On Aug. 29, Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend. From its lewd images to perceived misogyny, controversy has dogged it from the beginning.  Nevertheless, Carpenter has made light of the criticism much like the album pokes fun at her own lifestyle and the people who...

On March 16, the Orange County (OC) Register announced Oxford seniors Cameron Oates, Xabrina Kroll, and Aditri Harish and junior Nathan Nguyen as four of the 923 nominees for the 12th annual Artist of the Year competition. Funded this year by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the program presents categories...

With warm weather comes time for students to relax, enjoy themselves, and investigate new and interesting ventures beyond the academic world. However, students rarely have a surplus of money to spend on these hobbies, so they end up needing to put their plans aside. Here are some interesting activities...

In his return to the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented major changes to the government, including restrictions on progressive literature and performances. Enforcing his own philosophies through non-political endeavors, Trump’s stifling of artistic expression hinders intellectual...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, people often connect with their loved ones through the typical cards and chocolates. However, a captivating book can be an even more magical experience for yourself or a literary friend! Try one of these reads to celebrate love in all its forms.   Perfect on...

After eight years of development, Wicked: Part One, an adaptation of the Broadway hit’s first act, released across the United States on Nov. 22. The first installment of the two-part movie musical stars theatre veterans, pop icons, and television stars alike, paying homage to the powerful call-to-action...

Oxford Academy’s newly minted mock trial team participated in their first competitions against Tesoro High School on Nov. 7th and Rosary Academy on 14th at the Superior Court of Orange County in Santa Ana. Formed as a branch of the existing OA Law and Politics club, the team was founded by junior...

Every Halloween, dabblers on a Netflix binge and devotees with carefully chosen watchlists alike enjoy classics like Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. While these icons are loved for many reasons, other excellent films go unnoticed behind Jack Skellington and the Sanderson...

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...

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Oxford Academy’s choir program performed their Fall Preview Concert, “Let the Good Times Roll,” on Sept. 20th and 21st at Kennedy Performing Arts Center, showcasing themes of positivity, determination, and faith.  The show features both unique songs and others that will appear later in the...