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MORE PATRIOTS INCOMING: Oxford Academy will increase its enrollment of students who live outside of the Anaheim Union School District. (Photo by Millie Kwon)
Oxford to increase student enrollment
March 5, 2025
COLLABORATIVE EQUITY: CSULB professor Dr. Jose Moreno presented various statistics illustrating academic achievement disparities between AUHSD's ethnic groups and genders, urging the community to partake in LCAP to address them.
AUHSD begins LCAP for 2024-25 school year
March 5, 2025
Jasmine Nguyen (10), Lynn Huynh (10), and Julissa Boykin (12) celebrate BSU's Black History Week with trivia-themed Jenga in the quad. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)
BSU honors culture, labor, legacy with Black History Week
March 5, 2025
Making their mark: Secretary Dominique Pagaduan (most left), Vice President Jolie Diep (second to left), President Elie Nguyen (second to right), and Treasurer Annie Gao (most right) are ready to lead Oxford (collage by Audrey Lee).
The 25-26 ASB Executive Board are ready to make their mark
March 5, 2025
STRENGTHENING SUPPORT: As the Trump administration enforces strict immigration policies, AUHSD is leveling up support for its undocumented students.
AUHSD offers support for undocumented students amid federal changes
February 6, 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
Pressure to pick a path hinders students from finding passion
March 5, 2025
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
March 5, 2025
Federal Attacks: President Donald Trump's buyout adds to his action items against the federal workforce's size, harming American citizens.
Trump’s federal workforce buyout robs American services
March 5, 2025
The American Nightmare: Trump's interference in the arts endangers creativity, compassion, and freedom at large.
Censorship under Trump threatens expression
March 5, 2025
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
March 5, 2025
SHOP VINTAGE: At popular events such as Long Beach Flea, you can find unique items curated by local business owner and OA junior Jordi Romero.
Exploring a passion for fashion with junior Jordi Romero
March 5, 2025
ColorforJuli: Hope of rekindling her creative side sprouted into a passion-filled nail tech business. (Illustrated by Kathleen Vo)
Julia Cayabyab polishes the perfect nail business
March 5, 2025
Creative ways to create your perfect picnic
Creative ways to create your perfect picnic
March 5, 2025
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
February 6, 2025
Lovely Picnic: Enjoy one of these pastries whether under the sun or from a cutely wrapped gift box.
Switch up sweet treats for your Valentine
February 6, 2025
FUN, YET FORMULAIC: Tate McRae's latest album is a divisive mix of sparkly, 2000s pop-inspired anthems and gratingly generic love songs that fail to captivate.
Tate McRae gets “So Close” to 2000s pop perfection
March 5, 2025
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show unveils the hidden U.S. game
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show unveils the hidden U.S. game
March 5, 2025
BookTok sullies modern literature
BookTok sullies modern literature
March 5, 2025
Health on Hold: Music labels fail to provide new artists with sufficient healthcare resources. (Illustration by Gia Nguyen)
Record labels neglect new artists’ healthcare
March 5, 2025
Invisible Strings: Acclaimed award shows are “rigged” due to their bias and exclusivity in nominations and awardees.
Bias takes center stage in award shows
February 6, 2025
W is for Winners: The girls basketball team poses for a celebration photo after winning their CIF playoffs against Faith Baptist High School
Girls basketball and soccer tackle CIFs
March 5, 2025
Sibling Magic: Shay shows off her power at the plate, knocking big brother Mac right off his feet! (Photo by Mikaela Woo)
Tiettmeyer Duo: Masters of the balancing act
March 5, 2025
Senior athletes commit to their futures
March 5, 2025
TEAM CAPTAINS: (Pictured left to right, top to bottom) Track and Field captains Andrew Nguyen (12), Samuel Gatonye (12), and Lee Littler (11); Baseball team captains Elijah Spessert (12) and Logan Lavoie (11); Softball team captain Kuhu Gupta (12); Boys Tennis team captains Derek Di (11), Charles Phan (12), and Jaden Zhang (11); and Boys Volleyball team captains Dawson Nguyen (11) and Andy Ha (12).
Captains spring into new season
February 6, 2025
LET THE GAMES BEGIN: X games at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado
Breaking extreme snow barriers at the 2025 Winter X Games
February 6, 2025
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
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March 18, 2024
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Students form support group after being exposed by @oabadparking
April 1, 2024
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World implodes: Matcha lattes are no more
April 1, 2024
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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 1, 2024

