Summer is the perfect time to fill your youth with sentimental and heartwarming memories by living through aesthetic summer scenes from coming-of-age movies. Whether you want to have fun with friends or discover yourself, add these picturesque activities to your summer bucket list to romanticize life.   Swim...

Love fills the air as Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, crowding the quad with roses and chocolates. Show your appreciation and affection for family, friends, a significant other, or even yourself with one of these homemade meals that will surpass any other gift!   Roasted Beet, Grapefruit,...

With the season starting in full swing, girls varsity basketball is ready to dominate the tournament with their two youngest faces: freshmen Chloe Chen and Emma Noble. As a friendship that blossomed when they first met during recreational basketball, the two girls are pursuing their passion for the game...

On Oct. 6, Friends4Hope hosted Hope Homecoming, a light-hearted basketball game in Oxford’s gym and a delightful dance in the quad for Hope School students and parents. With the theme “Forever a Tiger” to mirror the school’s mascot, the carnival games, sparkling gold decorations, and cheerful...

Walking the red carpet past the dazzling entrance into Yost Theatre, Patriots glammed up for Oxford’s Fall Ball on Oct. 7. A tour around the venue found a concession stand with milk tea and taro drinks, a photobooth for radiant photos, and an upstairs balcony with a lounge filled with red velvet sofas....

Introducing...the four latest faculty faces in the 2023-2024 school year! As the school year began, Oxford welcomed its newest Patriots, Mrs. Zuhey Altman, Ms. Dolly Shueh, Mr. Toby Howell, and Mr. Andrew Banderas. Get to know these teachers who go above and beyond to give their students an unforgettable...

Taking the stage on April 14, Oxford’s theater club, OA Spotlight, will be putting on their first-ever musical production at Western High School. Led by their two co-presidents, senior Jade Orr and junior Megan Lloren, Spotlight will showcase the childhood favorite, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy...

From Toast Yays to Thin Mints, Girl Scout cookie season is back in full swing. With a plethora of sweet treats on the cookie menu, it’s hard choosing which box to spend those precious six dollars on. So, here’s a ranking of the top five Girl Scout cookies to make that decision easier:   ...

On Jan. 14, students entering Oxford Academy’s gym were greeted with the 2023 Homecoming Dance. Projectors shined colorful and psychedelic designs along the gym walls, bringing the flashy theme of discophoria to life. Flashing lights, purple balloons, and retro posters adorned Oxford’s gym. On...

Andrew Tate, a 38 year-old British-American with a net worth of $700 million, can be described as a famous social media personality, a former professional kickboxer, and a misogynist. Tate spreads sexist, violent, and hateful ideas online under the guise of “advice,” poisoning the minds of his viewers,...

The Line is a 110 mile-long and 1,640 feet-tall linear city part of the $1 trillion NEOM megapolis project in Saudi Arabia that began construction in 2021. Designed to have no cars, streets, or carbon emissions, The Line is composed of two parallel mirror skyscrapers that efficiently layer homes, schools,...

Thanksgiving brings to mind delicious dishes like creamy mashed potatoes, warm turkey, and sweet pumpkin pie, which — despite being a tradition — become repetitive and lose their charm year after year. This fall, spice up your Thanksgiving dinner with these mouthwatering and unconventional recipes.   Buttermilk-Battered...

A club dedicated to advocating for members of the disabled community, Friends4Hope connects with students from Hope School, a school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From their recent Hope Homecoming on Oct. 21 to participating in Hope School’s Track or Treat on Oct. 28,...

On Sept. 13, Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, was arrested by the morality police in Tehran, Iran, for wearing her headscarf too loosely. Three days later, Amini died, allegedly killed by law enforcement, sparking outrage and protests from Iranians. Iran’s security forces said that after...

Bringing the typical cafe experience to a new level, Requiem: Coffee, Tea, and Fantasy in Anaheim (@requiemcoffee) establishes an ethereal environment through fantasy-themed decor, magical lighting, and an assortment of entertainment. Perfect for fantasy lovers or cafe-goers looking for a unique, enjoyable...