The full range of adolescence is best exemplified in the hot days of summer when the sun sets past 8:00 p.m. For some inspiration to live your teenage dream, here is a totally summer-y concoction of totally teenage media.   Movies Perks of Being a Wallflower: Awkward freshman Charlie, a...

The average student can name every teacher they’ve had since freshman year. The average student cannot name a single school district board member. Yet, the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) Board of Trustees’s decision to lay off 110 teachers shows that, in their eyes, teachers are disposable...

The sun never sets on Disney’s empire with its 12 theme parks around the world and tight grip on the entertainment industry. And it keeps on growing — at the cost of its local communities.  On Jan. 23, an Anaheim City Council workshop provided an overview of Disneyland Forward, a project allowing...

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...

Refined messiness best defines 2024, bringing sleazy twists to existing trends. From cheetah print to corporate clothes, here are some trends likely to fill store clothing racks and your social media feeds. Navigate these and find your own style!    Hyperfemininity After the summer of...

On Dec. 8, the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) concluded its seventh semester of the ROOTED Youth Leadership and Development Fellowship. ROOTED educates on social justice, civic engagement, career development, and wellness over the course of 15 weeks with in person...

“Conscious,” “sustainable,” and “eco-friendly.” Beneath this veneer of environmentally friendly language and earthy colored packaging, companies fail to uphold their sustainable image. As consumers place greater value on green industries, corporations must take action with structural changes...

Corruption has lurked beneath the City of Kindness’s superficial veneer for ages, as exposed by an investigative report released in July of this year. The dark side of Anaheim continues rearing its head in the city council’s biased approach to Measure A, calling for more regulation and awareness...

Nine Oxford Academy students competed in the 2023 National Leadership Conference (NLC) of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), with three placing top ten in their events and one winning first place. From June 27 to 30, about 13,000 educators and middle and high school students competed for cash...

With the school year winding down and summer free time opening up, it’s the perfect time to pick up a book. With so many enticing reads on social media, choosing the right one can be difficult. Life is too short for boring books, so check out some novels you should love — or leave behind.   Read...

The winning piece in the digital art category at the Colorado State Fair wasn’t artwork created by a typical digital art program. Instead, it was illustrated by Midjourney, an artificial intelligence program that generates images based on text prompts. AI image generators — such as DALL-E 2, MidJourney,...

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...

Popularized by social media, passive income refers to a self-sustaining source of income that a person isn’t actively involved in beyond initial maintenance. A quick search on these platforms will find an overabundance of videos from influencers claiming they effortlessly make thousands of dollars...

For many, reading used to be a joy that has since faded — or for some, it was never there in the first place. To spark your love for reading, the Gamut has handpicked captivating reads that will keep you interested until the very last page.   “Six of Crows” 465 pages Leigh Bardugo’s...

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...

From Feb. 2 to May 11, find ROOTED students on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Magnolia High School discussing topics ranging from racial justice to holistic wellness. Run by the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA), a local non-profit organization, ROOTED is a youth leadership...

Anaheim’s Innovative Mentoring Experience (AIME) is an AUHSD program that facilitates student growth throughout the district. Partnering with businesses and local organizations, students can explore how professionals work in their fields, discovering different career pathways and gaining connections...

One of Oxford Academy’s newest clubs on campus, find OA Japanese Club in Room 404 every Wednesday! A look inside the room will find enthusiastic students sharing Japanese traditions with presentations and group bonding activities. Striving to diversify cultural appreciation on campus, the club covers...

Devils, chainsaws, and pets all take on a whole new form in “Chainsaw Man,” an anime adapted from the manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Releasing weekly beginning on Oct. 11, “Chainsaw Man” follows Denji, a destitute teenager living in a shack who struggles to make ends meet after being...

October is that time of year marked by jack-o’-lanterns, Halloween costumes on sale, and horror movies. In other words, the quintessential time for stories of the supernatural! California is filled with locations that have charmed their way into urban legends. In the spirit of the season, put aside...

Oxford Academy’s very own broadcasting team, OATV, unites clusters across the school every Tuesday and Thursday with live broadcasts from their YouTube channel. After the departure of the class of 2022, an entirely new crew is introduced to the screen, excited for the opportunities and challenges of...

Since mid-June, catastrophic flooding caused by severe monsoons in Pakistan has resulted in a death toll of over 1,500, with a third of the country underwater. The flood affected 33 million people, displacing 7.6 million, with many living in temporary shelters and at risk for waterborne diseases.    Although...