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AUHSD to pilot vape detectors on select high school campuses
AUHSD to pilot vape detectors on select high school campuses
May 15, 2025
"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)
Remembering Mrs. Beckett, honoring her legacy and kindness
May 13, 2025
Case Continues: Luigi Mangione makes initial federal court appearance in the case of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (Photo Courtesy of Heute.at)
Luigi Mangione now faces the death penalty
May 13, 2025
Spreading Awareness: OCHCA presenter Della Lisi Kerr displays a fentanyl test strip to supplement a presentation for the Fentanyl Awareness Workshop.
Anaheim Secondary Council of PTAs hosts Fentanyl Awareness Workshop
May 13, 2025
A Cross-County Catastrophe: The Anaheim Union High School District oversees eight junior high schools and nine high schools across Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, and Stanton; all affected by the Wi-Fi outage on Oct. 18. (Photo by Celine Park)
LCAP changes for the 2025-2026 school year
May 13, 2025
Academic institutions must prioritize student agency over funds
Academic institutions must prioritize student agency over funds
May 13, 2025
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
May 13, 2025
Economic Corruption: Trump smashes the quality of life, imposing reciprocal tariffs during a time of economic instability
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs cause global shock
May 13, 2025
Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.
Oxford facilities must improve before student population expands
May 13, 2025
Glamorizing the tradwife: Beyond the screen of social media, the idealized housewife isn't all that it seems.
Misogynistic pipeline to the alt-right
May 13, 2025
Senior Features: Gamut graduates!
Senior Features: Gamut graduates!
May 13, 2025
Poke Picks: The Gamut explores the best poke joints in Orange County to satisfy your summer cravings for a fresh, flavorful bowl to enjoy under the sun.
Savor the summer with Orange County’s best poke picks
May 13, 2025
Getting ready for high school: organize, join new activities, and set goals to better your high school transition.
The Gamut’s junior high guide to highschool
May 13, 2025
Combating debt: student keeps their finances in check with a few critical strategies
Student finance tips to minimize economic turbulence
May 13, 2025
Binge-worthy Sapphic media
Binge-worthy Sapphic media
May 9, 2025
Steadfast Savants: These four musicians have earned valuable recognition for their dedication to mastering their instruments and giving polished performances.
OC Artist of the Year nominees celebrate their craft
May 13, 2025
Under Threat: Amidst a decline in sales, cinemas have turned to unorthodox methods to win back audiences, undermining the real value of the moviegoing experience as a result.
Movie theaters face an uncertain future amid audience decline
May 13, 2025
A Minecraft Movie is anything but a blockbuster
A Minecraft Movie is anything but a blockbuster
May 13, 2025
Lady Gaga’s “satanic” performance marks her revolutionary return
Lady Gaga’s “satanic” performance marks her revolutionary return
May 3, 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
Junior high athletes reflect on final intramurals before high school
May 13, 2025
NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents
CIF releaguing reshapes Oxford sports
May 13, 2025
Champion Trio: Aaron Castellanos (12), Gabriel Chaparro (12), and Carlos Miranda (12) end their senior year on a high note, clinching a well-deserved win as champions of the 2025 Senate 3v3 games.
Annual 3v3 games add volleyball, soccer alongside basketball for triple the fun
May 13, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No.1 WNBA draft pick, is an inspiration for female althletes as she helps define the future of women's sports.
Paige Bueckers’s impact in reducing the gender gap in sports
May 3, 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
California FBLA State Leadership Conference 2025
May 13, 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
California FBLA State Leadership Conference 2025
May 13, 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
Halloween at Oxford
Halloween at Oxford
November 1, 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
Photo by Sydnee Cho & Rachel Yoon
May 2025 Cover
May 13, 2025
May 2025 Centerspread
May 2025 Centerspread
May 13, 2025
May 2025 Comics
May 2025 Comics
May 13, 2025
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
October 2024 Centerspread
October 2024 Centerspread
October 30, 2024
May 2025 Centerspread
May 2025 Centerspread
May 13, 2025
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
October 2024 Centerspread
October 2024 Centerspread
October 30, 2024
September 2024 Centerspread
September 2024 Centerspread
September 25, 2024
May 2025 Comics
May 2025 Comics
May 13, 2025
October 2024 Comics
October 2024 Comics
October 30, 2024
September 2024 Comics
September 2024 Comics
September 26, 2024
May 2024 Comics
May 2024 Comics
May 7, 2024
Photo by Her Jett
April 2024 Comics
April 1, 2024
Photo collage by her daughter
Students form support group after being exposed by @oabadparking
April 1, 2024
Photo by Chief Keef Adlib
World implodes: Matcha lattes are no more
April 1, 2024
Photo by sapphic white boy
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
"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)
Remembering Mrs. Beckett, honoring her legacy and kindness
Justin Le, Editor in Chief • May 13, 2025
Case Continues: Luigi Mangione makes initial federal court appearance in the case of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (Photo Courtesy of Heute.at)
Luigi Mangione now faces the death penalty
Nandita Bussa, News Editor • May 13, 2025
Spreading Awareness: OCHCA presenter Della Lisi Kerr displays a fentanyl test strip to supplement a presentation for the Fentanyl Awareness Workshop.
