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Jasmine Nguyen (10), Lynn Huynh (10), and Julissa Boykin (12) celebrate BSU's Black History Week with trivia-themed Jenga in the quad. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)

BSU honors culture, labor, legacy with Black History Week

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief March 5, 2025

Oxford’s Black Student Union (BSU) celebrated Black History Month with their second-ever Black History Week from Feb. 18 to 21. Themed around “African Americans in Labor,” the spirit week comprised films, trivia, food, and guest speeches honoring Black Americans’ labor and contributions to America.    The...

Making their mark: Secretary Dominique Pagaduan (most left), Vice President Jolie Diep (second to left), President Elie Nguyen (second to right), and Treasurer Annie Gao (most right) are ready to lead Oxford (collage by Audrey Lee).

The 25-26 ASB Executive Board are ready to make their mark

Audrey Lee, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

Oxford Academy welcomes the new executive board of the Associated Student Body (ASB) for the upcoming 25-26 school year: juniors Elie Nguyen and Jolie Diep, and sophomores Dominique Pagaduan and Annie Gao, whose extensive years of experience and skill will lead the campus’s future.   Incoming...

STRENGTHENING SUPPORT: As the Trump administration enforces strict immigration policies, AUHSD is leveling up support for its undocumented students.

AUHSD offers support for undocumented students amid federal changes

Nathan Perera, Managing Editor February 6, 2025

The Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) formally expressed its support for undocumented students and families who may be affected by the Trump administration's mass deportation policies in a statement released on Jan. 27. Sent to AUHSD families via Aeries Communications, the statement reaffirmed...

HONORABLE AWARD: Mrs. Siggson (middle) poses with AUHSD Trustee Ron Hoshi (left) and Principal Houston (right), holding up her surprise poster and flowers celebrating her award.

Mrs. Siggson awarded OA Teacher of the Year

Audrey Lee, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Due to her broad range of talents and the numerous social science classes, AP European History and U.S. History, under her belt, along with her success as Junior High Associated Student Body (JH ASB) advisor, Mrs. Kristle Siggson was awarded Oxford’s Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year....

Taking Action: California Governor Gavin Newsom signs bills into law with fellow policymakers.

New educational policies set in motion for California in 2025

Haley Nguyen and Nandita Bussa February 6, 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple new educational reform legislations into implementation this year. California schools, including Oxford, will be impacted by the following acts.   AB 2999: Healthy Homework Act  Authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Santa Clara), the “Healthy...

CLEANING UP THE COMMUNITY: OA Robotics and ECO members work together to collect electronic waste from the community during their Servathon event

AUHSD celebrates annual Servathon event

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor February 6, 2025

The Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) celebrated its annual Servathon event on Jan. 25. Students and staff from all over the district came together to celebrate their communities and give back through volunteering and civic engagement, with each school having a variety of service events on their...

AP Seminar offers a stepping stone for Oxford sophomores to AP Lang and beyond. Photo courtesy of College Board

AP Seminar to be introduced to Oxford curriculum

Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor February 6, 2025

AP Seminar is set to be added to course selection for the 2025-2026 academic year, and incoming sophomores may choose between AP Seminar or the standard English 2H.  The new AP class will be joining Oxford's other English AP courses, AP English Language & Composition and AP English Literature.    AP...

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS: Phoebe Lin (11) hands a hand-crafted paper lantern, red for protection and good fortune, to Jaden Zhang (11).

Celebrating the new Lunar Year at Oxford Academy

Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor February 6, 2025

This year, Oxford’s cultural clubs Chinese Language and Culture (CLC), Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), Korean Student Association (KSA), and Japanese Club (OAJC) celebrated Lunar New Year (Jan. 29) throughout the week of January 27. The week’s activities showcased the diverse student body’s...

PIONEERING THE WAY: Sophia Park and Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward smile after Park passes California Bar exam. (Photo Courtesy of Sophia Park)

OA alum Sophia Park is the youngest person to pass the California Bar

Nandita Bussa, News Editor December 12, 2024

At age 17, Oxford alumna Sophia Park became the youngest person to pass the California Bar exam in November. The previous record holder was Park's brother, Peter, also an Oxford alumnus. While simultaneously attending Oxford, Park began law school at the Northwestern California University School of...

 A NEW AGENDA: Former president Trump’s second term focuses on issues that fueled his winning campaign, including the economy, reproductive rights, and immigration. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons/Shealah Craighead)

A breakdown of Donald Trump’s policies ahead of his presidency

Nathan Perera, Managing Editor December 12, 2024

Following his 2024 Presidential election win against Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump is poised to implement policies in his second term that address key promises from his campaign, focusing especially on the economy, reproductive rights, immigration, and foreign policy. While...

CLEANING UP CAMPUS: Senior Vicky Tran, junior Angelina Lim, and senior Sari Sleem dedicate 8th period to repurposing waste, from plastic bottles to volleyballs.

ECO cleans up campus one 8th period at a time

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief December 12, 2024

Every second Tuesday of the month, Oxford’s Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO) club gathers members, students, and volunteers to collect recyclables from classrooms in an initiative to reduce campus waste. Led by senior and president Vicky Tran, ECO has taken over 500 pounds of plastic,...

CELEBRATING TOGETHER: An Oxford family enjoys cultural foods from the posada.

OA’s posada lights up the holiday season

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer December 12, 2024

Celebrating a classic Mexican Christmas tradition, the OA family center hosted a posada on Dec. 5, inviting students, families, and staff to partake in the festivities in the MPR.  “Our school is very diverse and I think it's really important to showcase the various cultures we have here,” Family...

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