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“It's Not Just a Club, It's the School Newspaper” - Caroline’s Elegy to Rambler

“It’s Not Just a Club, It’s the School Newspaper” – Caroline’s Elegy to Rambler

Caroline Ancona, Staff Writer June 15, 2025

I joined Rambler because I wanted to be like Rory Gilmore and write for the school newspaper. The whole idea seemed so exciting to me. Getting to do interviews, late nights up writing, and hopefully investigating...

Goodbye Rambler: Kyela’s Debut as a Solo Journalist

Goodbye Rambler: Kyela’s Debut as a Solo Journalist

Kyela McGuire, Staff Writer June 15, 2025

I’ve been imagining writing this since May of Sophomore year, when I edited my very first Rambler piece, which just so happened to be Lilah Spedding’s Swan Song. I remember thinking about how far away...

Swan Song

Emelia Wacker, Staff Writer June 15, 2025

When I joined Rambler my freshman year, it was much more because I needed a resume booster than because I had a passion for writing. The first article I ended up writing was for the April Fools edition....

So Long, Rambler Mondays - Tenzin’s Swan Song

So Long, Rambler Mondays – Tenzin’s Swan Song

Tenzin Choedhar, Staff Writer June 15, 2025

I remember hearing the words “Swan Song” come from my older sister and cousins, having no clue what they were talking about. My sister told me that the day would come for me, and somehow here we are.  Within...

Swan Song

Swan Song

Morgan Bubello, Staff Writer June 15, 2025

I found myself sitting in Mr. Vautrain’s room one Monday in my freshman year, not really sure why I was there. Soon showing up to meetings became a habit though, and I even began to raise my hand to...

How to: Turn your ‘April Showers’ into ‘May Flowers’

How to: Turn your ‘April Showers’ into ‘May Flowers’

Emma Courtright, Staff Writer June 2, 2025

This year, Connecticut had nearly four inches of rain in the month of April. As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers”, we’re nearing the time when the showers upon showers will turn...

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...

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