Stanford Online High School's student run news site

OHS Observer

Stanford Online High School's student run news site

OHS Observer

Stanford Online High School's student run news site

OHS Observer

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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The dollars dominance is threatened by nontraditional currencies and by other counties seeking to lesson their dependence on the dollar. (Pickpik)

The Future of the Dollar

Noah Balough and Jimmy Wey April 18, 2024

The United States Dollar has been the dominant currency of the world for the past 80 years. It is used in 88% of foreign exchange transactions and takes up 59% of all foreign exchange reserves, making...

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The NBA Playoffs are set to start on April 20th, 2024. (NBA.com)

A Clash of Destinies: The Ultimate Race for NBA Glory

Tei Kim, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

The NBA Playoffs are officially here and there could not be a better time to watch basketball than right now! With just one game left after a long and grueling regular season, the Western Conference has...

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It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back” was released by Def Jam Recordings and Columbia Records in 1988.
(Wikipedia)

Gas to the Flame: Public Enemy and Their Album of Justice and Fame

Zoltan Agoston, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Beats, bars, and civil rights activism defined the early hip-hop of Public Enemy, a group known for their powerful focus on black power and innovations in early hip-hop. Public Enemy was widely regarded...

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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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With times a-changing for the SAT, what do OHSers think of the new digital exam? (Source: Axios)

Into the Future: Opinions on the Shiny-New Digital SAT

Jonathon Forder, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Last Saturday, March 9th, was a historical day for SAT test-takers: the first fully-digital test was administered. The digital SAT, run through CollegeBoard’s software Bluebook, is the culmination of...

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Vegetarian meals such as this are generally thought to impact the environment less than their meaty counterparts. (Source: Beet Vegetariano)

Veganism and Vegetarianism: How Exactly Do They Affect the Environment?

Summer Laster, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Vegan and vegetarian diets have become more popular among people as concerns for the environment continue to rise. Many individuals switch to diets that don’t contain meat in an effort to help our planet,...

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Kobe Bryant was the embodiment of a “play through the pain” mentality.

Is 65 Games Too Much or Just Enough?

Tei Kim, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

Joel Embiid is the reigning MVP of the 2022-2023 NBA season. Coming into this season, no one could have anticipated that he would make another leap, drawing comparisons to Shaquille O’Neal while averaging...

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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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Stutchbury (right) at the 2023 Senior World Championships in Milan, Italy. (Source: Stutchbury Family)

Behind the Mask: Carolina Stutchbury’s Incredible Fencing Journey

Tei Kim, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

“En garde! Prêtz? Allez!” The clash of blades, the swift movements, and the intense concentration behind the mask. This is the world of fencing, a combat sport that can be traced back to the 14th...

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Cropped cover of Kali Uchis’ latest album, Orquídeas,
which was released this January as the fourth album
in her discography (Credit: Geffen Records)

Kali Uchis Blooms on Latin-Influenced Album, Orquídeas

Rishi Janakiraman, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

“We have more species of orchid than anywhere on Earth,” says Kali Uchis on the Colombian national flower, their romantic symbolism inspiring her latest album, Orquídeas. Think of petals swooping...

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Vermeer, Johannes. A Maid Asleep. 1656. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Can AI Create Art?

Yanai Wang, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

With the ever-heightening presence of AI, I find myself floundering, entrapped by the fear of being replaced, both physically and metaphysically, by this luridly humanlike intelligence and the countless...

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