Cypress, California may not be on many internationally acclaimed bucket lists, but for Oxford Academy’s newest international students, it presents a world of new opportunities. Students Esther Li, Leo Zhang, and Tony Hoang recount their experiences joining Oxford — a close knit community of students...

The start of senior year is a bittersweet time; a “beginning of the end” marked by classic traditions. For The Gamut staff, there’s a special milestone to distinguish—the last first issue of the year! Meet these four senior journalists who have been on staff since freshman year as they dive into...

Seniors! Junior year is finally behind you, and now it’s time to make the most of your last year of high school and celebrate how far you have come before you walk across the graduation stage. Grab your friends, a poster board, markers, and let these ideas help you get started on creating the perfect...

Summer is a chance to relax, rejuvenate, and take time off from the busy routines that come with school life. Some Oxford students take this time to explore their passions and immerse themselves in potential career pathways. From caretaking dogs to shadowing surgeries, learn how four students dove into...

For seniors, May is a month of anticipation for graduation and a bittersweet end to the six years they’ve spent at Oxford. For the last senior spotlight of the school year, Gamut seniors reflect on their journey from freshmen to valued senior staff.   Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief — Favorite...

As a must-have SoCal staple for sunny days and coastal cravings, poke — a traditional Hawaiian dish featuring raw, marinated fish with a variety of savory toppings and sauces — is the perfect meal to complete a delicious summer. Stores boasting their unique take on the dish have popped up across...

The transition to high school is often daunting and overwhelming for many, but junior high students don’t have to fear anymore. The Gamut has accumulated some helpful tips for students to prepare themselves for the next facet of their educational journey.    Organization is key  Though...

Although finance is often depicted as a daunting facet of adult life, accumulating wealth isn’t complicated. Financial security can become almost second nature with The Gamut’s foundational habits — best ingrained at an early age before costly decisions such as student loans set an undesirable...

  Finding decent lesbian representation in movies or shows proves to be a hit or miss most of the time, as proper depictions of women-loving-women (WLW) relationships are scarce in mainstream media. With this past Lesbian Visibility Week and Pride month coming up, recommended below are a few...

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...

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...

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...