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Tyler Nguyen

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor

“What’s the deal with airplane food?” is what senior Photography Editor Tyler Nguyen would say when asked for a joke on the spot. That same quick wit carried over into his creative work, where a curiosity for the camera began to take shape. Although he initially joined Gamut as a writer, he drifted to photography and is now in his third year of staffing. At an early age, Tyler developed an interest in photography which then later turned into a passion after taking a Photography class with his friends. Aside from being a funny guy and talented photographer, Tyler enjoys living his life to the fullest, playing Pokemon (his favorite is Sableye), and aspiring to be a penspinner. He was even captain of the JV Tennis team for two years! Currently, Tyler is unemployed and can’t drive, but cracked at Geometry Dash. 

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Homecoming

Tyler Nguyen, Chris Javier, and Millie Kwon February 4, 2026

The HOCO trifecta of the rally, games, and dance dominated the week of Jan. 12-17 where students joined together to share their school spirit and support each other. The week started off with the spirit week which anticipated the rally and games where performers boosted student morale and players showed...

RAISING STUDENT VOICES: Oxford students gather at the corner of Valley View and Ball to protest the actions of ICE.

RAISING STUDENT VOICES: Oxford students gather at the corner of Valley View and Ball to protest the actions of ICE.

PEACEFUL PROTEST: Seniors Amy Bao, Gissell Lopez, Blen Zekarias-Dammena, and Diya Luthra hold up homemade signs protesting the U.S.'s immigration crackdown.

PEACEFUL PROTEST: Seniors Amy Bao, Gissell Lopez, Blen Zekarias-Dammena, and Diya Luthra hold up homemade signs protesting the U.S.'s immigration crackdown.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS: Oxford students take to the streets to make their voices heard.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS: Oxford students take to the streets to make their voices heard.

EXPANDING TO THE MASSES: Oxford students pass the City of Cypress Community Center to bring their protest to more eyes.

EXPANDING TO THE MASSES: Oxford students pass the City of Cypress Community Center to bring their protest to more eyes.

COLLABORATIVE MOVEMENT: Seniors Janet Tran and Maily Tran bring homemade signs out onto the streets of Cypress.

COLLABORATIVE MOVEMENT: Seniors Janet Tran and Maily Tran bring homemade signs out onto the streets of Cypress.

THROUGH THE GATES: Seniors Roi Franco Barros, Eric Vo, and Kevin Pham lead their fellow protestors out of Oxford.

THROUGH THE GATES: Seniors Roi Franco Barros, Eric Vo, and Kevin Pham lead their fellow protestors out of Oxford.

MIXED FEELINGS: Fans applaud the new FNAF movie’s cultural faithfulness but question its substance and the series’ future.

“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” barely survives the night

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor December 12, 2025

On Dec. 5, the highly anticipated Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (FNAF 2) movie hit theaters, amassing over $30 million on opening night alone. Despite the first film’s shortcomings, fans embraced the new installment, but it repeats the same mistakes; heavy fan service and a thin, underdeveloped plotline....

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

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

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

Photo collage by Tyler Nguyen and Mikaela Woo

OA track, baseball, and volleyball dominate in league

Tyler Nguyen and Mikaela Woo May 7, 2024

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...

Volunteering opportunities to spice up your summer

Volunteering opportunities to spice up your summer

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor May 7, 2024

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...

Collage by Tyler Nguyen adapts “Money” by Andrew Magill, “Mike Tyson” by Brian Birzer, and “Jake Paul” by Erik Drost, all licensed under CC by 2.0 Deed, and  “AT&T Stadium” by Michael Barera, licensed under CC by-SA 4.0 Deed. The collage is reusable under the CC by-SA 4.0 Deed.

Paul and Tyson shift the boxing landscape

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor May 7, 2024

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...

Protests for Peace: Demonstrators gather on Oct. 8, 2023, outside the Brooklyn Museum in New York to protest Israeli attacks on Palestine. (Photo by Ishmael Daro)

Hate speech in modern debates should be condemned, not normalized

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor March 18, 2024

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...

Four platonic ways to show appreciation in the season of love

Four platonic ways to show appreciation in the season of love

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor February 1, 2024

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...

True and Blue: Quantum Leap sports the iconic blue Beach Blitz banner after their competition victory at Capistrano Valley High School during the Nov. 3-5 weekend. They competed with their robot “Rigoletto” over the course of three days to eventually win the overall title, which they hope will be a sign of more wins to come. (Courtesy of OA Robotics)

Quantum Leap Electrifies Competition in 2023 Beach Blitz

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor December 14, 2023

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...

Ice Cold: Junior Olivia Kang reps in her orange and black game jersey during media day with her team, the Lady Ducks. (Courtesy of Olivia Kang)

Breaking the ice with OA’s star hockey players

Zoharys Jaen and Tyler Nguyen November 16, 2023

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...

Freddy's movie: Nightmare for critics, fresh for fans

Freddy’s movie: Nightmare for critics, fresh for fans

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor November 16, 2023

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...

Family Influencers leave the "Family" aspect behind

Family Influencers leave the “Family” aspect behind

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor October 30, 2023

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,...

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