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Tyler Nguyen

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor

“What’s the deal with airplane food?” is what senior Photography Editor Tyler Nguyen would say when asked for a joke on the spot. That same quick wit carried over into his creative work, where a curiosity for the camera began to take shape. Although he initially joined Gamut as a writer, he drifted to photography and is now in his third year of staffing. At an early age, Tyler developed an interest in photography which then later turned into a passion after taking a Photography class with his friends. Aside from being a funny guy and talented photographer, Tyler enjoys living his life to the fullest, playing Pokemon (his favorite is Sableye), and aspiring to be a penspinner. He was even captain of the JV Tennis team for two years! Currently, Tyler is unemployed and can’t drive, but cracked at Geometry Dash. 

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VOLLEYBALL STAR: Serena Mai serves the volleyball in an Oxford Academy homegame on September 15.

Growing into the freshman jersey

Caliny Alvarado, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

VOLLEYBALL STAR: Serena Mai serves the volleyball in an Oxford Academy homegame on September 15.

Ms. Doherty

Welcoming Oxford’s newest teachers to campus

Karina Nguyen, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

Ms. Doherty

TWO SIX: The senior class poses as their last Back to School Rally ends

TWO SIX: The senior class poses as their last Back to School Rally ends

CLASS SPIRIT Ava Pitts (12), Roi Franco Barros (12), and Katarina Espinosa (12) cheering with patriot pride during the Back To School Rally

CLASS SPIRIT Ava Pitts (12), Roi Franco Barros (12), and Katarina Espinosa (12) cheering with patriot pride during the Back To School Rally

Photos by Tyler Nguyen, Collage by Audrey Lee

Through the lens: Oxford’s student sports photographers showcase their skills out in the field

Audrey Lee, Sports Editor September 24, 2025

Photos by Tyler Nguyen, Collage by Audrey Lee

NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents

CIF releaguing reshapes Oxford sports

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents

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

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor March 5, 2025

W is for Winners: The girls basketball team poses for a celebration photo after winning their CIF playoffs against Faith Baptist High School

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

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief 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)

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS: Phoebe Lin (11) hands a hand-crafted paper lantern, red for protection and good fortune, to Jaden Zhang (11).

Celebrating the new Lunar Year at Oxford Academy

Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor February 6, 2025

TRADITIONAL CRAFTS: Phoebe Lin (11) hands a hand-crafted paper lantern, red for protection and good fortune, to Jaden Zhang (11).

CLEANING UP THE COMMUNITY: OA Robotics and ECO members work together to collect electronic waste from the community during their Servathon event

AUHSD celebrates annual Servathon event

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor February 6, 2025

CLEANING UP THE COMMUNITY: OA Robotics and ECO members work together to collect electronic waste from the community during their Servathon event

NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents

Turning up the heat with Oxford’s Winter sports

Mikaela Woo, Editor Emeritus December 12, 2024

NEW COMPETITION: CIF releaguing may change Oxford Academy opponents

IN THE HEIGHTS: In the climax before the intermission, the residents of Washington Heights dance at the club enthusiastically.

OA Singers rise to new Heights in fall musical

Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor November 21, 2024

IN THE HEIGHTS: In the climax before the intermission, the residents of Washington Heights dance at the club enthusiastically.

JUMPING WITH JOY: Sophomore Brandy Nguyen leaps into the air in celebration after girls Varsity volleyball scores a point against Whitney.

Fall sports take on the Whitney Wildcats

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor October 23, 2024

GETTING READY: Junior Helen Vu prepares to serve against Whitney during the girls Varsity volleyball game.

Tennis team captains Ivy Nguyen, Olivia Kang, and Janice Lee, all 12

Their Last Rodeo

Mikaela Woo, Editor Emeritus September 26, 2024

Volleyball captain Elyannah Sonza, 12

Photo collage by Tyler Nguyen and Mikaela Woo

OA track, baseball, and volleyball dominate in league

Tyler Nguyen and Mikaela Woo May 7, 2024

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...

Volunteering opportunities to spice up your summer

Volunteering opportunities to spice up your summer

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor May 7, 2024

By the end of the school year, most of us are long overdue for a break from grueling AP tests and stressful finals. With schoolwork out of the way and more excess free time, summer break can be a time to keep busy in your community. Volunteering is an important opportunity for students, so here are some...

Collage by Tyler Nguyen adapts “Money” by Andrew Magill, “Mike Tyson” by Brian Birzer, and “Jake Paul” by Erik Drost, all licensed under CC by 2.0 Deed, and  “AT&T Stadium” by Michael Barera, licensed under CC by-SA 4.0 Deed. The collage is reusable under the CC by-SA 4.0 Deed.

Paul and Tyson shift the boxing landscape

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor May 7, 2024

Youtuber Jake Paul is scheduled to fight his eleventh professional boxing match on Jul. 20 in the Texas AT&T Arena against fifty-seven-year-old seasoned opponent Mike Tyson. The match will be live-streamed on Netflix, where thousands are anticipated to view the event. But, even months out, fans are...

