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"A BEST FRIEND AND MOTHER FIGURE TO ALL OF US": Math teacher Mrs. Jeanne Beckett passed away on Saturday, Mar. 22, at age 79. (Photo courtesy of Susie Min)
Beloved math teacher passes away
April 4, 2025
MORE PATRIOTS INCOMING: Oxford Academy will increase its enrollment of students who live outside of the Anaheim Union School District. (Photo by Millie Kwon)
Oxford to increase student enrollment
March 5, 2025
COLLABORATIVE EQUITY: CSULB professor Dr. Jose Moreno presented various statistics illustrating academic achievement disparities between AUHSD's ethnic groups and genders, urging the community to partake in LCAP to address them.
AUHSD begins LCAP for 2024-25 school year
March 5, 2025
Jasmine Nguyen (10), Lynn Huynh (10), and Julissa Boykin (12) celebrate BSU's Black History Week with trivia-themed Jenga in the quad. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)
BSU honors culture, labor, legacy with Black History Week
March 5, 2025
Making their mark: Secretary Dominique Pagaduan (most left), Vice President Jolie Diep (second to left), President Elie Nguyen (second to right), and Treasurer Annie Gao (most right) are ready to lead Oxford (collage by Audrey Lee).
The 25-26 ASB Executive Board are ready to make their mark
March 5, 2025
Limiting Beliefs: Due to pressure to create a “spike” early in high school, students can feel the need to “box themselves in” to a certain pathway
Pressure to pick a path hinders students from finding passion
March 5, 2025
The AI Coup: Musk's integration of AI in the government threatens American ideals with unreliable motivations.
Musk’s AI coup runs far deeper than its guise of efficiency
March 5, 2025
Federal Attacks: President Donald Trump's buyout adds to his action items against the federal workforce's size, harming American citizens.
Trump’s federal workforce buyout robs American services
March 5, 2025
The American Nightmare: Trump's interference in the arts endangers creativity, compassion, and freedom at large.
Censorship under Trump threatens expression
March 5, 2025
Locked Out: Paywalls restrict critical information behind fees, leaving low-income Americans in the dark on key news and decisions.
Paywalls gatekeep knowledge for low-income Americans
March 5, 2025
SHOP VINTAGE: At popular events such as Long Beach Flea, you can find unique items curated by local business owner and OA junior Jordi Romero.
Exploring a passion for fashion with junior Jordi Romero
March 5, 2025
ColorforJuli: Hope of rekindling her creative side sprouted into a passion-filled nail tech business. (Illustrated by Kathleen Vo)
Julia Cayabyab polishes the perfect nail business
March 5, 2025
Creative ways to create your perfect picnic
Creative ways to create your perfect picnic
March 5, 2025
Celebrate Friendship: Show appreciation for all the friends in your life with these Galentine’s day ideas
Galentine’s Day ideas to celebrate fun & friendships
February 6, 2025
Lovely Picnic: Enjoy one of these pastries whether under the sun or from a cutely wrapped gift box.
Switch up sweet treats for your Valentine
February 6, 2025
FUN, YET FORMULAIC: Tate McRae's latest album is a divisive mix of sparkly, 2000s pop-inspired anthems and gratingly generic love songs that fail to captivate.
Tate McRae gets “So Close” to 2000s pop perfection
March 5, 2025
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show unveils the hidden U.S. game
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show unveils the hidden U.S. game
March 5, 2025
BookTok sullies modern literature
BookTok sullies modern literature
March 5, 2025
Health on Hold: Music labels fail to provide new artists with sufficient healthcare resources. (Illustration by Gia Nguyen)
Record labels neglect new artists’ healthcare
March 5, 2025
Invisible Strings: Acclaimed award shows are “rigged” due to their bias and exclusivity in nominations and awardees.
