Few rookie K-pop groups have built momentum as quickly as CORTIS. The group debuted with their first EP Color Outside the Lines–which is also the group’s full namesake– and gained rapid growing success. While other groups lean into traditionally polished concepts, CORTIS is loudly unfiltered and...

Following the implementation of an automated tardy detention system, Oxford Academy has since adjusted the policy. The original system issued detentions to students arriving later than 8:30 a.m., with the option to be excused through a valid explanation. Under the revised approach, students now receive...

ACCEPTANCES ARRIVE: Oxford Academy released decisions for its class of 2032 on Feb. 17, accepting 270 sixth grade students.

FILLING IN: Substitute teacher Mrs. Schuster meets with The Gamut after subbing for a class period.

As the 2026 college application cycle closes, California State Universities (CSU) have introduced a significant shift in their admissions process. Under Senate Bill 640, which went into effect on January 1, 2026, CSUs will expand its pilot direct admissions program to eligible Californian high school...

GARNERING INTEREST: Sophomore Jayden Lee pitches the Model United Nations club to freshman Brent Bang during club refresh.

FROM CLASSROOM TO WORKPLACE: The new AP Business with Personal Finance course offers skill-based learning that gives students working experience they can apply in business or job settings.

Nine years after its first movie, Zootopia 2 released in theaters on Nov. 26, sparking both anticipation and apprehension. Given Disney’s uneven track record with recent sequels, many questioned whether this long awaited follow-up could recapture the appeal of the first movie. Zootopia 2 effectively...

FOSTERING COMMUNITY: Mitsuwa Marketplace offers customers a place to shop, dine, and socialize.

Statewide Recognition: Oxford Academy has earned a 2025 California Blue Ribbon School distinction.

STANDING UP FOR STUDENTS: Oxford teachers and ASTA union members Michele Doherty and Danielle Heath were part of the morning walk-in, supporting the We Can't Wait Campaign for school funding.

On August 19th, US News & World Report released their 2025 ranking of “Best High Schools” in the United States. This year, Oxford Academy was ranked 2nd in the state and 19th in the country out of the 24,000 public high schools reviewed, with a rating of 99.89/100.  According to US News,...

Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” is one of her most anticipated releases to date. Following the conclusion of her record breaking Eras Tour, the album was promoted to be a depiction of elaborate visuals, glamorous costumes, and bold colors; promising a mature reflection...

California passed the Phone-Free Schools Act in September 2024, requiring schools to restrict phone usage during the school day by June 2026. Oxford Academy began enforcing this policy for the 2025-26 school year, prohibiting students from using their phones on campus outside of lunch and after school...

This year, Oxford has implemented a new detention policy to enforce discipline for tardies. For every second a student is late after the school’s 8:30 a.m. start time, a tracking machine records the tardy and prints out a receipt for students, automatically referring them to detention. In past years,...

On April 2, President Donald Trump introduced a new set of reciprocal tariffs — taxes on imported goods aimed at international trading partners — from a baseline of 10% to rates reaching 125% for countries with the largest trade deficit with the U.S., affecting foreign goods. The tariffs extend “America...

Oxford Academy’s ASB Senate hosted the annual 3v3 Games from April 15 to 18, expanding the event from a basketball-only tournament to a multi-sport competition with the new addition of soccer and volleyball. The change aimed to embrace more inclusivity and showcase the athletic talents of students. “In...

When Lady Gaga returned to the stage at Coachella 2025 — her first headlining appearance since 2017 — the performance sparked immediate cultural controversy. Though many celebrated her signature blend of dramatic visuals, powerful vocals, and high-concept tagging, critics denounced the set as “demonic”,...

On Sunday, Feb. 9, Kendrick Lamar headlined the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. The 11-track  performance featured stunning visuals and music, along with rich political commentary and symbolism. Breaking Michael Jackson’s record for the most watched Super Bowl halftime show in history, Lamar’s performance...

MORE PATRIOTS INCOMING: Oxford Academy will increase its enrollment of students who live outside of the Anaheim Union School District. (Photo by Millie Kwon)

TEAM CAPTAINS: (Pictured left to right, top to bottom) Track and Field captains Andrew Nguyen (12), Samuel Gatonye (12), and Lee Littler (11); Baseball team captains Elijah Spessert (12) and Logan Lavoie (11); Softball team captain Kuhu Gupta (12); Boys Tennis team captains Derek Di (11), Charles Phan...