Protests for Peace: Demonstrators gather on Oct. 8, 2023, outside the Brooklyn Museum in New York to protest Israeli attacks on Palestine. (Photo by Ishmael Daro)

Hate speech in modern debates should be condemned, not normalized

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor March 18, 2024

As tensions persist in the Israel-Hamas conflict, a disturbing trend has become clear among United States rallies: Anti-Palestinianism and antisemitism are rising, leading to hateful or violent crime. In light of the violence, discussion on protest etiquette must take place, and local authorities must...

Photo by Tyler Nguyen

Senior Features, ep. 1: The Beginning of the End

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor October 7, 2023

Photo by Tyler Nguyen

Four platonic ways to show appreciation in the season of love

Four platonic ways to show appreciation in the season of love

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor February 1, 2024

Most associate February with the season of romance, a time to shower significant others with utmost appreciation and love. However, a largely forgotten aspect of Valentine’s Day is thanking those who make our lives better. Love doesn’t have to be all about romance, so as the chillingly cold January...

True and Blue: Quantum Leap sports the iconic blue Beach Blitz banner after their competition victory at Capistrano Valley High School during the Nov. 3-5 weekend. They competed with their robot “Rigoletto” over the course of three days to eventually win the overall title, which they hope will be a sign of more wins to come. (Courtesy of OA Robotics)

Quantum Leap Electrifies Competition in 2023 Beach Blitz

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor December 14, 2023

Oxford Academy’s First Robotics Competition (FRC) robotics team, Quantum Leap, came out on top at the Beach Blitz robotics competition on Nov. 3-5 in their first overall competition victory since 2019. With the blue victory banner and commemorative trophy in tow, they eagerly await the new year’s...

Shooting for Victory: Boys basketball lines up for the shot for their OATV debut. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)

Boys basketball is ready to enter the season with a slam dunk

Audrey Lee, Sports Editor December 14, 2023

Shooting for Victory: Boys basketball lines up for the shot for their OATV debut. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)

Breaking the Basket: Freshman Chloe Chen during varsity practice, prepping hard for the season. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)

Freshmen Chen, Noble bond in varsity basketball

Michelle Choy, News Editor November 16, 2023

Breaking the Basket: Freshman Chloe Chen during varsity practice, prepping hard for the season. (Photo by Tyler Nguyen)

Ice Cold: Junior Olivia Kang reps in her orange and black game jersey during media day with her team, the Lady Ducks. (Courtesy of Olivia Kang)

Breaking the ice with OA’s star hockey players

Zoharys Jaen and Tyler Nguyen November 16, 2023

Junior Olivia Kang and sophomores Enoch Oh and Jesse Hamrick spend vast hours on ice to master one sport: hockey. Playing for the Lady Ducks, Servite High School, and Villa Park respectively, these three star athletes practice daily in hopes of playing at the NCAA level in the future. Going into...

Freddy's movie: Nightmare for critics, fresh for fans

Freddy’s movie: Nightmare for critics, fresh for fans

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor November 16, 2023

Following a nearly two year content hiatus, the infamous Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise is back in the spotlight in the premiere of its first movie on Oct. 27. With series creator Scott Cawthon on board with Blumhouse Studios, anticipated YouTuber cameos, and an exciting plot, it successfully drummed...

Family Influencers leave the "Family" aspect behind

Family Influencers leave the “Family” aspect behind

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor October 30, 2023

The recent scandal involving the Youtube channel "8 Passengers,” a parenting-focused family YouTube channel, has reminded consumers yet again of the unregulated nature of the trend. After their twelve year old son was found malnourished and neglected, it came to light that parents Kevin and Ruby Franke,...

Matching matches: Both varsity and JV both celebrate 11-7 wins over Marina during their preseason on Sep. 9. (Photo Courtesy of OA Girls Tennis)

With rackets restrung, Girls Tennis returns

Tyler Nguyen, Photography Editor September 28, 2023

Following a promising pre-season performance, girls tennis strives to become CIF qualifiers in the 2023 season and to make the most of their time together. They will be facing off against strong teams and adjusting to a new roster, but they hope their experience playing matches against high level schools...

Mr. Howell, Ms. Altman, and Mr. Banderas are three of Oxford's new teachers this year.

Introducing the new year’s new teachers

Michelle Choy, News Editor September 28, 2023

Mr. Howell, Ms. Altman, and Mr. Banderas are three of Oxford's new teachers this year.

Team captain and senior Abbi Tago prepares to spike the ball over the net during Varsity Girls Volleyball's match against Whitney.

Varsity Girls Volleyball wipes out the wildcats in WOW games

Christian Festin, Senior Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Team captain and senior Abbi Tago prepares to spike the ball over the net during Varsity Girls Volleyball's match against Whitney.

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