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OHS Observer

A depiction of a person trying to manage their time. (flickr)

A Quick Guide on How to Manage Your Time Effectively

Angela Sun, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

According to the Harvard Business Review, time management is defined as “the decision-making process that structures, protects, and adjusts a person’s time to changing environmental conditions.”...

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Gay-Straight Alliance meetings are a great way for young members of the LGBTQIA+ community to build healthy support systems. (them.us)

How To Support an LGBTQIA+ Friend

Carolyn Salmon, Staff Writer May 16, 2024

“A lot of research out there that suggests that LGBTQIA+ youth tend to experience mental health issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation at a higher rate than their...

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Shawn Rabatou is a real life boulderer who illustrates the importance of beanie-wearing on and off the mountain.

How To Give the Boulderer Vibe in 7 Steps

Zoltan Agoston, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Aniruddh Balu, who goes by Rudy, of Alexandria, VA is a nationally competitive boulderer. He has mastered his sport and, perhaps more importantly, how to give the distinct boulderer vibe. Follow Rudy’s...

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British Artist and Comedian Jess Thom has a unique take on tics, a revolutionary discovery. (Source: Wikipedia)

How to Turn Tourette’s Tics into Creative Expressions

Rajalakshmi Sriram, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

For many, receiving a diagnosis of a neurological disorder can be perceived as a life-altering calamity. However, Jess Thom, a British actress and comedian, boldly challenges this universally accepted...

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A group of rising 9th graders from Stanford Online High School

How To Succeed in High School at OHS

Dhruv Bhaghayath, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

The leap from middle to high school can feel like stepping onto another planet, especially at OHS, but don't sweat it, because I've got your back. This isn't just any ordinary advice column; it's a treasure...

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This image, created on Canva, shows the various echoes on social media that can consume a person's thoughts and add to their FOMO.

How To Avoid Fomo

Inaya Dar, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

FOMO is the reason why I fly four hours to go to my aunt's baby shower and return the same day. And it’s the reason why I feel awful if I’m not invited to my friend’s party. FOMO, the fear of missing...

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The Stanford OHS Writing and Tutoring Center offers support for all students in the college essay writing process. (Image Source: Pexels)

How To Write A Common App Essay That Works

Annika Ross, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

“You have to be able to tell a good story,” says Anthony Bennette, a Stanford Online High School writing instructor who, for the past decade, has worked with students to perfect their college admissions...

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A violinist uses fingers with short-trimmed fingernails to press violin strings.

How to Cut Nails For a String Instrument

Susie Yang, Associate Editor February 21, 2024

    “I cut my students’ fingernails all the time,” says Hyeji Ahn, a violinist in Seoul, South Korea who has played and taught the violin for 23 years. In that time, Ahn has trimmed and shaped...

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Towne Center Bookstore's owner Judy Wheeler's background as a retail buyer helps her curate the collection for her bookstore.

How to Establish a Flourishing Independent Bookstore

Genevieve Cantu, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

“We sell imagination,” says Judy Wheeler, the proud owner of Towne Center Books, a local bookstore with locations in Pleasanton and Livermore, California. With a remarkable 25-year tenure in the business,...

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