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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Lynbrook students have expressed varying opinions on the purpose of driving in high school and whether it’s necessary.

Driving into a new world of independence

Sruthi Medepalli, Copy Editor May 3, 2022

As Lynbrook students hurry to class, they’re greeted by a procession of student drivers rushing to get the best parking spots. As the final class bell rings, a similar herd of students run to their cars...

Senior Andrew Chang powerfully kicks his legs in a break dance move.

Breakdance rookies battle

Deeksha Raj, Business Manager May 3, 2022

Breakdance Club has been known for its entertaining performances at rallies and occasionally in the quad. In the past, Breakdance Club has performed at various school events such as Winter Rally Valkyrie...

Training at quiet reservoirs and shorelines, rowing has become a meaningful and enjoyable sport for Chu, Kim and Venkatesh.

Boats, oars and ergometers: Lynbrook’s rowers

Sophie Au, Design Editor May 3, 2022

As the whistle sounds, rowers speed across the lake in unison, navigating along the shoreline to reach the finish line. For sophomores Vera Chu, Christie Kim and Vinay Venkatesh, the breeze in the air...

Shu's Desmos art piece, "Nine Lives in Perspective," features nine cats each created with a different equation.

Precalculus classes discover art using Desmos

Nicole Ge, Staffer May 3, 2022

The ticking clock on freshman Valerie Shu’s graphic illustration looks deceivingly simple. However, she spent hours experimenting to make the second hand move and pause each second in Desmos. Polynomial...

I see an open path to change — one that I can take part in.

Knock down the house: My path in politics

Mei Corricello, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2022

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stood with her hand over her mouth with a look of disbelief on her face as the final polling numbers flashed across the TV screen in a bar in the Bronx. She had just beaten longtime...

Baugh poses in front of his wall of thank-you cards from students through the years.

Adding responsibility: Chris Baugh to be math department lead

Amy Liu, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2022

“Mr. Baugh is the best math teacher I've ever had,” said senior Jojo Azevedo, who was in Chris Baugh’s class for three years. “I could have not gone this far without him. I'm really happy that...

Superstitions are practiced as a way of carrying on traditions and preserving culture.

The cultural diversity of superstitions

Timothy Kim, Copy Editor May 3, 2022

Although some may think of superstitions as far-fetched beliefs that hold little significance, they are still practiced as a way of carrying on traditions and preserving culture. Superstitions, practices...

The Oscars recognized several of last year’s most acclaimed films, including CODA, King Richard and Dune.

Oscar-worthy: Reviewing the year’s best films

Meera Nambiar, Catherine Zhou and Katie Chin May 3, 2022

The 94th Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, were held on Sunday, March 27 to recognize the award-winning films of 2021. On top of the memorable confrontation between Will Smith and Chris...

Senior Joe Lin, who hosted the AV Expo, sits in a self-driving car.

AV Expo drives engineering and ethics

Elliu Huang, Managing Editor May 3, 2022

The National Autonomous Vehicle Expo on April 16 and 17 increased awareness of the future of autonomous vehicles. Organized by senior Joe Lin and his team of volunteers, many of whom are Lynbrook students,...

During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset.

Ramadan helps Muslims explore religious identity and build character

Samiya Anwar and Audrey Sun May 3, 2022

Eech year, more than 1.7 billion Muslims participate in the holy month of Ramadan. During the ninth month of the lunar year, Muslims practice self-discipline and sacrifice, abstaining from eating and drinking...

Farewell Rally 2022

Farewell Rally 2022

Crystal Qian, Emma Cionca and Lina Mezerreg April 15, 2022

All classes donned red to support the Class of 2022 in the final rally of the year, the Farewell Rally. On top of traditional performances by the cheer team and the Valkyries, LHS Chandani and Jalwa made...

Chopped: Epic edition

Chopped: Epic edition

Three Epic staffers each create a ramen and mug cake dish to see who is the better chef.