Halloween night truly pop-rocks the world, so don’t resist diving into these creative ways to spend your holiday. Carve out some time for Halloween magic in local Orange County, home to lots of wicked and eerie-sistible trick-or-treating attractions. All of these events occur on Oct. 31 and are free...

As autumn settles in, families celebrate seasonal festivities around the globe. Oxford’s student body, diversely composed of global immigrants and their descendants, brings several of these to the table. Mid-Autumn Festival Korea: Chuseok Chuseok is the “Korean Thanksgiving,” celebrated...

Taking place during the first two nights of November, Día de los Muertos is a high-spirited Mexican tradition known for its vibrant characteristics like golden paths of cempasúchil (marigold) petals and glimmering calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls). This celebration, originating from Mexico, has made...

As the spooky season creeps its way into the year, sit down and watch some iconic classic Halloween movies with your friends. Each film serves up the horror, comedy, and mountain of candy that makes up all things Halloween. Grab a bucket of your favorite treats, settle into your coziest blankets, and...

Halloween — full of spiders, screams, and sweets — is crawling just around the corner, but life’s sticky web of responsibilities has you racing against a ticking clock. Whether assignments have feasted on your schedule, or you’re simply hunting for effortlessly eerie ways to celebrate the holiday,...

Returning from a four day Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) in Washington D.C., HOSA board members return to Oxford refreshed for the start of the school year. The Gamut wanted to emphasize the hard work and wonderful memories these seniors have made throughout their time in HOSA. President Adrielle...

Senior Features are back! Coming to you from a graduating senior, Senior Features hopes to capture the memories, silly moments, and aspirations for the future as they leave our final mark and get ready to leave with a bang. As the class of 2024 embark on the final year of their Oxford journey, the only...

Introducing...the four latest faculty faces in the 2023-2024 school year! As the school year began, Oxford welcomed its newest Patriots, Mrs. Zuhey Altman, Ms. Dolly Shueh, Mr. Toby Howell, and Mr. Andrew Banderas. Get to know these teachers who go above and beyond to give their students an unforgettable...

Fall is the season of pumpkin spice lattes, cute Uggs, and comfy sweaters, marking the start of a new school year. Although many students detest the start of the fall semester and would rather linger in the relaxation of their summer festivities, autumn can also be a time of rejuvenation! Here are five...

Meet Ms. Jacqueline Lopez, Oxford Academy’s social worker! Having worked in Anaheim Union High School District for five years, she’s entering her third year at Oxford, excited to help students and break the stigma around mental health. Motivated by her parents’ value of education and her own...

As the autumn air begins to crisp, start the beginning of the year strong with cafe recommendations to add some fall charm to your life. These cute spots can help maximize productivity and romanticize assignments — all while sipping some delicious drinks. If 7 Leaves and Starbucks aren’t quite cutting...

Colorful trifolds and picture frames lined the quad from Sept. 12-15 for Oxford’s annual Club Rush, allowing students to join clubs aligned with their interests. With the addition of several student organizations, new explorable passions have invigorated the campus club scene. The OA Law & Politics...