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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

As the soft glow of a candle flickers in her garage, sophomore Chanelle Aragones delicately shapes each piece of ribbon, the flame curling its edges to create petals. Photos used with permission by Chanelle Aragones.

Chanelle Aragones wraps up success with every bouquet

Jenny Suh, Staffer March 24, 2025

As the soft glow of a candle flickers in her garage, sophomore Chanelle Aragones delicately shapes each piece of ribbon, the flame curling its edges to create petals. Her fingers move with practiced precision...

The wrestling team navigates through new obstacles after the departure of a beloved coach.

Wrestling team perseveres back at the mat

Crystal Zhu and Alex Cotterel March 24, 2025

Twist. Over. Under. Pin. One second, two seconds. Victory. Junior and girls varsity wrestler Isabella Guzman sits up on the wrestling mat, sweaty yet triumphant. This proud moment, during this year’s...

The Valkyries perform at regional and national level competitions with elaborate choreographies while also performing at school events. Photos used with permission by Dorothy Ko

The Valkyries’ steps to success

Inaaya Yousuf and Yvonne Wu March 24, 2025

The Valkyries stand poised, ready at a moment’s notice to leap into action as an expectant susurration scurries through the bleachers and the crowd sits in anticipation. The dancers’ relentless dedication...

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Silsilay Fashion Show 2025

Akash Anand and Jenny Suh March 9, 2025

During Friday lunch, students walked down the makeshift runway while vibrant Bollywood music filled the quad for the annual Silsilay promotional fashion show. Organized by the American Indian Student...

President Donald Tump's federal aid freeze, announced on Jan. 27 and rescinded on Jan. 29, had to led to various delays in federal funding, including for schools, farmers and nonprofits.

Trump’s federal aid freeze sows confusion and endangers communities

Kieran Hau, Staffer March 3, 2025

After the Trump Administration’s Jan. 27 memorandum placed a temporary pause on grants relating to Federal Financial Assistance and non-governmental organizations, communities believed they would lose...

Aidan Tung watches over the coral he has meticulously maintained.

Photo used with permission from Aidan Tung.

Aidan Tung dives deep into the world of coral keeping

Cecilia Wu, Staffer March 3, 2025

While most people decorate their homes with posters and lights, junior Aidan Tung brings his space to life with an underwater world. Under his attentive care, vivid corals sway and tiny ecosystems flourish...

The rejection by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors allows the continued use of turf in recreational areas. Graphic illustration by Cecilia Wu.

Santa Clara Board rejects a push to ban synthetic turf

Robert Yu and Brian Lee March 3, 2025

On Jan. 29, 2025, a ban on turf in recreation areas was rejected by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in a 3-2 vote. For communities in Santa Clara County, the rejection opens the door for continued...

Junior Irene Hwang offers humorous advice to those without a romantic partner during Valentine's Day.

A single person’s survival guide to Valentine’s Day

Irene Hwang, Staffer March 3, 2025

Dear Irene (the GOAT), Valentine’s Day is coming up, and I don’t have anyone to celebrate it with! All my friends are cuffed up, in talking stages and high-school-married. I’ve been single my...

From classic rom-coms like “Some Like it Hot” to modern heartfelt romance like “The Big Sick,” love and laughter have remained timeless for decades. Graphic illustration by Meadow Shen and Robert Yu.

60 years of Hollywood love in four rom-coms

Alex Cotterel and Angelina Feng March 3, 2025

From classic rom-coms like “Some Like it Hot” to modern heartfelt romances like “The Big Sick,” love and laughter have remained timeless for decades. Some Like it Hot (1959) “Some Like...

Recent events to note include FBLA's e-waste donation drive, state efforts to fast-track relief for the Los Angeles wildfires, a polar vortex in the Midwest and Plains states and an international agreement to regulate AI. 

Top left: Photo used with permission from Nothing Ahead/Pexels Top right: Photo used with permission from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Bottom left: Photo used with permission from David Robert Crews Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Focall Foto

Campus, community and world events

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor March 3, 2025

School: From Feb. 10 to 14, the Future Business Leaders of America’s American Enterprise Project hosted an e-waste donation drive. The initiative, known as Project Teach and headed by senior Yajat...

Choir showcases their yearly Singing Valentines performances to classmates and teachers. Photos by Claire Guo, Lilly Wu and Crystal Zhu. Graphic illustration by Gary Pan.

Revealing the magic behind Lynbrook’s annual singing valentines

Alexandra Wu, Staffer March 3, 2025

It’s a chilly February morning at Lynbrook, but the classrooms are filled with warmth as choir students walk in with cards, flowers, stuffed animals and smiles. They hit their final poses in a choreographed...

Alice Wu dribbles her 1000th point basketball, among memories or her past years of playing basketball. Photos by Epic staff. Graphic illustrations
by Amanda Jin and Ethan Wong.

Alice Wu shoots her 1000th point toward success

Inaaya Yousuf, Social Media Manager March 3, 2025

With precision and quick movements, senior Alice Wu sprints to the net to shoot a layup. The ball effortlessly falls through the net, and the bleachers erupt in cheers as Wu scores her 1000th point, marking...