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PIONEERING THE WAY: Sophia Park and Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward smile after Park passes California Bar exam. (Photo Courtesy of Sophia Park)
OA alum Sophia Park is the youngest person to pass the California Bar
December 12, 2024
A NEW AGENDA: Former president Trump’s second term focuses on issues that fueled his winning campaign, including the economy, reproductive rights, and immigration. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons/Shealah Craighead)
A breakdown of Donald Trump’s policies ahead of his presidency
December 12, 2024
CLEANING UP CAMPUS: Senior Vicky Tran, junior Angelina Lim, and senior Sari Sleem dedicate 8th period to repurposing waste, from plastic bottles to volleyballs.
ECO cleans up campus one 8th period at a time
December 12, 2024
CELEBRATING TOGETHER: An Oxford family enjoys cultural foods from the posada.
OA’s posada lights up the holiday season
December 12, 2024
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.
Oxford partakes in ASB holiday service projects
November 21, 2024
BLUE INFIGHTING: The Democratic party's failure to unite themselves under their policies and values has ultimately led to a successful Republican takeover.
Reclaiming America’s vote by rebranding Democrats
December 12, 2024
INDIGENOUS JUSTICE: The California State University of Long Beach (CSULB) desecrated the Indigenous sacred site of Puvungna with toxic materials and has yet to fully compensate the tribal nations.
The desecration of Puvungna demands Indigenous justice
December 12, 2024
UNSETTLING INDICATION: The faulty AI detecter (GPT Zero) used by eKadence wrongfully accuses students of AI use.
eKadence’s reliance on faulty AI detection constrains the classroom and beyond
December 12, 2024
MIXED SIGNALS: Controversial political tactics, like those seen in CA-45, lead to more division and reduce election integrity (Collage by Aarya Halankar)
Inflammatory political ads reduce election integrity
December 12, 2024
RIGHT WING INFLUENCE: Right wing activists and content creators radically skew young male voters right through social media.
Right wing media’s influence skews elections
December 12, 2024
HOLIDAY CHEER: Embrace the season with your friends and celebrate Friendsmas with these activities.
‘Tis the season of Friendsmas festivities
December 12, 2024
POW DAY: Snowboarder pulls off a STEEZY trick while showcasing a variety of fashion options to improve skiing/snowboarding style.
Your key becoming a STEEZ master in the snow
December 12, 2024
Senior Features: Link Crew leaders
Senior Features: Link Crew leaders
December 12, 2024
COUNTING DOWN: A variety of advent calendars feature numerous surprises daily, brightening up the season.
Counting down to Christmas: advent calendars to bring you joy during the holiday season
December 12, 2024
COZY BREW: Warm up your holiday and finals season with a delicious bowl of soup or stew.
Soups & stews to keep warm this Winter
December 12, 2024
FLYING FREE: The musical is a skillful addition to Oz’s century of history.
“Wicked” earns its chance to fly beyond the stage
December 12, 2024
BATTLE OF HOLIDAY HITS: Highlighting new and underrated holiday music gems over classics.
Battling over the crown of holiday music
December 12, 2024
LOST IN THE SAUCE: A man cooks up his first beat and enters the world of music production.
Get creative this winter: Learn music production
December 12, 2024
SETTING SAIL: Moana 2 brings together familiar and new faces for a sequel that misses the mark.
Moana 2 gets lost amongst waves of missed potential
December 12, 2024
BEYOND THE MASK: Tyler the Creator embellishes his unique sound in an explosive, unapologetic burst of technicolor.
Tyler, the Creator paints saturated self portrait in “Chromakopia”
December 5, 2024
ON THE ICE: Jacob and Michael Levindofske playing at hockey tournaments. (Photos Courtesy of Jacob and Michael Levindofske)
Levindofske twins skate in sync
December 12, 2024
USING THEIR HEADS: Junior Slava Lee and Senior Carlos Miranda go in for the head and chest bump in their 5-1 win against Pacifica Christian.
Turning up the heat with Oxford’s Winter sports
December 12, 2024
TAKING ON THE CHALLENGE: Junior High flag football athletes run to secure the ball during a match against Lexington Junior High
Junior High Students explore intramural sports
December 12, 2024
The 2024 boys volleyball team gets hyped ahead of the Los Amigos game.
Through the lens: OA Sports videographer Raphael Bauzon
November 21, 2024
TO THE FINISH LINE: Junior Serena To crosses the finish line at the 605 League finals.
Autumn in review: Patriots wrap up fall sports CIFs
November 21, 2024
Girls Golf Captain senior Melody Oh is the 605 League CIF Girls Golf Champion.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E02: Melody Oh
November 21, 2024
Halloween at Oxford
Halloween at Oxford
November 1, 2024
Students enjoy "A Night of Floating Lights" at Fall Ball
Students enjoy “A Night of Floating Lights” at Fall Ball
October 30, 2024
Senior Cameron Oates discusses his musical journey and future plans with Gamut staffer Kenzie Laing.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E01: Cameron Oates
October 30, 2024
Hope Homecoming: A Night to Remember
Hope Homecoming: A Night to Remember
October 28, 2024
Halloween at Oxford
Halloween at Oxford
November 1, 2024
Students enjoy "A Night of Floating Lights" at Fall Ball
Students enjoy “A Night of Floating Lights” at Fall Ball
October 30, 2024
Hope Homecoming: A Night to Remember
Hope Homecoming: A Night to Remember
October 28, 2024
CAMP OUT: The long line to pay for AP exams resembled the queue for a sold-out concert. Today was the last day to pay for the tests.
Students brave long lines to pay for AP exams
October 18, 2024
Girls Golf Captain senior Melody Oh is the 605 League CIF Girls Golf Champion.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E02: Melody Oh
November 21, 2024
Senior Cameron Oates discusses his musical journey and future plans with Gamut staffer Kenzie Laing.
The Unicorn Podcast S01E01: Cameron Oates
October 30, 2024
AUHSD Layoffs, ep. 2: Educators Speak
March 18, 2024
AUHSD Layoffs, ep. 1: Responses at the District
March 18, 2024
(Collage by Zoharys Jaen)
Senior Features, ep 3: Sound of Brass and Wind
March 14, 2024
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
October 2024 Centerspread
October 2024 Centerspread
October 30, 2024
October 2024 Comics
October 2024 Comics
October 30, 2024
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September 26, 2024
September 2024 Centerspread
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September 25, 2024
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
October 2024 Centerspread
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October 30, 2024
September 2024 Centerspread
September 2024 Centerspread
September 25, 2024
October 2024 Comics
October 2024 Comics
October 30, 2024
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September 26, 2024
May 2024 Comics
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May 7, 2024
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April 2024 Comics
April 1, 2024
March 2024 Comics
March 2024 Comics
March 18, 2024
Photo collage by her daughter
Students form support group after being exposed by @oabadparking
April 1, 2024
Photo by Chief Keef Adlib
World implodes: Matcha lattes are no more
April 1, 2024
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April 2024 Cover
April 1, 2024
PDA at OA homecoming sparks new mono variant
PDA at OA homecoming sparks new mono variant
April 1, 2024
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April 2024 Centerfold
April 1, 2024

