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

This image, created on Canva, shows the various echoes on social media that can consume a persons 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, Staff Writer 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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Adrian Griffin was recently fired by the Milwaukee Bucks after his short tenure as head coach. Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images (Copyright 2023 NBAE).

The Coaching Plague Infecting the NBA

Tei Kim, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

On January 23rd, 2024, news broke that the Milwaukee Bucks fired their head coach Adrian Griffin. This came as a shocking revelation to most, as Griffin had led the Bucks to an impressive 30-13 record...

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A standard 3x3 Rubik’s cube invented by Hungarian architect Erno Rubik

The Difference Between 10 and 9 Seconds Can Be Two Years of Practice

Tei Kim, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

Unveiled in 1974 by Hungarian architect Ernő Rubik, the Rubik’s Cube is more than just a toy: it is a cultural icon that has both puzzled and fascinated millions. The puzzle captivates you with its...

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Redwood trees are valued for construction due to their resistance to weather and rot

The Redwood Problem in Butano State Park

Harmehel Singh, Staff Writer February 2, 2024

The 4,000 acre Butano State Park is located in the mountains near Santa Cruz. It was originally the land of the Quiroste Tribe, who would use controlled burns to keep the forest’s biodiversity and...

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Draymond Green (right) stands with former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (left) during a visit in 2018.

How A Lack of Accountability Is Ruining the Warriors’ Dynasty

Tei Kim, Staff Writer January 18, 2024

Draymond Green  is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in the history of the Golden State Warriors. Coming out of Michigan State, no one expected him to become a 4-time NBA Champion, 4-time NBA All-Star,...

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Swiftie and OHS freshman, Carolyn Salmon, dressed up in a red dress, which represents the Red Era, and purchased a Taylor Swift popcorn bucket and drink cup.

The Eras Tour Film: An Almost-Concert-Like Experience

Inaya Dar, Staff Writer January 18, 2024

Swifties would know that their idol, Taylor Swift, didn’t release her concert film on Friday, October 13th by accident as her lucky number is 13. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is showing in 8,500 theaters...

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OHS students pose together at the 2023 Homecoming Dance. Photo provided by Student Life.

Pixels Enjoy Homecoming 2023

Susie Yang, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

November 17 and 18, Stanford OHS held its traditional Homecoming event in Boston, Massachusetts. This year, Boston welcomed the Homecoming with pleasant weather and bright autumn leaves. More than 200...

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Artwork depicting the growing rivalry between Victor Wembanyama (left) and Chet Holmgren (right)
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Generational Talents: How Unicorns Are Changing The Landscape of the NBA

Tei Kim, Staff Writer December 10, 2023

The NBA is currently in an exciting phase with the introduction of the in-season tournament injecting excitement amongst fans and fierce competition amongst players. This tournament has revitalized the...

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Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) standing with ex-boyfriend Paxton Hall-Yoshida (Darren Barnet) in final season of Never Have I Ever (photo credit: Netflix)

‘Never Have I Ever’: On South Asian Representation in Western Television

Rishi Janakiraman, Staff Writer December 10, 2023

There’s one thing for sure: I’ve never both loathed and empathized with a character more than I have Devi Vishwakumar. In the fragrance of her mother’s kitchen, the looming dream of Princeton, and...

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Neha Gadde (left) and Hridha Mathuria (right) posing with boxes filled to the brim with clothes that had been donated to 12k. (Source: Gadde and Mathuria)

Battling Hunger One Can at a Time: The 12k Project

Yolaine Lafevre, Staff Writer December 10, 2023

“You would think that companies would want to help out a nonprofit that just wants to do a good thing,” says Hridha Mathuria, a junior at Thompkins High School in Houston, Texas, “but just convincing...

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