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LEGACY ADMISSIONS BANNED: California Assembly Bill 1780 bans private universities in the state, such as USC, from factoring familial alumni status, commonly known as legacy, in the admissions process
California bans legacy admissions in AB 1780
October 10, 2024
The 2015 bond measure funded construction of Oxford’s engineering building.
New bond Measure K aims to upgrade AUHSD school campuses
September 26, 2024
Welcoming France: Oxford Academy ASB seniors Kyle Phan, Charlena Tran, Samantha Reyes, and Yarely Martinez integrate their French exchange students into American school life.
Oxford hosts French, Chinese students in immersive two-week program
September 26, 2024
Aeries to eKadence: AUHSD is transitioning the grading system from Aeries to eKadence, necessitating teachers, students, and families to adapt to the change.
AUHSD transitions to the eKadence grading system
September 26, 2024
Merging entrepreneurship and kindness: Staff members of Kindset, an AUHSD student-run company, assemble for a group portrait
Kindset fuses entrepreneurship, kindness for AUHSD students.
September 26, 2024
COMMUTER SCHOOL: Eighty-one per cent of Oxford’s 1,317 students reside outside of Cypress.
OA parking lot construction strains commuters
September 26, 2024
Oxford student athletes' success lacks support
Oxford student athletes’ success lacks support
September 26, 2024
Disneyland Moves Backwards: Following alterations to the Disability Access Service pass on June 18, many users with disabilities are left without accommodations and given a subpar experience.
Disability Access Pass changes stifle Disney’s magic
September 26, 2024
LAUSD charters new path for unhoused students
LAUSD charters new path for unhoused students
September 26, 2024
The database of harmful deepfakes expands alongside a toxic digital environment where individuals live in fear of their bodies, voices, and identities being abused.
AI deepfakes call for ethical reality check
September 26, 2024
Kei Coffee House serves all style, no substance
Kei Coffee House serves all style, no substance
September 26, 2024
Senior Features: New beginnings for ASB
Senior Features: New beginnings for ASB
September 26, 2024
Experienced Author: Senior Carina Wang has been writing since the age of 7 and continues her passion through her new book, “Wind Seeker,” aimed towards environmental efforts.
Carina Wang presents her latest novel at OA library
September 26, 2024
Unveiling Oxford Academy’s Newest Patriots for 2024!
September 26, 2024
Navratri, Festival of the Divine Feminine
September 26, 2024
Too Short n’ Stunningly Sweet
Too Short n’ Stunningly Sweet
September 26, 2024
OA Singers let good times roll at Preview Concert
OA Singers let good times roll at Preview Concert
September 26, 2024
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Rushed Return
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Rushed Return
September 26, 2024
Love Island’s hot bombshell sets fire to dating culture
Love Island’s hot bombshell sets fire to dating culture
September 26, 2024
“Uglies” an unimaginative adaptation that's far from pretty
“Uglies” an unimaginative adaptation that’s far from pretty
September 26, 2024
Seventh grader Julia Li competes at the 2024 PanAm Age Group Artistic Swimming Championships in Lima, Peru.
Artistic swimmer Julia Li wins silver in Peru
September 26, 2024
Cheer is a sport that would be a positive addition to Oxford’s sports offerings.
Adding new sports could be Oxford’s game changer
September 26, 2024
Tennis team captains Ivy Nguyen, Olivia Kang, and Janice Lee, all 12
Their Last Rodeo
September 26, 2024
Brian Pham (12) and Kai Nguyen (12) were among the E-sports team members toured Riot Games and interacted with Riot employees.
E-sports joins exclusive event at Riot Games HQ
September 15, 2024
Photo collage by Tyler Nguyen and Mikaela Woo
OA track, baseball, and volleyball dominate in league
May 7, 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
Collage by Zoharys Jaen
Senior Features, ep. 2: Future Health Professionals
March 14, 2024
Photo by Tyler Nguyen
Senior Features, ep. 1: The Beginning of the End
October 7, 2023
September 2024 Comics
September 2024 Comics
September 26, 2024
May 2024 Comics
May 2024 Comics
May 7, 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
Photo by sapphic white boy
April 2024 Cover
April 1, 2024
September 2024 Comics
September 2024 Comics
September 26, 2024
May 2024 Comics
May 2024 Comics
May 7, 2024
Photo by Her Jett
April 2024 Comics
April 1, 2024
March 2024 Comics
March 2024 Comics
March 18, 2024
February 2024 Comics
February 2024 Comics
February 1, 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
Photo by sapphic white boy
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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September 2024 Comics

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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