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Hearts & Crafts to make for Valentine’s Day!

Hearts & Crafts to make for Valentine’s Day!

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor February 6, 2023

Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching, so pondering the perfect gift to get your loved one beforehand may be worrying. Rather than opting for the typical roses and chocolates, try out these cute DIYs and activities!   Sweet-heart Box If you’re looking for a simple craft, a heart-shaped...

Growing Great Leaders: The Fall 2022 ROOTED cohort at the closing celebration on Dec. 8.

OCAPICA’s Fellowship is ROOTED in student growth

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief February 6, 2023

From Feb. 2 to May 11, find ROOTED students on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Magnolia High School discussing topics ranging from racial justice to holistic wellness. Run by the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA), a local non-profit organization, ROOTED is a youth leadership...

Greening it up: Cafeteria manager Tiffany Camarillo chops and bins cucumber slices for Tuesday’s fresh and tasty salad bar.

Greening it up with Oxford’s new menu

Rachel Yoon and Haley Nguyen February 6, 2023

Hundreds of hungry Oxford students rush to the lunch line at approximately 11:50 a.m. every day. Waiting for their arrival is a large selection of meals, from a balanced teriyaki, broccoli, and rice bowl to a more fun plate of pizza and fries (with a salad, of course). These new breakfast and lunch additions...

New Year, New You: New year’s resolutions usually burn out quickly. Here’s some more realistic self-care goals to bring in a successful new year!

Realistic self-care to start the new year strong

Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor December 16, 2022

Too often, people make ambitious New Year's resolutions before burning out hopelessly and giving up on their goals in the next week or so. For some low-key, manageable alternatives to New Year’s resolutions, look no further than this self-care bucket list!   Get some movement going It...

DIY Holiday Gifts: Learn how to create a puzzle, playlist, photo album, and more in this article! Gift these DIYs for friends, family, or anyone else close to your heart.

Handmade gifts to share with your loved ones

Janet Abrantes, Op-Ed Editor December 16, 2022

As students scramble to keep up with school, coming up with thoughtful gifts for their loved ones can be challenging. This year, instead of turning to Amazon, consider making something from your heart.   Heart Photo Album This gift is a great way to capture your memories with someone. This...

Hot Cocoa Hype: Gamut staffers freshmen Miriam Santos, Nandita Bussa, Mikaela Woo, and sophomore Haley Nguyen sample homemade champurrado.

The Gamut staff ranks the hottest hot chocolates

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief December 16, 2022

There’s nothing cozier than huddling in a blanket on a chilly winter day with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. However, with so many varieties to choose from, the Gamut has sampled and ranked some popular hot chocolate recipes to make the harrowing decision easier!   French Hot Chocolate Recreate...

Holiday Tunes: Among the gamut of Christmas music, some simply stand out as the epitome of holiday cheer.

Ranking the Top Five Festive Holiday Tunes

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Managing Editor December 16, 2022

With laughter, cheer, and holiday magic in the air, nothing embodies the holly-jolly spirit of the winter season more than some heartwarming Christmas tunes. Despite the plethora of seasonal jingles, only a few deserve recognition as a hallmark of Christmas music. Here’s a ranking of the top five holiday...

Connecting Cultures: President Nina Larsen of OA Japanese Club leads a Kahoot with trivia about Japanese culture.

Bridging cultures with Oxford’s Japanese Club

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief December 16, 2022

One of Oxford Academy’s newest clubs on campus, find OA Japanese Club in Room 404 every Wednesday! A look inside the room will find enthusiastic students sharing Japanese traditions with presentations and group bonding activities. Striving to diversify cultural appreciation on campus, the club covers...

A Delicious Delight: This Yule Log cake is perfect for Christmas, one of many cultural desserts enjoyed during the holiday season!

Cultural Desserts To Sweeten Your Holidays

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 16, 2022

With the holidays just around the corner, expand your taste buds with some of the most scrumptious desserts from around the world. Whether you're a chocolate fanatic or a jelly enthusiast, these recipes are perfect for your winter cravings!    Find links to the full recipes on oagamut.com.    Champurrado...

Untraditional Twists for Your Thanksgiving Feast

Untraditional Twists for Your Thanksgiving Feast

Justin Le and Michelle Choy November 17, 2022

Thanksgiving brings to mind delicious dishes like creamy mashed potatoes, warm turkey, and sweet pumpkin pie, which — despite being a tradition — become repetitive and lose their charm year after year. This fall, spice up your Thanksgiving dinner with these mouthwatering and unconventional recipes.   Buttermilk-Battered...

Oxford students warmly welcome Hope School students like Genesis Chavez (Adult Transition Program) to Hope Homecoming.

Spotlighting Friends4Hope

Michelle Choy, News Editor November 17, 2022

A club dedicated to advocating for members of the disabled community, Friends4Hope connects with students from Hope School, a school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From their recent Hope Homecoming on Oct. 21 to participating in Hope School’s Track or Treat on Oct. 28,...

Macaron Mission founder Calista Ly (11) hands out cute, franchise-inspired macarons and other goodies for a good cause at an OAIM bake sale.

Making Macarons for a Mission To Do Good!

Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor November 17, 2022

Boasting ten thousand followers and counting, @macaronmission on Instagram is a bakery page run by junior Calista Ly full of eye candy (literally) and sweet treats galore. With proceeds donated towards charitable foundations and Oxford Academy’s Instrumental Music (OAIM) program, there is no doubt...

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