of Kieth Allison

The Philadelphia Eagles are Soaring

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | October 17, 2017

After the sixth week of the tumultuous NFL season concluded, only two teams remain  with a record of 5-1. The two teams are  the Kansas City Chiefs and surprisingly the Philadelphia Eagles. After being...

Paul Russo in the middle of his competitive game

Club Soccer

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | March 30, 2017

Club Soccer is a very popular sport for High School students to participate in outside of school. It provides a great environment for the students to play a sport they love and also the team normally contains...

Courtesy of Keith Allison

The Warriors and Cavaliers Begin the Season

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | November 14, 2016

After the end of the 2015-2016 NBA season, the Warriors and the Cavaliers were regarded as the best teams in the league. They played in the finals where the Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 lead to defeat...

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PowderPuff at Oakton is more than a football game

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | October 27, 2016

The PowderPuff football game is an event held every year at Oakton. There are two teams and both are made up of Junior and Senior girls. One team has representatives of the Juniors and the other has members...

Warriors chase all-time record

Warriors chase all-time record

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | March 14, 2016

Back in 1995 the Chicago Bulls were able to set the NBA record for the best record of all time. They were able to win 72 games and only lose over their entire tenth season. The team boasted many superstars...

Stephen Curry's sensational game

Stephen Curry’s sensational game

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | March 10, 2016

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, is known as one of the best three point shooters of all time. This year he is on average making over five threes a game which is practically unheard of. He is...

Peyton Manning's career and decision: what is next for this Super Bowl star?

Peyton Manning’s career and decision: what is next for this Super Bowl star?

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | February 17, 2016

Peyton Manning was drafted first by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998. When he was drafted expectations were very high for him even as a rookie. That being said, none could have possibly foreseen how excellent...

AFC and NFC championship games

AFC and NFC championship games

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | January 26, 2016

During this weekend both the National Football Conference (NFC) and American Football Conference (AFC) championship games for the National Football League (NFL) occurred. The winner of each game would...

Redskins take a step backwards

Redskins take a step backwards

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | December 15, 2015

The Washington Redskins were finally having a good season and were in first place in their division. They needed a decisive win to put some distance between themselves and their competitors. The win would...

Winter's Trends

Winter’s Trends

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | December 11, 2015

Winter is the coldest season of the year and a lot of its most popular trends are drawn from efforts to stay comfortable in the cold weather; most famous: hot chocolate. Hot chocolate, a delicious drink,...

Self-Balancing Scooters emerge as one of season's most popular gifts

Self-Balancing Scooters emerge as one of season’s most popular gifts

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | November 23, 2015

This year a new product has taken America by storm and has consumers' complete attention. It has been dubbed many names including "monorover" and "Io hawk." Who would have thought that a two-wheeled self-balancing...

Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | November 17, 2015

The Philadelphia Eagles have had a rocky start to the season. Even sporting a below average record the Eagles are still very much alive this season. The season started with an away game against the Atlanta...

First Five Games

First Five Games

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | November 5, 2015

Oakton Football is a very important part of student life. It allows students to come together and share a common interest. It lets them demonstrate their school spirit and pride of being a part of Oakton...

Start Time Change Hurts Parents

Start Time Change Hurts Parents

Nathan Tankel, Staff Writer | November 4, 2015

School Time Change Hurts Parents Fifty minutes is a long time and a lot can be accomplished during it. In 50 minutes you could run five miles, read 100 pages, or study for a history test. This year FCPS...

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