Bias takes center stage in award shows
February 6, 2025
W is for Winners: The girls basketball team poses for a celebration photo after winning their CIF playoffs against Faith Baptist High School
Girls basketball and soccer tackle CIFs
March 5, 2025
Sibling Magic: Shay shows off her power at the plate, knocking big brother Mac right off his feet! (Photo by Mikaela Woo)
Tiettmeyer Duo: Masters of the balancing act
March 5, 2025
Senior athletes commit to their futures
March 5, 2025
TEAM CAPTAINS: (Pictured left to right, top to bottom) Track and Field captains Andrew Nguyen (12), Samuel Gatonye (12), and Lee Littler (11); Baseball team captains Elijah Spessert (12) and Logan Lavoie (11); Softball team captain Kuhu Gupta (12); Boys Tennis team captains Derek Di (11), Charles Phan (12), and Jaden Zhang (11); and Boys Volleyball team captains Dawson Nguyen (11) and Andy Ha (12).
Captains spring into new season
February 6, 2025
LET THE GAMES BEGIN: X games at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado
Breaking extreme snow barriers at the 2025 Winter X Games
February 6, 2025
Varsity swimmer Sawyer Le (10) surges ahead during the 100 meter butterfly against Whitney High School on March 20.
Swim: Scenes from a Season
March 21, 2025
International Week Runway Fashionistas
International Week Runway Fashionistas
March 7, 2025
THE STUDENTS' VOICE: AUHSD Student Board Representative Erin Baek presents the student report at the March 6 board meeting.
Board of Trustees meeting – March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
Girls Golf Captain senior Melody Oh is the 605 League CIF Girls Golf Champion.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E02: Melody Oh
November 21, 2024
Halloween at Oxford
Halloween at Oxford
November 1, 2024
Varsity swimmer Sawyer Le (10) surges ahead during the 100 meter butterfly against Whitney High School on March 20.
Swim: Scenes from a Season
March 21, 2025
International Week Runway Fashionistas
International Week Runway Fashionistas
March 7, 2025
THE STUDENTS' VOICE: AUHSD Student Board Representative Erin Baek presents the student report at the March 6 board meeting.
Board of Trustees meeting – March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
Halloween at Oxford
Halloween at Oxford
November 1, 2024
Students enjoy "A Night of Floating Lights" at Fall Ball
Students enjoy “A Night of Floating Lights” at Fall Ball
October 30, 2024
Girls Golf Captain senior Melody Oh is the 605 League CIF Girls Golf Champion.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E02: Melody Oh
November 21, 2024
Senior Cameron Oates discusses his musical journey and future plans with Gamut staffer Kenzie Laing.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E01: Cameron Oates
October 30, 2024
AUHSD Layoffs, ep. 2: Educators Speak
March 18, 2024
AUHSD Layoffs, ep. 1: Responses at the District
March 18, 2024
(Collage by Zoharys Jaen)
Senior Features, ep 3: Sound of Brass and Wind
March 14, 2024
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
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October 30, 2024
October 2024 Comics
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October 2024 Comics
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September 26, 2024
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May 7, 2024
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April 2024 Comics
April 1, 2024
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March 18, 2024
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Students form support group after being exposed by @oabadparking
April 1, 2024
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World implodes: Matcha lattes are no more
April 1, 2024
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April 2024 Cover
April 1, 2024
PDA at OA homecoming sparks new mono variant
PDA at OA homecoming sparks new mono variant
April 1, 2024
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April 2024 Centerfold
April 1, 2024

The Gamut

The Gamut
NEWS
MORE PATRIOTS INCOMING: Oxford Academy will increase its enrollment of students who live outside of the Anaheim Union School District. (Photo by Millie Kwon)
Oxford to increase student enrollment
Alaisha Singh, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
COLLABORATIVE EQUITY: CSULB professor Dr. Jose Moreno presented various statistics illustrating academic achievement disparities between AUHSD's ethnic groups and genders, urging the community to partake in LCAP to address them.
AUHSD begins LCAP for 2024-25 school year
Justin Le and Celine Park • March 5, 2025
Jasmine Nguyen (10), Lynn Huynh (10), and Julissa Boykin (12) celebrate BSU's Black History Week with trivia-themed Jenga in the quad. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)
BSU honors culture, labor, legacy with Black History Week
Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief • March 5, 2025
Making their mark: Secretary Dominique Pagaduan (most left), Vice President Jolie Diep (second to left), President Elie Nguyen (second to right), and Treasurer Annie Gao (most right) are ready to lead Oxford (collage by Audrey Lee).
