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While listening to speakers, toddlers sitting on the ground hold signs to support Stop AAPI Hate efforts.
Community gathers to Stop AAPI Hate
Bennie Chang • March 29, 2021

On the morning of March 27, hundreds of people gathered in front of Saratoga’s City Hall to protest the recent surge of violence and discrimination against Asian Americans...

Lynbrook’s ACT program is returning to school on the week of April 19.
ACT program prepares for return to campus
Ethan Lee • March 17, 2021
As of March, four Lynbrook debate teams and one individual from Speech have qualified for the prestigious TOC.
Five Lynbrook Speech and Debate teams qualify to prestigious Tournament of Champions in eventful season
Melissa Chen • March 17, 2021
While in a normal year ELD students would constantly interact with English speakers at school, in remote learning they are surrounded by their native language. This shift has made the year a uniquely challenging one for Lynbrook’s English learners.
Lynbrook’s ELD program adapts to distance learning
Elena Williams and Youqi Huang • March 17, 2021
Lynbrook marching band won sweepstakes at a competition in Napa during the 2019-20 season.
Band lifts marching band requirement for freshmen
Diana Kohr • March 17, 2021
Under the girl boss trope, the rise of some women comes at the expense of others and leaves many separated and behind.
Girl boss stereotype: Empowering or detrimental to gender equality?
Kavya Iyer and Anwen Huang • March 17, 2021

One search for the term “girl boss” online yields a plethora of cheesy quotes, decked out in cursive and bright pink, encouraging women to work hard and achieve their...

As thrifting, both online and in physical stores, becomes more popular, the gentrification of thrifting becomes an increasingly prevalent issue.
The unsustainable truth of thrifting
Allison Hsieh and Diana Kohr • March 17, 2021
It is imperative that students be aware of staff members’ responsibility as mandated reporters for the wellbeing of themselves and their peers, in the case that they find themselves in such a harrowing situation.
What students should know about mandated reporting
Elizabeth Cheng and Katie Chen • March 17, 2021
The student body’s view of student government has changed over the years.
A look into student governments of the past
Sophie Au and Ria Phelan • February 19, 2021
While it may be uncomfortable, interacting with dissenting views is necessary for personal growth and a functional society. It’s important, if not required, for our future to actively avoid falling into the filter bubble cycle.
Isolated in online social spaces: The filter bubble algorithm
Sruthi Medepalli and Alara Dasdan • February 19, 2021
Movies and shows that deliberately portray villains with foreign accents are harmful to children’s perception of diverse cultures.
Dear Disney, stop teaching kids that foreign accents are evil
Emma Constable • March 17, 2021

There is a rumor that cartoons directed toward children often hide a more sinister motive — brainwashing them to adopt a certain mindset or believe in certain principles...

Lynbrook teachers should create curriculum for current events across departments.
Editorial: Teachers should incorporate current events into curriculum
Epic Staff • March 17, 2021
The prioritization of profit in Lynbrook STEM culture
Lillian Fu • March 17, 2021
Labeling non-Western cultures as “primitive” not only perpetuates ignorance and disregards the inherent complexity of cultures, but also fosters the idea that there is no room for inclusion of non-Western cultures.
The harmful implications of generalizing cultures
Claire Chiu • March 17, 2021
Despite its superficial glamour, a UBI is a misguided policy idea with devastating repercussions.
A universal basic income is not a utopian solution
Crystal Qian • March 12, 2021
Victoria Hwu set up shop during the pandemic, selling fashionable masks.
Junior Victoria Hwu spreads love with Craftablelove
Jason Shan • March 17, 2021

Masks have been “all the rage” since the start of the pandemic and will remain so for at least the next few months, so why not make them fashionable? That’s what junior...

While “WandaVision” is a confusing show at times, its masterfully placed easter eggs — and their greater implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) — makes the show a must-watch for both avid fans and casual watchers.
"WandaVision" magics its way into our hearts
Ron Aich • March 17, 2021
The limited drama series “The Queen
“The Queen's Gambit” traps us one move at a time
Ria Phelan • March 17, 2021
Surprises in store: How four students are running their own virtual stores
Jason Shan and Alara Dasdan • March 17, 2021
Iris Leung sells a wide variety of artistic stickers and postcards on her Etsy shop.
Checkin’ out the Chikiin: Iris Leung’s Etsy Shop
Jason Shan • March 17, 2021
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