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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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Rent control laws regulate the amount of rent that landlords can demand from their tenants, usually by limiting how much rent can be increased. Used with permission from Pexels.

Amid state housing crisis, rent control remains contentious

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan December 9, 2024

A housing crisis has plagued California since the 1970s, fueling numerous legislative attempts to curtail a dire lack of affordable housing over the years. Most recently on the 2024 California general...

Senior Jack Dang has curated
a YouTube channel featuring
his personal and business
journeys.

Turning life into a movie with Jack Dang

Robert Yu, Staffer December 9, 2024

Monitor and LED microphone in position, senior Jack Dang steadies his webcam in an RGB-lit room. After designing every step of his action plan and the culmination of countless hours, Dang was finally ready...

The FUHSD board should increase outreach opportunities for students to participate in district activities, while students should engage in board efforts.

Editorial: Bridging the gap between district board and students

Epic Staff December 9, 2024

Curriculum, funding, district policies and school modernizations are just a fraction of what the FUHSD Board of Trustees ratifies and oversees, affecting every student in FUHSD. Due to their influence...

Anas Gadelrab and Shreyas Anand have found a passion in providing haircuts for their friends. Photos used with permission by Shreyas Anand and Anas Gadelrab.

Anas Gadelrab and Shreyas Anand finding joy in styling hair

Charlotte Bolay and Yvonne Wu December 9, 2024

Anas Gadelrab The smell of hair products pervades his senses as junior Anas Gadelrab works on his latest work: a low-taper fade. Each client he comes across is unique, meaning he must deploy his diverse...

Sophomores T. J. Houston, Rohin Saharoy and Quincy Wu discuss a draft resolution.

Revamped Viking MUN makes a splash

Claire Guo, Features Editor December 9, 2024

What you need to know: This year, Lynbrook Model United Nations rebranded their annual fall conference to Viking MUN Viking MUN was a beginner level conference for newer members as well...

The process of choosing the perfect book and delivering it to the student unfolds in three steps: the student fills out a questionnaire, a librarian finds a perfect match, and the book is given back with a handwritten note and festive wrapping.

The intricate art of book matchmaking

Erin Fitzpatrick, Staffer December 9, 2024

Twice a year, there is a tradition that brings books to students in a uniquely personal way. Working together, Students for Literacy Club officers and the school librarians create curated book packages...

From weeks to months in advance of the official season, many sports have preseason to train certain techniques and bond with teammates.

Preseasons are the blueprint for success

Maddy Chang, Staffer December 9, 2024

As the start of each sports season approaches, athletes face a crucial period of practice that could define their performance for months to come: preseason. Although this time is commonly thought of as...

Junior Brian Lee holds up prayer beads, a symbol of his atheist identity amid his Buddhist family.

A different prayer in a Buddhist household

Brian Lee, Staffer December 9, 2024

The smell of burning incense, lavishly decorated dishes and a living room filled with silent prayers — these were the things that made up my childhood, my culture, my family. Yet for the longest time,...

Little Leagues players sprint from base to base in a game of baseball.

Youth sports: From playground to field of competition

David Zhu and Irene Hwang December 9, 2024

Young players huddle in the center of the baseball field, adjusting their too-big helmets and worn cleats while they strategize about the next inning and encourage each other. Proud parents fill the bleachers...

As curriculum passages shorten, students lose reading stamina and interest toward reading.

Student reading stamina raises educational questions

Anna Cen, Staffer December 9, 2024

Every year, high school students scour short passages and clipped paragraphs for theme and structure during the SAT. However, these brief blocks of text that many standardized tests and school curriculums...

Various shoes used by Lynbrook athletes, each with unique features catered to the athletes' needs.

Featuring favorite athletic footwear

Kieran Hau, Staffer December 9, 2024

Whether breaking records or breaking ankles, the shoes athletes wear play a crucial role in their performance. Each brand offers a distinct combination of features, making it essential for athletes to...

California's general election ballot this year included propositions that targeted a wide range of hot-button issues, from climate change to crime.

The impact of California’s passed and failed propositions

Stuti Jain, Staffer December 9, 2024

What you need to know: On November 5, California residents voted on a series of 10 propositions that will soon bring significant changes to the state's legislature. These new measures, once...