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ADVOCATING FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: (Left to Right) Seniors Megan Hizon, Samantha Reyes, Cameron Oates, and Madisyn Alcancia encourage students to pre-register to vote.

OA Voters encourage voter pre-registration

Nandita Bussa, News Editor October 24, 2024

While most of the Oxford population will not be able to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5th, seniors Cameron Oates, Madisyn Alcancia, Megan Hizon, and Samantha Reyes have dedicated a civic action project to incentivizing seniors to pre-register to vote.  Civic Action...

ENCHANTING: "Tangled" theme provides outfit inspiration for Oxford Academy’s 2024 Fall Ball.

Fall Ball outfits that will have you sparkling under the floating lights

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Oxford Academy’s annual Fall Ball will be next Sunday, October 27 at the N Navy Golf Course. This year’s theme will be “A Night of Floating Lights”, inspired by the Disney classic, Tangled. With a week left, you might be having trouble deciding what to wear. From dreamy colors to enchanting accessories,...

CULTURAL DISREGARD: Asianfishing plays on stereotypes and undermines Asian people.

Asianfishing steals culture as Asians pay the price

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor October 23, 2024

Asianfishing — when somebody manipulates their characteristics to appear Asian — has become increasingly prevalent online. This appropriation ranges from manipulating photos and videos or imitating Asian features with makeup to using Asian names online, imitating and disrespecting these communities....

Free Orange County bus passes: What should you do with yours?

Free Orange County bus passes: What should you do with yours?

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor October 23, 2024

For many students, the reality of getting to and from their home and any destination is limited to their parent’s availability and whether the walking distance is reasonable or not. If you’re under the age of 16, have an expired permit, or simply never have a ride, the Orange County Transportation...

Simu Liu pops Bobba’s bubble over cultural appropriation

Simu Liu pops Bobba’s bubble over cultural appropriation

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

The Quebec-based bottled boba company Bobba’s pitch on the entrepreneurial show “Dragon’s Den,” the Canadian version of “Shark Tank,” gained considerable interest, though not as intended. In the episode, guest host and actor Simu Liu challenged Bobba’s founders, Sébastien Fiset and...

Fall into culture: museums to explore this autumn

Fall into culture: museums to explore this autumn

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Whether autumn induces your need to fit the quiet and intelligent nerd trope or simply wanting to admire some fascinating art, museums are a great place to spend your time at. Strolling through any silent and ornate gallery or exhibit halls are the best ways to destress after a long school week for those...

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: AUHSD students attend the annual College and Career Fair and learn about community and career resource organizations in the Anaheim Convention Center

AUHSD College and Career Fair opens students’ horizons

Aarya Halankar, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) hosted its annual College and Career Fair in the Anaheim Convention Center on Oct. 14, 2024. Students and parents from across the district, including junior high schools, had the opportunity to talk with representatives from two-year and four-year colleges,...

CAMP OUT: The long line to pay for AP exams resembled the queue for a sold-out concert. Today was the last day to pay for the tests.

Students brave long lines to pay for AP exams

Audrey Lee and Jimena Beltran October 18, 2024

With the last day of Spirit Week coinciding with the deadline for AP payments, students made the front of Mr. Barnett’s office their new home. Not unlike camping out in front of a sold-out concert, a variety of traffic cones, rappers, and basketball stars clustered in front of the ASB technician's...

LEGACY ADMISSIONS BANNED: California Assembly Bill 1780 bans private universities in the state, such as USC, from factoring familial alumni status, commonly known as legacy, in the admissions process

California bans legacy admissions in AB 1780

Justin Le and Nandita Bussa October 10, 2024

Effective Sept. 2025, California will ban legacy admissions at private and nonprofit universities with Assembly Bill 1780. Legacy admissions are the practice of giving special consideration to college applicants who have familial alumni and donors. For years, top colleges such as Stanford and University...

SHORT N' SWEET: Carpenter's latest album is also a vulnerable and poignant look into the artist's mind.

Too Short n’ Stunningly Sweet

Mikaela Woo and Justin Le September 26, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter may only be five feet, but the release of her sixth album “Short n’ Sweet” soared her career to new heights. After soundtracking the summer with global chart toppers “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” the record released on Aug. 23 and is an intricate mosaic of mainstream...

Experienced Author: Senior Carina Wang has been writing since the age of 7 and continues her passion through her new book, “Wind Seeker,” aimed towards environmental efforts.

Carina Wang presents her latest novel at OA library

Athena Xing, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Senior Carina Wang shared her ninth novel, Wind Seeker, at a lunchtime reading in the Oxford library on Sept. 9. Wind Seeker is a children’s fantasy novel that weaves magical adventures with a powerful message about environmental conservation. Wang donates 90% of the book's profits to environmental...

Striving for Success: Congressman Lou Correa shares words of wisdom with Oxford students during a promotional visit for the Young Congressional Leaders Program.

U.S. Rep. Lou Correa visits Oxford, promotes Young Congressional Leaders Program

Jimena Beltran and Celine Park September 19, 2024

United States Representative Jose Luis “Lou” Correa (D - CA46) conducted a meet and greet at Oxford Academy on Aug. 30, to promote his Young Congressional Leaders program and share his insights and advice with students. He spoke to an intimate audience of about 30 students in the MPR. Rep. Correa’s...

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