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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
HONORABLE AWARD: Mrs. Siggson (middle) poses with AUHSD Trustee Ron Hoshi (left) and Principal Houston (right), holding up her surprise poster and flowers celebrating her award.
Mrs. Siggson awarded OA Teacher of the Year
February 6, 2025
Taking Action: California Governor Gavin Newsom signs bills into law with fellow policymakers.
New educational policies set in motion for California in 2025
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
AUHSD celebrates annual Servathon event
February 6, 2025
AP Seminar offers a stepping stone for Oxford sophomores to AP Lang and beyond. Photo courtesy of College Board
AP Seminar to be introduced to Oxford curriculum
February 6, 2025
Trump’s plans to dissolve DOE endanger opportunities for marginalized students
Trump’s plans to dissolve DOE endanger opportunities for marginalized students
February 6, 2025
PROTECT RIGHTS: Now more than ever abortion rights are needed to protect the privacy and safety of citizens.
Federal Protections for Abortion Rights
February 6, 2025
UNEXPECTED CATALYST: Luigi Mangione's murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO exposes the growing fracture between corporate elites and the American working class.
UnitedHealthcare CEO death unites working America
February 6, 2025
Internet Disaster: AI runs rampant across websites, overwhelming users and oversaturating the internet
AI’s online takeover overloads users with lackluster support
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.
Elite colleges are failing middle class students
February 6, 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
Bewitchment for Bookworms: Enjoy a Valentine's date with a splendid love story!
Sugar-sweet books for the season of love
February 6, 2025
Brighten 2025: Look forward to sustainable self-improvement with a few easy and enjoyable tips.
How to rekindle your new year resolutions
February 6, 2025
Senior Features: Hardworking upperclassmen
February 6, 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
FAILING EXPECTATIONS: Beast Games demonstrates a growing rift between MrBeast and his viewers.
Beast Games casts contestants, not compassion
February 6, 2025
Love-Hate Relationship: XO, Kitty's focus on drama over character development creates an amusing yet unsatisfying viewing experience.
XO, Kitty flounders as an irresistible, messy wreck
February 6, 2025
FLYING FREE: The musical is a skillful addition to Oz’s century of history.
“Wicked” earns its chance to fly beyond the stage
December 12, 2024
BATTLE OF HOLIDAY HITS: Highlighting new and underrated holiday music gems over classics.
Battling over the crown of holiday music
December 12, 2024
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
A TALE AS OLD AS TIME: The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs face off in Super Bowl LIV.
High stakes on the road to the NFL’s playoffs
February 6, 2025
ON THE ICE: Jacob and Michael Levindofske playing at hockey tournaments. (Photos Courtesy of Jacob and Michael Levindofske)
Levindofske twins skate in sync
December 12, 2024
USING THEIR HEADS: Junior Slava Lee and Senior Carlos Miranda go in for the head and chest bump in their 5-1 win against Pacifica Christian.
Turning up the heat with Oxford’s Winter sports
December 12, 2024
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
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
October 2024 Centerspread
October 2024 Centerspread
October 30, 2024
October 2024 Comics
October 2024 Comics
October 30, 2024
September 2024 Comics
September 2024 Comics
September 26, 2024
September 2024 Centerspread
September 2024 Centerspread
September 25, 2024
November 2024 Centerspread
November 21, 2024
October 2024 Centerspread
October 2024 Centerspread
October 30, 2024
September 2024 Centerspread
September 2024 Centerspread
September 25, 2024
October 2024 Comics
October 2024 Comics
October 30, 2024
September 2024 Comics
September 2024 Comics
September 26, 2024
May 2024 Comics
May 2024 Comics
May 7, 2024
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April 2024 Comics
April 1, 2024
March 2024 Comics
March 2024 Comics
March 18, 2024
Photo collage by her daughter
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 2024 Cover
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 2024 Centerfold
April 1, 2024

The Gamut

The Gamut
Vanessa Marin-Ixlan

Vanessa Marin-Ixlan, Senior Staff Artist

A senior and staff artist, Vanessa Marin first joined Gamut because her friend introduced her; now, she’s on her 2nd year in Gamut. An avid churchgoer, Vanessa believes that church really positively influenced and helped her life. When she was a kid, she wanted to be a biologist because she liked to work with animals (that was until she found out about all the math she’d have to do). Before she dies, Vanessa would like to go to central America and to a concert. She loves drawings, reading comics, and watching films. She is especially a huge fan of Nobuhiko Obayashi, a Japanese movie director. She is very passionate about Captain Marvel, and would recommend everyone to read Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima, an author who she really loves. She would very much like to be sponsored by Bimbo because she loves pinguinos. 

