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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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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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A hiking trail dotted with shrubs and various plants — one of the many such open space preserves that exist throughout the Bay Area. Local citizens should support conservation efforts through volunteering, financially, or otherwise, to preserve the Bay Areas natural wonders and as well as for recreational purposes.

Building bridges for better conservation

Alyssa Wang, Opinion Editor April 10, 2023

The Bay Area is home to many unique and beautiful ecosystems that are essential to the well-being of the environment and its inhabitants. However, human threats such as pollution and deforestation have...

A student walks towards the Japanese Classroom at Lynbrook, only to be surprised when opening the door to find a brick wall and caution tape. Students and teachers were excluded from the decision making process and the district should be more transparent in the future.

Editorial: District neglects community input

Epic Staff April 10, 2023

District leaders failed to include teachers and students in the decision making process regarding their preliminary plans to remove all level four World Language classes and the smallest language program...

Voters should not base their political stances on the basis of Identity rather consider a multitude of factors including identity, policies, and financial contributions.

Policy over identity: misrepresentation in politics

Apurva Krishnamurthy, News Editor April 10, 2023

Politicians should be the voice of the people: pledging to remedy citizens’ struggles and working toward a better future. Diversity in politics is crucial for any democratic system to truly be representative...

Most banks in the U.S. act as intermediaries, receiving money from deposits or by issuing stock to provide loans and other financial services

Silicon Valley Bank failure leads to unrest

Amishi Chandra and Valerie Shu April 10, 2023

The power of banks in the U.S. economy has grown abundantly clear as recent collapses have sent shockwaves through the banking sector, leaving devastating impacts on depositors and the economy as a whole....

Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night

Junior Prom 2023: A Starry Night

Sophie Au and Sarah Zhang March 26, 2023

“TURN DOWN FOR WHAT!” Disco lights and thunderous music flooded the hall as juniors and their guests enjoyed “A Starry Night” at the San Jose Museum of Art on Saturday, March 25. Decked out in...

Photos by Amy Liu

Strong winds cause campus-wide power outage

Susanna Tang, Editor-in-Chief March 15, 2023

On Tuesday, March 14, Lynbrook students were dismissed early from school after second period, following a campus-wide power outage amid heavy winds. The National Weather Service issued severe high wind...

Having self-defense skills is crucial to student safety when faced with physical threats.

Importance of self-defense skills for a safer future

Amishi Chandra, Staffer March 10, 2023

As students graduate high school, they’re often faced with unfamiliar and possibly dangerous situations and places as they journey through adulthood. Students should take it upon themselves to prioritize...

Sports betting is currently legal in 31 states while mobile betting is legal in 21 states. The thrill of making risky money drives fans to bet more money causing this industry to grow at unimaginable rates.

The sports betting industry fights against the odds

Jasmine Rihal and Inaaya Yousuf March 10, 2023

Participating in sports has become an integral part of everyday life, whether cheering for a team, playing a sport, or most recently, placing wagers on certain events or games. Sports betting is a rising...

The modeling industrys favoritism towards a certain body type is depicted through a wall with a silhouette of the ideal body type that models must get through in order to be casted.

Picture-perfect models on poisoned runways

Alyssa Wang, Opinion Editor March 10, 2023

A light shines on the runway and the audience grows silent, holding their breaths in anticipation of the impending show. Out walks a striking model with chiseled cheekbones, long legs and a skinny waist....

Jeremy and Kelly Dybdahl build their dream home on 40 acres of land in the Santa Cruz mountains.

2dreamerswith40acres

Calvin Zhou, Staffer March 10, 2023

The night the "bomb cyclone" storm hit, the Dybdahls were caught off guard. The fierce winds and heavy rain battered their property, sending their temporary structures and storage tents flying. Books,...

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