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Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports

Vishnu Sankaran joins inclusivity and sports

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor June 1, 2025

Freshman Vishnu Sankaran swings his racket. Smack. A birdie curves through the air, dropping dully onto the ground. But he doesn’t give up. Practice makes progress. For Sankaran, that is the statement...

2024-25 Senior Columns

2024-25 Senior Columns

May 19, 2025

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National Honors Society members test knowledge on Japanase language, cultural traditions, history and society in 33rd National Japan Bowl held in Washington D.C. Photos used with permission from Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. and Japanese Honors Society.

Japan Bowl teams achieve best performance in Lynbrook history

Amanda Jin, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

Lynbrook’s Japan Bowl Level III and IV teams placed first and Level II placed second at the 33rd annual National Japan Bowl on April 5. Japan Bowl consists of three written preliminary rounds...

Whether through panic-buying or an
uptick in lipstick sales, the American
shopping cart can reveal much about
the state of our economy during
economic hardship. Photos used with permission under Creative Commons license.

Tracking consumer and marketing changes over the recessions

Isabella Chiu and Claire Guo May 19, 2025

A disarrayed mess of morning shopping and a rush of shopping carts leave previously stocked shelves vacant of toilet paper. Such panic-buying and other familiar consumer trends — like rising demand for...

It’s September 11, 2018.

My hijab & I

Inaaya Yousuf, Social Media Manager May 19, 2025

It’s September 11, 2018. I am sitting in my sixth grade history class, fidgeting with my fingers underneath my desk as a video of 9/11 plays. As the video mentions Muslim names, my classmates, maybe...

Notable events include Cardiomed Club's annual dissection hosted in collaboration with Surgery Interest Club, the Cupertino Whole Foods shutting down due to a rat infestation, Harvard sueing the Trump Administration and the new pope, Pope Leo XIV. Top left: photo used with permission from Ilan Garcia.
Top right: photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom left: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons.

Campus, community and world events

Akash Anand, Staffer May 19, 2025

School On April 29, Cardiomed club hosted their annual heart dissection simulation, hosting it in collaboration with Surgery Interest Club this time. The event invited members to partake in the dissection...

Through personal growth, perseverance and prioritizing their overall health, students have built stronger teams and become stronger individuals. Graphic illlustration by Anna Cen.

Student athletes persevere through injuries, bad weather and stress

Saavan Saraf, Staffer May 19, 2025

As sophomore Srinikash Venkatasalapathi hurtled toward the ground while playing basketball, a searing pain shot up his leg. At first, he brushed it off, but the injury has since come to define his athletic...

Lynbrook Legends are selected based on impact and achievements accomplished within their respective fields or in supporting the community. Photo by Irene Hwang.

New Lynbrook Legends program celebrates distinguished alumni

Cecilia Wu, Staffer May 19, 2025

Lynbrook will soon launch Lynbrook Legends, a new program honoring alumni who have made meaningful contributions in their fields and communities. As the program launches for the first time, four...

FUHSD plans to implement a district-wide phone ban policy that will restrict usage of smartphones during instructional periods, including class time and tutorials. Cell phones will be allowed during brunch and lunch, or during emergency circumstances with permission from a staff member. Photo by Brian Lee.

FUHSD bans phones during class time for the 2025-26 school year

Rebecca Cai, Staffer May 19, 2025

Lynbrook’s phone restriction policy will go into effect on the first day of the 2025-26 school year. Phones must be shut off during instruction time, including tutorials. More information will...

"The Galaxy's Memories," written by Galen Han, depicts vivid storytelling of the history of the galaxy.

Galen Han rewrites the dimensions of imaginations

Erin Fitzpatrick, Staffer May 19, 2025

The sound of pages quietly shifting under senior Galen Han’s fingers marked the first moment he opened the final printed copy of his debut novel, “The Galaxy Memories.” After three years of sleepless...

Through lyrical creativity and gorgeous vocals  Uchis’ “Sincerely,” and Walker’s “Fancy That” explores heartbreak, love and peace.

‘Sincerely,’ and ‘Fancy That’ surpass expectations.

May 19, 2025

With impressive discographies and loyal fanbases behind them, it’s no surprise that many fans eagerly anticipated new music from musicians Kali Uchis and PinkPantheress, real name Victoria Beverley Walker,...

One thousand. The biblical number of prosperity, the number of years in a millennium, and the number that signifies a remarkable milestone.

A fresh sheet of square paper

Robert Yu, Staffer May 19, 2025

One thousand. The biblical number of prosperity, the number of years in a millennium, and the number that signifies a remarkable milestone. With my shoulders slumped against my bed’s backboard, I began...