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LEXE grants $1.4 million to Lynbrook programs

LEXE grants $1.4 million to Lynbrook programs

Audrey Sun, Staffer October 10, 2023

Funding more than 200 projects and assisting more than 4,000 students since its creation in 2012, Lynbrook Excellence in Education is an Internal Revenue Service-approved, 501(c)(3) public charity that...

Companies are constantly innovating new environmentally-friendly products, which distracts people from the actual problem of climate change.

Is the Westgate West Costco worth the chaos?

Alex Cotterel, In-Depth Editor October 10, 2023

The plan for a Costco to be built at the Westgate West shopping center has been pending for over a year, and its approval or denial by the city of San Jose draws closer, a decision that could affect the...

Emily finds happiness in enjoying the small moments of life, even if it's as small as a cup of coffee.

Coffee shop survival crash course

Emily Pedroza, Copy Editor October 10, 2023

Amber light seeps from windows, smiling faces shaded by olive branches that sway with wind and coffee-house jazz music. I’m writing this column during my 15-minute break, honey lemon tea nursed in one...

Varsity Football vs. South San Francisco Sept. 22

Varsity Football vs. South San Francisco Sept. 22

Riki Murase, Gary Pan and Rohan Kakhandiki September 24, 2023

Covered in Barbie pink and roaring with cheers, the football bleachers eagerly watched as the Viking football team fought against South San Francisco High School on the night of Friday, Sept. 22. Although...

Katie Chung finds vending at craft fairs with friends and running her small business to be a gratifying experience, and she feels lucky that she gets to share her art with new people.

Alumna Katie Chung expands Hua Studios to local craft fairs

After numerous years of running her Etsy business, Hua Studios, Class of 2023 alumna Katie Chung decided to bring her products, including keychains, small photo frames and stickers, to the booths of craft...

Let's Chat History's team, John Jou, Aarit Parekh and Isaiah Sit, meet at Rainbow Park to record their new episode of their history podcast.

Behind the history of Let’s Chat History

Gathered on the benches at Rainbow Park, sophomores John Jou, Aarit Parekh and Isaiah Sit prepared their scripts and began recording the first episode of their podcast, “Let’s Chat History.” After...

Meet the Freshman Class of 2027 Officer Team

Meet the Freshman Class of 2027 Officer Team

Lilly Wu, Managing Editor September 6, 2023

The freshman class officers of the class of 2027 were elected on Friday, Sept. 1. President Aarav Anand, Vice Presidents Dale Liu and Isabella Chiu, Secretary Rishi Dommeti and Treasurer Erin Chen...

Welcome Back Rally 2023: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Welcome Back Rally 2023: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Qianzi Loo, Yvonne Wu and Robert Yu September 2, 2023

From the woosh of students to roaring beats of thundersticks, spirited Lynbrook students gathered at the gym for the Welcome Back Rally on Friday, Sept. 1, representing the air nomads, the Earth kingdom,...

FUHSD is awarded Silver for the Green Ribbon award for their progress in environmental sustainability.

FUHSD’s advances toward a sustainable future earn a Green Ribbon Award

FUHSD earned the Green Ribbon school competition’s silver award in May for their recent progress in promoting energy conservation and environmentally sustainable practices among campuses. Initiatives...

Prior to Vanessa Otto's Lynbrook debut, she spent 16 years teaching at Monta Vista High School and one year teaching at Cupertino High School.

New literature teacher Vanessa Otto encourages student participation

Literature and writing and American literature teacher Vanessa Otto may be a new face at Lynbrook this year, but she has nearly two decades of experience teaching in FUHSD. Prior to her Lynbrook debut,...

Joining Lynbrook as an honors chemistry and freshman biology teacher, David Chen is continuing to pursue his passion for teaching high school students.

New chemistry and biology teacher David Chen simplifies complex topics

David Chen’s love for teaching first budded during his high school years at Monta Vista High School, where he applied his expertise in chemistry to assist his friends with their schoolwork. Joining Lynbrook...

Alumna Bethany Chan stands in front of school gates, excited for her teaching-filled year ahead.

Alumna Bethany Chan takes a Guatemalan Gap year

While most graduating Lynbrook students end up pursuing a traditional 4-year undergraduate experience, Class of 2023 alumna Bethany Chan plans to spend the next year teaching English at AMI International...