The Science Bowl school-wide tournament was hosted by the Science Bowl Club via Adobe Connect on September 27. The National Science Bowl is a high school and middle school science knowledge competition with a quiz bowl format in the United States.
Read MoreFounded by Lakshmi Agrawal (‘26), an 11th grader at OHS, the Science Research Society is a new society designed to help OHS students embark on their scientific research journeys.
Read MoreOne of the best parts of being a leader is seeing new people show interest in our club. This was especially present in the earlier parts of the semester, where so many people just emailed Dr. Vetter and I, asking how they could join. It really inspires me, the sheer amount of people at OHS interested in neuroscience. It’s one thing that makes me hopeful about the field’s future, and motivates me to continue leading.
Read MoreThe team's funding comes from major organizations and companies, including NASA, Northrop-Grumman, Qualcomm and Viasat. According to Justin, what sets the club apart is its diverse membership, spanning three continents. While based in California, with branches in both San Diego and the Bay Area, team members come from various states across the US, such as Texas, Florida, Michigan, and New York. Additionally, there is international representation from countries such as Thailand, Italy, the UK, Canada, Serbia, and Switzerland.
Read MoreIn Josh’s time competing in Science Bowl, he’s been able to make meaningful reflections on past tournaments. For instance, in middle school, he competed at Sandia Labs in a tournament similar to this one. Due to COVID-19, the remainder of Josh’s middle school tournaments were online. Josh expresses, “I much prefer the in-person science bowl tournaments to the online ones—it’s more exciting and you really feel the heat of the competition. Plus you don’t have to worry about lag!” Similarly, in comparison to practicing over Adobe Connect, “in-person practice was definitely more intense” and “felt more connected.” Typically, the team meets online weekly to go through practice sets provided by the Science Bowl.
Read MoreA common tradition that continues with the theme of financial prosperity in the new year is to give and receive Lai See, which are red envelopes containing money. You can typically accept the envelopes from anyone when you are unmarried but traditionally, when you are married, you should only receive Lai See from your parents. With the age of technology during this time, the meeting talked about how digital methods of giving money are becoming increasingly more common. Some other traditional customs include superstitions like not cleaning the house or working on New Year's Eve and Day because it is considered as washing away your good luck and you don’t want to be working for the whole year.
Read MoreThe rounds operate by starting with two teams, a moderator, and two to three judges. By flipping a coin, one team is able to pick if they want to go first or second. The moderator then presents the case and writes a question about it. The first team has two minutes to prepare a five-minute presentation on that question. Next, the second team has two minutes to confer to respond to the first team in a three-minute commentary. Again, the first team has two minutes to prepare their response to that commentary and delivers it within three minutes. The judges have one minute to confer, then ask questions to each team for ten minutes.
Read MoreSo how do you get your hands on yearbooks? Well, they are currently available for purchase! You can find the link to buy them on the Gateway. Buyers should expect to receive their yearbook in late April to early May. Yearbooks will also be available for sale at Pixel Gathering and graduation this coming June! They will be sent directly to the address students request when their families purchase their yearbooks. Make sure you buy one soon because the deadline to purchase is coming up soon!
Read MoreFor the future, Smith hinted at the “potential for a competitive team”. A lot of work and thought goes into creating a competitive team, so there is still much consideration and deliberation to be had. Smith says that participation is a factor that the club has struggled with in the past because a competitive team would require consistent and dedicated members.
Read MoreAccording to Wong, the goal of the Sports Analytics Club is to “invite guest speakers and work on sports analytics research papers to submit to various conferences.” Most recently, the club has submitted a team paper to the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, which is one of the most prestigious high school conferences in this field in the world.
Read MoreThe Filipino Student Alliance (FSA), one of OHS’s most recently formed clubs, has quickly become a space for Filipinos to feel represented and non-Filipinos to become educated on Filipino culture. Last February, leaders Mia (’26), Ava (’26), and Raphael (’26) formed the club to, in the words of Raphael, “spread the fascinating culture and history of the Philippines.” According to Raphael, “Filipino culture is relatively underrepresented at OHS. [He doesn’t] see any other affinity groups nor clubs really covering [Filipino] history and culture.”
Read MoreThe Bible Study Circle is dedicated to providing a supportive community for OHS students to learn more about Christianity, faith, and the Bible. Check out Clubs Editor Fevroniya’s (’24) interview with leader Riley (’23) to learn more about the circle!
Read MoreSince 2021, the Science Fair Club has been fostering students’ scientific pursuits, helping them share their passion with the rest of the world. Aanya (’27) and Tanisha (’24) founded the club along with their sponsor, Dr. McKale. As well as promoting collaboration, the Science Fair Club prepares students by keeping tabs on their progress. Today, the Science Fair Club is a community of student researchers that can actively explore their interests.
Read MoreIn January, the Asian and Pacific American Student Union (APASU) met right before the start of the Lunar New Year to discuss the history and celebration of the Lunar New Year in different Asian countries as well as how the Lunar New year is represented in America.
Read MoreIn November, the Pixel Chefs Circle ran a workshop on how to bake an apple pie, perfect for Thanksgiving and the fall season!
Read MoreThe Black Student Union and Allies Club creates a safe space for all students to listen to and discuss important topics within and surrounding the Black Community. This year the club is under new management and is currently led by Peter (’24), an 11th grader in his second year at OHS. Check out this interview for more about the BSU+A!
Read MoreAmidst the pressures of students’ academic lives, the Marvel Circle provides an environment for people to talk about fantasy characters. Led by Tyler (’24), Marilia (’23), and Khensa (’24), the Marvel Circle has gained traction over the years for being a great place for discussion.
Read MoreFor many students at OHS, the Knights of Ni has been a fundamental community. The Knights of Ni has been part of OHS for nearly a decade, and its impact still remains prevalent. As a robotics team, they compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge, or FTC, which hosts a competition for grades 7-12. Teams design, build, and program a robot for an annual challenge, which is unique for each year. Contributor Rachael (’26) interviewed members of the robotics club, including Aanya (’27), Josh (’26), Mark (’27), Ryan (’23), and Tanisha (’25) about their experiences.
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