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OHS Observer

Stanford Online High School's student run news site

OHS Observer

Stanford Online High School's student run news site

OHS Observer

Students face burnout and mental strain, eventually impacting their success; Source: Narek75, CC BY-SA 4.0,

Prioritizing Your Well-Being

Luca Whitehouse, Staff Writer June 10, 2026

Many students, including OHSers, study regularly, take summer classes, and take advanced courses. They often genuinely enjoy learning, not only to be competitive for college applications, but also because...

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A map showing current mid-decade redistricting, with most changes linked to gerrymandering. Dark Blue/Red: finalized map favoring Democrat/Republican; Light blue/red: Anticipated map expected to favor respective party; Black: Finalized map struck down in the courts; Dark gray: Significant proposals to redistrict but have either been struck down, under significant judicial challenge, postponed, and/or abandoned; Light Gray: No significant redistricting attempts. This data is as of June 5, 2026. Source: Delcoan, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Art of Gerrymandering

Luca Whitehouse, Staff Writer June 10, 2026

Gerrymandering has been a controversial issue in American politics since the founding of the nation. It occurs when a state deliberately alters its congressional districts to favor one party over another....

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Prediction markets are turning every possibility into a tradable commodity. Art illustration by Aditya Banerjee.

Prediction Market Mayhem

Aditya Banerjee, Associate Editor June 1, 2026

Prediction markets have flattened the uncertainty of the future into a clean “Yes” or “No” choice. Will the Federal Reserve cut rates? Will Chalamet’s name be joked about at the next Hollywood...

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During exams students follow a routine of studying, writing, sleeping and eating. The Midterms and Mayhem event provides review sessions and a space to study in order to give students support.

Midterms & Mayhem: An Event Recap

Emma Griffith, Staff Writer March 3, 2026

Midterm exam season has arrived, and whether writing essays, studying for an exam or starting projects, students are rehashing the age-old balance between working, sleeping and touching grass. But once...

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Europe revitalizes its economy, climate, and defense policies amid a changing world order.

The Making of the European Juggernaut

Aditya Banerjee, Associate Editor February 20, 2026

European leaders have always preferred diplomacy over combative action. But the world has now changed. With Russia breathing down its neck, China making further inroads, trade wars, defense issues, and...

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The relative locations of students Caroline Bennett (CB), Hana Aboian (HA), and Grace Zheng (GZ) within the U.S.

East Coast Students Share Winter Storm Impacts

Marie Perederii, Staff Writer January 29, 2026

Winter is here, and with it so is an extreme winter storm. This past weekend a majority of the East Coast was hit with a very powerful nor’easter…with reports warning of possible power outages. As...

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OHS’s FTC Team 5206, The Knights of Ni, rubbing down the robot with a dryer sheet during the pit stop between two matches at the Folsom Qualifying Tournament #1.

In the Pits: The Ten Minutes Between Matches

Aanya Gupta, Associate Editor January 27, 2026

The roar of the flywheels dies down as the emcee announces the winner of the round. FTC Team 5206 The Knights of Ni gets ready, each member of the pit crew preparing for their task, not on a track, but...

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