AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating Asian Identities

In the United States, May is officially known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. During this month, we remember and celebrate all the contributions, hard work, and the importance of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans all around the world. For this year’s AAPI month, the Asian/Pacific American Student Union (otherwise known as APASU and co-led by seniors Ilana Nguyen and Maddy Manning-Bi) asked OHS students and APASU’s club sponsor (Mr. Satanapong) to write about how they connect with and identify as members of the AAPI community and how they celebrate their heritage.

Maddy Manning-Bi '22May 28, 2022Comment

College Apps Check-In: Class of 2022

To celebrate the recent spooky season and the end of Early Application season, here’s an inside look at the college application process for some of Stanford OHS’s seniors, because what’s scarier than college apps?

Maddy Manning-Bi '22November 12, 2021Comment

#StopAsianHate: Examining the Atlanta Shootings and Confronting Anti-Asian Rhetoric

On March 24, 2021, Maddy Manning-Bi ’22, along with classmate Ilana Nguyen ’22, held a presentation and discussion for Stanford OHS students titled “#StopAsianHate” with the description, “Anti-Asian Sentiment is Not New: The Deep Rooted History of Yellow Peril, Xenophobia, and the Model Minority Myth.” The information shared in this article is based on the sources from the presentation.

OpinionMaddy Manning-Bi '22March 31, 2021Comment

Keeping Spirits Up During Winter Closure

While often considered to be a joyous time filled with holiday cheer and magical moments, keeping spirits up during the winter can be an arduous task for many, and now more than ever as we try to celebrate a sense of normalcy during the pandemic. Culture editor Maddy Manning-Bi shares a list of tips and activities that will help spare us from burnout and allow us to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.

Maddy Manning-Bi '22December 20, 2020Comment

OHSers’ Favorite Novels and Current Reads

Taking a look into the busy lives of OHSers, Pixel Journal has some amazing recommendations to share with you if you’re looking for your new favorite book! Several members of our editorial staff—Paige Yeung, Rachel Hu, Maddy Manning-Bi, and Sophia Risin—share their top picks.

Maddy Manning-Bi '22September 21, 2020Comment

A Conversation on Race

In light of the recent events of the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020 and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, I wanted to share my thoughts on my personal experiences with racism and what we can all do to help combat this dire issue that is normalized in our country.

Opinion, Student LifeMaddy Manning-Bi '22June 11, 2020Comment

What 2020 Has In Store For You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Maddy Manning-Bi ‘22 reveals what the new year holds for the twelve zodiac signs. Themes this year are focusing on yourself, striking a balance between needs and wants, and being intentional as you strengthen your relationships.

AstrologyMaddy Manning-Bi '22December 30, 2019Comment

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