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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

Napping is a prevalent activity that many students engage in.

Everything you’re too tired to ask about napping

Lina Mezerreg and Anushka Anand March 8, 2022

Naps get a bad rap. But for many students not sleeping well enough, napping has become an integral part of their day-to-day lives. Boosting memory, job performance, lifting moods, increasing alertness...

Lina Wang hugs Wayne Sha after asking him to Junior Prom.

Twinkling Junior Prom promotions

Anwen Huang, In-Depth Editor March 8, 2022

Themed “City of Stars,” Junior Prom will take place at the Glass House in Downtown San Jose on Saturday, March 26 from 8 to 11 p.m. In the weeks leading up to the event, the junior class used various...

Compassion & Forgiveness, Isolation and More Than Meets the Eye are three past issues from Aletheia.

Aletheia faces an uncertain future

Susanna Tang, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2022

For the past 11 years, Aletheia, a student publication that publishes anonymous student writing submissions regarding sensitive issues like romance and religion, has provided a platform for those with...

Jennifer Griffin used to host Minor League San Jose Giants players, including Jose Marti and Miguel Gomez, at her house during the baseball season.

Found family: The Griffins host minor league baseball players

Meera Nambiar, Web Editor March 8, 2022

From running Lynbrook sports to teaching PE, athletic director Jennifer Griffin is heavily involved with sports on campus. Her passion for athletics extends beyond Lynbrook, as she used to host Minor League...

From lengthy and ludicrous Twitter rants to questionable music videos, Kanye West has spurred controversies for his high-profile missteps.

Ye or Nay?

Samiya Anwar, Staffer March 8, 2022

Kanye West is a household name in pop culture. From lengthy and ludicrous Twitter rants to questionable music videos, he has spurred controversies that have made headlines in countless tabloids. Read on...

Astrophysics Club took photos of Carina Nebula in the night sky.

Astrophysics explores space with astrophotography

Sophie Au, Design Editor March 8, 2022

From black holes to nebulas to exoplanets, Astrophysics Club explores it all. With the opportunity to capture photos with the robotic telescopes of Las Cumbres Observatory, the club has been taking and...

Euphoria raises awareness for drugs, sex, violence and mental health.

Euphoria: The fine line between raising awareness and glorification

Elizabeth Cheng and Katie Chin March 8, 2022

Note: This story contains references to content that may be triggering for those who have experienced trauma or are sensitive to topics concerning sexual violence, self-harm or mental illness. With...

 Through makeup, Johnson has been able to transform her appearance and express herself, boosting her confidence.

Rilyn Johnson’s makeup mesmerizes thousands

Nicole Ge, Staffer March 8, 2022

After hours of concentration, sophomore Rilyn Johnson finally finishes her makeup look of the day. Smokey black eyeshadow streaks across her eyelids, accented with bold mascara and matched with black lipstick.  Johnson...

Chinese American skier Eileen Gu wins two gold and one silver medal for Team China in the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Eileen Gu: Chinese-American skier, Olympic gold medalist, inspiration to multi-ethnic identity

Amy Liu, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2022

The Chinese audience roared as Eileen Gu, an American-born free-skier competing for China at the Winter Olympics, won gold for the Women’s Big Air Freestyle Skiing event after successfully landing a...

Members of YPPI’s Environmental Commission have resumed support of Assembly Bill 1922 after the COVID-19 pandemic halted its progress.

Students advocate for climate literacy in schools

Emma Constable, Staffer March 8, 2022

Since April 2020, Lynbrook students who are part of the Sunnyvale Youth Public Policy Institute have been helping to push for Assembly Bill 1922, which, if passed, will mandate climate change education...

Characters Jett and Jinx, from the games Valorant and League of Legends, respectively, are part of video games that have recently skyrocketed in popularity.

Gaming culture: The latest updates are taking over

Samyukta Sarma and Jasmine Rihal March 8, 2022

Gaming culture has seeped into the daily lives of many students, with teenagers constantly making references to games and flocking to chatting platforms for gamers such as Discord. Even celebrities like...

Turning the tables: Teachers take each others’ tests

Turning the tables: Teachers take each others’ tests

Audrey Sun, Staffer March 8, 2022

Math teacher Elizabeth Slaughter, language arts teacher Anna Kirsh, Japanese teacher Jeremy Kitchen and Chinese teacher Jasmine Chen swap tests and share their experience with cross-course subjects.