Anaheim Secondary Council of PTAs hosts Fentanyl Awareness Workshop
Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor • May 13, 2025
A Cross-County Catastrophe: The Anaheim Union High School District oversees eight junior high schools and nine high schools across Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, and Stanton; all affected by the Wi-Fi outage on Oct. 18. (Photo by Celine Park)
LCAP changes for the 2025-2026 school year
Alaisha Singh, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
OPINION
Academic institutions must prioritize student agency over funds
Academic institutions must prioritize student agency over funds
Celine Park, Opinion Editor • May 13, 2025
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
Kenzie Laing, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 13, 2025
Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.
Oxford facilities must improve before student population expands
Jasmine Nguyen, Senior Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
LIFESTYLE
Senior Features: Gamut graduates!
Senior Features: Gamut graduates!
Miriam Santos, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
Poke Picks: The Gamut explores the best poke joints in Orange County to satisfy your summer cravings for a fresh, flavorful bowl to enjoy under the sun.
Savor the summer with Orange County’s best poke picks
Justin Le and Jasmine Nguyen • May 13, 2025
Getting ready for high school: organize, join new activities, and set goals to better your high school transition.
The Gamut’s junior high guide to highschool
Audrey Lee, Sports Editor • May 13, 2025
Combating debt: student keeps their finances in check with a few critical strategies
Student finance tips to minimize economic turbulence
Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
A&E
Under Threat: Amidst a decline in sales, cinemas have turned to unorthodox methods to win back audiences, undermining the real value of the moviegoing experience as a result.
Movie theaters face an uncertain future amid audience decline
Nathan Perera, Managing Editor • May 13, 2025
A Minecraft Movie is anything but a blockbuster
A Minecraft Movie is anything but a blockbuster
Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief • May 13, 2025
Lady Gaga’s “satanic” performance marks her revolutionary return
Lady Gaga’s “satanic” performance marks her revolutionary return
Millie Kwon, Slice of Life Editor • May 3, 2025
SPORTS
Junior high athletes reflect on final intramurals before high school
Audrey Lee and Aarya Halankar
Champion Trio: Aaron Castellanos (12), Gabriel Chaparro (12), and Carlos Miranda (12) end their senior year on a high note, clinching a well-deserved win as champions of the 2025 Senate 3v3 games.
Annual 3v3 games add volleyball, soccer alongside basketball for triple the fun
Millie Kwon, Slice of Life Editor • May 13, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No.1 WNBA draft pick, is an inspiration for female althletes as she helps define the future of women's sports.
Paige Bueckers’s impact in reducing the gender gap in sports
Kenzie Laing and Alaisha Singh • May 3, 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
Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor • March 5, 2025
COMICS
May 2025 Comics
May 2025 Comics
Eva Kim, Digital Content Editor • May 13, 2025
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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TRENDING
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
Kenzie Laing, Arts & Entertainment Editor
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Oxford Academy Veronica Shao has been selected as a U.S Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist.
Senior Veronica Shao named U.S Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist
Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor
BLINDED BY CTENESS: A little girl unknowingly gambles her chances for a cute Labubu, only to discard money and other blind boxes she didn’t want.
Unboxing the gambling trap behind blind boxes
Jasmine Nguyen, Senior Staff Writer
SUMMER FUN: Explore Orange County's fairs and festivals throughout this break with The Gamut's guide
Orange County festivals to explore this summer
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
California FBLA State Leadership Conference 2025
Kenzie Laing, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 13, 2025
IN PRINT
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