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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

San Jose and Cupertino have sister city connections around the world, including Dublin, Ireland; Ektarinaberg,
Russia; Bhubaneswar, India and Okayama, Japan.

Linking the globe through the sister cities program

Irene Hwang and Stuti Jain October 7, 2024

San José and Cupertino have forged connections with a multitude of sister cities — cities linked together across the globe to facilitate an exchange of ideas and cultures — fostering social and political...

Junior Esther Kwan kicks her way to international gold

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor October 7, 2024

Feet swipe, royal scarlet fabric flaps and spear points slice through the air as junior Esther Kwan flies across the mat. She sticks another “mabu,” or horse stance, a special squat used in Kung...

Adithya Venkataraghavan scores an ace to Cornell University

Gary Pan, Staffer October 7, 2024

In July 2024, senior Adithya Venkataraghavan announced his verbal commitment to Cornell University, where he hopes to major in financial economics and minor in data science. He will be joining the...

Anti-Wokeness Causes Political Polarization

Anti-Wokeness Causes Political Polarization

Taek Kim and Saavan Saraf October 7, 2024

In classroom discussions, debates and across social media, the term “woke” has become a lightning rod for criticism. What began as a call to social justice has been weaponized by conservative politicians...

The Vipers hit sixes and spark the growth of local cricket

Akash Anand and Angelina Feng October 7, 2024

At a Lynbrook Vipers Cricket Team practice, sophomore Sreyes Chetput winds up his arm to throw the ball as senior and captain Ayaan Khan prepares to strike. Seconds later, it surges through the air,...

Ranjani Narasimhan

The colorful stories of paraeducators

Emily Pedroza and Brian Lee October 7, 2024

From accompanying students on off-campus trips to attentively taking and uploading individualized notes to Schoology, Lynbrook Paraeducators play a key role in the success of the special education...

Group photo with all staff

CS4ALL bring computer science education to Africa

Rebecca Cai, Staffer October 7, 2024

In a warm and energetic classroom, seniors Nishchay Jaiswal, Arnav Shah, Sriya Sthanikam and Sanaa Gada draw excitedly on whiteboards as they teach a group of students from the Kenya countryside. As...

During the Korean War, Korean soldiers ate army stew, or “budae jjigae”, featuring Spam and fusing local ingredients with American elements.

How food imperialism has shaped global cuisines

Alexandra Wu and Cecilia Wu October 7, 2024

Food imperialism is defined as one culture influencing another culture’s food practices, including traditions, preparation methods and consumption. This phenomenon often occurs through colonization,...

Fall sport teams share their unique traditions

Anushka Deshmukh, Staffer October 7, 2024

Whether they’re running onto the field or diving into the pool, Lynbrook athletes have always prided themselves on their team traditions. Chants and inside jokes help create the unique personality of...

Brian Xue places third in International Olympiad in Informatics

Brian Xue places third in International Olympiad in Informatics

Lilly Wu, Managing Editor October 7, 2024

At a venue in front of the Great Sphinx of Giza, senior Brian Xue received the title of third-place winner at the International Olympiad in Informatics. Despite the intense competition, his face, illuminated...

ASB Legislative Council introduces two new commissions

Yvonne Wu, Web Editor October 7, 2024

What you need to know: This year, the ASB Legislative Council is working to create two new commissions centered around mental health and sustainability in an effort to organize new events and...

The line drawn on extreme heat and bad air quality

Anna Cen, Staffer October 7, 2024

Recent spikes in high temperatures have caused Lynbrook athletes to hesitate before lacing up their running shoes or strapping on their gear. A string of 80-100 degree days has made spending time outside...