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Senior Features: AIME expands students’ horizons

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor January 31, 2024

Opening into the 2024 new year and kicking off the second semester, AUHSD’s AIME program has reopened their applications for junior summer internships. The Gamut wants to emphasize seniors previously involved in AIME’s paid programs providing career...

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Spilling the Frijoles: Author Yolanda Nava shares personal insight from her bestselling novel, “It’s All in the Frijoles,” to Oxford Academy students during guest talk. (Photo By Christina Choi-Siems)

Yolanda Nava spills the “Frijoles” in heartfelt guest talk

Nathan Perera, Staff Writer December 21, 2023

Frijoles de la olla is more than beans simmered in traditional Mexican flavor — it’s an symbol of character, a keepsake of her mother’s wisdom and the driving inspiration of Emmy award-winning Yolanda Nava’s novel of folktales, poetry and sayings,...

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Budget Christmas gifts to survive the season of giving

Budget Christmas gifts to survive the season of giving

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

Colder weather, increases in hot chocolate sales, and the need to snuggle in a warm bed while watching comfort movies are all signs of the beginning of the holiday gift-giving season. Spending a lot of money during this time of the year may be easy for...

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Snow Fun: Experience the magic of winter by doing snow sports at Big Bear. (Photo by Anthony Quintano)

Visit SoCal Winter Wonderlands for Snowy Fun

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Managing Editor December 14, 2023

Nothing says winter like frosty snowflakes falling from the sky. Although snowfall may be hard to come by near Oxford Academy, dreams of a White Christmas can become real! Southern California has plenty of opportunities to experience the magic of snowy...

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Unique schedules to follow for finals week

Unique schedules to follow for finals week

Jimena Beltran, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

Finals week can seem like a soul-sucking, anxiety-inducing time for some, but by following a schedule that exemplifies strengths and fits your lifestyle, making it through to the holidays can be a breeze! Pomodoro Pursuivant  For those who love...

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Festive Orange County destinations light up the holiday season

Nathan Perera, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

With two weeks of break from school and time to spend with family and friends, traveling to Orange County’s most festive winter destinations is a must — and perfect for capturing the joyous fervor of the holiday season. Whether your heart calls for...

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Ask the Gamut

December 14, 2023

Senior editors from The Gamut address Oxford’s questions, concerns, and philosophical quandaries.  How do you deal with group mates that don't contribute to the work? I think you can be more forceful when dealing with rebelling groupmates. It’s...

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Senior Features: Sound of Brass and Wind

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor November 16, 2023

As their annual winter concert approaches at the end of the month, band students prepare for another festive performance. Highlighting these brass and woodwind players, The Gamut comes to highlight the tunes of four band students who have lived through...

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Snuggle up with these Fall-esque books and movies

Snuggle up with these Fall-esque books and movies

Sydnee Cho and Nandita Bussa November 16, 2023

With signs of fall weather fully underway, some people turn to snuggle up, mug of tea in hand and a cozy book ready, to spend the limited hours of sunlight and the wee hours of night reading or watching movie marathons. For those that don’t automatically...

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Shell-ebrate at Red Lobster: Red Lobster provides special family feasts and meal packages for both dining and take-out on Thanksgiving day! (Courtesy of OpenTable)

Restaurants to feast your way through Thanksgiving

Rachel Yoon, Opinion Editor November 16, 2023

The fun of Thanksgiving lies in warm mashed potatoes and juicy turkey, but sometimes a homemade feast can be a pain to cook. If you are skipping the cooking this year and can’t find any open restaurants to do the job, then look no further. Whether...

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Exploring autumnal flavors through pies

Exploring autumnal flavors through pies

Millie Kwon, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

The weather cools down and tree leaves turn into vibrant colors of red, orange, and yellow: fall is in the air. What better way to spend fall, than eating deliciously baked fall pies! From the most extravagant toppings to the thick fillings, there is...

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Spotlight on Diwali, South Asian festival of lights

Spotlight on Diwali, South Asian festival of lights

Nandita Bussa, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Diwali or Deepavali, a predominantly Hindu festival, is one of India’s well-known holidays that celebrates the ultimate triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Spanning across five days with shifting dates that usually fall between October...

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