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California’s budget cuts invite instability for food banks
California’s budget cuts invite instability for food banks
May 13, 2026
ROOTED in Activism: Oxford sophomore Hanh Nguyen shares her project on healthcare equity and affordability with guests at the Activism Showcase.
ROOTED fellows share projects at Activism Showcase
May 13, 2026
Changing Tides in the Golden State: CA’s races to discern candidates for Governor as the primary elections approach. (Collage by Aarya Halanker & Kenzie Laing)
Previewing the California Governor candidates in the countdown to the primary elections
May 13, 2026
WE THE PEOPLE: Protestors hold signs depicting messages regarding the 2026 Iran war.
Iran-US ceasefire continues with negotiations after two-week pause
May 13, 2026
Breaking Boundaries: The NASA Artemis II crew now hold the record for the farthest humans from earth after successfully orbiting the moon.
Artemis II launch turns science fiction into reality for the first time in 53 years
May 13, 2026
CHASING GOLD: Oxford Academy HOSA stand proudly as they get ready for the State Leadership Conference.
Oxford Academy HOSA sweeps at State Leadership Conference
April 17, 2026
ONLY THE BEGINNING: The shutdown of Sora AI signals the consequences of unsustainable AI development.
Billion-dollar company Sora AI, collapses and exposes the dark side of Artificial Intelligence
May 13, 2026
POLITICIZATION: Prioritizing political agendas over the scientific infrastructure that detects and contains disease outbreaks puts public health at risk.
The hidden cost of CDC cuts threatens future public health
May 13, 2026
THE CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL SYSTEM: A waste of time, money, and resources
The California High Speed Rail System is Unnecessary and Overfunded
May 13, 2026
RECENTLY DISMISSED: Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem are the only two Trump cabinet members to have been fired. (Collage by Nandita Bussa).
Women are the First to Fall: Bondi and Noem fired
May 13, 2026
THE ULTRA-WEALTHY: What Billionaires really care about.
Stop romanticizing billionaires
April 17, 2026
COLLEGE APP SEASON: In an already stressful season of their lives, influencers on TikTok sensationalize college application information, ultimately profiting off of these students.
College application fearmongering hinders students’ authenticity and success
April 17, 2026
Student Speaks: Gamut Farewells!
Student Speaks: Gamut Farewells!
May 13, 2026
How To: Plan the perfect graduation!
May 13, 2026
SAY CHEESE: From sandy beaches and lush parks to timeless architecture, these destinations are perfect backdrops for graduation photos!
Discover picture-perfect spots for grad photos
May 13, 2026
HOSA and Art Club host one last fundraiser
HOSA and Art Club host one last fundraiser
May 13, 2026
SAY CHEESE: Students take a final selfie of themselves for the school year, dressed in their polos and uniform bottoms.
Maximizing the last 2 weeks of the school year
May 13, 2026
PRIZED PLAYING: Eunice Lee, a violin player of over eight years won the grand prize at the National Orchestra Festival along with the Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble.
Eunice Lee wins national orchestra festival
April 17, 2026
A MOMENT COMES TO LIFE: Decorated Broadway stars Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler put an innovative spin on the musical for its 25th anniversary.
Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt light up Hollywood with “The Last Five Years”
May 13, 2026
The light turns green with CORTIS’ new EP
The light turns green with CORTIS’ new EP
May 13, 2026
May Mixtape:
May 13, 2026
ONE LESS STAR: Heeseung’s departure marks a new era for ENHYPEN.
HYBE Entertainment sparks dispute amongst global netizens
April 17, 2026
UNLIKELY ALLIES: Grace and Rocky’s friendship becomes the focal point of the story.
“Project Hail Mary”: Hard Sci-fi written as drama
April 17, 2026
SOMETHING NEW: The Drama tells an original story, critiquing hypocrisy and depicting romance as a true understanding between two people, even if they're flawed. (Collage by Justin Le)
“The Drama” brings a new twist to a classic genre
April 17, 2026
AGAINST ALL ODDS: Iraq celebrates its return to the World Cup (Photo by Dreamstime)
Iraq set to change global image during FIFA World Cup
May 13, 2026
2026 MLB season starts out swinging
May 13, 2026
FINISHING STRONG: Freshman softball player Rianne Sampilo prepares to bat, helping her team finish their season along with the other spring sports.
Spring sports teams wraps up the season
May 13, 2026
THE WORLD'S PASTIME: The 2026 tournament brought players of all nationalities together to celebrate their shared passion for the sport. (Collage by Natalie Akins)
2026 World Baseball Classic showcases international talent and pride
April 17, 2026
CLIMBING TO THE TOP: Sophomore Max Valdivia hits the volleyball with intense power, senior runner Trina So prepares for the race to begin, freshman Kaylee Rebutoc hits the softball, and a tennis player prepares to strike the tennis ball. (Collage by Caliny Alvarado)
Spring sports teams commence this season with fresh faces and high aspirations
April 17, 2026
CLIMBING TO THE TOP: Adrian Pama poses with his bronze medal on the podium at the PPA Newport Beach Open on March 6. (Photo courtesy of Adrian Pama)