The Gamut

The Gamut
Vanessa Marin-Ixlan

Vanessa Marin-Ixlan, Senior Staff Artist

A senior and staff artist, Vanessa Marin first joined Gamut because her friend introduced her; now, she’s on her 2nd year in Gamut. An avid churchgoer, Vanessa believes that church really positively influenced and helped her life. When she was a kid, she wanted to be a biologist because she liked to work with animals (that was until she found out about all the math she’d have to do). Before she dies, Vanessa would like to go to central America and to a concert. She loves drawings, reading comics, and watching films. She is especially a huge fan of Nobuhiko Obayashi, a Japanese movie director. She is very passionate about Captain Marvel, and would recommend everyone to read Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima, an author who she really loves. She would very much like to be sponsored by Bimbo because she loves pinguinos. 

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BLUE INFIGHTING: The Democratic party's failure to unite themselves under their policies and values has ultimately led to a successful Republican takeover.

Reclaiming America’s vote by rebranding Democrats

Justin Le and Haley Nguyen • December 12, 2024

BLUE INFIGHTING: The Democratic party's failure to unite themselves under their policies and values has ultimately led to a successful Republican takeover.

COUNTING DOWN: A variety of advent calendars feature numerous surprises daily, brightening up the season.

Counting down to Christmas: advent calendars to bring you joy during the holiday season

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

COUNTING DOWN: A variety of advent calendars feature numerous surprises daily, brightening up the season.

CELEBRITY MOURNING: The internet only worsens the spectacle that arises when a celebrity passes.

Celebrity deaths shouldn’t be social media spectacles

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor • November 21, 2024

CELEBRITY MOURNING: The internet only worsens the spectacle that arises when a celebrity passes.

Community Celebrations: Oxford Academy students and staff share their Thanksgiving traditions before the break

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Oxford students and staff!

Aarya Halankar, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

Community Celebrations: Oxford Academy students and staff share their Thanksgiving traditions before the break

A HALF-BAKED EXPOSE: "The Apprentice" biopic captures a nuanced look at the former president's involvement with corrupt capitalism yet fails to explore his inner psyche.

“The Apprentice” unmasks Trump’s complex rise to power

Jasmine Nguyen and Nathan Perera • October 30, 2024

A HALF-BAKED EXPOSE: "The Apprentice" biopic captures a nuanced look at the former president's involvement with corrupt capitalism yet fails to explore his inner psyche.

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AI’s progress and development pollutes the planet

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

Kamala Harris catches Gen Z’s attention with social media trends

“Kamala HQ” sacrifices decorum for entertainment

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Kamala Harris catches Gen Z’s attention with social media trends

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September 2024 Comics

Vanessa Marin-Ixlan, Senior Staff Artist • September 26, 2024

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JoJo Siwa’s Rebirth

Millie Kwon, Staff Writer • May 7, 2024

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Limited You: AUHSD fails its students, teachers, and self

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief • March 18, 2024

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It is time to value environmental preservation

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor • February 1, 2024

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Artists abuse creative freedom with religion

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

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Street vendors struggle with Orange County’s unrealistic regulations

Haley Nguyen and Rachel Yoon • December 14, 2023

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Wonka: The Emergence of Chalamet’s Inner Chocolatier

Nandita Bussa, News Editor • December 14, 2023

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Exploring autumnal flavors through pies

Millie Kwon, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023

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Spotlight on Diwali, South Asian festival of lights

Nandita Bussa, News Editor • November 16, 2023

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October 2023 Centerfold

October 30, 2023

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Visitors should stop overlooking toxic Hawaiian tourism

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor • September 28, 2023

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Writers strike persists, demanding accountability

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • September 28, 2023

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