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    Medals earned from the PVSA bronze, silver and gold award are on display. Image used with permission from Ksims.
    PVSA pause leaves service uninterrupted
    Recent events to note include Lynbrook being ranked 10th in California schools by U.S. News & World Report, the city of Santa Clara hosting the annual Parade of Champions on Oct. 4, the rise of Waymos on the road and the matcha shortage. Top left: Photo by Tristan Lo. Top right: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom left: Photo used with permission from Creative Common License. Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Creative Common License
    Campus, community and world events
    Californians rally in protest against Trump's immigration policies at the San Francisco Civic Center. Image used with permission by Wikimedia Commons.
    Bay Area pushes back against presidential policy
    Vicky the Viking strikes a pose at the first student section of the 2025-26 school year, themed "Red Out."
    Vicky the Viking brings campus diversity
    As a kid rides a bike down the hill, their dad trails closely behind.
    Local movement advocates for Calabazas
    Students expressed different perspectives on the new phone ban
    Students react to the new phone policy
    Proposition 50 plans to redraw California's congressional districts to win five more seats in the House of Representatives.
    Prop 50: A must have or manipulative?
    Under Lynbrook’s current food delivery policy, students are not allowed to have meals delivered to the school campus or nearby houses from food delivery services. However, an alternative to a completely restrictive ban that allows for both safe and efficient food delivery is worth considering.
    Editorial: Lynbrook should revisit food delivery policy
    Although chatbots may offer quick, convenient responses, they are poor substitutes for therapists and trusted individuals.
    AI chatbots create a false sense of connection
    Catherine Yang finds the value in being 'alright" at many talents.
    Being alright with being “alright”
    Catherine Yang finds the value in being 'alright" at many talents.
    Being alright with being “alright”
    2024-25 Senior Columns
    2024-25 Senior Columns
    It’s September 11, 2018.
    My hijab & I
    One thousand. The biblical number of prosperity, the number of years in a millennium, and the number that signifies a remarkable milestone.
    A fresh sheet of square paper
    Just past midnight, my house is deafeningly quiet.
    On soup and stories
    Under Lynbrook’s current food delivery policy, students are not allowed to have meals delivered to the school campus or nearby houses from food delivery services. However, an alternative to a completely restrictive ban that allows for both safe and efficient food delivery is worth considering.
    Editorial: Lynbrook should revisit food delivery policy
    With legal immigration pathways narrowing and deportations without due process rising nationwide, it has become more important than ever for students and school communities to be educated on their rights and protections. Photo by Qianzi Loo. Graphic illustration by Maddy Chang
    Editorial: Building safety and awareness around student immigrant rights
    Lack of awareness around the prevalence of digital misinformation affects students in the digital age. To combat these concerns, student engagement in media literacy and responsible journalism should be prioritized within schools.
    Editorial: Media literacy in and out of FUHSD classrooms
    Students actively engage in discussions and group activities in their Ethnic Studies class.
    Editorial: Federal education cuts threaten ethnic studies programs
    In a district wide effort to address student mental health issues, Lynbrook plans to launch a future mental wellness center, preceded by a monthly prototype launching in May.
    Future wellness center is a step toward aiding student mental health
    Vedanshi Prasad writes beautiful poetry and short stories, inspired by her previous struggles and powerful books.
    Vedanshi Prasad overcomes obstacles and ignites inspiration
    Bryce Mikolajczak holds up his cards, planning to make his next move in his game Cell Quest. Photos by Nicolas Cheng and used with permission from Bryce Mikolajczak.
    Bryce Mikolajczak’s Cell Quest gamifies the world of cells
    Michelle Chung designs a variety of cakes with vibrant frosting and exuberant decor. Photos used with permission from Michelle Chung.
    Michelle Chung spreads sweetness, one treat at a time
    Madison Chan (left) and Jayden Peterson (right) pose with their drinks at their boba booth. Images used with permission from Madison Chan.
    NovelTea blends creativity, community and passion together
    Senior Harvy Chang and his team break the Guinness World Record for fastest BART speedrun at Berryessa/North San Jose Station on July 6, completing it in 5 hours, 43 minutes and 10 seconds. Used with permission from Harvy Chang.
    Harvy Chang takes to the railroads of BART
    Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion
    Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion
    Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports
    Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports
    Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music
    Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music
    Photos by Lilly Wu. (Lilly Wu)Graphic illustration by Claire Guo. (Claire Guo)
    Claire Hsu bakes it up
    Jayden Yang makes waves through water polo
    Following the evolving story of Hispanic History Month and how these celebrations grew, shifted and became nationally recognized.
    Exploring Hispanic History Month’s evolving legacy
    Passports have become indicators of one's geopolitical worth, with each nation's passport granting or denying access to a number of countries.
    Power and privilege in the palm of your hand
    Power and privilege in the palm of your hand - Student Blurbs
    Power and privilege in the palm of your hand – Student Blurbs
