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Screenshot of Emma Courtright’s iPhone screen time

How To: Detach from your Phone

Emma Courtright, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

This week, from February 2nd to February 8th, I averaged 8 hours and 21 minutes of screen time per day. This means that out of the 168 hours of the week, I spent 58.45 hours scrolling aimlessly, almost...

Voices of the Population: What Can We Take Away From Midterm Exams This Year?

Voices of the Population: What Can We Take Away From Midterm Exams This Year?

Sasha Dziebel, Editor February 25, 2025

As the first semester concludes and students have finally transcended the stress and hassle of midterm (mid-academic year) exam preparation and execution, it is time to reflect on the overall exam process...

Tenzin watching Tiktok.

The TikTok Ban: OSHS’s Reactions

Tenzin Choedhar and Evie Gage February 25, 2025

TikTok, a popular video-hosting service, was put under a nationwide ban in the United States on January 18th. Although the app was restored the next day, the ban had a lasting impact. In anticipation of...

Elvin The Elf roasting marshmallows over a candle.

Elf on the Shelf Advice: How to Avoid a Tragic Mishap

Kyela McGuire and Emelia Wacker December 15, 2024

One of the most coveted Christmas traditions is the institution of the elf on the shelf. The magical mini elf that hides around your house in a different place each day. Lovely to look at, but DO NOT TOUCH....

12 Angry Jurors Cast

Fall Play Review: 12 Angry Jurors

Emma Courtright and Abby Minegar December 15, 2024

This year, the fall play was 12 Angry Jurors, a show about determining the innocence of a 19 year old boy accused of murdering his father. This show is special to OSHS because this is the first show directed...

Outside of Swell on opening weekend.

Businesses Around the ‘Brook: A Swell Experience

Tenzin Choedhar and Evie Gage December 15, 2024

With Swell officially being open a week now, a good review was bound to come. We were ecstatic to write an opinion article on the new place and were even more thrilled to be able to give Rambler a true...

Rams fly the new “Rowdy Rams” flag at Field Hockey’s senior night on October 15th.

OSHS School Spirit

Vy Ngo, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

If you’re looking to improve your school spirit, there are a lot of easy ways to do so. Have you been to an OSHS sporting event this year? If so, were you following the theme? Whether the theme was black...

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