The Gamut

The Gamut
Gia Nguyen

Gia Nguyen, Layout Editor

As The Gamut’s layout editor, junior Gia Nguyen first discovered his passion for layout during a journalism competition, where he quickly found that it was a therapeutic way for him to express himself.  When he was a freshman, Gia joined The Gamut to display his creativity and liked the freedom interpreting stories gave him. Along with The Gamut, Gia’s favorite class is entrepreneurship — he may be a finance bro in the future, but he’s not sure yet. Outside of school, Gia enjoys drawing, cooking, baking, and feeding into his boba obsession. He gets boba at least once a week and has even attempted to make it at home. He describes his spirit animal as the Miniso penguin, and he likes listening to the Across the Spiderverse and Dune soundtracks in his free time. This year, Gia is looking forward to experimenting with layouts, making The Gamut look more modern, and seeing if his classes will “break him” (we know they won’t!). 

 

All content by Gia Nguyen
Health on Hold: Music labels fail to provide new artists with sufficient healthcare resources. (Illustration by Gia Nguyen)

Record labels neglect new artists’ healthcare

Celine Park, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

Health on Hold: Music labels fail to provide new artists with sufficient healthcare resources. (Illustration by Gia Nguyen)

Federal Attacks: President Donald Trump's buyout adds to his action items against the federal workforce's size, harming American citizens.

Trump’s federal workforce buyout robs American services

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor • March 5, 2025

Federal Attacks: President Donald Trump's buyout adds to his action items against the federal workforce's size, harming American citizens.

FAILING EXPECTATIONS: Beast Games demonstrates a growing rift between MrBeast and his viewers.

Beast Games casts contestants, not compassion

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

FAILING EXPECTATIONS: Beast Games demonstrates a growing rift between MrBeast and his viewers.

NO MERCY: Private institutions continue racking up tuition costs while moving higher education opportunities further out-of-reach for middle class families.

Elite colleges are failing middle class students

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor • February 6, 2025

NO MERCY: Private institutions continue racking up tuition costs while moving higher education opportunities further out-of-reach for middle class families.

October 2024 Centerspread

October 2024 Centerspread

Gia Nguyen, Layout Editor • October 30, 2024

   

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Electoral college fails to reflect American voices

Celine Park, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

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Fall into culture: museums to explore this autumn

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer • October 22, 2024

By offering housing to unhoused students, LAUSD addresses the educational disparities exacerbated by homelessness with a strong student support system all districts should adopt.

LAUSD charters new path for unhoused students

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 26, 2024

By offering housing to unhoused students, LAUSD addresses the educational disparities exacerbated by homelessness with a strong student support system all districts should adopt.

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Romanticize your life with coming-of-age media

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief • May 7, 2024

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Longtime fans find heaven in Conan Gray’s new album

Nandita Bussa, News Editor • May 7, 2024

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March 2024 Centerfold

March 18, 2024

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Four platonic ways to show appreciation in the season of love

Tyler Nguyen, Staff Photographer • February 1, 2024

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California gun violence calls for legal restrictions

Celine Park, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

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December 2023 Comics

December 14, 2023

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“The Eras Tour” film cements Swift’s legacy

Mikaela Woo and Justin Le • November 16, 2023

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Disney has audience “Wish”-ing on next big hit

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023

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Choir takes the stage with “Once On This Island”

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • October 30, 2023

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Blurring the line between safety and censorship

September 28, 2023

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Olivia Rodrigo spills her "GUTS" in sophomore album

September 28, 2023

February 2023 Comics

February 2023 Comics

Gia Nguyen, Layout Editor • February 9, 2023

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“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Spellbinds Audiences

Janet Abrantes, Op-Ed Editor • February 9, 2023

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Happiness isn’t 50% off

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Managing Editor • November 17, 2022

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Untraditional Twists for Your Thanksgiving Feast

Justin Le and Michelle Choy • November 17, 2022

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Quiet Quitting for Better Living

Anjali Suva, Senior Staff Writer • September 29, 2022

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“Never Have I Ever:” A High School Story

Laura Liu, Editor in Chief • September 29, 2022

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