While classic literature is defined by timeless works like Moby Dick and Jane Eyre that speak to the universal experience, today’s lewd, trope-filled internet hits such as the hockey lust romance “Icebreaker” can hardly provoke the same literary pride for the modern era. TikTok’s book-lover...

By the time February hits, the rush for reinventing oneself in light of the new year has often died down. Sustaining the journey to a picture-perfect life feels more like a chore than the invigorating dream it was once intended to be.    Even those still hanging on to resolutions face a daily...

Celebrating a classic Mexican Christmas tradition, the OA family center hosted a posada on Dec. 5, inviting students, families, and staff to partake in the festivities in the MPR.  “Our school is very diverse and I think it's really important to showcase the various cultures we have here,” Family...

The beloved Disney cartoon “Phineas and Ferb” following the spontaneous lives of two brothers and their mysterious pet platypus will return to the TV screen for a new season in 2025, nearly a decade after its finale in 2015. However, with a completely new audience to consider and a roughly a 95%...

With a new age comes a new form of marketing, and though candidates before Vice President Kamala Harris have made a prominent online presence for themselves, none pushed the boundaries like Harris, as she continues to toe the line between professionalism and mainstream appeal. A notable portion of the...

Governor Gavin Newson signed SB 976, the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, sponsored by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, on Sept. 20, created to shield children from the potentially addicting algorithms found in various social networking platforms.  Most social media algorithms...

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...

Disney goers are left suffering from the now limited reach of the Disability Access Service (DAS) pass due to new policy changes since June 18. The pass once included mobility, mental, and physical impairments but now restricts the pass to certain developmental disabilities. Disneyland takes steps backward...

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...

Learning world languages should not be a one-time experience exclusive to high school students. Absorbing and truly becoming fluent in a language takes years of practice, and the American approach to teaching foreign languages in public education must be improved to meet this expectation.   When...

The appearance of Amelia Earhart’s lost plane from her attempted 1937 flight around the globe is suggested in newly released results from an expedition in Nov. 2023. Earhart’s sudden disappearance during her voyage, became one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history after she never arrived at...

On Jan 12. Oxford’s JV and varsity athletes entered the court and field for the 2024 HOCO games, prepared to face off against Oxford’s rival school, Whitney. With a total of six games played by all levels of boys and girls basketball as well as varsity boys soccer, it was an eventful night with...

A dark trend has emerged in the music industry: Religion is deemed an “aesthetic” and has lost its spiritual foundation in return for offensive mockery. Artists following the trend are increasingly exploiting the concept of religion to build their own brand without considering the massive disrespect...

Finals week can seem like a soul-sucking, anxiety-inducing time for some, but by following a schedule that exemplifies strengths and fits your lifestyle, making it through to the holidays can be a breeze! Pomodoro Pursuivant  For those who love to plan every minute of their day, the popular Pomodoro...

After months of preparation, Oxford’s Forestry Team participated in the first annual forestry challenge of the school year on Nov. 8th through the 11th in San Bernardino. A great milestone for the group, Oxford placed second in high schools overall. Throughout the four day event, students participated...

 “Once on This Island'', Oxford’s third-ever complete musical performance, is coming to fruition on Nov. 3rd and 4th as a pleasant change of pace from the previous fragmented show format, which encompassed songs from a variety of musicals. Embracing the challenges, the OA singers are ready to bring...

Starting May 2nd, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA), a labor union representing writers in film and media, went on strike to establish better wages, residuals, and job security for screenwriters. Writers are a pillar in the industry, but their pay has been depleting while streaming companies’ profits...