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SOLICITING APPLICANTS: The AUHSD Board of Trustees is accepting applications and nominations for Trustee Area 3.
AUHSD solicits applications for vacant Board of Trustees seat
October 16, 2025
Mr. Griffin joins OA as new assistant principal
Mr. Griffin joins OA as new assistant principal
September 24, 2025
Welcoming Oxford’s newest teachers to campus
Welcoming Oxford’s newest teachers to campus
September 24, 2025
Nine Oxford students named National Merit Semifinalists
Nine Oxford students named National Merit Semifinalists
September 24, 2025
TARDY SLIP: Upon walking in, tardy students scan in and are assigned an automatic detention at Oxford's attendance office.
Oxford’s new policy automates detentions for tardy students
September 24, 2025
APPLYING SMARTER: Mrs. Casanova, using insight from UC conferences, presents a lesson on maximizing the impact of one’s UC Personal Insight Questions to her AVID Senior Seminar class. (Photo by Tam-Ai Van)
New AVID class sets Oxford Academy seniors up for success
September 24, 2025
BLANKET BAN: Students feel overwhelmed by the implementation of the new phone policy.
Oxford’s phone ban leaves student needs unseen
September 24, 2025
CENSORING TRUTH: Trump administration denies funding to "liberal channels" NPR and PBS.
Trump pulls the plug on public broadcasting
September 24, 2025
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
September 24, 2025
IMPROPER ALLOCATION: Funds for the raid, but not for first aid.
Why is deportation adored while healthcare’s ignored?
September 24, 2025
Academic institutions must prioritize student agency over funds
Academic institutions must prioritize student agency over funds
May 13, 2025
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
The toxic summer “grindset” has obliterated the meaning of break for students
May 13, 2025
OXFORD GOES GLOBAL: International exchange students Esther Li, Leo Zhang, and Tony Hoang cross cultures and build connection.
OA’s international students foster global connection
September 24, 2025
LAST FIRST ISSUE: Gamut seniors discuss their favorite memories and aspects of The Gamut, celebrating the start of their fourth year on staff (Collage by: Aarya Halankar)
Student speaks: Gamut seniors reflect last three years on staff
September 24, 2025
COUNTING DOWN: From spirit days and sports games to graduation movie marathons and playlists, create a senior bucket list to squeeze the most out of these final months!
Check off your senior year with a bucket list
September 24, 2025
EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES: Diya Luthra (12), Sora Suzuki (12), Muqadas Omid (10), and Salena Adhikari (12, not pictured) participated in career immersion experiences this summer.
Oxford Academy students explore career opportunities over the summer
September 24, 2025
Senior Features: Gamut graduates!
Senior Features: Gamut graduates!
May 13, 2025
Poke Picks: The Gamut explores the best poke joints in Orange County to satisfy your summer cravings for a fresh, flavorful bowl to enjoy under the sun.
Savor the summer with Orange County’s best poke picks
May 13, 2025
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED FUN: Sabrina Carpenter continues taking the world by storm with equal parts bitterness, cheeky pessimism, and brazen self-assurance in the searing "Man's Best Friend." (Collage by Natalie Akins)
“Man’s Best Friend” sizzles in technicolor tears
September 24, 2025
Mixtape: Soundtrack to September
Mixtape: Soundtrack to September
September 24, 2025
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK: Zenitsu, Tanjiro, Shinobu, and Giyuu pose proudly after gaining massive character development.
“Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” redefines anime cinema
September 24, 2025
SILENCING VOICES, PROMOTING PREDATORS: A child is bombarded with messages from strangers while Roblox silences YouTuber Schlep.
Roblox’s “Schlep ban” exposes a child protection problem
September 24, 2025
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
May 13, 2025
