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Kei Coffee House serves all style, no substance

Kei Coffee House serves all style, no substance

Justin Le and Jasmine Nguyen September 26, 2024

Step into Kei Coffee House, Kei Concepts’ newest venture — you’ll be greeted by a minimalist cafe inspired by Southeast Asian cafe culture. As sunshine illuminates the window-lined restaurant and plants adorn the sleek furniture, it’s no surprise the coffee shop, still in its soft opening,...

Senior Features: New beginnings for ASB

Senior Features: New beginnings for ASB

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor September 26, 2024

From enthusiastically leading morning announcements to hosting eagerly anticipated spirit weeks, Oxford’s ASB is a true embodiment of school spirit. Excited to kick off the ’24-’25 school year, spotlighted here are the seniors of ASB’s executive board!   How has ASB influenced your...

Experienced Author: Senior Carina Wang has been writing since the age of 7 and continues her passion through her new book, “Wind Seeker,” aimed towards environmental efforts.

Carina Wang presents her latest novel at OA library

Athena Xing, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Senior Carina Wang shared her ninth novel, Wind Seeker, at a lunchtime reading in the Oxford library on Sept. 9. Wind Seeker is a children’s fantasy novel that weaves magical adventures with a powerful message about environmental conservation. Wang donates 90% of the book's profits to environmental...

Unveiling Oxford Academy’s Newest Patriots for 2024!

Alaisha Singh, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Drumroll, please! This season of learning begins with a group of fresh faces, ready to bring warmth and excitement to our school. Please welcome our new faculty for the 2024-2025 school year!   Ms. Cordón-Pérez - Room 909 Introducing Ms. Kimberly Cordón-Pérez, Oxford’s latest English...

Navratri: Festival of the Divine Feminine

Sydnee Cho and Nandita Bussa September 26, 2024

While the Western world’s perception of Autumnal holidays may limit itself to only Halloween and the takeover of pumpkin spice-flavored treats back into the public eye, the annual Hindu holiday, Navratri, is just around the corner. Navratri, loosely translated to “nine nights,” is dedicated to...

Volunteering opportunities to spice up your summer

Volunteering opportunities to spice up your summer

Tyler Nguyen, Staff Photographer May 7, 2024

By the end of the school year, most of us are long overdue for a break from grueling AP tests and stressful finals. With schoolwork out of the way and more excess free time, summer break can be a time to keep busy in your community. Volunteering is an important opportunity for students, so here are some...

Celebrating our heroes during Teacher Appreciation Week

Celebrating our heroes during Teacher Appreciation Week

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Teacher’s Appreciation Week is swiftly approaching, spanning from May 6th to May 10th, providing an opportune moment to honor the unsung heroes of education for their tireless dedication and hard work in shaping our futures. Amid uncertain times, especially the Reductions in Force (RIF) occurring in...

Romanticize your life with coming-of-age media

Romanticize your life with coming-of-age media

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief May 7, 2024

The full range of adolescence is best exemplified in the hot days of summer when the sun sets past 8:00 p.m. For some inspiration to live your teenage dream, here is a totally summer-y concoction of totally teenage media.   Movies Perks of Being a Wallflower: Awkward freshman Charlie, a...

Senior Features: New ends, new beginnings

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor May 7, 2024

As the school year comes to an end, the Gamut senior staff reminisce about their high school careers while preparing for the next milestones in their lives.   Editor-in-Chief Trisha Phan - Reflecting on your years in Gamut, how much have you changed? “Going into Gamut I was super shy....

How you can best help your school during layoffs

Zoharys Jaen and Nathan Perera May 7, 2024

Following a vote to layoff 119 teachers from the Anaheim Unified High School District (AUHSD), the district’s Board of Trustees, including superintendent Michael Matsuda, responded to public outcry by rescinding 45 of the Reduction In Force (RIF) notices. In light of the beneficial outcomes the protests...

Coming-of-age activities to live your teenage dream

Coming-of-age activities to live your teenage dream

Michelle Choy, News Editor May 7, 2024

Summer is the perfect time to fill your youth with sentimental and heartwarming memories by living through aesthetic summer scenes from coming-of-age movies. Whether you want to have fun with friends or discover yourself, add these picturesque activities to your summer bucket list to romanticize life.   Swim...

Selfie Time!: Back from a recent trip to Hawaii, Coach Anton Nguyen (left) gifts his JV Girls Volleyball team with souvenirs from Kawai after a preseason practice. (Photo by Brandy Nguyen)

Anton Nguyen: Substitute by Day, Volleyball Coach by Night

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor March 18, 2024

Starting off his Oxford Academy career as the Boys Assistant Volleyball Coach and Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Head Coach in 2020, Anton Nguyen can now be seen taking his final strolls across campus greeting students and athletes alike. From mentoring on the court to keeping pupils on task in class,...

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