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Unpacking 2024 fashion trend predictions

Unpacking 2024 fashion trend predictions

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief February 1, 2024

Refined messiness best defines 2024, bringing sleazy twists to existing trends. From cheetah print to corporate clothes, here are some trends likely to fill store clothing racks and your social media feeds. Navigate these and find your own style!    Hyperfemininity After the summer of...

(Photo collage by Zoharys Jaen)

Romance movies for every Valentine’s Day mood

Zoharys Jaen and Mikaela Woo February 1, 2024

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, the romantic holiday is not complete without getting comfy on the couch to watch a fulfilling classic film. Follow this list of recommended movies for when you are on either life’s comedic highs or ready to sob your heart out!    Feel Good Movies   13...

February Edition: Ask The Gamut

February 1, 2024

The Gamut’s very own senior editors continue to address Oxford’s curiosities, concerns, and contemplations.    Favorite music artist? Thank you for giving me the chance to be super annoying! If I had to choose (why are you making this so hard for me oh my god) my favorite artist would...

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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 experience and community involvement opportunities. Kaylin...

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, Arts & Entertainment Editor 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, “It’s All in the Frijoles.” On Dec. 6,...

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 some, but typically difficult for students. While...

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 winters, all within a three-hour drive.  Big...

Unique schedules to follow for finals week

Unique schedules to follow for finals week

Jimena Beltran, Senior 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 to plan every minute of their day, the popular Pomodoro...

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Festive Orange County destinations light up the holiday season

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor 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 delicious seasonal treats, last-minute shopping...

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 very rare you can’t convince them into doing...

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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 the musical experience for six years. French...

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 turn to “Gossip Girl” at the first sign...

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