Under Threat: Amidst a decline in sales, cinemas have turned to unorthodox methods to win back audiences, undermining the real value of the moviegoing experience as a result.
Movie theaters face an uncertain future amid audience decline
May 13, 2025
FULL SWING: Intramural athlete from the 24-25 season, freshman Camelot Tran hits a home run in an intramural softball game in last year’s game against Lexington. (Photo by: Camelot Tran)
Intramural sport’s schedule restructured for the 25-26 school year
September 24, 2025
VOLLEYBALL STAR: Serena Mai serves the volleyball in an Oxford Academy homegame on September 15.
Growing into the freshman jersey
September 24, 2025
Photos by Tyler Nguyen, Collage by Audrey Lee
Through the lens: Oxford’s student sports photographers showcase their skills out in the field
September 24, 2025
Junior high athletes reflect on final intramurals before high school
May 13, 2025
NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents
CIF releaguing reshapes Oxford sports
May 13, 2025
Champion Trio: Aaron Castellanos (12), Gabriel Chaparro (12), and Carlos Miranda (12) end their senior year on a high note, clinching a well-deserved win as champions of the 2025 Senate 3v3 games.
Annual 3v3 games add volleyball, soccer alongside basketball for triple the fun
May 13, 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 S02E02: Senior Features - Gamut Seniors
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features – Gamut Seniors
October 10, 2025
PHOTOSHOOT: Seniors capturing memories in front of the decorated backdrop.
Students celebrate culture at Garba Night extravaganza
October 10, 2025
ASK THE GAMUT #1: Navigating Clubs and Classes
The Unicorn Podcast S02E01: Ask the Gamut #1 – Navigating Clubs and Classes
September 29, 2025
Varsity swimmer Sawyer Le (10) surges ahead during the 100 meter butterfly against Whitney High School on March 20.
Swim: Scenes from a Season
March 21, 2025
International Week Runway Fashionistas
International Week Runway Fashionistas
March 7, 2025
REACHING OUT: Show Choir and Advanced Girls collaborate to perform their song together
Fall into “Good to be Alive”
October 18, 2025
PHOTOSHOOT: Seniors capturing memories in front of the decorated backdrop.
Students celebrate culture at Garba Night extravaganza
October 10, 2025
Varsity swimmer Sawyer Le (10) surges ahead during the 100 meter butterfly against Whitney High School on March 20.
Swim: Scenes from a Season
March 21, 2025
International Week Runway Fashionistas
International Week Runway Fashionistas
March 7, 2025
THE STUDENTS' VOICE: AUHSD Student Board Representative Erin Baek presents the student report at the March 6 board meeting.
Board of Trustees meeting – March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
Halloween at Oxford
Halloween at Oxford
November 1, 2024
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features - Gamut Seniors
The Unicorn Podcast S02E02: Senior Features – Gamut Seniors
October 10, 2025
ASK THE GAMUT #1: Navigating Clubs and Classes
The Unicorn Podcast S02E01: Ask the Gamut #1 – Navigating Clubs and Classes
September 29, 2025
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
September 2025 Comics
September 2025 Comics
September 24, 2025
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
September 24, 2025
Photo by Sydnee Cho & Rachel Yoon
May 2025 Cover
May 13, 2025
May 2025 Centerspread
May 2025 Centerspread
May 13, 2025
May 2025 Comics
May 2025 Comics
May 13, 2025
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
The “Performative Men” panic minimizes progressiveness
September 24, 2025
May 2025 Centerspread
May 2025 Centerspread
May 13, 2025
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
October 2024 Centerspread
October 2024 Centerspread
October 30, 2024
September 2024 Centerspread
September 2024 Centerspread
September 25, 2024
September 2025 Comics
September 2025 Comics
September 24, 2025
May 2025 Comics
May 2025 Comics
May 13, 2025
October 2024 Comics
October 2024 Comics
October 30, 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
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
Photo by Big Ear Tutu
Oxford Academy students are blacklisted from The Source
April 1, 2024

