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Jasmine Nguyen

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer

Professional brainrotter, normal, yellow bald man emoji: all very true descriptors for second-year writer Jasmine Nguyen. Having applied for the Gamut as the result of losing a bet, gambling runs deep in Jasmine's blood, evident by her previous Genshin Impact addiction she's "recovered from." But, don't fret! She's here to stay --- at least if not for the writing, then the juicy, kinda-not-really-journalistic gossip and conversations. A victim to doomscrolling and the diabolical 4-6 p.m. afterschool nap, Jasmine shamefully admits to being allergic to "locking in." However, she is always consistent with her daily Connections and Mini Crossword (never Wordle, by the way), and you can always count on her to be playing 2048 and the Suika watermelon game during class. When Jasmine isn't intellectmaxxing via YouTube video essays or making dioramas, you can find her café hopping with friends (she highly recommends Ced in Garden Grove despite their atrocious prices) or woefully regretting her 8 classes junior year. And if you happen to spot her during Comp Sci (#womeninstem), take a look at her screen and make sure she's not on Twitter... she deleted the app off her phone but still seriously needs rehabilitation.

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AUHSD parent Germaine Newmann-Chau was one of many community members to speak at the June 6 AUHSD Board meeting about various changes.

Trustees vote to extend Superintendent’s contract, approve other changes

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor June 8, 2024

AUHSD parent Germaine Newmann-Chau was one of many community members to speak at the June 6 AUHSD Board meeting about various changes.

Celebrating our heroes during Teacher Appreciation Week

Celebrating our heroes during Teacher Appreciation Week

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Teacher’s Appreciation Week is swiftly approaching, spanning from May 6th to May 10th, providing an opportune moment to honor the unsung heroes of education for their tireless dedication and hard work in shaping our futures. Amid uncertain times, especially the Reductions in Force (RIF) occurring in...

Valieva’s scandal exposes figure skating’s icy reality

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer March 18, 2024

In the figure skating world, Kamila Valieva, a 15-year-old Russian athlete, was nothing short of a prodigy, captivating global audiences and amassing numerous world records with stunning performances. However, at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, what should have been the pinnacle of her career was overshadowed...

Golden Globes perpetuate Hollywood’s misogyny

Golden Globes perpetuate Hollywood’s misogyny

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

The Golden Globes Awards, a prestigious annual event celebrating outstanding achievements in film and television, garnered significant attention this year. Reaching 9.4 million people worldwide, viewers eagerly tuned in to witness one of Hollywood’s biggest nights, featuring highly anticipated nominations,...

“Working-class” is not the style for celebrities

“Working-class” is not the style for celebrities

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of celebrity culture, the once-captivating allure of luxury and fortune has lost its glitz and glamour. Amid the destructive COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing financial crisis, the public is no longer tolerant of celebrities unabashedly flaunting their wealth, prompting...

Toxic productivity silently suffocates students

Toxic productivity silently suffocates students

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

In a success-focused world, the constant drive to optimize productivity has plagued Oxford’s student culture.  Social pressures push students to squeeze every drop of spare time into something "worthwhile," often hidden in habits like working during lunch and staying up late to finish "just one...

The ultimate last-minute Halloween survival guide

The ultimate last-minute Halloween survival guide

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Halloween — full of spiders, screams, and sweets — is crawling just around the corner, but life’s sticky web of responsibilities has you racing against a ticking clock. Whether assignments have feasted on your schedule, or you’re simply hunting for effortlessly eerie ways to celebrate the holiday,...

Junior Karina Li and former Oxford teacher Ms. Ho welcomed participants at the first meeting of  “Love Through an Asian American Lens” on Wednesday, September 13th. (Photo By Karina Li)

LTAALENS: Photography with a purpose

Jasmine Nguyen, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Oxford Junior Karina Li and former social studies teacher Ms. Eunice Ho are instructing a program called "Love Through an Asian American Lens" (LTAALENS). Running until December 13 after school in room 905, this program merges Asian American studies with photography to capture and spread narratives of...

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