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Lynbrook choirs sing “Ukukholwa” (faith) as their portion of “Ukuthula”.
Lynbrook choir attends virtual concert AVoice4Peace
Amy Liu • October 7, 2020

In honor of the International Day of Peace, choirs around the world gathered on Sep. 21 to sing Ukuthula, a traditional South African hymn of peace. AVoice4Peace is a world-wide...

An illuminated tablet on a dark library shelf.
Libraries open virtual doors
Stella Huang • October 7, 2020
Workers bag meals at the Cupertino High School cafeteria.
FUHSD extends free meal service to anyone under age 18, no questions asked
Elizabeth Cheng • October 7, 2020
ASB’s different commissions have planned a variety of events for this virtual year, including a gameshow and a cookbook.
ASB plans virtual school events
Sharlene Chen • October 7, 2020
Graphic Illustration by Alara Dasdan. A character writes in a large red book with a thought bubble of diverse people holding up a pen representing the diversity in writing emphasized by the new course.
Leaving European Literature with style
Alara Dasdan • October 7, 2020
Exploring filial piety in Asian cultures
Exploring filial piety in Asian cultures
Shamita Gurusu and Lillian Fu • October 7, 2020

Commonly practiced in Asian families, filial piety consists of the virtues of respect, obedience and supportive care given to one’s ancestors and elder family members. It...

Despite strong political opinions, young voters are often missing from voting lines.
Young voters: How voices go unheard in politics
Elena Williams and Jason Shan • October 7, 2020
Throughout its history, the SAT has struggled to define what it means to assess academic ability.
Testing, testing: A history of the SAT
Renee Ge • October 7, 2020
In the Red Tier, gyms and salons can resume indoors, while other operations, such as movie theaters and indoor dining, remain paused.
COVID-19 updates: Unmasked
Mei Corricello and Crystal Qian • October 7, 2020
Computer screens are connected, but not connected at the same time. Some teens fare well at home, but others do not.
Social isolation affects teen social development
Elizabeth Park and Sharlene Chen • August 24, 2020
A genocide’s a genocide, no matter the size
A genocide’s a genocide, no matter the size
Lina Mezerreg • October 7, 2020

Social media is extremely useful in bringing to light serious issues, especially since word of mouth is no longer viable due to the coronavirus shelter-in-place. Recently,...

Early AP exam registration disproportionately impacts low income students, with it’s far reaching consequences ultimately harming students regardless of socioeconomic status.
Early AP Registration hurts student performance
Youqi Huang • October 7, 2020
Students are swamped on Wednesdays with homework, extracurricular activities and club meetings.
Editorial: Guidelines on Wednesdays, deadlines, class time necessary for remote learning
Epic Staff • October 7, 2020
Who is that girl I see?
Who is that girl I see?
Katie Chen • October 7, 2020
The writer, Bennie Chang, staring into the mirror and pondering over the truth about racism.
Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s most racist of them all?
Bennie Chang • October 7, 2020
Ouyang will play golf at UCLA in the fall of 2022.
A tee-riffic choice: Junior Anton Ouyang verbally commits to UCLA Golf
Sophie Au • October 7, 2020

Looking through his family photo books, junior Anton Ouyang sees photos of him as a toddler, holding a golf club in his hands. He began golf as soon as he could walk, and...

Workouts from popular fitness trainers Mary Helen Bowers, Pamela Reif and Chloe Ting and their rating out of five stars.
Home workouts for the busy student
Claire Chiu • October 7, 2020
2020 U.S. Open: A rare grand slam without Big 3
Elliu Huang • September 13, 2020
Graphic Illustration by Jason Shan and Crystal Qian
A shift in this year’s school sports and PE credits
Crystal Qian and Jason Shan • August 24, 2020
Staff and student athletes stay active with Strava
Staff and student athletes stay active with Strava
Ria Phelan and Allison Hsieh • August 20, 2020