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Fighting for Us:  Governer Gavin Newson on preventing the Pink Tax.

Pink Tax pulled from California

Nandita Bussa, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

On Sep. 27, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 1287, authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan to prohibit the practice termed “The Pink Tax.”  Effective since Jan. 1, the bill prevents  businesses from marking up prices...

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OCSA sexual abuse lawsuit remains unresolved

Haley Nguyen, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 7, 2023

Top-rated 7th-12th grade Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) is under scrutiny for an alarming sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the school’s now-retired founder and former executive director, Ralph Opacic. The lawsuit was filed back in Sep. 2022...

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AB-288: The California State Legislature passed a new bill this August, preventing colleges from reducing financial aid because of private scholarships.

California bans scholarship displacement

Theoden Melgar, Digital Content Editor December 19, 2022

The California State Legislature passed AB-288 in August 2022, affirming students’ rights to financial aid and private grants. Previously, California colleges often reduced financial aid for students who acquired private grants, a practice termed “scholarship...

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Learning New Skills: Biotechnology students at an Edwards Lifesciences work experience from AIME learned about medical equipment and presented projects to the CEO.

Work-based learning AIMEs students in the right direction

The AIME program opens up many doors and opportunities for students by providing them with real world experience.
Trisha Phan and Justin Le December 16, 2022

Anaheim’s Innovative Mentoring Experience (AIME) is an AUHSD program that facilitates student growth throughout the district. Partnering with businesses and local organizations, students can explore how professionals work in their fields, discovering...

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Above and Beyond: Joshua Jang (10) takes on vice president of OA ECO club, one of his seven clubs this year.

Joshua Jang: Oxford Academy’s STEM Genius

Rachel Yoon, Opinion Editor December 16, 2022

Having already completed Calculus AB in 4th grade, sophomore Joshua Jang is well ahead of the typical 10th grade curriculum.    Jang began looking into higher level AMC math competitions in the 2nd and 3rd grade. These initial competitions...

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Urban Oasis: Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announces The Line, a futuristic city stretching 110 miles across the desert in Saudi Arabia.

The Line: Saudi Arabia’s plan for a futuristic city

Michelle Choy, News Editor December 16, 2022

The Line is a 110 mile-long and 1,640 feet-tall linear city part of the $1 trillion NEOM megapolis project in Saudi Arabia that began construction in 2021. Designed to have no cars, streets, or carbon emissions, The Line is composed of two parallel mirror...

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Daylight saving time here to stay?

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

On March 15, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 623 (SB-623), or the Sunshine Protection Act, sponsored by Senator Marco Rubio of Florida. If passed by the House of Representatives, it would take effect in November of 2023, making daylight saving...

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Under the Spotlight: LA City Councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo at the LA City Council Meeting on Oct. 11 after the recording was leaked.

LA City Council racist conversation leaked

Laura Liu, Editor in Chief November 17, 2022

A recording of a private conversation between Los Angeles City Council members from Oct. 2021 was anonymously leaked on Reddit on Oct. 9. In the eighty-minute recording, former Council President Nury Martinez, Councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo,...

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Little yet lethal: The size of a fatal dosage of fentanyl compared to a penny for reference.

Fentanyl: The pill that kills

Christian Festin, Senior Staff Writer November 17, 2022

Since 1999, the drug overdose epidemic has gripped the U.S, claiming a total of 932,000 lives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The country has faced a number of drug waves, each centering around a different narcotic,...

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Peoples Pick: Senior Kristela Avendano delivers a stunningly heartwarming performance of Rusty Clantons Novels. (Photo by Claire Jung)

Talents from singers to slime connoisseurs

Haley Nguyen and Rachel Yoon November 17, 2022

Oxford’s annual talent show made its grand return on Oct. 21, featuring a spirited lineup of traditional acts like singing, instrument playing, and dancing, along with more abstract performances.  Talent show winners were separated into two categories:...

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ASTA contract results in new cluster change

Christine Nguyen, Managing Editor November 17, 2022

On Sept. 29, 109 randomly-selected students were notified that they would be moved from their cluster classes due to an oversight in the planning of Oxford’s 2022-2023 master schedule. Nine teachers exceeded Oxford’s contractual 222 student limit,...

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On the Dance Floor: Surrounded by flashing lights, students jumped along to party anthems that blasted the entire night.

Oxford’s Fall Ball is a night to remember

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor October 28, 2022

On Oct. 15, students lined up at R1 Venue for the 2022 Fall Ball. The “Head in the Clouds,” themed event featured an energetic atmosphere, chaotic group photoshoots, and upbeat tunes.   “The line was super long, but leading up to [Fall...

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