After chalking up for nearly 15 years, senior Kristen Young has somersaulted onto Cornell University’s Division I solo gymnastics squad and committed as part of the incoming class of 2029. Having begun her time on the mat at age three, Young started competing at a higher level around age six. By...

On Oct. 18 Oxford’s Friends4Hope Club, an on-campus organization that supports and plans events for the students of Hope High School, hosted the Hope Homecoming. The Hope homecoming is an opportunity for Friends4Hope to connect with the students of Hope High and create meaningful memories they can...

MLB playoffs kick off in October – arguably the most exciting and interactive part of the 162-game regular season. Just twelve of the thirty teams set the stage for a four-round elimination bracket where fans devotedly follow their favorite teams – picking new favorites as theirs are eliminated. While...

Sabrina Carpenter may only be five feet, but the release of her sixth album “Short n’ Sweet” soared her career to new heights. After soundtracking the summer with global chart toppers “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” the record released on Aug. 23 and is an intricate mosaic of mainstream...

As fall sports approach the mid-season mark, each squad has cultivated a unique team spirit and chemistry. Whether in the gym, on the tennis courts, or the golfing range, OA’s fall sports captains carry the weight of the responsibility of making the team mesh and embodying the team’s camaraderie. Senior...

Oxford’s spring athletes had sensational performances from the gym volleyball nets to the batter’s box. With impressive records coming from (insert sports best-kept records at the end), here is a full recap of OA spring sports and a preview into possible CIF playoff competition.    Track The...

Brandy Melville, one of the most popular teenage clothing brands, remains one of the industry's most controversial. Although recognized for its trendy crop tops and adorable pajama sets, Brandy is notorious for its unapologetically discriminatory marketing strategies. However, HBO’s new documentary...

The famed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship went public in September, vastly increasing the media focus on Swift at NFL games. As a result, Swift’s stereotypically feminine fanbase, the “Swifties,” have boosted the NFL’s weekly viewership by 53% and strengthened a growing female audience...

Before considering types of pitches, number of home runs, or plays made on the diamond, baseball organizations need to ensure the stability of their team's future. The Anaheim Angels exemplify the failure to do so, as they have lacked professionalism and team coordination in the past two decades Players,...

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, the romantic holiday is not complete without getting comfy on the couch to watch a fulfilling classic film. Follow this list of recommended movies for when you are on either life’s comedic highs or ready to sob your heart out!    Feel Good Movies   13...

Sophomore Linda Liao, freshman Kenzie Liang, and seventh grader Evelyn Truong are the face of ice skaters here at OA. The graceful, competitive, and dedicated skaters put in over 24 combined hours a week towards improving their craft and honing their skills for bigger opportunities like collegiate skating...

During “The Eras Tour” U.S. run from March through August, its massive success propelled local economies and Swift’s stardom, leading to the creation of a concert film. Recreating its energy and spirit, the “Eras” movie recorded three of the tour’s nights in LA, allowing fans worldwide their...

“This is just a surreal moment, there’s just so many things that have happened in this past month and to finally be the last team standing, there’s just no better feeling,” Max Scherzer, Rangers star pitcher said.  For the first time ever, the Texas Rangers are MLB World Champions. After...

After nearly a decade of not making it to the postseason, Angels players, fans, and management are frustrated with what hoped to be the golden year for them. Like many years prior, the Anaheim Angels begin to decline right after the All-Star break in July and fail to regain momentum when it counts. After...

Fall is the season of pumpkin spice lattes, cute Uggs, and comfy sweaters, marking the start of a new school year. Although many students detest the start of the fall semester and would rather linger in the relaxation of their summer festivities, autumn can also be a time of rejuvenation! Here are five...

After dedicating years of hard work towards their sports, all athletes know that one day will be their last time lacing up their shoes, stepping onto the field, or putting on their caps and jerseys. As the class of 2023’s athletes race to the end of their high school careers, they have all collected...

When students think of OA sports, they mostly think of volleyball, tennis, basketball, and soccer. But what about those fields in the back pocket of the campus that PE teachers always say not to run on during warm-up jogs: the baseball and softball fields. Admittedly, OA students don’t share the same...

Super Bowl Sunday took place on Feb. 12, with a tight game coming from both sides of the field. The Chiefs ultimately took the win as Super Bowl champs after star quarterback Patrick Mahomes fought through an ankle injury and came alive in the second half, bringing home the trophy as a redeemer for their...

For a non-football addict, the NFL playoffs may seem a bit confusing. With some NFL legends falling off of their thrones during the first round, quarterback injuries, odd-ball decisions costing teams their games, and so much more, it’s hard to keep up. Of the 14 top NFL teams this season, the Kansas...

It’s girls basketball season again! Throughout their preseason, these Lady Patriots have been practicing extremely hard, and they’re ready to give it their all this winter season. Hopeful with their growth as a team together, girls varsity is prepared to bounce back, hoping to finish 3rd or higher...

This year’s best guesses for who will take home the Big Four trophies at the 65th annual Grammys.  Music’s most prominent annual award show, the Grammys, dazzles with vibrant performances, astonishing designer outfits, and fan-favorite stars. The 65th annual Grammys will be held at Crypto Arena...

The 2022 MLB postseason was filled with unexpected finalists and drop-outs.  All eyes were on last year’s World Series finalists, the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Little did the MLB world know that the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies would rise to the occasion and qualify for...

From the unassuming girl next door to the empowered pop star on top of the world, Taylor Swift’s singer persona has constantly evolved throughout her career as fractions of herself that are blown up to play a part. Her latest release from Oct. 21, “Midnights” shares her stories of self-hate and...

Slick-back buns, gold hoops, brown lined lips with a glossy top coat. On a woman of color (WOC), this look is “gangster” or “trashy,” but on a White woman, this is the “clean-girl” aesthetic that has taken social media by storm.   Hailey Bieber caused a huge internet frenzy after...

Setting the scene for the perfect fall season: cozy cardigans, warm pumpkin lattes, cute flannels, and a charming fall playlist made by your Gamut staff!   Teenage Dream Artist: Stephan Dawes Genre: Indie Pop “You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream.” You know it,...

On July 28, 2022, previous dress code regulations were reinstated for the new school year. This decision was announced on the Oxford Academy Instagram, @oa_patriots, marking the end of the dress-code grace period admin provided last year.  After the post received 374 disappointed comments from Oxford...

Sho-Time is at it again! As of Aug. 31, 28-year-old Japanese two-way Angel player, Shohei Ohtani officially became the first in MLB history to have 10 wins on the pitching mound and over 30 home runs in a season.   That night, the ball left Ohtani’s bat at 107 mph and brought in Mike Trout and...