VOLLEYBALL STAR: Serena Mai serves the volleyball in an Oxford Academy homegame on September 15.

Ms. Doherty

TWO SIX: The senior class poses as their last Back to School Rally ends

CLASS SPIRIT Ava Pitts (12), Roi Franco Barros (12), and Katarina Espinosa (12) cheering with patriot pride during the Back To School Rally

Photos by Tyler Nguyen, Collage by Audrey Lee

NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents

W is for Winners: The girls basketball team poses for a celebration photo after winning their CIF playoffs against Faith Baptist High School

Jasmine Nguyen (10), Lynn Huynh (10), and Julissa Boykin (12) celebrate BSU's Black History Week with trivia-themed Jenga in the quad. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS: Phoebe Lin (11) hands a hand-crafted paper lantern, red for protection and good fortune, to Jaden Zhang (11).

CLEANING UP THE COMMUNITY: OA Robotics and ECO members work together to collect electronic waste from the community during their Servathon event

NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents

IN THE HEIGHTS: In the climax before the intermission, the residents of Washington Heights dance at the club enthusiastically.

GETTING READY: Junior Helen Vu prepares to serve against Whitney during the girls Varsity volleyball game.

Volleyball captain Elyannah Sonza, 12

Oxford’s spring athletes had sensational performances from the gym volleyball nets to the batter’s box. With impressive records coming from (insert sports best-kept records at the end), here is a full recap of OA spring sports and a preview into possible CIF playoff competition.    Track The...

By the end of the school year, most of us are long overdue for a break from grueling AP tests and stressful finals. With schoolwork out of the way and more excess free time, summer break can be a time to keep busy in your community. Volunteering is an important opportunity for students, so here are some...

Youtuber Jake Paul is scheduled to fight his eleventh professional boxing match on Jul. 20 in the Texas AT&T Arena against fifty-seven-year-old seasoned opponent Mike Tyson. The match will be live-streamed on Netflix, where thousands are anticipated to view the event. But, even months out, fans are...

As tensions persist in the Israel-Hamas conflict, a disturbing trend has become clear among United States rallies: Anti-Palestinianism and antisemitism are rising, leading to hateful or violent crime. In light of the violence, discussion on protest etiquette must take place, and local authorities must...

Photo by Tyler Nguyen

Most associate February with the season of romance, a time to shower significant others with utmost appreciation and love. However, a largely forgotten aspect of Valentine’s Day is thanking those who make our lives better. Love doesn’t have to be all about romance, so as the chillingly cold January...

Oxford Academy’s First Robotics Competition (FRC) robotics team, Quantum Leap, came out on top at the Beach Blitz robotics competition on Nov. 3-5 in their first overall competition victory since 2019. With the blue victory banner and commemorative trophy in tow, they eagerly await the new year’s...

Shooting for Victory: Boys basketball lines up for the shot for their OATV debut. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)

Breaking the Basket: Freshman Chloe Chen during varsity practice, prepping hard for the season. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)

Junior Olivia Kang and sophomores Enoch Oh and Jesse Hamrick spend vast hours on ice to master one sport: hockey. Playing for the Lady Ducks, Servite High School, and Villa Park respectively, these three star athletes practice daily in hopes of playing at the NCAA level in the future. Going into...

Following a nearly two year content hiatus, the infamous Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise is back in the spotlight in the premiere of its first movie on Oct. 27. With series creator Scott Cawthon on board with Blumhouse Studios, anticipated YouTuber cameos, and an exciting plot, it successfully drummed...

The recent scandal involving the Youtube channel "8 Passengers,” a parenting-focused family YouTube channel, has reminded consumers yet again of the unregulated nature of the trend. After their twelve year old son was found malnourished and neglected, it came to light that parents Kevin and Ruby Franke,...

Following a promising pre-season performance, girls tennis strives to become CIF qualifiers in the 2023 season and to make the most of their time together. They will be facing off against strong teams and adjusting to a new roster, but they hope their experience playing matches against high level schools...

Mr. Howell, Ms. Altman, and Mr. Banderas are three of Oxford's new teachers this year.

Team captain and senior Abbi Tago prepares to spike the ball over the net during Varsity Girls Volleyball's match against Whitney.