For students of similar academic backgrounds, students from the top 1% of earners were 34% more likely to get into an Ivy League school. The top 0.1% was 50% more likely to get in. One in six students in an Ivy League have a parent in the top 1%. Elite colleges self-select rich students, creating a disturbing...

eKadence, the nonprofit learning management system used by Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD), is in the process of launching its new AI chatbot, Skrappy. The first pilot of eKadence was launched in the 2019-2020 school year with Cambridge Virtual Academy (CVA). The platform was provided to AUHSD...

Beloved Oxford teacher Mr. David Kim passed away on Jan. 2, 2024. Oxford Academy is thankful for his many contributions to our campus. He joined the school in 2013 and was an integral part of this community. “Mr. Kim treated everyone like a dignitary. He cared for not only students and their...

On Jan. 25, 28 members of OA Law and Politics club went on a field trip to Santa Ana Courthouse. Aiming to provide opportunities to learn about law proceedings, discover more about different careers, and humanize the justice system, OA Law and Politics hoped that the experience was immersive and informational...

Nothing says winter like frosty snowflakes falling from the sky. Although snowfall may be hard to come by near Oxford Academy, dreams of a White Christmas can become real! Southern California has plenty of opportunities to experience the magic of snowy winters, all within a three-hour drive.  Big...

On Oct. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 673 into law, creating the new Ebony Alert System for missing Black youth and young women which will be put into place by the California Highway system starting Jan. 1, 2024.  The Ebony Alerts will work like AMBER Alerts and will be issued via phone notifications,...

Starting spring of 2024, all SAT Suite of Assessments, including the SAT and  NMSQT, will go fully digital and feature an adaptive testing model. The College Board began their online transition in March 2023 through proctoring virtual tests in international SAT centers and, since Fall 2023, through...

Meet Ms. Jacqueline Lopez, Oxford Academy’s social worker! Having worked in Anaheim Union High School District for five years, she’s entering her third year at Oxford, excited to help students and break the stigma around mental health. Motivated by her parents’ value of education and her own...

Since its founding in 1998, Oxford Academy has been a school of distinct traditions — one of the most special being Cluster, a pre-lunch ninth period for announcements, peer bonding, and study time. However, due to compliance issues with class sizes and teacher contracts, Oxford has replaced Cluster...

Summer is closer than it seems, so it’s time to romanticize life by channeling that inner summer movie protagonist. Complete with adventurous outings and ways to build confidence, here’s a list of five summer activities to help you become the main character!    Get outside (of your comfort...

In the past decade, K-pop’s energetic dances and electric melodies have drawn in millions of fans around the world — but the industry isn’t stopping there. K-pop companies are now branching out to audiences beyond the physical world and into the metaverse. AI-generated idols who bop to catchy...

On Jan. 6, the United States was once again shocked by a school shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Virginia. The perpetrator was a six-year-old student. Within days into the new year, the first grader shot his teacher in the chest with the intent to harm. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, who is now...

With laughter, cheer, and holiday magic in the air, nothing embodies the holly-jolly spirit of the winter season more than some heartwarming Christmas tunes. Despite the plethora of seasonal jingles, only a few deserve recognition as a hallmark of Christmas music. Here’s a ranking of the top five holiday...

As the mid-December frost begins to fill the air, there’s nothing like warming up with a fluffy blanket, a comforting cup of hot cocoa, and a jolly Christmas movie. However, those searching for new holiday content are bound to be disappointed as recent films, like “The Princess Switch,” “The...

A perfectly packaged present of mass discounts and shopping sprees, Black Friday has been a post-Thanksgiving tradition since the 1950s. However, in 2022, this holiday must deemphasize excessive spending to address its problematic foundation of consumerism.   Black Friday’s consumerist frenzy...

With the warm and comforting feeling of fall settling in, it’s time to cozy up with some pumpkin spice treats. There are all sorts of pumpkin delights filling store shelves, but deciding which festive and flavorful snack to choose can be tough. Don’t worry — Oxford’s very own Gamut staff ranked...

Just like you procrastinate on homework, it’s likely you’ve been procrastinating on choosing a Halloween costume. Don’t just bring out boring witch hats or cat ears from the depths of your closet, though — spice things up this year by trying some of these underrated and unique alternatives, with...

In 2020, Oxford Academy decided to accept 32 additional students outside the Anaheim Unified High School District (AUHSD), raising the annually admitted class size from 200 to 232 students. Pre-2020, the school only had 1200 students, but due to increasing class sizes, this figure has multiplied, with...