The Gamut

The Gamut
Eva Kim

Eva Kim, Digital Content Editor

Meet Eva, our digital content creator who envisions a future of being a full time artist, sipping coffee in her LA loft alongside a dog and a cat. To achieve this, Eva is putting the work in now. From taking art classes, to frequenting K-Town, LA, with her dad to go cafe hopping (her favorite spot is Camel Coffee), Eva is maxxing her stats in order to live a cozy, happy life. But aside from art, Eva enjoys slice-of-life shows like the Gilmore Girls and lives a chill life listening to Faye Webster, Laufey, and Lyn Lapid. Eva is also involved in school, serving as a publicist in the Senior Class Committee (in order to sneak Calico Critters into posts) and as a technician for Friends for Hope. Being a senior this year, Eva’s looking forward to experiencing everything in the Gamut for the last time. If you ever need her in the future, you can probably find her at art school (hopefully RISD) still with strong ambitions for art and fighting with mansplainers as a sidequest.

All content by Eva Kim
COUNTING DOWN: From spirit days and sports games to graduation movie marathons and playlists, create a senior bucket list to squeeze the most out of these final months!

Check off your senior year with a bucket list

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • September 24, 2025

COUNTING DOWN: From spirit days and sports games to graduation movie marathons and playlists, create a senior bucket list to squeeze the most out of these final months!

CENSORING TRUTH: Trump administration denies funding to "liberal channels" NPR and PBS.

Trump pulls the plug on public broadcasting

Nandita Bussa, News Editor • September 24, 2025

CENSORING TRUTH: Trump administration denies funding to "liberal channels" NPR and PBS.

May 2025 Comics

May 2025 Comics

Eva Kim, Digital Content Editor • May 13, 2025

Sip the Summer: Try these bright and indulgent sweet treats to cool yourself off during this warm-weather season!

Beat the heat with refreshing summer drinks

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • May 3, 2025

Sip the Summer: Try these bright and indulgent sweet treats to cool yourself off during this warm-weather season!

Limiting Beliefs: Due to pressure to create a “spike” early in high school, students can feel the need to “box themselves in” to a certain pathway

Pressure to pick a path hinders students from finding passion

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor • March 5, 2025

Limiting Beliefs: Due to pressure to create a “spike” early in high school, students can feel the need to “box themselves in” to a certain pathway

Locked Out: Paywalls restrict critical information behind fees, leaving low-income Americans in the dark on key news and decisions.

Paywalls gatekeep knowledge for low-income Americans

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • March 5, 2025

Locked Out: Paywalls restrict critical information behind fees, leaving low-income Americans in the dark on key news and decisions.

Celebrate Friendship: Show appreciation for all the friends in your life with these Galentine’s day ideas

Galentine’s Day ideas to celebrate fun & friendships

Kenzie Laing and Aarya Halankar • February 6, 2025

Celebrate Friendship: Show appreciation for all the friends in your life with these Galentine’s day ideas

Internet Disaster: AI runs rampant across websites, overwhelming users and oversaturating the internet

AI’s online takeover overloads users with lackluster support

Justin Le, Editor in Chief • February 6, 2025

Internet Disaster: AI runs rampant across websites, overwhelming users and oversaturating the internet

CAPTIVATING CUSTOMS: Enjoy the New Year by deviating from traditional celebrations.

Toast to a fresh start with New Year’s superstitions

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

CAPTIVATING CUSTOMS: Enjoy the New Year by deviating from traditional celebrations.

COZY BREW: Warm up your holiday and finals season with a delicious bowl of soup or stew.

Soups & stews to keep warm this Winter

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

COZY BREW: Warm up your holiday and finals season with a delicious bowl of soup or stew.

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November 2024 Centerspread

November 21, 2024

Jubilee's "Surrounded" reflects the shift in entertainment that employs weak debates meant to farm viewer engagements and act as rage bait.

Viral Jubilee series milks ragebait over political value

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief • October 28, 2024

Jubilee's "Surrounded" reflects the shift in entertainment that employs weak debates meant to farm viewer engagements and act as rage bait.

Denying Change: Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill 2586 imposes on California’s undocumented students’ opportunities for employment and higher education.

Newsom’s AB 2586 Veto inhibits undocumented students

Nandita Bussa, News Editor • October 30, 2024

Denying Change: Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of Assembly Bill 2586 imposes on California’s undocumented students’ opportunities for employment and higher education.

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Kei Coffee House serves all style, no substance

Justin Le and Jasmine Nguyen • 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

Miriam Santos and Jasmine Nguyen • 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.

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Volunteering opportunities to spice up your summer

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor • May 7, 2024

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Celebrating our heroes during Teacher Appreciation Week

Jasmine Nguyen, Podcast Producer • May 7, 2024

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Orange County High-Speed Rails head towards disaster

Audrey Lee and Celine Park • March 18, 2024

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Flower fields and gardens to visit in OC

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer • March 18, 2024

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February 2024 Centerfold

February 1, 2024

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How consumerism stole the spirit of Christmas

Celine Park, Opinion Editor • December 14, 2023

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Budget Christmas gifts to survive the season of giving

Miriam Santos, Staff Writer • December 14, 2023

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November 2023 Cover

November 16, 2023

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Cultural holidays welcome autumn around the world

Celine Park, Opinion Editor • October 30, 2023

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Parasocial relationships are stirring social danger

Justin Le, Editor in Chief • October 30, 2023

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Cute cafes to camp out in while studying

Justin Le, Editor in Chief • September 28, 2023

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