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the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion

Sruthi Chetput keeps tradition in motion

Olivia Yuan, News Editor June 8, 2025

The stage lights brighten; the first notes of Carnatic violins ring out. Anklet bells jingling and hair ornaments shining, sophomore Sruthi Chetput leaps into a lively choreography of a tale from an...

Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports

Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor June 1, 2025

Freshman Vishnu Sankaran swings his racket. Smack. A birdie curves through the air, dropping dully onto the ground. But he doesn’t give up. Practice makes progress. For Sankaran, that is the statement...

Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music

Hrithikesh Kotha challenges himself through music

Claire Guo, Features Editor May 23, 2025

Freshman Hrithikesh Kotha glides a bow across the strings of a cello, an instrument that represents a major shift in his life and one he never imagined he would end up playing. Originally, he played...

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Senior Prom 2025: Rewrite the Stars

Stuti Jain and Gary Pan May 23, 2025

  Musical hits and a scenic venue welcomed students to Senior Prom on May 17 at the Ranch at Silver Creek in San Jose, Calif. Seniors enjoyed various games, refreshments and a photo booth along...

2024-25 Senior Columns

2024-25 Senior Columns

May 19, 2025

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National Honors Society members test knowledge on Japanase language, cultural traditions, history and society in 33rd National Japan Bowl held in Washington D.C. Photos used with permission from Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. and Japanese Honors Society.

Japan Bowl teams achieve best performance in Lynbrook history

Amanda Jin, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

Lynbrook’s Japan Bowl Level III and IV teams placed first and Level II placed second at the 33rd annual National Japan Bowl on April 5. Japan Bowl consists of three written preliminary rounds...

Whether through panic-buying or an
uptick in lipstick sales, the American
shopping cart can reveal much about
the state of our economy during
economic hardship. Photos used with permission under Creative Commons license.

Tracking consumer and marketing changes over the recessions

Isabella Chiu and Claire Guo May 19, 2025

A disarrayed mess of morning shopping and a rush of shopping carts leave previously stocked shelves vacant of toilet paper. Such panic-buying and other familiar consumer trends — like rising demand for...

It’s September 11, 2018.

My hijab & I

Inaaya Yousuf, Social Media Manager May 19, 2025

It’s September 11, 2018. I am sitting in my sixth grade history class, fidgeting with my fingers underneath my desk as a video of 9/11 plays. As the video mentions Muslim names, my classmates, maybe...

Notable events include Cardiomed Club's annual dissection hosted in collaboration with Surgery Interest Club, the Cupertino Whole Foods shutting down due to a rat infestation, Harvard sueing the Trump Administration and the new pope, Pope Leo XIV. Top left: photo used with permission from Ilan Garcia.
Top right: photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom left: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons.

Campus, community and world events

Akash Anand, Staffer May 19, 2025

School On April 29, Cardiomed club hosted their annual heart dissection simulation, hosting it in collaboration with Surgery Interest Club this time. The event invited members to partake in the dissection...

Through personal growth, perseverance and prioritizing their overall health, students have built stronger teams and become stronger individuals. Graphic illlustration by Anna Cen.

Student athletes persevere through injuries, bad weather and stress

Saavan Saraf, Staffer May 19, 2025

As sophomore Srinikash Venkatasalapathi hurtled toward the ground while playing basketball, a searing pain shot up his leg. At first, he brushed it off, but the injury has since come to define his athletic...

Lynbrook Legends are selected based on impact and achievements accomplished within their respective fields or in supporting the community. Photo by Irene Hwang.

New Lynbrook Legends program celebrates distinguished alumni

Cecilia Wu, Staffer May 19, 2025

Lynbrook will soon launch Lynbrook Legends, a new program honoring alumni who have made meaningful contributions in their fields and communities. As the program launches for the first time, four...

FUHSD plans to implement a district-wide phone ban policy that will restrict usage of smartphones during instructional periods, including class time and tutorials. Cell phones will be allowed during brunch and lunch, or during emergency circumstances with permission from a staff member. Photo by Brian Lee.

FUHSD bans phones during class time for the 2025-26 school year

Rebecca Cai, Staffer May 19, 2025

Lynbrook’s phone restriction policy will go into effect on the first day of the 2025-26 school year. Phones must be shut off during instruction time, including tutorials. More information will...