Celebrating the hit musical’s 25th anniversary, Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt starred in an explosive production of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years at the Hollywood Bowl on April 3. As the middle stop on an international tour with Brown conducting from the piano, the new staging built on everything...

Every four years, baseball players from around the world come together for the World Baseball Classic (WBC). The 2026 WBC was held from March 5-17, marking the tournament’s 20th anniversary. After a series of breezy victories and stunning upsets in stadiums in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan,...

On March 28 and April 11, respectively, the California chapters of HOSA - Future Health Professionals and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) elected Oxford juniors Claire Kim and Mara Grepo as their State Presidents for the 2026-2027 term. Their elections were announced at HOSA and FBLA’s Student...

Spring’s flowers and showers make the atmosphere perfect for reading, whether you’re outside enjoying nature or taking shelter with a warm cup of tea. Classic novels may specifically enhance this season’s comforting atmosphere; with flawed yet lovable and realistic characters, they combine hopeful...

Oxford’s Raising Student Voice and Participation (RSVP) club sends representatives to every homeroom to host a schoolwide summit three times a year. These summits aim to address student opinions and concerns in order to drive change at Oxford, but the complex process of realizing these goals demands...

SPREADING THE WORD: Seniors Eric Vo and Roi Franco Barros show their protest signs to passing cars on the way to Cypress High School.

PROTESTING: Seniors Diya Luthra and Blen Zekarias-Dammena share their views on ICE in front of the Cypress Community Center.

PUBLICIZING OPINIONS: Sophomore Amethyst Fredette displays her sign to passersby on Orange Avenue.

ROADSIDE PROTEST: Senior Colin Nguyen pickets on the corner of Valley View and Ball.

HANDMADE SIGN: Many students made signs from whatever materials they could find. Seventh grader Nayeli Arroyo made hers from a torn-up box.

THREE SIGNS: Senior Nathan Nguyen carries three signs that share his message with the community's drivers.

AFTERNOON PROTEST: Oxford students demonstrate at the corner of Valley View and Ball, having walked almost two miles from Oxford.

EXERCISING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS: Seniors Cecilia Baltazar and Amy Bao protest with signs made from boxes.

TAKING THE MESSAGE TO THE STREET: Sophomore Amethyst Fredette protests at the corner of Valley View and Ball.

IN SOLIDARITY: Oxford students hold their signs high as they protest at the busy intersection of Valley View and Ball.

On Nov. 21, Wicked: For Good released across the U.S., completing the Broadway-adapted story of revolution and enduring love. Audiences expected a spectacle after the widely adored Part One and the sequel delivered, as stunning performances and visuals earned it over $390 million by December. A worthy...

Months of strategy, practice, and thrilling gameplay will come to a head when the National Football League (NFL) playoffs begin on Jan. 10. Fans and teams alike eagerly await the twists that the final countdown demands. The NFL is split into the American and National Football Conferences (AFC and...

In a digital age, enjoyable or useful content easily ends up lost in the plethora of information that crosses crowded desks every day. Students’ busy mindsets and many commitments can make it impossible to keep track of everything they want to remember. However, with a bit of effort and some writing...

Conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. Online reactions either mourned Kirk, condemned his legacy, or decried gun violence. The U.S. Senate passed a National Day of Remembrance for Kirk on Sept. 19 and awarded...

Junior Annie Gao represented Oxford at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Mid-Year Training Institute. Taking place in July at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, the conference gathers students from across the United States to discuss drug use prevention with their...

On Aug. 29, Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend. From its lewd images to perceived misogyny, controversy has dogged it from the beginning.  Nevertheless, Carpenter has made light of the criticism much like the album pokes fun at her own lifestyle and the people who...

On March 16, the Orange County (OC) Register announced Oxford seniors Cameron Oates, Xabrina Kroll, and Aditri Harish and junior Nathan Nguyen as four of the 923 nominees for the 12th annual Artist of the Year competition. Funded this year by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the program presents categories...

With warm weather comes time for students to relax, enjoy themselves, and investigate new and interesting ventures beyond the academic world. However, students rarely have a surplus of money to spend on these hobbies, so they end up needing to put their plans aside. Here are some interesting activities...

In his return to the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented major changes to the government, including restrictions on progressive literature and performances. Enforcing his own philosophies through non-political endeavors, Trump’s stifling of artistic expression hinders intellectual...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, people often connect with their loved ones through the typical cards and chocolates. However, a captivating book can be an even more magical experience for yourself or a literary friend! Try one of these reads to celebrate love in all its forms.   Perfect on...

After eight years of development, Wicked: Part One, an adaptation of the Broadway hit’s first act, released across the United States on Nov. 22. The first installment of the two-part movie musical stars theatre veterans, pop icons, and television stars alike, paying homage to the powerful call-to-action...

Oxford Academy’s newly minted mock trial team participated in their first competitions against Tesoro High School on Nov. 7th and Rosary Academy on 14th at the Superior Court of Orange County in Santa Ana. Formed as a branch of the existing OA Law and Politics club, the team was founded by junior...

Every Halloween, dabblers on a Netflix binge and devotees with carefully chosen watchlists alike enjoy classics like Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. While these icons are loved for many reasons, other excellent films go unnoticed behind Jack Skellington and the Sanderson...

MLB playoffs kick off in October – arguably the most exciting and interactive part of the 162-game regular season. Just twelve of the thirty teams set the stage for a four-round elimination bracket where fans devotedly follow their favorite teams – picking new favorites as theirs are eliminated. While...

IN CELEBRITIES WE TRUST? In the end, endorsements can’t sway a country.

Oxford Academy’s choir program performed their Fall Preview Concert, “Let the Good Times Roll,” on Sept. 20th and 21st at Kennedy Performing Arts Center, showcasing themes of positivity, determination, and faith.  The show features both unique songs and others that will appear later in the...