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AUHSD to pilot vape detectors on select high school campuses

AUHSD to pilot vape detectors on select high school campuses

Celine Park, Opinion Editor May 15, 2025

The Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Mar. 6 to install vape detectors in bathrooms and locker rooms at Cypress High School and Loara High School. The campuses are piloting the program to test whether the detectors are effective in mitigating district-wide...

Economic Corruption: Trump smashes the quality of life, imposing reciprocal tariffs during a time of economic instability

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs cause global shock

Millie Kwon, Slice of Life Editor May 13, 2025

On April 2, President Donald Trump introduced a new set of reciprocal tariffs — taxes on imported goods aimed at international trading partners — from a baseline of 10% to rates reaching 125% for countries with the largest trade deficit with the U.S., affecting foreign goods. The tariffs extend “America...

Steadfast Savants: These four musicians have earned valuable recognition for their dedication to mastering their instruments and giving polished performances.

OC Artist of the Year nominees celebrate their craft

Natalie Akins, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

On March 16, the Orange County (OC) Register announced Oxford seniors Cameron Oates, Xabrina Kroll, and Aditri Harish and junior Nathan Nguyen as four of the 923 nominees for the 12th annual Artist of the Year competition. Funded this year by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the program presents categories...

NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents

CIF releaguing reshapes Oxford sports

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

As the 2026-2030 high school sports seasons approach, the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section (CIF-SS) is undergoing its periodic realignment of athletic leagues. This realignment affects CIF-SS’s 560-plus member schools and could alter Oxford’s athletic competition. Releaguing...

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Oxford Academy Veronica Shao has been selected as a U.S Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist.

Senior Veronica Shao named U.S Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor May 12, 2025

Oxford Academy senior Veronica Shao has been named as a 2025 U.S Presidential Scholars Program semifinalist. This prestigious award, which distinguishes the nation’s most accomplished high school seniors, recognizes only 621 semi-finalists from the 5,000 candidates selected from each graduating class.  The...

ON THE GRINDSET: Even on a time crunch, take advantage of the best study-review resources online to crush your AP exams.

The best AP resources for last-minute crammers

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor May 3, 2025

The first two weeks of May are infamously the most stressful time of year for Oxford students, especially those cramming for five to six Advanced Placement (AP) exams in a row with no time to spare. For those in desperate need of some extra support, here are the best study resources — from underrated...

SUMMER FUN: Explore Orange County's fairs and festivals throughout this break with The Gamut's guide

Orange County festivals to explore this summer

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor May 3, 2025

As summer break advances, festivals and fairs around Orange County pop up to celebrate the arrival of the season. With the plethora of options to choose from, you may feel overwhelmed creating the perfect celebration setlist for the summer. Have no fear — introducing The Gamut with the ultimate guide...

Breaking Barriers: Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No.1 WNBA draft pick, is an inspiration for  female althletes as she helps define the future of women's sports.

Paige Bueckers’s impact in reducing the gender gap in sports

Kenzie Laing and Alaisha Singh May 3, 2025

On April 14, 2025, Paige Bueckers committed as the #1 overall draft pick to the Dallas Wings at the WNBA draft. After a long journey complete with injuries, comebacks, and record-breaking performances, Bueckers finally u the professional stage she was aiming for. However, her impact stretched far beyond...

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