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ON THE GRINDSET: Even on a time crunch, take advantage of the best study-review resources online to crush your AP exams.

The best AP resources for last-minute crammers

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor May 3, 2025

The first two weeks of May are infamously the most stressful time of year for Oxford students, especially those cramming for five to six Advanced Placement (AP) exams in a row with no time to spare. For those in desperate need of some extra support, here are the best study resources — from underrated...

SUMMER FUN: Explore Orange County's fairs and festivals throughout this break with The Gamut's guide

Orange County festivals to explore this summer

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor May 3, 2025

As summer break advances, festivals and fairs around Orange County pop up to celebrate the arrival of the season. With the plethora of options to choose from, you may feel overwhelmed creating the perfect celebration setlist for the summer. Have no fear — introducing The Gamut with the ultimate guide...

SUMMER SWEATS: stay active this summer, without committing to a gym membership or club sport

Non-stressful ways to stay active this summer

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor May 3, 2025

Summertime is happy, hot, and sweaty, and for most, this means either chilling on the couch binging 90’s rom-coms or eating street tacos with friends at midnight. Either way, it’s undoubtedly a little difficult for most to get in their 10,000 steps during this glorious, relaxing break period. But...

 Surrounded with love: make the perfect gifts to celebrate your mother on Mother’s Day.

How to show your love on Mother’s Day

Audrey Lee, Sports Editor May 3, 2025

This year, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on May 11, 2025. As always, it is a perfect time to remind mothers around the world of their importance and show gratitude to any mother figures for all the things she’s done for you. With this in mind, The Gamut has curated some unique DIY gifts that you...

Sip the Summer: Try these bright and indulgent sweet treats to cool yourself off during this warm-weather season!

Beat the heat with refreshing summer drinks

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer May 3, 2025

Summer is so close, you can taste it — literally! As temperatures rise, there’s nothing more satisfying than sipping on a colorful, refreshing drink to epitomize the hot season. These summer beverages, easily adjusted to create the ideal drink for everyone, are the perfect addition to a day in the...

Summer Savings: These hobbies let you develop new and interesting skills without overwhelming your bank account!

Cheap hobbies to fill the summer

Natalie Akins, Staff Writer May 3, 2025

With warm weather comes time for students to relax, enjoy themselves, and investigate new and interesting ventures beyond the academic world. However, students rarely have a surplus of money to spend on these hobbies, so they end up needing to put their plans aside. Here are some interesting activities...

California Hotspots: Local short term trips to relax over the summer. Collage adapts "Aeriel view of the beach in California" by Juan Montes, "tie katu kyla kalifornia" by Soly Moses, "Costa Mesa CA(2013)" by Nandaro, and "SoFi Stadium 2023" by Troutfarm27.

California cities made for exploring

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer May 3, 2025

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, California is packed with destinations that beg to be added to the Oxford student’s camera roll. Fromlong, winding road trips to spontaneous meetups with friends, California offers enough experiences to fill any free weekend.   If Pinterest were a town,...

SHOP VINTAGE: At popular events such as Long Beach Flea, you can find unique items curated by local business owner and OA junior Jordi Romero.

Exploring a passion for fashion with junior Jordi Romero

Sydnee Cho and Audrey Lee March 5, 2025

While Oxford Academy isn’t exactly known for the peaks of fashion (moreso polo shirts, uniform-approved outerwear, and slim-fit khakis), junior Jordi Romero breaks out of this woefully unstylish stereotype. Expanding beyond the average humble Depop user clearing out one’s closet, Romero owns and...

ColorforJuli: Hope of rekindling her creative side sprouted into a passion-filled nail tech business. (Illustrated by Kathleen Vo)

Julia Cayabyab polishes the perfect nail business

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

From scrolling through nail art pages on Instagram to posting her own work on the app, Oxford Academy sophomore Julia Cayabyab has come a long way in the first year of her nail technician business, Color for Juli. On the path toward becoming a business owner, Cayabyab sought a new way to express her...

Creative ways to create your perfect picnic

Creative ways to create your perfect picnic

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor March 5, 2025

With warm, clear skies underway and colorful tulips blooming, now is the perfect time to host a picnic. But before you reach for the classic checkered blanket and finger sandwiches, consider elevating your typical get-together with these ideas — dressed from head to toe with themed food and matching...

Celebrate Friendship: Show appreciation for all the friends in your life with these Galentine’s day ideas

Galentine’s Day ideas to celebrate fun & friendships

Kenzie Laing and Aarya Halankar February 6, 2025

Although known as the holiday for romance, Valentine’s Day is a chance to appreciate all types of love and friendship. Originating from the popular NBC sitcom Parks and Rec, Galentine’s, celebrated on Feb. 13th, is a day where friends come together to display their appreciation for one another. So...

Lovely Picnic: Enjoy one of these pastries whether under the sun or from a cutely wrapped gift box.

Switch up sweet treats for your Valentine

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

A day dedicated to sharing affection with loved ones tends to be made bland with pre-packaged candy and cheesy, mass-produced cards and presents. This Valentine’s Day, ditch the basic bouquets and heart-hugging teddy bears for sweet treats whipped up with heartfelt intent.   Candy Heart...

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