Adrian Pama earns bronze at PPA
April 17, 2026
Junior Capstone
March 18, 2026
The Unicorn Podcast S02E07: Senior Features – OA Red Cross
The Unicorn Podcast S02E07: Senior Features – OA Red Cross
February 4, 2026
HORIZONTAL FRAME, YET A PORTRAIT PHOTO: Senior Atharv Kulkarni gets his photo taken with the ACS frame.
Club Refresh
February 4, 2026
Homecoming
February 4, 2026
The Unicorn Podcast S02E06: Ask the Gamut #3 – Surviving the Holidays
The Unicorn Podcast S02E06: Ask the Gamut #3 – Surviving the Holidays
December 16, 2025
CYCLE'S END: Westminster Mall's iconic carousel ride ceases operation shortly before the mall's closure. Its liveliness is juxtaposed with the dead mall surrounding it, drawing photographers from all around Orange County.
Westminster Mall closes its doors
December 10, 2025
Junior Capstone
March 18, 2026
HORIZONTAL FRAME, YET A PORTRAIT PHOTO: Senior Atharv Kulkarni gets his photo taken with the ACS frame.
Club Refresh
February 4, 2026
Homecoming
February 4, 2026
CYCLE'S END: Westminster Mall's iconic carousel ride ceases operation shortly before the mall's closure. Its liveliness is juxtaposed with the dead mall surrounding it, drawing photographers from all around Orange County.
Westminster Mall closes its doors
December 10, 2025
POSING FOR A PICTURE: A group of senior girls pose for a picture after the staff calibrates the camera.
OA’s Fall Ball was truly “Once Upon a Dream”
November 2, 2025
REACHING OUT: Show Choir and Advanced Girls collaborate to perform their song together
Fall into “Good to be Alive”
October 18, 2025
The Unicorn Podcast S02E07: Senior Features – OA Red Cross
The Unicorn Podcast S02E07: Senior Features – OA Red Cross
February 4, 2026
The Unicorn Podcast S02E06: Ask the Gamut #3 – Surviving the Holidays
The Unicorn Podcast S02E06: Ask the Gamut #3 – Surviving the Holidays
December 16, 2025
SENIOR SPIRIT: SRCC members Daniel Georges, Vihan Revagad, Maily Tran, and Haley Nguyen provide insight on their experience supporting the class of 2026. (Collage by Jasmine Nguyen)
The Unicorn Podcast S02E05: Senior Features – Senior Class Committee
November 21, 2025
The Unicorn Podcast S02E04: Ask the Gamut #2 – Fear Factor: Overcoming life’s scariest moments
The Unicorn Podcast S02E04: Ask the Gamut #2 – Fear Factor: Overcoming life’s scariest moments
November 7, 2025
The Unicorn Podcast S02E03: Breaking down Prop. 50 with Mr. Taylor
The Unicorn Podcast S02E03: Breaking down Prop. 50 with Mr. Taylor
October 29, 2025
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features - Gamut Seniors
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features – Gamut Seniors
October 10, 2025
May 2026 Cover
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May 13, 2026
May 2026 Centerfold
May 2026 Centerfold
May 13, 2026
May 2026 Comics
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May 13, 2026
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April 17, 2026
April 2026 Cover
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April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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April 17, 2026
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March 18, 2026
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February 4, 2026
December 2025 Centerfold
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December 12, 2025
November 2025 Centerfold
November 2025 Centerfold
November 21, 2025
April 2026 Comics
April 2026 Comics
April 17, 2026
March 2026 Comics
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March 18, 2026
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February 2026 Comics
February 4, 2026
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December 12, 2025
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November 21, 2025
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October 29, 2025
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
Photo by Big Ear Tutu
Oxford Academy students are blacklisted from The Source
April 1, 2024

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Chris Phan

Chris Phan, Art Editor

Senior Chris Phan lives a double life—the artist of a viral Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint fan art and The Gamut’s very own art editor. As a professional whitewashed Asian, he’s lived in California his whole life and rarely travels. However, he wants to visit New York in the future for his superhero inspiration, Spiderman. He really enjoys the Spider-Verse movie series, where he formerly received much of his art inspiration. Recently, he’s been filling up his sketchbook with drawings of T.O.P. from the hit K-Pop group BigBang. Aside from art, he enjoys lab work, stickers, and “noisy” music such as Charli XCX’s “Guess.” He hopes to live comfortably in SoCal in the future and keep art as a hobby. Claim your ticket as an OG fan before Chris becomes another viral art sensation!

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Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.

Fixing the Foundation: With funding from Measure K, Oxford has the opportunity to address its facility challenges before expanding the student body, or risk compromising the learning environment for all.

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