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Celebrating our heroes during Teacher Appreciation Week

Celebrating our heroes during Teacher Appreciation Week

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Teacher’s Appreciation Week is swiftly approaching, spanning from May 6th to May 10th, providing an opportune moment to honor the unsung heroes of education for their tireless dedication and hard work in shaping our futures. Amid uncertain times, especially the Reductions in Force (RIF) occurring in...

Romanticize your life with coming-of-age media

Romanticize your life with coming-of-age media

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief May 7, 2024

The full range of adolescence is best exemplified in the hot days of summer when the sun sets past 8:00 p.m. For some inspiration to live your teenage dream, here is a totally summer-y concoction of totally teenage media.   Movies Perks of Being a Wallflower: Awkward freshman Charlie, a...

Senior Features: New ends, new beginnings

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor May 7, 2024

As the school year comes to an end, the Gamut senior staff reminisce about their high school careers while preparing for the next milestones in their lives.   Editor-in-Chief Trisha Phan - Reflecting on your years in Gamut, how much have you changed? “Going into Gamut I was super shy....

How you can best help your school during layoffs

Zoharys Jaen and Nathan Perera May 7, 2024

Following a vote to layoff 119 teachers from the Anaheim Unified High School District (AUHSD), the district’s Board of Trustees, including superintendent Michael Matsuda, responded to public outcry by rescinding 45 of the Reduction In Force (RIF) notices. In light of the beneficial outcomes the protests...

Coming-of-age activities to live your teenage dream

Coming-of-age activities to live your teenage dream

Michelle Choy, News Editor May 7, 2024

Summer is the perfect time to fill your youth with sentimental and heartwarming memories by living through aesthetic summer scenes from coming-of-age movies. Whether you want to have fun with friends or discover yourself, add these picturesque activities to your summer bucket list to romanticize life.   Swim...

Selfie Time!: Back from a recent trip to Hawaii, Coach Anton Nguyen (left) gifts his JV Girls Volleyball team with souvenirs from Kawai after a preseason practice. (Photo by Brandy Nguyen)

Anton Nguyen: Substitute by Day, Volleyball Coach by Night

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor March 18, 2024

Starting off his Oxford Academy career as the Boys Assistant Volleyball Coach and Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Head Coach in 2020, Anton Nguyen can now be seen taking his final strolls across campus greeting students and athletes alike. From mentoring on the court to keeping pupils on task in class,...

Photo Collage by Zoharys Jaen

Senior Features: OA Robotics

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor March 18, 2024

This year’s restoration of Oxford’s VEX robotics program after a six to seven year hiatus has led to more available engineering competitions with the opening of a new branch. Looking back on their innovative creations and meaningful relationships, three OA Robotics seniors have prepared for their...

Ditching the basic Prom tuxedo for dynamic suiting

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 18, 2024

Out are the days of showing up to Prom in a boring, traditional tuxedo. Despite being a staple outfit choice at the dance, the typical black blazer, white dress shirt, and tie combination plagues every Prom night with its unoriginality. As prom night approaches, deciding what to wear can be stressful,...

Spending more fun, less money this spring break

Spending more fun, less money this spring break

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief March 18, 2024

As another break rolls around, unique and cheap plans can get increasingly difficult to come across. For those stuck in Orange County with limited finances (and are sick of the Source, Cerritos Mall, and Anaheim Gardenwalk), consider the following low-cost hangout spots to spice up your spring break! Costa...

March Edition: Ask the Gamut

March 18, 2024

The Gamut’s very own senior editors respond to Oxford’s conjectures and complaints. How do I get people to like me? Be honest with yourself: why do you want people to like you? Is it out of a dependence for external validation? Just kidding. Spam your instagram notes with really niche music...

Flower fields and gardens to visit in OC

Flower fields and gardens to visit in OC

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor March 18, 2024

Spring is almost in bloom, and so are the flowers. With spring break just in reach, consider spending some time surrounded by the delightful scents and vibrant colors of California's blooming flower fields and gardens! Here are a few wondrous flower fields and gardens to explore in California during...

Mouth-watering snacks: Food trucks at the Cypress College swap meet offer an abundant amount of cultural snacks such as raspados, chicarrones, and chamoy-drenched fruit. (Photo by Miriam Santos)

Intriguing OC swap meets and markets to explore

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor February 1, 2024

Orange County is home to various swap meets and farmers markets filled with charming small businesses to support and explore with friends or family. As Valentine's Day is coming up, be on the lookout for V-Day stands that sell lovely, perhaps artisanal, gifts that are just right for friends and family!...

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