    As college application season rolls around, the question of how CollegeBoard managed to have such a chokehold on the American education system is once again on the rise.
    How the College Board took over American education
    Whether through panic-buying or an
uptick in lipstick sales, the American
shopping cart can reveal much about
the state of our economy during
economic hardship. Photos used with permission under Creative Commons license.
    Tracking consumer and marketing changes over the recessions
    The mass support of the Golden State Valkyries comes ultimately from respect — an attitude that the entire sport of basketball should prioritize over media drama.
    Focus on the WNBA for the talent, not the drama and sex toys
    This school year, the varsity football team was temporarily disbanded, leaving Lynbrook with just a JV team. The impact on school culture and other athletic teams is already evident.
    Campus life without varsity football
    The Monta Vista-Lynbrook marching band merge arose from a member shortage, with students working to blend differences in campus cultures for their first joint season this school year.
    Merging melodies with the Monta Vista-Lynbrook marching band
    This school year, Lynbrook introduced a girls flag football team to the fall sports roster.
    Girls flag football kicks off the fall season
    As the season progresses, David and Abigail Leder look to overcome difficulties with collective effort.
    Father-daughter dynamic duo makes a splash in water polo
    Recreating brunch foods
    Recreating brunch foods
    33 Questions with Dr. Chen
    33 Questions with Dr. Chen
    Crossword Oct. 6, Issue 1
    In a joyful shift from his more melancholy works, pop musician Ed Sheeran added his eighth album, “Play,” to his discography on Sept. 12.
    Ed Sheeran plays it safe with his new album, Play
    In the aptly-named “Marvel Zombies,” released by Marvel Studios on Sept. 24, heroes fight and flee from armies of undead.
    A tragic, heartfelt bloodbath
    Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics
    Tug, not tackle: Students and staff on girls flag football in Viking athletics
    Approaching 60 years of history: Lynbrook back in the day
    Approaching 60 years of history: Lynbrook back in the day
    Nostalgic memories, since 2010
    Nostalgic memories, since 2010
    Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
    Vertigo and La Pluma Open Mic
    Students gathered in the parking lot on March 29 for ASB's first school-sanctioned celebration of Holi.
    Adding a little color with Holi
    Brain Rot
    Brain Rot
    Nostalgia
    Nostalgia
    Gaming the system
    Gaming the system
    Lost in translation.
    Lost in translation.
    Welcome Back Rally 2025
    Welcome Back Rally 2025
    View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/gradphotos25.
    Class of 2025 graduation ceremony
    View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/sprom25.
    Senior Prom 2025: Rewrite the Stars
    Farewell Rally 2025
    View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/spromfashionshow2025
    Senior Prom Fashion Show 2025
    Recreating brunch foods
    Recreating brunch foods
    33 Questions with Dr. Chen
    33 Questions with Dr. Chen
    Behind the live performances of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (ft. Studio 74 and Lynbrook music department)
    Behind the live performances of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (ft. Studio 74 and Lynbrook music department)
    Unwrapping holiday memories
    Plucking heartstrings with Lynbrook students’ favorite love songs
    Epic staffers Amanda Jin and Irene Hwang give their opinions on the 2025 Oscars nominations. Graphic illustrations by Olivia Tu.
    From Anora to Emilia Perez: Our opinions on the 2025 Oscars
    Graphic Illustration by Amanda Jin, Alexandra Wu and David Zhu.
    Behind the runway
    Formula 1: Pit lane Talk
    Formula 1: Pit lane Talk
    Graphic Illustration by Daeun Chung
    College mythbusting with Mr. Roy
    Don’t judge a book by its cover: the shortcomings of banning books
    Don’t judge a book by its cover: the shortcomings of banning books
    Crossword Oct. 6, Issue 1
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      The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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        • 2020-21
        • Issue 7
        • Senior Package

        Senior Class of 2021

        Senior Class of 2021

        Elena Williams, Anusha Kothari, Audrey Wong, Sunny Li, Kavya Iyer, Katie Chen and Rachel Wu
        May 27, 2021

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        Elena is a senior and an editor-in-chief of the Epic. She enjoys playing with her cat, practicing web design and avoiding college applications. Quarantine...

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        Anusha is a senior and one of this year's Editors-in-Chief. Outside of journalism, you can find her participating in clubs like AISA and CardioMed, or...

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        Audrey Wong is a senior and Managing Editor for Epic. She loves learning new languages, cooking/baking and photography. She is interested in octopus, cuttlefish...

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        Sunny Li is a senior and a Design Editor on the Epic. She enjoys running and running related content during her free time (and even when she doesn't have...

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        Kavya is currently a senior and a Content Editor for the Epic. Her favorite anything changes on a daily basis because it depends on her mood, making her...

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        Katie is a senior and is so excited for her third year on the Epic's staff! Aside from being an aspiring student journalist, Katie is also a passionate...

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        Rachel is a senior and a Design Editor for the Epic. In her free time, she enjoys reading novels and watching movies and TV shows. Some of her favorites...

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