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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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Changes in Berkeley admissions have caused distress among Class of 2022 seniors and their families.

Berkeley admission limits stir controversy

Samiya Anwar, Staffer April 5, 2022

On March 14, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that overturned a controversial ruling that would have forced UC Berkeley to immediately decrease student enrollment. Bill 118 gives California’s public colleges...

There’s nothing to gain from sticking with Spurs, who have proven themselves more likely to ruin than make my weekend. Still, I’m not going anywhere.

Tottenham sucks

Youqi Huang, Copy Editor April 5, 2022

It’s not easy being a fan of Tottenham Hotspur. They’re a soccer club that plays in the English Premier League with a reputation for bottling. Spurs just got knocked out of another tournament? Won’t...

“All Of Us Are Dead” offers a fresh perspective into the chaos of modern pandemics as it explores love, sacrifice and political flaws at an epicenter of the walking dead.

“All Of Us Are Dead” ties zombie outbreaks to political endemics

Emma Constable, Staffer April 5, 2022

More than a stereotypical zombie horror show, South Korean drama “All Of Us Are Dead” offers a fresh perspective into the chaos of modern pandemics as it explores love, sacrifice and political flaws...

Senior Prom Fashion Show 2022

Senior Prom Fashion Show 2022

Chelsea Lee, Design Editor March 26, 2022

A crowd formed and cheers rose as 15 seniors emerged from arches dripping in purple florals and descended down a turf runway on Friday, March 25 for an annual tradition: the Senior Prom Fashion Show. In...

Science and Society will leverage project-based learning to create a more accessible course that develops students’ critical-thinking skills and grows their capacity for independent research.

Science and Society catalyzes a new way to learn

Jason Shan, Web Editor March 8, 2022

While the typical science class consists largely of lectures and assessments, with labs sprinkled in between, Science and Society approaches science education through hands-on application, allowing students...

Through volleyball, I discovered that I enjoy making the people around me better, both on and off the court.

A leader in the backcourt

Mei Corricello, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2022

I watch my teammate swing at the ball, her lanky frame three feet in the air. She is going for a sharp angle shot, but she is not aiming high enough. I step to the right, anticipating the ball. Sure enough,...

Sanctuary cities provide a safe haven to all undocumented immigrants and provide them with a comfortable living space and education without being shamed in public or deported by ICE for being undocumented.

Sanctuary cities keep undocumented immigrants protected

Anirudh Seshadri and Neha Ayyer March 8, 2022

In July 2015, 32-year-old Kate Steinle was murdered in San Francisco, allegedly by Garcia Zarate, an undocumented immigrant. Controversies about San Francisco’s sanctuary policies, which protect undocumented...

Ill-timed liberal retirements and modern Republicans' tactical use of Senate power have shaped the court's conservative skew.

Supreme Court retirements, replacements and reflections

Crystal Qian and Bennie Chang March 8, 2022

Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement after 27 years on the Supreme Court, granting President Joe Biden his first high court selection. With Biden nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson,...

A quick scroll through Instagram displays the fruits of Suanna Zhong’s artistic labor — mixed media paintings, collages, photography and clothing pieces fill her page and embrace viewers’ eyes with a coherent mosaic of warm tones.

She who does everything

Sharlene Chen, Design Editor March 8, 2022

The rumble of the sewing machine, the squeak of the marker and the click of the camera shutter form the daily melody of senior Suanna Zhong’s life. A quick scroll through Instagram displays the fruits...

Lee poses in front of the ASB cabinets, where each commission stores supplies, snacks and more. The cabinets were decorated by the commissions in a contest.

Jason Lee ends five-year run as ASB adviser

Myles Kim, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2022

When science teacher Jason Lee became ASB adviser in 2017, he brought with him a fresh perspective and desire to help student leaders succeed. After five years of advising, Lee has decided to step down...

Although Asian entertainment sometimes accurately reflects true life, common tropes create generalized portrayals of countries in order to boost the country’s global reputation for socio-economic benefits.

Cool Asian: Ignorant romanticization of Asian countries

Timothy Kim, Copy Editor March 8, 2022

With recent surges in the popularity of Asian entertainment, a wave of support for Asian countries has emerged. However, admiration can lead to stereotyping and the romanticization of these countries,...