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FLYING FREE: The musical is a skillful addition to Oz’s century of history.

“Wicked” earns its chance to fly beyond the stage

Natalie Akins, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

After eight years of development, Wicked: Part One, an adaptation of the Broadway hit’s first act, released across the United States on Nov. 22. The first installment of the two-part movie musical stars theatre veterans, pop icons, and television stars alike, paying homage to the powerful call-to-action...

BATTLE OF HOLIDAY HITS: Highlighting new and underrated holiday music gems over classics.

Battling over the crown of holiday music

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

As the holiday season rolls around, so does the ringing of Mariah Carey’s classic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas is You”. The song has captivated global audiences since its 1994 release, dominating music charts during the holiday season with its infectious lyrics and iconic melody. While...

LOST IN THE SAUCE: A man cooks up his first beat and enters the world of music production.

Get creative this winter: Learn music production

Mico Melgar, Staff Artist December 12, 2024

When thinking of music production, many people think of fancy recording studios and expensive equipment; however, today anybody can produce music on their laptop or phone in their bedroom. Steve Lacy, a six-time Grammy Award nominee, began producing on his iPhone. While music production may appear intimidating,...

SETTING SAIL: Moana 2 brings together familiar and new faces for a sequel that misses the mark.

Moana 2 gets lost amongst waves of missed potential

Nandita Bussa, News Editor December 12, 2024

Released in theaters on Nov. 27, “Moana 2” offered an intriguing continuation of a renowned story and immersed viewers with dynamic animation but ultimately fell short of its potential, leaving room for a more impactful narrative.  Taking place three years after the original, the movie reunites...

BEYOND THE MASK: Tyler the Creator embellishes his unique sound in an explosive, unapologetic burst of technicolor.

Tyler, the Creator paints saturated self portrait in “Chromakopia”

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief December 5, 2024

Stacking onto a widely revered three album run, Tyler, the Creator dropped his seventh studio album Chromakopia on Oct. 28, tapping into new facets of his creativity and marking a new arc in his music. In a drift from Tyler’s exaggerated characters and musical personas, Chromakopia survives as a standalone...

IN THE HEIGHTS: In the climax before the intermission, the residents of Washington Heights dance at the club enthusiastically.

OA Singers rise to new Heights in fall musical

Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor November 21, 2024

Oxford Academy’s Choir performed their annual musical selection, the full-length musical In the Heights, on Nov. 8th and 9th at the Kennedy Performing Arts Center.  In the Heights follows the primarily Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights, New York City. The timeless musical follows bodega...

REACHING FOR SUCCESS: Freshman Kylie Chen reaches for the top.

Freshman Kylie Chen taps her way to the top

Nandita Bussa, News Editor November 21, 2024

Whether it's swaying to jazz or pirouetting on the tips of her toes, expect to find freshman Kylie Chen, one of Oxford’s many exemplary resident dancers, stealing the spotlight with the rhythmic tap of her feet. Chen began her athletic journey at age four with cheerleading, but after exploring...

VICTORIA'S INCLUSIVITY: Models (left to right) Alex Consani, Imaan Hammam, and Ashley Graham run the Victoria’s Secret runway, going against stereotypical model values and embracing diversity.

Victoria Secret’s 2024 fashion show: Inclusive yet Illusive

Alaisha Singh, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

After a 6-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned with fresh faces and unconventional changes on its iconic runway. Featuring plus-size and transgender models, as well as models who embraced their natural hair on the runway, this year’s show broke away from its previous mold which...

BLAST TO THE PAST: Season 5 of “Phineas and Ferb” will capture nostalgia in its older audience, though new viewers may not see the charm.

Phineas and Ferb revival might miss the mark

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer November 21, 2024

The beloved Disney cartoon “Phineas and Ferb” following the spontaneous lives of two brothers and their mysterious pet platypus will return to the TV screen for a new season in 2025, nearly a decade after its finale in 2015. However, with a completely new audience to consider and a roughly a 95%...

ALL STYLE, NO SUBSTANCE: A show bloated with gratuitous scenes and speculation, “Monsters” failed to craft a narrative that would bring the Mendendez brothers justice.

Speculation runs wild in Netflix’s “Monsters”

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 30, 2024

In 1989, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez shot and killed their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, after enduring years of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse by their father. More than 30 years later, their story — and trauma — has become source material for Netflix's latest true crime docuseries,...

A HALF-BAKED EXPOSE: "The Apprentice" biopic captures a nuanced look at the former president's involvement with corrupt capitalism yet fails to explore his inner psyche.

“The Apprentice” unmasks Trump’s complex rise to power

Jasmine Nguyen and Nathan Perera October 30, 2024

In the current landscape of U.S. politics, Donald Trump stands as a figure of immense influence, infamy, and everything in between, from conservatism to far-right conspiracies. With the 2024 presidential election approaching in November, Trump’s presence in the American zeitgeist looms larger than...

DOWNFALL OF MR. BEAST: Lunchly is Revealed as Disastrous Marketing Ploy and Causes Major Backlash for Mr. Beast

Unpacking profit over people in MrBeast’s Lunchly project

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

MrBeast, an alias for famous Youtuber Jimmy Donaldson, peddles his new product, Lunchly, toward teenage audiences as the healthier snack pack. Despite the Youtuber’s name synonymous with generous giveaways, the product’s deceptive marketing reveals his true intentions as a content creator. Not only...

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