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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

Slavery reparations aim to address centuries of racial inequality in America. Graphic illustration by Rebecca Cai, Maddy Chang and Savaan Saraf.

Reparation bills address centuries of racial inequality

Crystal Zhu and Irene Hwang May 19, 2025

It is easy to see slavery as a distant chapter of American history. The legacy, however, of more than 400 years of bondage still shapes the lives of Black communities across the United States in the form...

Thunderbolts* strings together mildly wicked characters as anti-heroes. Photos used with permission from Creative Commons License.

Evil heroes and not-so-bad villains

Yvonne Wu, Web Editor May 19, 2025

Anti-hero is the name of the game for Marvel Studios’ newest movie, “Thunderbolts*.” Stringing together mildly wicked characters, each equipped with contentious personas, this new era of Marvel heroes...

Anika Khanna at the 2025 Gator Cup. Michael and Michele Myers practicing. Photos used with permission from USA Archery and Michael and Michele Myers. Graphic illustration by Anna Cen.

Anika Khanna, Michael Myers and Michele Myers find their next target

Stuti Jain, Staffer May 19, 2025

Anika Khanna’s aspirations Arrow nocked. Path visualized. Shoulders set. Freshman Anika Khanna breathes in and releases, feeling the arrow fly true at the 2025 United States Open in Florida against...

If there is one aspect of my high school life that I consider a complete failure, it is my love life. Graphic illustrations by Gary Pan, Qianzi Loo, Alyssa Wang and Vidushi Upadhyay.

How to lose a guy in 10 days (vidushi’s version)

Vidushi Upadhyay, Design Editor May 19, 2025

Disclaimer: The author takes no responsibility for any consequences that result from following the advice listed below.  If there is one aspect of my high school life that I consider a complete failure,...

Austin Liou, Reagan Markert, Colin Chow, Amrit Rihal and William
Devanney (top left to bottom right)

Catalyst Crew drops knowledge with banger beats

Olivia Tu, Staffer May 19, 2025

The espresso machine bubbles and frothing milk hisses in the back of Philz Coffee. At a table strewn with science papers, seniors William Devanney and Amrit Rihal brainstorm lyrics for their latest project:...

With legal immigration pathways narrowing and deportations without due process rising nationwide, it has become more important than ever for students and school communities to be educated on their rights and protections. Photo by Qianzi Loo. Graphic illustration by Maddy Chang

Editorial: Building safety and awareness around student immigrant rights

Maddy Chang and Brian Lee May 19, 2025

Amid the quiet shuffle of papers and classroom conversations, a student’s mind drifts to a worrisome thought: what would happen if my parents were deported? With legal immigration pathways narrowing...

Behind the live performances of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (ft. Studio 74 and Lynbrook music department)

Taek Kim, Qianzi Loo and Ethan Wong May 15, 2025

Explore the behind-the-scenes of Lynbrook’s spring musical, a rendition of "Fiddler on the Roof," which ran on April 25-26 and May 1-3, featuring students from the drama department and live music from...

Unwrapping holiday memories

Cecilia Wu and Olivia Tu May 2, 2025

The holiday season spirit has begun! Epic staffers Olivia and Cecilia interview students about their favorite gifts and the memories they associate with it.

Teachers take on brain rot terms

Eileen Zhu and Vidushi Upadhyay May 2, 2025

Students tell the Epic what their favorite brainrot activities and why they enjoy participating in them. Filmed by Brian Lee and Maddy Chang. Video graphics and editing by Yvonne Wu and Meadow Shen.