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Thanksgiving in a Box: Food drives across Southern California distribute boxes of non-perishable, seasonal goods to homeless and underserved communities, bringing a hearty Thanksgiving dinner to everyone, regardless of status. (Photo by Preston Keres)

Spread holiday cheer by giving back over the break

Haley Nguyen, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 16, 2023

Though Thanksgiving usually commemorates the first, much-needed break of the year, it also signifies the season of gratitude — and there’s no better way to celebrate than by helping others in need. For the holiday season, give into the spirit of giving...

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Trick-or-Treating: Celebrate the Local Halloween Spirit!

Trick-or-Treating: Celebrate the Local Halloween Spirit!

Athena Xing, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Halloween night truly pop-rocks the world, so don’t resist diving into these creative ways to spend your holiday. Carve out some time for Halloween magic in local Orange County, home to lots of wicked and eerie-sistible trick-or-treating attractions....

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Cultural holidays welcome autumn around the world

Cultural holidays welcome autumn around the world

Celine Park, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

As autumn settles in, families celebrate seasonal festivities around the globe. Oxford’s student body, diversely composed of global immigrants and their descendants, brings several of these to the table. Mid-Autumn Festival Korea: Chuseok Chuseok...

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Orange County festivities celebrate Día de los Muertos

Orange County festivities celebrate Día de los Muertos

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Taking place during the first two nights of November, Día de los Muertos is a high-spirited Mexican tradition known for its vibrant characteristics like golden paths of cempasúchil (marigold) petals and glimmering calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls)....

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Witch movie for your eerie Halloween?

Witch movie for your eerie Halloween?

Narrow down your spooky season watch list with these classics!
Audrey Lee, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

As the spooky season creeps its way into the year, sit down and watch some iconic classic Halloween movies with your friends. Each film serves up the horror, comedy, and mountain of candy that makes up all things Halloween. Grab a bucket of your favorite...

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The ultimate last-minute Halloween survival guide

The ultimate last-minute Halloween survival guide

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Halloween — full of spiders, screams, and sweets — is crawling just around the corner, but life’s sticky web of responsibilities has you racing against a ticking clock. Whether assignments have feasted on your schedule, or you’re simply hunting...

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Collage by Zoharys Jaen

Senior Features: Future Health Professionals

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor October 30, 2023

Returning from a four day Washington Leadership Academy (WLA) in Washington D.C., HOSA board members return to Oxford refreshed for the start of the school year. The Gamut wanted to emphasize the hard work and wonderful memories these seniors have made...

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Senior Features: The Beginning of the End

Senior Features: The Beginning of the End

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor September 28, 2023

Senior Features are back! Coming to you from a graduating senior, Senior Features hopes to capture the memories, silly moments, and aspirations for the future as they leave our final mark and get ready to leave with a bang. As the class of 2024 embark...

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Mr. Howell, Ms. Altman, and Mr. Banderas are three of Oxfords new teachers this year.

Introducing the new year’s new teachers

Michelle Choy, News Editor September 28, 2023

Introducing...the four latest faculty faces in the 2023-2024 school year! As the school year began, Oxford welcomed its newest Patriots, Mrs. Zuhey Altman, Ms. Dolly Shueh, Mr. Toby Howell, and Mr. Andrew Banderas. Get to know these teachers who go above...

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How To: Romanticize the Start of the School Year

How To: Romanticize the Start of the School Year

Mikaela Woo, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Fall is the season of pumpkin spice lattes, cute Uggs, and comfy sweaters, marking the start of a new school year. Although many students detest the start of the fall semester and would rather linger in the relaxation of their summer festivities, autumn...

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Photo courtesy of Ms. Lopez

OA Social Worker: Breaking stigmas with Ms. Lopez

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Managing Editor September 28, 2023

Meet Ms. Jacqueline Lopez, Oxford Academy’s social worker! Having worked in Anaheim Union High School District for five years, she’s entering her third year at Oxford, excited to help students and break the stigma around mental health. Motivated...

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Cute cafes to camp out in while studying

Cute cafes to camp out in while studying

Justin Le, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

As the autumn air begins to crisp, start the beginning of the year strong with cafe recommendations to add some fall charm to your life. These cute spots can help maximize productivity and romanticize assignments — all while sipping some delicious drinks....

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