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Amy Bao

Amy Bao, Senior Staff Artist

Meet senior Amy Bao as she continues her Gamut career as a Staff Artist derived from her passion for drawing 3 winged butterflies as a kid. She also plays for Oxford’s very own Girls Varsity Volleyball team, which she pours her heart into. Whether it’d be through the Gamut or the volleyball court, Amy’s enthusiasm is an example to us all. Her passions don’t end there though, she shares an immense interest in films, which she avidly tracks though her Letterbox account. Some of her favorite movies include Black Panther, Big Hero 6, and Interstellar representing her love for science fiction. As of now, she is currently diving into the story of Star Wars, taking a particular interest in the characters like Obi Wan Kenobi. Adding on to her list of interests, Amy is a big gamer, exploring a wide variety of genres from the tragic story of The Last of Us, all the way to the exciting gameplay of 2k25. If you’re looking to chat about art, volleyball, video games, or movies, Amy’s your girl. 

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September 2025 Comics

September 2025 Comics

Amy Bao, Senior Staff Artist September 24, 2025

 

The Toxic Summer Grind: The pressure for students to be productive over break has stolen their chance of relaxation

The Toxic Summer Grind: The pressure for students to be productive over break has stolen their chance of relaxation

Steadfast Savants: These four musicians have earned valuable recognition for their dedication to mastering their instruments and giving polished performances.

OC Artist of the Year nominees celebrate their craft

Natalie Akins, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

Steadfast Savants: These four musicians have earned valuable recognition for their dedication to mastering their instruments and giving polished performances.

The AI Coup: Musk's integration of AI in the government threatens American ideals with unreliable motivations.

Musk’s AI coup runs far deeper than its guise of efficiency

Kenzie Laing, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 5, 2025

The AI Coup: Musk's integration of AI in the government threatens American ideals with unreliable motivations.

Lovely Picnic: Enjoy one of these pastries whether under the sun or from a cutely wrapped gift box.

Senior Features: Hardworking upperclassmen

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Lovely Picnic: Enjoy one of these pastries whether under the sun or from a cutely wrapped gift box.

PROTECT RIGHTS: Now more than ever abortion rights are needed to protect the privacy and safety of citizens.

Federal Protections for Abortion Rights

Nandita Bussa and Alaisha Singh February 6, 2025

PROTECT RIGHTS: Now more than ever abortion rights are needed to protect the privacy and safety of citizens.

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

Amy Bao, Senior Staff Artist December 12, 2024

Put on your helmets, zip up your jackets, and strap in your boots because snow season is officially here. Although learning how to participate in snow sports is no easy feat, getting out there is the first step toward improvement. As a rookie snow athlete, it is necessary to recognize safety, but...

BLAST TO THE PAST: Season 5 of “Phineas and Ferb” will capture nostalgia in its older audience, though new viewers may not see the charm.

Phineas and Ferb revival might miss the mark

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer November 21, 2024

BLAST TO THE PAST: Season 5 of “Phineas and Ferb” will capture nostalgia in its older audience, though new viewers may not see the charm.

CELEBRATING LOCALLY: Many Orange County locations celebrate Native American history.

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Orange County

Nathan Perera, Managing Editor November 21, 2024

CELEBRATING LOCALLY: Many Orange County locations celebrate Native American history.

DOWNFALL OF MR. BEAST: Lunchly is Revealed as Disastrous Marketing Ploy and Causes Major Backlash for Mr. Beast

Unpacking profit over people in MrBeast’s Lunchly project

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

DOWNFALL OF MR. BEAST: Lunchly is Revealed as Disastrous Marketing Ploy and Causes Major Backlash for Mr. Beast

UNIQUE COSTUMES: Inspiration for original costumes to ditch the conventional this Halloween.

Resurrecting dreadful Halloween costumes to eerie-sistible

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024

UNIQUE COSTUMES: Inspiration for original costumes to ditch the conventional this Halloween.

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