All content by Vanessa Marin-Ixlan
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Trump’s plans to dissolve DOE endanger opportunities for marginalized students

Celine Park, Staff Writer • February 6, 2025

Love-Hate Relationship: XO, Kitty's focus on drama over character development creates an amusing yet unsatisfying viewing experience.

XO, Kitty flounders as an irresistible, messy wreck

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief • February 6, 2025

Love-Hate Relationship: XO, Kitty's focus on drama over character development creates an amusing yet unsatisfying viewing experience.

BLUE INFIGHTING: The Democratic party's failure to unite themselves under their policies and values has ultimately led to a successful Republican takeover.

Reclaiming America’s vote by rebranding Democrats

Justin Le and Haley Nguyen • December 12, 2024

BLUE INFIGHTING: The Democratic party's failure to unite themselves under their policies and values has ultimately led to a successful Republican takeover.

COUNTING DOWN: A variety of advent calendars feature numerous surprises daily, brightening up the season.

Counting down to Christmas: advent calendars to bring you joy during the holiday season

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

COUNTING DOWN: A variety of advent calendars feature numerous surprises daily, brightening up the season.

CELEBRITY MOURNING: The internet only worsens the spectacle that arises when a celebrity passes.

Celebrity deaths shouldn’t be social media spectacles

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor • November 21, 2024

CELEBRITY MOURNING: The internet only worsens the spectacle that arises when a celebrity passes.

Community Celebrations: Oxford Academy students and staff share their Thanksgiving traditions before the break

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Oxford students and staff!

Aarya Halankar, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

Community Celebrations: Oxford Academy students and staff share their Thanksgiving traditions before the break

A HALF-BAKED EXPOSE: "The Apprentice" biopic captures a nuanced look at the former president's involvement with corrupt capitalism yet fails to explore his inner psyche.

“The Apprentice” unmasks Trump’s complex rise to power

Jasmine Nguyen and Nathan Perera • October 30, 2024

A HALF-BAKED EXPOSE: "The Apprentice" biopic captures a nuanced look at the former president's involvement with corrupt capitalism yet fails to explore his inner psyche.

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AI’s progress and development pollutes the planet

Kenzie Laing, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

Kamala Harris catches Gen Z’s attention with social media trends

“Kamala HQ” sacrifices decorum for entertainment

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Kamala Harris catches Gen Z’s attention with social media trends

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September 2024 Comics

Vanessa Marin-Ixlan, Senior Staff Artist • September 26, 2024

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JoJo Siwa’s Rebirth

Millie Kwon, Staff Writer • May 7, 2024

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Limited You: AUHSD fails its students, teachers, and self

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief • March 18, 2024

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It is time to value environmental preservation

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor • February 1, 2024

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Artists abuse creative freedom with religion

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

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Street vendors struggle with Orange County’s unrealistic regulations

Haley Nguyen and Rachel Yoon • December 14, 2023

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Wonka: The Emergence of Chalamet’s Inner Chocolatier

Nandita Bussa, News Editor • December 14, 2023

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Exploring autumnal flavors through pies

Millie Kwon, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023

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Spotlight on Diwali, South Asian festival of lights

Nandita Bussa, News Editor • November 16, 2023

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October 2023 Centerfold

October 30, 2023

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Visitors should stop overlooking toxic Hawaiian tourism

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor • September 28, 2023

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Writers strike persists, demanding accountability

Jimena Beltran, Senior Staff Writer • September 28, 2023

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