From managing time differences to the physical distances between us, international OHSers share the unique experience of attending our US-based online school from abroad. From five international students, along with several others abroad who shared their experiences in a survey, take a peek at what it is like to navigate OHS as an international OHSer.
Read MoreThough OHS athletes pursue a variety of athletic endeavors, ranging from fencing to surfing to jiu-jitsu, all of these student-athletes share one thing in common: their dedication and commitment in pursuing academics and athletics to a high level. Take a quick peek into the lives of eight of our OHS student athletes.
Read MoreSignifying both closure as well as a new beginning, the end of the year provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the next. Read about the 2020 reflections and 2021 resolutions of several OHS students.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read More43 students were surveyed on their opinions on OHS’s homeroom options. To most respondents, the most effective elements of homeroom in building a school community seem to be meaningful interactions with other students and discussions about shared interests, which are easier to foster in theme and club homerooms.
Read MoreDuring an extreme event like COVID-19, mental health is more important than ever. Quarantining and social distancing can cause students to feel isolated and increase stress. In addition, workload from school and other activities continue to pile up during this time despite everything else feeling stagnant. Let’s discuss ways we can prioritize mental health more and help each other through what we are struggling with!
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram. If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture editor, community engagement editor, or editor-in-chief!
Read MoreAssistant editor-in-chief Rachel Hu ’22 interviewed seven students: Alina Rahim ’22, Quinn McIntyre ’22, Jada Badiyan ’21, and Lexi Tabacu ’22 have been at OHS for 4-5 years while Knox Choi ’23, Jasmine Li ’23, and Amanda Castillo-Lopez ’24 are only in their 5th week. Take a look into how they compare in their opinions on the academic, teacher, and student community at OHS.
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram. If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture editor, community engagement editor, or editor-in-chief!
Read MoreMany OHSers decide to combat stress with baking. If you’re a baker, Pixel Journal has some recommendations and tips for you. If you’re hesitant to try baking or just aren’t a fan of it, we have some compelling reasons why students bake and explanations of how it helps them, which will hopefully convince you to try out baking!
Read MoreTaking 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.
Read MoreFall elections have concluded! Learn more about your student government representatives and what they’re envisioning for OHS this school year.
Read MoreUltimately, judging others is focused on deciding whether or not to pay attention or connect to someone, or in other words, it is an analytic approach to finding potential friends. However, depending on just a few first impressions could cause you to miss out on opportunities. Instead, we can reach out and listen more. We can notice when others are hurt. We can help them. We can include each other and embrace our diversity.
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram. If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture editor or editor-in-chief!
Read MoreWelcome back from your stay-at-home summers! Learn about ways you might consider spending your time doing now, and learn what OHS students have done in the past few months while staying at home.
Read MoreI’m always amazed by how vibrant, tight-knit, and supportive the OHS community is — and I believe that it’s the result of every OHSer’s choice to overcome our various temporal and geographic barriers and reach out to one another.
Read MoreNone of us are responsible for the racial contract we were born into, but it is each of our responsibilities to do what we can to rewrite that contract. Whether you take action privately or publicly, your efforts bring us closer to the equitable society we need, and your voice joins the resounding chorus demanding that society recognizes that “black lives matter.”
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreChloe Tsang ‘21 leads the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) club at the OHS. Alongside club members Haven Hunt ‘20, Pooja Kalyan ‘21, and Sophie Mansoor ‘22, she hosts the Blurred Box podcast. Find out more about the club and podcast in this interview by editor Nicole Wu ‘20.
Read MoreAs elections are right around the corner, editor Rachel Hu interviews Jeevet Kaur ‘22 and Lexi Tabacu ‘22, who are running together for student body president and vice president!
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