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Benny Goodman, known as the "King of Swing," was a major force in popularizing swing music, notable for his clarinet playing and his band's infectious rhythms. Photos used from Creative Commons licenses.

The Great Depression (1929-1939)

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

Ironically, while the American economy floundered during the Great Depression, jazz was reaching new heights of popularity and innovation. Only a decade earlier, the genre had characterized the economic...

When juveniles commit severe crimes, such as premeditated murder, they are often unable to be tried proportionally, leading to decreased public safety.

The Santana Row stabbing reveals shortcomings in juvenile justice

Ashley Huang, Editor in Chief March 24, 2025

A 13-year-old boy fatally stabbed a 15-year-old boy at Santana Row in San José, Calif. on Feb. 14. Although places like Santana Row are typically thought to provide a safe space for teenagers to hang...

Every day Tara Grande, Thomas Lopez, Johnny Roberson and Tim Wehner serve as the school’s crossing guards.

Crossing into the lives of Lynbrook’s crossing guards

Olivia Tu and Isabella Chiu March 24, 2025

At 8:25 a.m., the slam of car doors and the clamor of hurried footsteps can be heard around all of Lynbrook’s entrances. Amid the congested intersections of Johnson Avenue and Lynbrook Way, teeming with...

Vertigo Literary Magazine club received the first-class REALM award on Feb. 7 for the literary and artistic quality of their titular magazine's issues. Graphic illustrations used with permission
from Vertigo.

Vertigo magazine wins national REALM award

Brian Lee, Staffer March 24, 2025

Over its 18-year history and 41 online issues, Vertigo Literary Magazine club has garnered a long and rich history as Lynbrook’s only official literary magazine. Vertigo has previously been nationally...

Microtransactions, or small in-game transactions of real money, create unhealthy spending habits in video game players.

Microtransactions encourage gambling over gaming

Erin Fitzpatrick, Staffer March 24, 2025

Logging into “Brawl Stars,” you quickly head over to the app’s shop, thrilled to buy a pack of 950 gems to unlock a new legendary brawler. Levels, gadgets and hypercharges are now immediately accessible,...

Capturing the human experience, poetry has existed in myriads of structures, rhyme schemes and meters. From fourth century C.E. Rome to 13th century Japan, each form of poetry has history hidden within its lines.

How history and cultures shape different poetry structures

Claire Guo and Emily Pedroza March 24, 2025

Capturing the human experience, poetry has existed in myriads of structures, rhyme schemes and meters. From fourth century C.E. Rome to 13th century Japan, each form of poetry has history hidden within...

World War I (1914-1918)

World War I (1914-1918)

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

Throughout history, classical music has acted in response to many wars and battles. For instance, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” was about Russia’s defense against a French invasion;...

With a steady hand, sophomore Charlie Loper applies the last details to his signature Basque cheesecake. Photos used with permission by Charlie Loper.

Charlie Loper bakes beauty with Basque It cheesecakes

Cecilia Wu, Staffer March 24, 2025

The final touches can make all the difference. With a steady hand, sophomore Charlie Loper applies the last details to his signature Basque cheesecake. Using a pair of tweezers, he places delicate flowers...

Sophomores from across the district enjoy an evening of skating at the frst-ever intradistrict social.

Class of 2027 skates to first intradistrict social

Anna Cen, Staffer March 24, 2025

On March 7, sophomores across Lynbrook, Cupertino High School, Fremont High School and Homestead High School hosted FUHSD’s first-ever intradistrict social. Inspired to push the norm and bring...

Cold War (1947-1991)

Cold War (1947-1991)

Qianzi Loo and Olivia Yuan March 24, 2025

An unexpected force penetrated the Iron Curtain that separated the Soviet Union from the West: rock and roll. In the 1950s, the genre originated in the U.S. as the rebellious voice of youth culture, combining...

Students actively engage in discussions and group activities in their Ethnic Studies class.

Editorial: Federal education cuts threaten ethnic studies programs

Epic Staff March 24, 2025

“It’s a big con job,” President Donald Trump said during a press release with FOX News. The “con job” in question refers to the Department of Education, a government entity responsible for providing...

“It’s not that deep.” What counts as “not that deep?” While not everything needs to be taken seriously, Generation Z’s widespread reluctance to engage beyond the surface level is prevalent and exhibited in popular phrases and memes that belittle critical thought, presenting serious topics as unworthy of attention.

When it really is that deep – Anti-intellectualism is on the rise in Gen-Z

Alex Cotterel and Alexandra Wu March 24, 2025

“It’s not that deep.” What counts as “not that deep?” While not everything needs to be taken seriously, Generation Z’s widespread reluctance to engage beyond the surface level is prevalent...