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The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook
The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook
Olivia Garrone

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board

Hi! My name is Olivia Garrone,  I’m a senior and a member of the Oakton Outlook Editorial Board. I love writing A&E articles and features on the Oakton community; I love expanding my horizons with every story I write. When I’m not reading or writing, I’m tutoring, dancing, or cooking!

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Obama Honors Class of 2020 Through TV Special

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | May 21, 2020

Even though many U.S. seniors will not be getting the traditional graduation ceremony they envisioned this summer, their accomplishments are not going unnoticed. A variety of unique virtual celebrations...

Podcasts to Curb Quarantine Boredom

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | May 7, 2020

Television watching has become a go-to activity for many high schoolers in quarantine. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly eye doctor recommended to binge Netflix all day long. That’s where podcasts come...

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Reviewing Time-Consuming Baking Projects to Try While Quarantined

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | April 23, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are facing unprecedented amounts of free time. What better way is there to fill this time than with a few lengthy baking projects? I tried out three famously...

Seniors Take On Capitol Hill

Seniors Take On Capitol Hill

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | April 20, 2020

On Wednesday, February 26th, the Senior class went on a field trip to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Students had varying to-do checklists to complete for their government classes, but had the freedom...

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Justin Bieber’s ‘Changes’ Album Review

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | February 19, 2020

Justin Bieber’s latest album, Changes, is a solid, if not bland, product of the times. Laced with melancholy sounds and synthetic beats, its songs fit right in with every other pop song on the radio...

“The Circle” Reveals That Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | January 14, 2020

The new Netflix reality competition series, The Circle, manages to entertain while highlighting the deception of appearances on social media at the same time. The goal of the show is for the contestants...

U.S. Schools Fall Behind in National Rankings

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | December 13, 2019

In an international test of education systems around the world, the United States fell behind top countries, remaining around the same level it has found itself for the past ten years as other countries...

Netflix for French Students

Netflix for French Students

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | October 30, 2019

Learning a language isn’t easy, and French is no exception. Many people say that the best way to learn a language is to be completely immersed in it, but most people don’t have the option to jet off...

The Complete Guide to College Rep Visits

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | September 15, 2019

One of Oakton’s most underrated resources is its college visits! Colleges from all over the country stop by the College and Career Center to give informational sessions to students during the school...

Where to Find a Summer Job

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | May 5, 2019

As tempting as it is to spend all summer working on a tan, the long hours of freedom are perfect for more than just relaxation-there is a no better time for high schoolers to make some extra cash! The...

Prelude to Prom

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | April 26, 2019

The spirit week that kicked off this past Monday was a fitting lead up to prom. A flurry of activity, from dressing up in tie-dye, jerseys, wacky wear, superhero clothing, and class colors, to musical...

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FAQs About Starting the College Process

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | April 11, 2019

Questions about college cross every Oakton student’s mind. For juniors especially, the time has come to get serious. Even for sophomores and freshman thinking, it’s never too early to start researching...

How to Make Time for Sleep

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | March 11, 2019

Though hibernating for 17 hours on Sunday may seem like an appealing way to catch up on sleep, there are more effective ways to stay well-rested throughout the week. Sleeping as little as high school...

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‘thank u, next’ Album Review

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | March 1, 2019

Ariana Grande’s new album “thank u, next”  immediately catapulted to the top of the charts. In fact, it made her the first artist since the Beatles to have her songs as number 1, 2, and 3 simultaneously...

Exceeding The Expectations for “Reputation”

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | January 18, 2019

The Netflix film, Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour, will entertain fans of the “old” Taylor and the “new” Taylor alike. Though Swift is clearly in a new era, with a darker look, sound, and...

Shilla Bakery's Sugary Entrance

Shilla Bakery’s Sugary Entrance

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | October 17, 2018

The new Shilla Bakery at Fair Oaks Mall is a little sugary heaven. For such a small store space, there is a surprisingly big variety of Korean baked goods, bubble teas, slushies, and Bingsoo (shaved ice)....

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | October 9, 2018

Fall brings more than just colorful leaves; in the past few years, each autumn season has also brought a plethora of new pumpkin-inspired products. These pumpkin spice products have evolved from the latte...

Back to School Lunch Ideas

Back to School Lunch Ideas

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | September 12, 2018

If you bring lunch to school from home, then you are all too familiar with the daily struggle: what to pack for lunch? The same old peanut butter and jelly sandwich gets old quickly, and fancy meals take...

A Snowy Spring

A Snowy Spring

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | April 12, 2018

It seems like everybody’s snow dances, inside-out pajamas, and spoon-under-the-pillow antics have finally paid off - a few months later than expected. The biggest snow of 2018 happened in the spring,...

The Truth Behind Saint Patrick’s Day

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | March 23, 2018

The words “Saint Patrick’s Day” likely conjures up images of leprechauns, four leaf clovers, and pots of gold. What is this holiday about really? Most people don’t know who Saint Patrick was at...

What is the Exhibition of Learning?

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | February 23, 2018
“It is my deepest hope that everybody in the school has something they want to show, something they’re proud of, something they love,” said Hovanec.

How to Choose Your Classes

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | January 25, 2018

It’s that time of year again - the time to select your courses for next year. There are lots of big decisions to be made regarding everything from honors and AP classes to electives. If you’re still...

American Idol is Coming Back

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | January 17, 2018

Do you miss American Idol yet? Less than two years ago, the last episode of the iconic show’s heavily-hyped “Farewell Season” aired. You may not have even noticed the show was gone (if it weren’t...

How to Find Your PSAT Scores

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | December 12, 2017

The PSATs. The only test that causes equal amounts of stress, excitement, and memes. It’s been so long since we’ve taken it that you may have forgotten. And that’s okay, because your score doesn’t...

Is Grey Thursday the New Black Friday?

Is Grey Thursday the New Black Friday?

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | November 22, 2017

Each year, the day after Thanksgiving is dubbed Black Friday, famous for its big sales and even bigger crowds. You may spend Thanksgiving morning or night pouring over the plethora of ads and planning...

Album Releases: November 2017

Album Releases: November 2017

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | November 14, 2017

Whether you listen to pop, country, or holiday music, there’s something new coming for you this November! A wide range of singers and songwriters have albums slated to be released this month. One...

How to be Last-Minute Halloween Ghouls

How to be Last-Minute Halloween Ghouls

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | October 18, 2017

Most children start planning for Halloween months in advance. Whether driven by the tricks or the treats, they carefully plan each detail of their costume for next Halloween the second one Halloween ends!...

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A Spirit Week to Remember

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | October 13, 2017

All week, there was a buzz of excitement in the air that could only come from one thing: school spirit! As you know, this week was Oakton’s Annual Homecoming Spirit Week. We had four themed days: Tacky...

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