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COUNTING WHAT COUNTS: Exploring why Oxford is ranked #2 in California and #19 in the nation.
Behind the statistics of U.S. News ‘Best High School Rankings’
October 29, 2025
CIVICALLY ACTIVE: Senior Georgia Walsh (left) and Ava Pitts (right) are poised to cast their ballot for California’s special election on Nov. 4.
Oxford Seniors cast first votes amid Prop. 50 controversy
October 29, 2025
RALLYING FOR CHANGE: CTA Member Mia Colación and Oxford teachers, Dr. Hind and Mr. Taylor prepare for the rally.
Oxford teachers join state-wide education campaign
October 29, 2025
CHAMPIONING COMMUNITY HEALTH: Annie Gao details strategies to prevent opioid misuse and explores youth activism with her peers. (Photo by Riverview Photography)
Annie Gao advocates for drug health at CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute
October 29, 2025
PRESENTING HER PASSION: Dr. Jennifer Moore demonstrates a combustion reaction to students as part of a hands-on activity during the conference.
Oxford Academy hosts Women in STEM Conference
October 29, 2025
THE CLINICAL CONSULTATION: Oxford sends out in Gmail and ParentSquare a flyer for the free 1-on-1 clinic on Oct. 5th. (Image by Orange County Justice Fund)
Legal clinic provides OC residents with support
October 29, 2025
THE FLAMES OF WITHERING INJUSTICE: Glossing over Charlie Kirk's many hateful comments encourages biased censorship and endorses his contributions to nationwide oppression.
Lionizing Charlie Kirk shows America isn’t “for the people”
October 29, 2025
GERRYMANDERING WAR: Democrats fight fire-with-fire with Proposition 50, securing up to five additional U.S. house seats if passed
Prop. 50 empowers Democrats against Republican redistricting
October 29, 2025
RESHAPING ACADEMIA: The Trump administration's proposed compact undermines free speech and political dialogue on college campuses.
Trump’s new university compact threatens free speech
October 29, 2025
A MISOGYNISTIC SPOTLIGHT: Women in costume face public scrutiny as society points fingers at their self-expression.
Halloween costume critics fuel a misogynistic masquerade
October 29, 2025
BLANKET BAN: Students feel overwhelmed by the implementation of the new phone policy.
Oxford’s phone ban leaves student needs unseen
September 24, 2025
CENSORING TRUTH: Trump administration denies funding to "liberal channels" NPR and PBS.
Trump pulls the plug on public broadcasting
September 24, 2025
CODING AWAY: Derek Di showcases his skills in computer science with his new app, Javafy.
Derek Di’s Javafy brings coding to beginners
October 29, 2025
SPOOKY SURPRISES: Oxford students share the various ways they celebrate Halloween
Student Speaks: Halloween Traditions
October 29, 2025
TRANSCENDING LIMITS: Trina So leads members of the No Limits Youth Committee in a kickoff training, teaching American Sign Language and sharing mentorship tips. (Photo courtesy of Trina So)
No Limits founder Trina So empowers dancers with disabilities
October 29, 2025
PARFAIT PERFECTION: Mrs. Camarillo warmly hands a student a custom-made cup of yogurt at the new parfait bar.
The parfait bar has all the craze and flavors for days
October 29, 2025
OXFORD GOES GLOBAL: International exchange students Esther Li, Leo Zhang, and Tony Hoang cross cultures and build connection.
OA’s international students foster global connection
September 24, 2025
LAST FIRST ISSUE: Gamut seniors discuss their favorite memories and aspects of The Gamut, celebrating the start of their fourth year on staff (Collage by: Aarya Halankar)
Student speaks: Gamut seniors reflect last three years on staff
September 24, 2025
“The Life of a Showgirl” fluctuates between glamour and disconnection
“The Life of a Showgirl” fluctuates between glamour and disconnection
October 29, 2025
SETTING THE STAGE: OA Singers put together Mamma Mia! props and set during workshop days on Saturday (10/18).
The Dancing Queens of OA bring Mamma Mia! to Life
October 29, 2025
Mixtape October: The Season of the Witch
Mixtape October: The Season of the Witch
October 29, 2025
THE NEXT GENERATION: KATSEYE, FLO, and ILLIT's rise in popularity usher in a new era of girl group music.
From harmony to headlines with the girl group revolution
October 29, 2025
FIGHTING FOR PRESIDENCY: Former vice president Kamala Harris discussing her campaign during an interview. (Photo by First Online)
Were 107 Days enough for Kamala Harris?
October 29, 2025
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED FUN: Sabrina Carpenter continues taking the world by storm with equal parts bitterness, cheeky pessimism, and brazen self-assurance in the searing "Man's Best Friend." (Collage by Natalie Akins)
“Man’s Best Friend” sizzles in technicolor tears
September 24, 2025
HERE WE GO AGAIN: MLB hits off the 2025 postseason. (Collage by Xavier Lopez)
MLB continues their fall classic with the 2025 postseason
October 29, 2025
SENIOR NIGHT CELEBRATION: Varsity volleyball captain Chloe Nguyen poses with her dressed up underclassmen in honor of her final Senior Night.
Traditions build bonds within Oxford’s fall sports teams
October 29, 2025
RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE: Sadhvi Irava (sophomore) doing physical therapy under the guidance of Oxford Academy’s athletic trainer Courtney Flynn.
OA athletes rebound as they navigate the road to recovery
October 29, 2025
FULL SWING: Intramural athlete from the 24-25 season, freshman Camelot Tran hits a home run in an intramural softball game in last year’s game against Lexington. (Photo by: Camelot Tran)
Intramural sport’s schedule restructured for the 25-26 school year
September 24, 2025
VOLLEYBALL STAR: Serena Mai serves the volleyball in an Oxford Academy homegame on September 15.
Growing into the freshman jersey
September 24, 2025
Photos by Tyler Nguyen, Collage by Audrey Lee
Through the lens: Oxford’s student sports photographers showcase their skills out in the field
September 24, 2025
The Unicorn Podcast S02E03: Breaking down Prop. 50 with Mr. Taylor
The Unicorn Podcast S02E03: Breaking down Prop. 50 with Mr. Taylor
October 29, 2025
REACHING OUT: Show Choir and Advanced Girls collaborate to perform their song together
Fall into “Good to be Alive”
October 18, 2025
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features - Gamut Seniors
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features – Gamut Seniors
October 10, 2025
PHOTOSHOOT: Seniors capturing memories in front of the decorated backdrop.
Students celebrate culture at Garba Night extravaganza
October 10, 2025
ASK THE GAMUT #1: Navigating Clubs and Classes
The Unicorn Podcast S02E01: Ask the Gamut #1 – Navigating Clubs and Classes
September 29, 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
REACHING OUT: Show Choir and Advanced Girls collaborate to perform their song together
Fall into “Good to be Alive”
October 18, 2025
PHOTOSHOOT: Seniors capturing memories in front of the decorated backdrop.
Students celebrate culture at Garba Night extravaganza
October 10, 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
The Unicorn Podcast S02E03: Breaking down Prop. 50 with Mr. Taylor
The Unicorn Podcast S02E03: Breaking down Prop. 50 with Mr. Taylor
October 29, 2025
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features - Gamut Seniors
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features – Gamut Seniors
October 10, 2025
ASK THE GAMUT #1: Navigating Clubs and Classes
The Unicorn Podcast S02E01: Ask the Gamut #1 – Navigating Clubs and Classes
September 29, 2025
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
October 2025 Comics
October 2025 Comics
October 29, 2025
October 2025 Centerfold
October 2025 Centerfold
October 29, 2025
October 2025 Cover
October 2025 Cover
October 29, 2025
September 2025 Comics
September 2025 Comics
September 24, 2025
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
September 24, 2025
September 2025 Cover
September 2025 Cover
September 24, 2025
October 2025 Centerfold
October 2025 Centerfold
October 29, 2025
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
September 24, 2025
May 2025 Centerspread
May 2025 Centerspread
May 13, 2025
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
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October 2024 Centerspread
October 30, 2024
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September 2024 Centerspread
September 25, 2024
October 2025 Comics
October 2025 Comics
October 29, 2025
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September 24, 2025
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May 13, 2025
October 2024 Comics
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October 30, 2024
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September 26, 2024
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May 7, 2024
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Students form support group after being exposed by @oabadparking
April 1, 2024
Photo by Chief Keef Adlib
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 2024 Centerfold
April 1, 2024
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Oxford Academy students are blacklisted from The Source
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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October 2025 Comics

October 2025 Comics

Chris Phan, Eva Kim, and Gia Nguyen • October 29, 2025

October 2025 Cover

October 2025 Cover

Chris Phan, Art Editor • October 29, 2025

ASK THE GAMUT #1: Navigating Clubs and Classes

The Unicorn Podcast S02E01: Ask the Gamut #1 – Navigating Clubs and Classes

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • September 29, 2025

ASK THE GAMUT #1: Navigating Clubs and Classes

BLANKET BAN: Students feel overwhelmed by the implementation of the new phone policy.

Oxford’s phone ban leaves student needs unseen

Millie Kwon, Slice of Life Editor • September 24, 2025

BLANKET BAN: Students feel overwhelmed as the search for phones are increasing.

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Binge-worthy Sapphic media

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer • May 9, 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.

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.

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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