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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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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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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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Pronto's brightly colored logo depicts three dots within a speech bubble. Graphic by Beatrice Pook.

The Pronto Shutoff

Beatrice Pook, Associate Editor February 19, 2025

“Honestly, it’s the most flawed, yet most important part of the school,” said one student when asked her opinion on the school’s communication platform, Pronto. The platform is the only school-wide,...

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