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The Gamut
AUHSD to pilot vape detectors on select high school campuses
AUHSD to pilot vape detectors on select high school campuses
May 15, 2025
"A BEST FRIEND AND MOTHER FIGURE TO ALL OF US": Math teacher Mrs. Jeanne Beckett passed away on Saturday, Mar. 22, at age 79. (Photo courtesy of Susie Min)
Remembering Mrs. Beckett, honoring her legacy and kindness
May 13, 2025
Case Continues: Luigi Mangione makes initial federal court appearance in the case of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (Photo Courtesy of Heute.at)
Luigi Mangione now faces the death penalty
May 13, 2025
Spreading Awareness: OCHCA presenter Della Lisi Kerr displays a fentanyl test strip to supplement a presentation for the Fentanyl Awareness Workshop.
Anaheim Secondary Council of PTAs hosts Fentanyl Awareness Workshop
May 13, 2025
A Cross-County Catastrophe: The Anaheim Union High School District oversees eight junior high schools and nine high schools across Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, and Stanton; all affected by the Wi-Fi outage on Oct. 18. (Photo by Celine Park)
LCAP changes for the 2025-2026 school year
May 13, 2025
Academic institutions must prioritize student agency over funds
Academic institutions must prioritize student agency over funds
May 13, 2025
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
May 13, 2025
Economic Corruption: Trump smashes the quality of life, imposing reciprocal tariffs during a time of economic instability
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs cause global shock
May 13, 2025
Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.
Oxford facilities must improve before student population expands
May 13, 2025
Glamorizing the tradwife: Beyond the screen of social media, the idealized housewife isn't all that it seems.
Misogynistic pipeline to the alt-right
May 13, 2025
Senior Features: Gamut graduates!
Senior Features: Gamut graduates!
May 13, 2025
Poke Picks: The Gamut explores the best poke joints in Orange County to satisfy your summer cravings for a fresh, flavorful bowl to enjoy under the sun.
Savor the summer with Orange County’s best poke picks
May 13, 2025
Getting ready for high school: organize, join new activities, and set goals to better your high school transition.
The Gamut’s junior high guide to highschool
May 13, 2025
Combating debt: student keeps their finances in check with a few critical strategies
Student finance tips to minimize economic turbulence
May 13, 2025
Binge-worthy Sapphic media
Binge-worthy Sapphic media
May 9, 2025
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
May 13, 2025
Under Threat: Amidst a decline in sales, cinemas have turned to unorthodox methods to win back audiences, undermining the real value of the moviegoing experience as a result.
Movie theaters face an uncertain future amid audience decline
May 13, 2025
A Minecraft Movie is anything but a blockbuster
A Minecraft Movie is anything but a blockbuster
May 13, 2025
Lady Gaga’s “satanic” performance marks her revolutionary return
Lady Gaga’s “satanic” performance marks her revolutionary return
May 3, 2025
FUN, YET FORMULAIC: Tate McRae's latest album is a divisive mix of sparkly, 2000s pop-inspired anthems and gratingly generic love songs that fail to captivate.
Tate McRae gets “So Close” to 2000s pop perfection
March 5, 2025
Junior high athletes reflect on final intramurals before high school
May 13, 2025
NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents
CIF releaguing reshapes Oxford sports
May 13, 2025
Champion Trio: Aaron Castellanos (12), Gabriel Chaparro (12), and Carlos Miranda (12) end their senior year on a high note, clinching a well-deserved win as champions of the 2025 Senate 3v3 games.
Annual 3v3 games add volleyball, soccer alongside basketball for triple the fun
May 13, 2025
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
May 3, 2025
W is for Winners: The girls basketball team poses for a celebration photo after winning their CIF playoffs against Faith Baptist High School
Girls basketball and soccer tackle CIFs
March 5, 2025
California FBLA State Leadership Conference 2025
May 13, 2025
Varsity swimmer Sawyer Le (10) surges ahead during the 100 meter butterfly against Whitney High School on March 20.
Swim: Scenes from a Season
March 21, 2025
International Week Runway Fashionistas
International Week Runway Fashionistas
March 7, 2025
THE STUDENTS' VOICE: AUHSD Student Board Representative Erin Baek presents the student report at the March 6 board meeting.
Board of Trustees meeting – March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
Girls Golf Captain senior Melody Oh is the 605 League CIF Girls Golf Champion.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E02: Melody Oh
November 21, 2024
California FBLA State Leadership Conference 2025
May 13, 2025
Varsity swimmer Sawyer Le (10) surges ahead during the 100 meter butterfly against Whitney High School on March 20.
Swim: Scenes from a Season
March 21, 2025
International Week Runway Fashionistas
International Week Runway Fashionistas
March 7, 2025
THE STUDENTS' VOICE: AUHSD Student Board Representative Erin Baek presents the student report at the March 6 board meeting.
Board of Trustees meeting – March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
Halloween at Oxford
Halloween at Oxford
November 1, 2024
Girls Golf Captain senior Melody Oh is the 605 League CIF Girls Golf Champion.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E02: Melody Oh
November 21, 2024
Senior Cameron Oates discusses his musical journey and future plans with Gamut staffer Kenzie Laing.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E01: Cameron Oates
October 30, 2024
AUHSD Layoffs, ep. 2: Educators Speak
March 18, 2024
AUHSD Layoffs, ep. 1: Responses at the District
March 18, 2024
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Senior Features, ep 3: Sound of Brass and Wind
March 14, 2024
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May 13, 2025
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April 1, 2024
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Students form support group after being exposed by @oabadparking
April 1, 2024
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World implodes: Matcha lattes are no more
April 1, 2024
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April 2024 Cover
April 1, 2024
PDA at OA homecoming sparks new mono variant
PDA at OA homecoming sparks new mono variant
April 1, 2024
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April 1, 2024

