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OHS Observer

There are over 1,000 known varieties of mangos in the world, with Alphonso mangoes being the most popular in India. Image sourced from Flickr.

Delicious Drinks and Summer Sips: Five Refreshing Recipes for Vacation

Beatrice Pook, Staff Writer May 26, 2025

Summer brings the end of the school year, warm weather, family trips, good food, and refreshing drinks! Celebrate summer flavors from around the world with these five refreshing student-shared drink recipes. Iced...

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Pixel families gather at registration desks for the 2024 PGGW Carnival, held at Robel Field on Friday.

School & Summer Memories: Pixel Gathering & Graduation Week in 2024

Susie Yang, Associate Editor October 18, 2024

More than 800 members of the Stanford OHS community gathered to celebrate the 2024 Pixel Gathering & Graduation (PGGW) event, held from June 7 to 9 on the Stanford University campus. Composed of a...

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

Pixels Enjoy Homecoming 2023

Susie Yang, Associate Editor 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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Does starting out earlier at OHS result in increased access to high-level classes?

Rajalakshmi Sriram, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

Stanford Online High School (OHS) is a platform for students to engage in higher learning earlier in their academic careers. Many aspire to get admitted to OHS as early as possible, aiming to delve into...

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Dillon Brooks (left) playing for Team Canada in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Mastering the Art of Storytelling: How Dillon Brooks Embraced His Role as the Villain

Tei Kim, Associate Editor November 16, 2023

Everyone loves a good villain origin story. Someone who brings passion and excitement to every game, someone whom everyone can collectively root against, someone who can talk the talk and back it up.   The...

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“In ninth grade, I was unsure as to what I wanted to study in the future. BECA would have been a good opportunity to explore the different fields," says BECA co-founder Naiya Mody.

BECA Initiative: Driving Student Experience in Business, Economics, Computation, and the Arts

Annika Ross, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

BECA—Business, Economics, Computation, and the Arts—is an organization founded by Stanford Online High School students Hannah Xie, Naiya Mody, and Nascha Martinez in 2023 dedicated to connecting students...

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Professor Philip Yuan, renowned for not only his outstanding architectural designs, but also for a unique integration of cutting-edge technology and traditional architecture.

Bits & Bots: Ethical and Educational Perspectives on the AI Revolution

Isabella Huang, Staff Writer June 5, 2023

INTRODUCTION   The story I want to tell can be found throughout stories in history, stories about man-made artificial intelligence have been present in pop culture for centuries – from Frankenstein...

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The Olympic-sized swimming pool located at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

My History with Racing Anxiety

Lester Wessels, Staff Writer May 7, 2023

I hear the second whistle, indicating for me to step up onto the diving block. My feet feel the block’s rough surface, and I think to myself, “I wish I could just finish this race as soon as possible.”...

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