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The Gamut

The Gamut

The Gamut

The dangers of the “Freedom Caucus”

Eshmom Haque, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

On Jan. 3, the House of Representatives commenced their vote on the esteemed position of Speaker of the House, with Republican leader Kevin McCarthy predicted as the winner. In the first few rounds of...

Megan Thee Stallion: Misogynoir in America

Megan Thee Stallion: Misogynoir in America

Justin Le, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

On Aug. 20, 2020, rapper Megan Thee Stallion revealed on Instagram live that she was shot by Tory Lanez, another music artist. The internet quickly turned her vulnerable moment into an opportunity to send...

Gun violence is not a shot in the dark

Gun violence is not a shot in the dark

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

On Jan. 6, the United States was once again shocked by a school shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia. The perpetrator was a six-year-old student. Within days into the new year, the first...

The misogyny of Andrew Tate’s toxic takes

The misogyny of Andrew Tate’s toxic takes

Michelle Choy, Assistant News Editor February 6, 2023

Andrew Tate, a 38 year-old British-American with a net worth of $700 million, can be described as a famous social media personality, a former professional kickboxer, and a misogynist. Tate spreads sexist,...

China relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions

China relaxes COVID-19 travel restrictions

Rachel Yoon, Staff Artist February 6, 2023

After nearly three years of strict COVID-19 precautions, China has relaxed its border controls for citizens to reunite with the rest of the world. Since Jan. 8, the border restrictions and quarantine period...

Oxford pathways stifle creative potential

Oxford pathways stifle creative potential

Nathan Perera, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

As one of the top-ranked public high schools in California, Oxford Academy is recognized for its college-and-career focus, yet lacks support for students pursuing the arts and humanities. Four Career Technical...

Happiness isnt 50% off

Happiness isn’t 50% off

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

A perfectly packaged present of mass discounts and shopping sprees, Black Friday has been a post-Thanksgiving tradition since the 1950s. However, in 2022, this holiday must deemphasize excessive spending...

Red Ribbon Week: Is it effective?

Red Ribbon Week: Is it effective?

Vivian Nguyen, Senior Staff Artist November 17, 2022

On the week of Oct. 23, thousands of schools nationwide participated in Red Ribbon Week, an annual event designed to promote drug prevention and awareness. At Oxford, students engaged in lunchtime activities...

On the Dance Floor: Surrounded by flashing lights, students jumped along to party anthems that blasted the entire night.

Oxford’s Fall Ball is a night to remember

Zoharys Jaen, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

On Oct. 15, students lined up at R1 Venue for the 2022 Fall Ball. The “Head in the Clouds,” themed event featured an energetic atmosphere, chaotic group photoshoots, and upbeat tunes.   “The...

AUHSD introduces the Memoir Portfolio to Oxford

Anjali Suva, Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2022

For the 2022-2023 school year, AUHSD introduced the Memoir Portfolio, a district-wide capstone project where students create a digital portfolio with projects completed throughout the year. To prepare...

A Helping Hand: President Joe Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announce plans to cancel student debt in an August press conference.

President Biden’s initiative: Student debt discarded

Eshmom Haque, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

On Sep. 29, the Biden administration began efforts to combat the student debt crisis in accordance with their 2020 election promise. In an email sent by the Department of Education, the administration...

OA dress code: Last thoughts from students

Nandita Bussa and Mikaela Woo October 28, 2022

The Gamut’s September issue included an article about the dress code forum and new changes made to the regulations. Along with the recap article, a form was sent out to gather student’s opinions and...

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