On Thursday, April 23, the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) held its ROOTED Activism Showcase at Savanna High School. The showcase served as a capstone for ROOTED Youth Leadership and Development Fellowship’s Spring 2026 fellows — 29 AUHSD students — who worked...

High school students in the U.S are required to spend two to three years studying history: one year of world history and one year of U.S history. Yet despite this requirement, there is no uniform standard across all fifty states — the way history is taught in schools often leaves students with an extremely...

As college admissions become increasingly competitive, many high school students feel immense pressure to stand out at any cost. This mentality has led to a rise in “resume-maxxing,” where extracurriculars and leadership roles are exaggerated to impress admission officers. These inauthentic extracurriculars...

In protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, approximately 70 Oxford students walked out yesterday at 11:00 a.m., despite facing the consequence of truancy in attendance records.  While ICE raids have been occurring nationwide since last spring, recent weeks have seen increased...

In today’s social media saturated society, the word “woke” is used everywhere, and yet it rarely retains its original meaning. TikToks mock progressive individuals for being “too woke”; news headlines warn about “woke liberal” agendas; and political debates utilize the term to dismiss progressive...

As the holiday season approaches every year, communities band together for canned food drives, clothing collections, and toy donations. While the surge in giving is undeniably positive, it highlights an underlying problem: society’s impulse to care becomes seasonal, skyrocketing during the holidays...

On Thanksgiving Day each year, the same scene plays out across American television: moms, daughters, and aunts busily prepare the Thanksgiving turkey, whose aroma wafts to the living room where dads, sons, and uncles leisurely watch an NFL game on the couch. Though Thanksgiving is meant to celebrate...

Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association (ASTA) members and Oxford teachers gathered at Oxford Academy to stand with educators across California, participating in the ‘We Can’t Wait’ campaign. The event was part of a statewide initiative involving 77,000 educators in 32 California school districts,...

On September 26th, Oxford hosted its very first Garba Night Extravaganza, organized by PTSA, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the MPR. Students gathered to enjoy a night full of Garba and Dandiya dance, celebrating traditional Indian culture. Guests were also treated to delicious samosas and refreshing mango...

FUELING THE FUN: Volunteers and students work together to serve samosas and mango lassi during the event while admiring participation on the dance floor

LEADING THE CELEBRATION: The PTSA moms who planned the event jump into the dancing with enthusiasm.

CHOREOGRAPHY MOMENT: Students follow the DJ’s lead and drop to the floor together during the dance.

DANCING WITH STUDENTS: Principal Houston embraces the spirit of Garba Night by taking part in the dandiya circle.

STAFF SUPPORT: Principal Houston, Ms. Sanchez, and Ms. Matic smile as they watch students dance

GARBA CIRCLE: Students form a lively circle on the dance floor.

Social media’s latest fixation is the “performative man”: the guy with a Labubu keychain dangling from his baggy low-rise jeans, Clairo blasting through his wired earphones, feminist literature held upside down in one hand, and an iced matcha latte in the other. The meme satirizes men who project...

On August 7th, the Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Dr. Jaron Fried as District Superintendent, effective December 30, 2025. After nearly 30 years of serving in educational and administrative roles within AUHSD, Dr. Fried will now lead the schools that...

On April 24, the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) concluded its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) meetings for the 2025- 2026 school year, finalizing key district priorities based on inputs from students, parents, and staff members. Held at the District Office, the meeting marked...

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...

For decades, Oxford Academy has been characterized as a selective magnet school with a tight-knit student population. Starting from 1998, the year that Oxford was opened, traditionally 25 students are admitted each year per eight of the boundary Anaheim Union School District (AUHSD) areas. However, in...

President Trump’s return to the Oval Office and inauguration on Jan. 20th was accompanied by a recently established Republican trifecta among the House of Representatives and Senate, as well as a Supreme Court composed of mostly conservative judges who are likely inclined to limit abortion access....

As the spring season arrives, a new batch of captains will lead Oxford Academy’s various sports teams! Whether they are found on the softball field, tennis court, or in the pool, this season’s captains bring their unique perspectives on leadership and create diverse dynamics in their squads.  Leading...

From their shared passion for hockey and their competitive spirit, freshmen twins Michael and Jacob Levindofske prove that teamwork doesn’t just happen on the ice: It runs in the family. Currently playing for the California Wave Hockey Club 14U A1, the Levindofske brothers are in their 9th year of...

As the holiday season approaches, Oxford embraces the spirit of giving through two major service projects hosted by ASB: Bags of Hope and the Canned Food Drive. From collecting non-perishable foods to bags of clothes and toys, students and on-campus organizations are encouraged to participate in the...

After a 6-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned with fresh faces and unconventional changes on its iconic runway. Featuring plus-size and transgender models, as well as models who embraced their natural hair on the runway, this year’s show broke away from its previous mold which...

Every lunch, Oxford Academy’s dedicated students rush to club meetings. Throughout the week, students spill out in front of the lockers, outside of classrooms, and the MPR, eagerly awaiting their favorite club meetings. While the excitement brought about by these popular clubs is undeniable, there...