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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with a bucket list of festive fun, from trimming the tree to baking sweet holiday treats!

Unwrap the holidays with 12 days of Christmas cheer

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

With just twelve days before Christmas, the holiday spirit is in the air! Count down the days with a festive bucket list to make each moment special. On the first day of Christmas: Deck the halls! Start the holiday season by infusing your home with winter’s charm. Adorn the tree with delicate...

REVIEW TIME: The Gamut takes on everything from Dubai chocolate bars to Buldak noodles and reviews trends that have taken the culinary side of TikTok by storm.

Hit or Miss: The Gamut tries viral TkTok cuisine

Mikaela Woo, Sports Editor December 12, 2024

TikTok’s culinary side has become the hot spot of various food trends that put a creative twist to everyday snacks and meals. These viral culinary takes could be hit-or-miss and question the internet's credibility for viral cuisine. Check out some of TikTok’s trending dishes and see if they're worth...

CELEBRATING LOCALLY: Many Orange County locations celebrate Native American history.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Orange County

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 21, 2024

November is recognized as National Native American Heritage Month — an annual holiday providing a platform for Indigenous peoples to share their culture, everything from their artistic traditions to the oral histories that have been passed down for generations.  Orange County dwells upon the land...

Community Celebrations: Oxford Academy students and staff share their Thanksgiving traditions before the break

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Oxford students and staff!

Aarya Halankar, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

As Thanksgiving break approaches, Oxford is getting ready to celebrate the start of the holidays with family, friends, and food. This season, Patriots display their diverse traditions, exhibiting our community's various cultures and customs.   Senior Administrative Assistant Marisa Ortega, a dedicated...

Must-have productivity apps for students

Must-have productivity apps for students

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

In a world where screen time and technology usage are ever increasing, ditch the doom-scrolling on TikTok and 60-minute Instagram breaks for apps that boost study skills and productivity. The Gamut has curated a list of the most efficient apps for students which could help spice up what feels like endless...

Photos by Tyler Nguyen, Danny Bañuelos Chavez. Collage by Miriam Santos

Senior Features: Teacher’s Aides

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor November 21, 2024

From forming meaningful bonds with staff, getting assignments graded quickly, and nurturing a positive student community as role models to underclassmen, being a TA is truly a rewarding experience — and they tend to be the backbone of the Oxford community. November’s Senior Features spotlight these...

WEEKLY SWEET TREATS: Staff writers Millie and Celine taste and rate Crumbl’s October 7-12 fall themed cookie line up.

“Fall” in love with Crumbl’s autumn lineup

Celine Park and Millie Kwon October 30, 2024

Since its launch in 2017 and rise to Internet stardom, bakery franchise Crumbl has amassed a cult following of dessert fanatics. Crumbl features a different combination of five cookie flavors and one limited edition dessert a week. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 12, Crumbl welcomed the fall season with a themed...

Power Nap: A stressed senior napping during a study session, dreaming about relaxing activities: cafe dates, exercise, and rom coms.

How to destress from senior spooky season

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor October 30, 2024

Hey seniors! It’s almost November — the dreaded beginning of the college application season. If just looking at the Common App portal gets your heart racing with anxiety, then consider these simple, inexpensive methods to de-stress and worry less. 1. A Cafe Study Date There’s no better companion...

UNIQUE COSTUMES: Inspiration for original costumes to ditch the conventional this Halloween.

Resurrecting dreadful Halloween costumes to eerie-sistible

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024

Halloween is the chance to one-up your peers in style, creativity, and fun, yet every October 31 sees the same rudimentary (and frankly boring) costumes. This year, turn the lifeless into spook-tacular with a few simple adjustments! Socially Acceptable Furries Teenage girls have been captivated...

Autumn’s Harvest: Enjoy this year’s fall season with carnival rides, tasty food, and, most importantly, pumpkins.

Exploring Orange Country’s pumpkin patches!

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor October 30, 2024

Pumpkins, the perfect gourds that are an essential need this time of year, are at last the center of various gardens and fields around Orange County. Although finding the ideal pumpkin for flavorful dishes or spooky decor is of the utmost importance, you should also enjoy the variety of entertainment...

Student Spotlight: OA Spiritus and OATV seniors recant what it’s like to be on staff. Collage by Miriam Santos

Senior Features: Student Media Stars

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor October 30, 2024

School memories compiled into a single book at the very end of the year. A plethora of school announcements broadcasted every Tuesday and Thursday. Who does Oxford have to thank for all of this? Why, OA Spiritus and OATV of course! For this month’s senior spotlight, tune into the experiences of Oxford’s...

Creepy and Compelling: These films are more than a cookie-cutter Halloween movie!

Underrated movies for the spooky season

Natalie Akins, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Every Halloween, dabblers on a Netflix binge and devotees with carefully chosen watchlists alike enjoy classics like Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. While these icons are loved for many reasons, other excellent films go unnoticed behind Jack Skellington and the Sanderson...

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