Pixel Festival, one of the most awaited events at Stanford OHS, happened this month on January 14th. Students, teachers, and parents alike all look forward to this day, as it gives a chance to catch up with familiar faces and meet new people as well through a variety of activities that took place all day long. Located on the Stanford campus, there was always an event to attend and enjoy.
Read MoreJanuary 1st. For New Yorkers, New Year’s Day involves subjecting yourself to the cold of a northeastern winter night to watch the ball drop. Brazilians dress in all white and welcome the new year on a beach. Meanwhile, in Spain, people eat a dozen grapes for good luck. There are various traditions and ways to celebrate New Year’s Day around the world, but New Year’s resolutions seem to be the common denominator. Culture Editor Julianna (’23) surveyed OHS students about their thoughts on New Year’s resolutions and the goals they’re trying to achieve in this new year.
Read MoreOHS is a unique school. There are high-level classes and amazing students–each with their own skills and academic interests. But another great and special thing about OHS is where the students live. Sometimes we forget that our classmates could be on the other side of the world or even just down the street, so join contributor Arielle (’25) to get to know some of our OHSers’ spectacular cities and see what goes on beyond the screen!
Read MoreIn addition to numerous other in-person events, Homecoming has become something that OHS students look forward to for socializing with their peers. It serves as a great opportunity for OHSers to have fun before their Thanksgiving break; students flew in from a broad spectrum of locations to meet up for fun events and dances.
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 MoreTurn on your Tchaikovsky and blast your Bach, it’s Classical music month! September is recognized as National Classical Music Month in the U.S, a designation that began with a proclamation by President Clinton in 1994. This month we honor the richness and study of this genre as well as its historical influence.
Read MoreOHS is a unique school. There are high-level classes and amazing students–each with their own skills and academic interests. But another great and special thing about OHS is where the students live. Sometimes we forget that our classmates could be on the other side of the world or even just down the street, so join contributor Arielle (’25) to get to know some of our OHSers’ spectacular cities and see what goes on beyond the screen!
Read MoreThis summer, students from all grade levels gathered at the Stanford University campus for the first in-person Summer@Stanford (S@S) since the pandemic. In order to learn more, contributor Jessica (‘23) asked students who went to S@S this year to talk about their best memories.
Read MoreFall elections have concluded! Learn more about your student government representatives and what they’re envisioning for OHS this school year.
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 MoreFrom September 15th to October 15th, Americans recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month. This isn’t exactly a time to party, but a month for Americans to learn about and highlight the efforts and cultures of American citizens with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, or South America. The ways that people make the most of Hispanic Heritage Month include researching about the impact and history of Hispanic culture, icons, businesses, and traditions. The students and faculty of Stanford OHS are among the many people who are celebrating Hispanic heritage this month.
Read MoreOHS is a unique school. There are high-level classes and amazing students–each with their own skills and academic interests. But another great and special thing about OHS is where the students live. Sometimes we forget that our classmates could be on the other side of the world or even just down the street, so join contributor Arielle (’25) to get to know some of our OHSers’ spectacular cities and see what goes on beyond the screen!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreGrades are a method of quantifying student success and achievements. Many students view grading as a burden and, at times, a reflection of how badly they have failed. However, many teachers often disagree, saying that grading provides students with a reflection of what needs to be improved. Furthermore, while grading for some courses like math are objective, grading for other courses like English may be subjective to the teacher’s specific wants. As a result of these differing viewpoints, student opinions on grading at OHS vary quite a lot. Some students agree that the grading is too harsh while others say that it is acceptable given the rigor of the classes. In this article, we’ll look at some student opinions on the grading at OHS.
Read MoreBlack History Month has been celebrated officially every year since 1976 during the month of February and is a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements and sacrifices of African Americans. According to the founder of OHS’s Black Student Union, Kelsey Barnes, Black History Month, in addition to being a time for Black people to feel appreciated, is “a time to reflect on the trials and tribulations that the Black community faces, while also recognizing how the Black community…made something beautiful [from them].”
Read MoreThis month in the Mental Health Support Column, our amazing counselor Dr. Nuckols addresses mental health-related questions and concerns submitted from anonymous OHS students! The aim of the Support Series is to foster a community where one can freely express or ask questions related to mental health and get feedback.
Read MoreA season all about love! This Valentine’s week, enjoy romance book recommendations from Pixel Journal.
Read MoreThis month in the Mental Health Support Column, an OHS peer Justine Ayelet Stern (’22) addresses mental health-related questions and concerns submitted from anonymous OHS students! The aim of the Support Series is to foster a community where one can freely express or ask questions related to mental health and get feedback.
Read MoreRasa Alturi (‘25) and Jules Bryant (‘23) examine the history and OHS student traditions on winter holidays from around the world!
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram (@pixel_journal). 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!
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