The Blurred Box team is back for the first episode of 2021! Starting the discussion with the most notable event so far— the Capitol Riot Fallout. We share emotions about the attack on the White House before offering differing opinions on Harris’s choice to wear a sari on Inauguration Day. Perspectives are also exchanged on the widespread ban on Trump’s social media accounts and the role of social media in promoting misinformation.

The team uses the chance free from outside guests to have a catch-up conversation on their lives, the world, and 2020 in general. From hearing about Andrew taking his hand at writing a play, to our perceptions about the US Presidential Election, to our evolving experience with Senioritis, to a heartfelt conversation on identity and “finding ourselves,” this episode is truly one to remember! 

Ever wondered how online school students make friends/have friends? Interested in converting to online education or concerned about the social aspect of online school? The team invites Stanford OHS Alum, Kiron Allen, now a freshman at Santa Clara University, to join us as we explain and dissect the means of making and maintaining friendships in an online school. Kiron lays down the realities of attending and socializing in an online high school, the teenage drama, and the personal struggles that come with it.

This week we dive into a deep and personal conversation on toxic masculinity. Sam Chachkes, a brick and mortar student from Trinity School in NYC, joins us as he and Andrew share their personal experiences dealing with toxic masculinity and how they cope with it. The group tosses out their thoughts on where toxic masculinity stems from, how it assimilates into daily life. This issue is often talked about, but the severity of how it affects people isn’t. Please do listen in as Sam as Andrew speak out on the severity of it, reminding us that we need more people like them who are brave enough to speak out on such issues.

The girls and Andrew catch up on the recent world events and ongoings in the White House before welcoming another special guest, Riddhi Singh! A Stanford OHS Alum joins us to talk about her current transition to Stanford University remotely, being recruited to the women’s rowing team before the sport got pulled, and tells us all about her non-profit organization ‘Chip-in-Change’. 

Meet high school junior and world traveler, Anthony Rebello, a passionate social activist and the executive director of the World Awareness Association. In this episode, learn how Anthony uses his platform to educate and spread awareness on a variety of modern-day topics, from indigenous rights, to LGBTQ+ exploration, to climate impact, to Black Lives Matter. To build on last episode’s discussion, we ask for Anthony’s thoughts on Black Lives Matter and how to best educate yourself and others on the topic. Find Anthony’s organization by clicking this link https://worldawarenessassociation.org/. 

Shivek Narang, the founder of OurTeenBrains, joins us for a discussion on the importance of empowering teenagers with knowledge on the inner-workings of their brains. His organization aims to teach teens and parents how to better approach and care for their mental health during their adolescence. We also touch upon the current events of police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, and how these events are impacting the mental health of African American teens. 

With our former co-host, Haven Hunt, moving on to pursue her studies at UCLA, we decided to make a new addition to the Blurred Box Team: Andrew Cramer, a senior at Trinity School in NYC! Join us as we get to know our new co-host, discuss our (somewhat out of the ordinary) summers, talk about back-to-school life, and, of course, what Season 2 has in store for you! New co-host, twice-monthly episodes, more topics (and more speakers!), video recorded episodes (ft. Chloe’s new mic)— get ready for BB Season 2.0! See it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HVjL7jQv7A&t=497s 

For our Season 1 Finale episode, we say farewell to our beloved co-host, Haven Hunt, as she departs high school and embarks on a new journey at UCLA! We reflect on our year, reminisce on the season, and Haven tells us about her experience coming into a new school in senior year, the lessons she's learned at OHS, and what she's excited/scared of about going to college. It's not goodbye, just a new beginning... Join Chloe, Pooja, and Sophie after summer for an all-new Season 2 of Blurred Box, with new topics, guests, and more! 

In tribute to Stanford University's Online High School Seniors, the Blurred Box team has created a 'Senior Special'  episode for the graduating class of 2020. We've conducted numerous interviews with graduating seniors, asking them about their OHS experience, the advice they have for their fellow underclassmen, a departing message they have for their fellow seniors and OHS community, and more!