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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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MEX Magazine strives to make math memorable

MEX Magazine strives to make math memorable

Anushka Deshmukh, Staffer November 4, 2024

Sophomore Sophia Shi and junior Kevin Zhu, founders of MEX Magazine, type frantically, adding last-minute touch-ups to the third issue of their magazine. Though they have done this routine many times before,...

Little Libraries

Little libraries bring communities together, one book at a time

Claire Guo, Features Editor November 4, 2024

From far away, the neighborhood is unassuming: neat rows of manicured houses and sprawling trees narrowing to the horizon. However, upon closer inspection, this neighborhood is unique — walking up the...

Author Ellie Yang Camp tackles nuances of Asian American identity

Author Ellie Yang Camp tackles nuances of Asian American identity

Olivia Yuan, News Editor November 4, 2024

“This is not a how-to book or a book of complete answers,” author Ellie Yang Camp asserts in the introduction of “Louder than the Lies.” “This book is like a map in progress.” Reading...

Flying into junior Jennifer Sahil’s fantasy novel

Flying into junior Jennifer Sahil’s fantasy novel

Ethan Wong, Staffer November 4, 2024

In a world torn apart by war, conflict erupts between two kingdoms when one refuses to provide aid in dire times of need. As four young warriors fight an oppressive war in hopes of controlling their own...

Aidan Chen’s journey into 3D art and cinematography

Cecilia Wu, Staffer November 4, 2024

Junior Aidan Chen sat in his room, scrolling through his YouTube homepage, when a video thumbnail caught his eye — an empty yellow corridor with an abnormal grainy entity. Intrigued, he clicked on the...

Students share their perspectives on the 2024 election

Students share their perspectives on the 2024 election

Akash Anand, Staffer November 4, 2024

With the presidential election taking place on Nov. 5 between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, many students continue to discuss political views and their diverse perspectives...

The disconnect between media detoxing and reality

The disconnect between media detoxing and reality

Maddy Chang and Kieran Hau November 4, 2024

In a world where the constant buzz and glow of notifications have become the background noise of daily life, the idea of unplugging feels like a breath of fresh air. But for many, completely removing themselves...

Candidates vie for city, state and national seats in elections

Candidates vie for city, state and national seats in elections

David Zhu, Opinion Editor November 4, 2024

What you need to know: Numerous Candidates at the San Jose City Council, California State Legislature, United States Congress and Presidential level are competing in the upcoming general election...

This is the poster in room 22 of Dilworth Elementary School that sparked controversy over the inclusion of gender identity in elementary school curriculum.

Curriculum Integrity petitions against gender identity in TK classrooms

Alyssa Wang and Angelina Feng November 4, 2024

In a transitional kindergarten classroom at Dilworth Elementary School, a poster containing neopronouns has garnered controversy, as some parents believe that it is inappropriate for children to learn...

Moving west, east and west again

Moving west, east and west again

Rebecca Cai, Staffer November 4, 2024

Warm water poured over my head in the sink of a small motel in Vermillion, South Dakota. My mom rinsed suds from the smooth sleeves of hair streaking across my forehead. She sang lullabies to me while...

Stopping the legacy of inequity in college admissions

Stopping the legacy of inequity in college admissions

Yvonne Wu, Web Editor November 4, 2024

In September, California took steps to ban legacy and donor admissions in private non-profit institutions with Assembly Bill 1780 — which will be effective Sept. 1, 2025. But due to widespread inequality,...

Photos by Alex Cotterel and Crystal Zhu.

Turning the page to staff and teachers’ favorite books

Alex Cotterel and Crystal Zhu November 4, 2024

Works of literature find a home in the hearts of many Lynbrook staff; from nonfiction to romantic classics, the emotions and harrowing stories of humanity bring joy and introspection to the staff drawn...