On Nov. 9th, the Orange County Environmental Justice (OCEJ) Youth Committee held an electronic waste recycling event at the Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church. Founded by Oxford senior Rachel Yoon, the youth committee encourages students to bring awareness to environmental issues around Orange County through...

GIVING SEASON: Sophomore Katherine Wee and senior Claire Jung sort through cans collected in homerooms to be taken to the St. Irenaeus Catholic Church’s H.O.P.E. Food Bank.

MAKING IT OFFICIAL: Oxford Academy FACES Karen Ortega and Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees President Annemarie Randle-Trejo cut the ribbon to officially open Oxford's Family Center as Trustees Brian O'Neal and Katherine Smith look on.

On Oct. 26th, Oxford held its Fall Ball, "A Night of Floating Lights," at Navy Golf Course. Students came dressed in blue, pink, purple, white, golf, and black to match the vibe of the theme’s respective movie, Tangled. The venue was decorated with flowers and paper lanterns that replicate the...

Since its launch in 2017 and rise to Internet stardom, bakery franchise Crumbl has amassed a cult following of dessert fanatics. Crumbl features a different combination of five cookie flavors and one limited edition dessert a week. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 12, Crumbl welcomed the fall season with a themed...

From Oct. 14 through Oct. 18, Oxford Academy buzzed with competition as grade levels competed in the Olympics themed “Patriot Games Spirit Week”. Using the 5-Star program, students registered participation points at the quad by dressing up for each day’s respective theme.   Monday kicked...

LONG WAIT: Some students waited in line for over an hour to pay for their AP exams. Today was the last day to pay for the tests.

OXFORD SEMIFINALISTS: Seniors Joseph Lee, Veronica Shao, Emily Le, Janice Lee, and Rachel Yoon were named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists. Also named as a semifinalist but not pictured is senior Kayla Nguyen.

On Sept. 23rd, Oxford Academy held an informational meeting about its new Parent Ambassador Program. The new program is designed to address the evolving needs of Oxford’s community by fostering a collaborative environment between parents and school staff. The initiative aims to enhance family involvement,...

In a dystopian future, every 16 year old undergoes a cosmetic procedure that drastically transforms them from “ugly” to “pretty.” It’s the introspective — yet wildly uncanny — story that catapulted Scott Westerfield’s 2005 novel “Uglies” into commercial success as the Young Adult...

Band teacher Mr. Harlan

The 2015 bond measure funded construction of Oxford’s engineering building.

Scenes from the May 7 Board of Trustees Meeting: Students, teachers, and community members share their opinions about the impending RIF with AUHSD Cabinet members and Trustees during the meeting's student and public comments.

Thou shall not lie. Thou shall not cheat. Thou shall not get caught, or you’ll end up with a bad song. JoJo Siwa’s new explicit single “Karma” was released on April 5th and its repetitive publicity and abnormal music video left the public in shock.    JoJo Siwa’s carefully crafted...

As preteens raid beauty stores for adult skincare products, the growing obsession with social media trends becomes a concerning reality for new generations. Although social media can inspire a wide audience, irresponsible usage of platforms can negatively influence the behaviors and values of the younger...

“The Nutcracker” has been a yearly tradition of the Anaheim Union School District (AUHSD) with many schools involved including Oxford, Anaheim High School, Cypress High School, Katella High School, Western High School, and Orangeview Junior High School. With the Christmas season coming up, this culmination...

The weather cools down and tree leaves turn into vibrant colors of red, orange, and yellow: fall is in the air. What better way to spend fall, than eating deliciously baked fall pies! From the most extravagant toppings to the thick fillings, there is a wide variety of pies that people enjoy. Here is...

After a multitude of adrenaline-filled games, fall sports season has come to an end. Featuring girls golf, girls tennis, girls volleyball, and cross-country, this season was definitely very exhilarating.   Girls Golf: After a 5 year hiatus, girls golf have swung their clubs back to...

The Anaheim Union High School District established the very first Korean-American Ethnic Studies class in United States history, granting students the opportunity to learn about a history never taught before.  Founded by civic lead instructional coach, Dr. Jeff Kim, the Cambridge Virtual Academy...