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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
Mandy Yu

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer

Amanda (Mandy) Yu is a sophomore in her third year at OHS. She lives in Foster City, California, and enjoys reading horror stories, writing, and painting in her free time. Her favorite subjects at school are English and Computer Science. Previously, she’s been a staff writer and an editor at the Observer, and is excited to return to the newspaper this year!

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Artificial turf may not require consistent watering, but the harms it causes for the environment are far worse than any benefits.

We Need to Rethink Artificial Turf’s “Environmentally Friendly” Label, Here’s Why

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
May 7, 2023
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Millions of Americans recycle, but where does the plastic really go?

The Truth of Recycling and What It Means for Our Environment

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
April 28, 2023
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OHS students meet on Stanford campus and take a group photo.

A Halloween Night: Pixels Meet at Winchester House

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
November 13, 2022
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Taylor Swift’s Midnights minimalist album cover, depicting the artist in glamorous makeup in the anxiety of the night.

Taylor Swift’s Midnights: A Glimpse Into 13 Sleepless Nights of Self-Reflection

Rishi Janakiraman and Mandy Yu
November 4, 2022
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OHS Pixels in Debate

OHS Pixels in Debate

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
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Backed by her signature red lip and 14 new tracks on Red (TV), Taylor Swift is taking full control of her music. 

Taylor Swift’s Red: A Look Into Love, Life, and Heartbreak

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
February 27, 2022
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Golabki is a Polish dish that Dr. Chudinski shared during the Multicultural Food Fair.

The Multicultural Food Fair Turns Up the Heat With Culinary Presentations and Cupcake Competition

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
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Kiki Panigrahi (left) participates in a fencing tournament

Kiki Panigrahi: A Fencing Journey

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
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AP courses at OHS are being "phased out" and replaced with alternative classes. What does this mean for students?

AP’s Phasing Out and What That Will Mean

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
April 14, 2021
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"They Both Die at the End" is a novel published in 2017 by New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera.

“They Both Die at the End”: A Story of Life, Love, and Death in 24 Hours

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
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OHS Pixel Fest: Welcome and Hello Event. Mr. Strong and Dr. Steele hold up stuffed pixels!

OHS During Lockdown: Changes Through Covid

Mandy Yu, Staff Writer
February 3, 2021
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A visual graph of reliable and biased news sources

Battling Misinformation: A Guide to Recognizing Bias and Fact-Checking News

Ella Blanco, Kate North, and Mandy Yu
November 2, 2020
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