The Gamut

The Gamut
Chris Phan

Chris Phan, Art Editor

Senior Chris Phan lives a double life—the artist of a viral Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint fan art and The Gamut’s very own art editor. As a professional whitewashed Asian, he’s lived in California his whole life and rarely travels. However, he wants to visit New York in the future for his superhero inspiration, Spiderman. He really enjoys the Spider-Verse movie series, where he formerly received much of his art inspiration. Recently, he’s been filling up his sketchbook with drawings of T.O.P. from the hit K-Pop group BigBang. Aside from art, he enjoys lab work, stickers, and “noisy” music such as Charli XCX’s “Guess.” He hopes to live comfortably in SoCal in the future and keep art as a hobby. Claim your ticket as an OG fan before Chris becomes another viral art sensation!

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Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.

Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.

Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.

Oxford facilities must improve before student population expands

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • May 13, 2025

Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.

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Binge-worthy Sapphic media

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

UNEXPECTED CATALYST: Luigi Mangione's murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO exposes the growing fracture between corporate elites and the American working class.

UnitedHealthcare CEO death unites working America

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • February 6, 2025

UNEXPECTED CATALYST: Luigi Mangione's murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO exposes the growing fracture between corporate elites and the American working class.

Brighten 2025: Look forward to sustainable self-improvement with a few easy and enjoyable tips.

How to rekindle your new year resolutions

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

Brighten 2025: Look forward to sustainable self-improvement with a few easy and enjoyable tips.

RIGHT WING INFLUENCE: Right wing activists and content creators radically skew young male voters right through social media.

Right wing media’s influence skews elections

Audrey Lee, Sports Editor • December 12, 2024

RIGHT WING INFLUENCE: Right wing activists and content creators radically skew young male voters right through social media.

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with a bucket list of festive fun, from trimming the tree to baking sweet holiday treats!

Unwrap the holidays with 12 days of Christmas cheer

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • December 12, 2024

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with a bucket list of festive fun, from trimming the tree to baking sweet holiday treats!

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

Asianfishing steals culture as Asians pay the price

Justin Le, Editor in Chief • October 23, 2024

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

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

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

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UMG TikTok dispute scratches records, scorning artists

Justin Le, Editor in Chief • March 18, 2024

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Spending more fun, less money this spring break

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief • March 18, 2024

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February 2024 Comics

February 1, 2024

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December 2023 Centerfold

December 18, 2023

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Toxic productivity silently suffocates students

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • November 16, 2023

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The ultimate last-minute Halloween survival guide

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • October 30, 2023

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Trick-or-Treating: Celebrate the Local Halloween Spirit!

Athena Xing, Staff Writer • October 30, 2023

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September 2023 Cover

October 24, 2023

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