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Trump's deportation policies have interrupted norms of immigration security. Graphic illustration by Alex Cotterel, Maddy Chang and Alexandra Wu.

How Trump’s deportation plan will change lives forever

Ethan Wong and Isabella Chiu March 3, 2025

President Donald Trump’s recent immigration policies have increased the presence of United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents in communities, inciting fear and uncertainty among local residents....

The rom-com genre is known for its lovable characters and classic tropes. Graphic illustration by Akash Anand and Anna Cen.

The allure of Rom-Coms

Anna Cen and Anushka Deshmukh March 3, 2025

Romantic comedies have captured audiences’ attention across the globe for over a century. The film genre is characterized by its lovable characters and cliché tropes. Over the years, the genre has developed...

Photos used with permission by Eesha Iyer. Graphic illustration by Isabella Chiu.

Sophomore Eesha Iyer finds a new way to celebrate national days

Taek Kim, Business Manager March 3, 2025

Every day is a special day for sophomore Eesha Iyer because every day is an opportunity to celebrate a national day. Through her Instagram page @e2d2natdaycal, Iyer makes sure every national day gets the...

FUHSD launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Fundraiser on Jan. 29 as a districtwide effort to provide both financial and clothing help to the wildfire victims. Graphic illustration by Brian Lee.

FUHSD students support Los Angeles fire victims

Erin Fitzpatrick, Staffer March 3, 2025

On Jan. 7, the Palisades fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades Hills in Los Angeles, Calif. As recovery efforts continue, officials are working to rebuild homes and assess the long-term impacts of the...

AISA officers will send funds raised from Silsilay and Sanskriti to the ILP, which will invest them into education initatives in India.

AISA to donate $10,000 to the India Literacy Project

Rebecca Cai, Staffer March 3, 2025

Following the colorful cultural celebrations of Sanskriti and Silsilay, the American-Indo Student Association will be donating tickets and concessions revenue to the India Literacy Project, a nonprofit...

Vrishank's project utilized clinical free text in a unique way and taught him how to better connect with his field.

Photos used with permission by Vrishank Chandrasekhar
Graphic illustration by Claire Guo

Vrishank Chandrasekhar named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar

Meadow Shen, Web Editor March 3, 2025

Surrounded by medical notes, senior Vrishank Chandrasekhar immerses himself in lines of code — developing an algorithm to help doctors create targeted cancer treatment plans. By analyzing clinical free...

Arm in arm, the upperclassmen and underclassmen sports duos build bonds together in the winter season. Photos by Gary Pan and Lilly Wu. Graphic illustrations by Savaan Saraf, Jenny Suh. Ethan Wong and Lilly Wu.

Growing closer with sports mentorship duos

Lilly Wu, Managing Editor March 3, 2025

Intro As underclassmen step into the world of high school sports, it’s always easier to have a helping hand guiding their way through their journey. Across a variety of Viking sports teams, many upperclassmen...

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Stunning performances and visuals in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ shield against mediocrity

Rohan Kakhandiki, Staffer March 3, 2025

In Sam Wilson’s first solo adventure as Captain America, he goes up against arms dealers, mercenaries and the occasional irradiated president. “Captain America: Brave New World,” starring Anthony...

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‘So Close to What’ marks a new era in Tate McRae’s music

Yvonne Wu, Web Editor March 3, 2025

Canadian singer, dancer and songwriter Tate McRae rose to popularity through her appearance on the shows “Dance Moms” and as a finalist for “So You Think You Can Dance.” From her first debut song...

Ethan Jin precisely controls the ball while defending against the opposing point guard. Photo by Gary Pan.
Graphic illustration by Amanda Jin and Ethan Wong.

Ethan Jin’s journey from the court to a Bay Area nominee

Amanda Jin, Sports Editor March 3, 2025

Dodging and weaving past opponents, junior Ethan Jin leaps and scores his 19th point against Monta Vista High School’s varsity boys basketball team on Jan. 24, securing a close victory of 65-63. Jin’s...

In a district wide effort to address student mental health issues, Lynbrook plans to launch a future mental wellness center, preceded by a monthly prototype launching in May.

Future wellness center is a step toward aiding student mental health

Epic Staff March 3, 2025

Academic stress is at the forefront of many Lynbrook students’ daily lives. Over the past few years, FUHSD has mandated that all schools build and maintain a wellness center for students. Currently,...

Battle of the Classes ignites school spirit

Olivia Tu, Staffer March 3, 2025

After a three-year hiatus, Battle of the Classes made an energetic return during the week of Feb. 10. The schoolwide event pitted all four classes against one another in a series of games ranging from...