Author Archives
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A Splash to Remember
Over the Weekend of November 21-23, many OHS students flocked to Boston to visit MIT Splash. MIT Splash is an annual conference held at MIT that offers classes on a range of topics, such as “Céad Míle Fáilte: An Introduction… Read More ›
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2014 Holiday Gift Giving Guide
Stumped on the perfect Christmas gift for your best friend or sibling? As the holidays approach, it can be difficult to choose what to get people. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. At OHS, plenty of students are fans of something…. Read More ›
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Moods of Broadway
Empowering Songs Sometimes you need one of those songs that make that pile of homework look slightly less daunting. These five great Broadway songs are perfect for when you want to feel unbeatable and empowered. 1. “Defying Gravity” – Wicked… Read More ›
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Clubs Feature: The “!” Guide
At OHS, one of the hardest things about clubs is picking which ones to join out of the many available. To help, “!” has created this special Clubs Feature, which contains summaries of the many OHS clubs listed in alphabetical… Read More ›
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Career Spotlight: Engineering and Teaching
Dr. John Howarter is a Materials Engineering and Environmental and Ecology Engineering Instructor at Purdue University’s School of Engineering. Before working at Purdue, he worked the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). You can find further information about research… Read More ›
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Stanford’s Weekend of Science
Over the weekend of March 14-16, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies hosted their inaugural Science Conference. Students from all across the United States, and even some international locations, congregated in the Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge on Stanford’s Campus… Read More ›
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The Truth in the Tea Leaves
The other day, while I was at the mall, I walked into Teavana. Now, to those who know me, this won’t be a surprise, given my love for tea. However, as I chose which tea I wanted for my single… Read More ›
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Best of 2013 in Science
There were many crucial discoveries made this year in science, and these are our pick for the top five. 1. Water on Mars This year, scientists discovered Mars meets all the necessary preconditions for life. Not only have rock samples… Read More ›
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The Moon Festival at OHS
For those who may not have known, September 19th was the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, or 中秋节 (zhong qiu jie). This festival occurs on lunar calendar’s eighth full moon. Although OHS’s Chinese classes were unable to celebrate together in person,… Read More ›
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Dogs are Not Allowed in the Dog Park
Disclaimer: This article is mostly spoiler free. Sometimes, all we need is a break from reality and the ability to immerse ourselves in something eerie and impossible. Welcome to Night Vale, a free podcast created by Commonplace Books, takes unnatural… Read More ›