The 25-26 ASB Executive Board are ready to make their mark
Audrey Lee, Sports Editor • March 5, 2025
OPINION
The AI Coup: Musk's integration of AI in the government threatens American ideals with unreliable motivations.
Musk’s AI coup runs far deeper than its guise of efficiency
Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
Federal Attacks: President Donald Trump's buyout adds to his action items against the federal workforce's size, harming American citizens.
Trump’s federal workforce buyout robs American services
Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor • March 5, 2025
The American Nightmare: Trump's interference in the arts endangers creativity, compassion, and freedom at large.
Censorship under Trump threatens expression
Natalie Akins, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
LIFESTYLE
ColorforJuli: Hope of rekindling her creative side sprouted into a passion-filled nail tech business. (Illustrated by Kathleen Vo)
Julia Cayabyab polishes the perfect nail business
Miriam Santos, Senior Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
Creative ways to create your perfect picnic
Creative ways to create your perfect picnic
Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor • March 5, 2025
Celebrate Friendship: Show appreciation for all the friends in your life with these Galentine’s day ideas
Galentine’s Day ideas to celebrate fun & friendships
Kenzie Laing and Aarya Halankar • February 6, 2025
Lovely Picnic: Enjoy one of these pastries whether under the sun or from a cutely wrapped gift box.
Switch up sweet treats for your Valentine
Miriam Santos, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2025
A&E
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show unveils the hidden U.S. game
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show unveils the hidden U.S. game
Millie Kwon and Kenzie Laing • March 5, 2025
BookTok sullies modern literature
BookTok sullies modern literature
Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
Health on Hold: Music labels fail to provide new artists with sufficient healthcare resources. (Illustration by Gia Nguyen)
Record labels neglect new artists’ healthcare
Celine Park, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
SPORTS
W is for Winners: The girls basketball team poses for a celebration photo after winning their CIF playoffs against Faith Baptist High School
Girls basketball and soccer tackle CIFs
Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor
Senior athletes commit to their futures
Nandita Bussa, News Editor • March 5, 2025
TEAM CAPTAINS: (Pictured left to right, top to bottom) Track and Field captains Andrew Nguyen (12), Samuel Gatonye (12), and Lee Littler (11); Baseball team captains Elijah Spessert (12) and Logan Lavoie (11); Softball team captain Kuhu Gupta (12); Boys Tennis team captains Derek Di (11), Charles Phan (12), and Jaden Zhang (11); and Boys Volleyball team captains Dawson Nguyen (11) and Andy Ha (12).
Captains spring into new season
Alaisha Singh, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025
LET THE GAMES BEGIN: X games at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado
Breaking extreme snow barriers at the 2025 Winter X Games
Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025
COMICS
October 2024 Comics
October 2024 Comics
Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor • October 30, 2024
September 2024 Comics
September 2024 Comics
Vanessa Marin-Ixlan, Senior Staff Artist • September 26, 2024
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Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor • May 7, 2024
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TRENDING
MORE PATRIOTS INCOMING: Oxford Academy will increase its enrollment of students who live outside of the Anaheim Union School District. (Photo by Millie Kwon)
Oxford to increase student enrollment
Alaisha Singh, Staff Writer
"A BEST FRIEND AND MOTHER FIGURE TO ALL OF US": Math teacher Mrs. Jeanne Beckett passed away on Saturday, Mar. 22, at age 79. (Photo courtesy of Susie Min)
Beloved math teacher passes away
Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief
PIONEERING THE WAY: Sophia Park and Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward smile after Park passes California Bar exam. (Photo Courtesy of Sophia Park)
OA alum Sophia Park is the youngest person to pass the California Bar
Nandita Bussa, News Editor
Varsity swimmer Sawyer Le (10) surges ahead during the 100 meter butterfly against Whitney High School on March 20.
Swim: Scenes from a Season
Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor
PODCASTS
Girls Golf Captain senior Melody Oh is the 605 League CIF Girls Golf Champion.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E02: Melody Oh
Mikaela Woo and Isabella Sanchez • November 21, 2024

SLICE OF LIFE
Varsity swimmer Sawyer Le (10) surges ahead during the 100 meter butterfly against Whitney High School on March 20.
Swim: Scenes from a Season
Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor • March 21, 2025
IN PRINT
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