Kenzie Laing

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer

Kenzie Laing will be beginning her journey as a staff writer at the Gamut this year. As a casual writer of many years, she saw joining the paper as an intriguing opportunity to grow her skills in a professional setting, and is looking to try her hand at writing for the variety of sections in the paper. A creative outlet for Kenzie is art, as she is currently teaching herself the fundamentals of drawing; she currently enjoys painting and illustrating landscapes and architecture. She is incredibly passionate about the myriad of hobbies which she has picked up as a joke, then later unintentionally ended up locking in to. Kenzie is a three-year member of Oxford’s choir, which has been a huge part of her life. She is also a board member of FBLA, which she says has brought her outside of her comfort zone. As a former figure skater, current hockey player and cross country runner, Kenzie is ready to score for the Gamut.

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Battling over the crown of holiday music

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

As the holiday season rolls around, so does the ringing of Mariah Carey’s classic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas is You”. The song has captivated global audiences since its 1994 release, dominating music charts during the holiday season with its infectious lyrics and iconic melody. While...

Junior High Students explore intramural sports

Kenzie Laing and Aarya Halankar • December 12, 2024

As the first semester comes to an end, so do the first two quarters of Oxford’s junior high intramural sports. Intramurals are a quarterly series of sports that offer students the opportunity to participate and learn, no matter their starting skill level. The program emphasizes team-building, growth,...

OA’s Day of the Dead community altar celebrates culture, unity

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

Oxford Academy students and faculty came together at the OA Family Center on November 1st to construct and exhibit a stunning community ofrenda (altar) in celebration of Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday to celebrate the lives of lost loved ones. Led by Ms. Karen Ortega, OA’s FACES chair, the...

AI’s progress and development pollutes the planet

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

The technological advancements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are revolutionary, but burns copious amounts of energy in its training and usage — far more than traditional technology. AI’s excessive energy use when created and operated, along with its immense e-waste production, must end as it accelerates...

The Unicorn Podcast S01E01: Cameron Oates

Kenzie Laing and Isabella Sanchez • October 30, 2024

Fall Ball outfits that will have you sparkling under the floating lights

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024

Oxford Academy’s annual Fall Ball will be next Sunday, October 27 at the N Navy Golf Course. This year’s theme will be “A Night of Floating Lights”, inspired by the Disney classic, Tangled. With a week left, you might be having trouble deciding what to wear. From dreamy colors to enchanting accessories,...

Artistic swimmer Julia Li wins silver in Peru

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • September 26, 2024

Artistic swimming is a demanding sport that not only requires extreme strength and agility, but also breath-taking artistry and intense dedication. For seventh grader Julia Li, it gives her an opportunity to showcase her talents and passion. Li shared her recent experiences at the 2024 PanAm Artistic...

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Rushed Return

Aarya Halankar and Kenzie Laing • September 26, 2024

Returning 36 years after its iconic predecessor “Beetlejuice,” the highly anticipated Tim Burton-directed sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” hit theaters on Sept. 6 in a $110 million opening weekend. The horror-comedy stars returning actors Winona Ryder, who reprises her role as Lydia Deetz, Michael...